Just a little Changling Families bit showing Barbara, Lenora, and Nomura each on their first Mother's Day.

Lenora:

*BRRRIIINNNGGG*

Lenora turned to her class as the bell rang.

"Alright, everyone. Whatever you didn't finish is Homework. Have a good weekend."

Most students replied with a "Have a good weekend, Mrs. Scaarbach!" though some still slipped up and called her Ms. Janeth. And yet still others took the time to wish her a happy Mother's Day.

A handful of them had put cards on her desk. This was how Mother's Day had been for her since she started teaching. She hadn't doubted that this year would be the same. She packed up her bag and made her way to the teacher's lounge to meet her husband and brother-in-law. The two were sitting at the table, saying goodbye to Lawrence.

"Hey you three," she said, kissing Otto on the cheek.

"Hallo, Zaubermous," Otto replied, turning his head just in time to get the kiss placed on his lips.

"Mph! Why you!" She giggled at his antics, "Oh! You're going to have to pick Toby and Mary up from school because I have to run out and find something to use as the love potion in the play."

Otto's playful expression changed in a snap, "I zought you vvere going to pick zem up because it is Müder Tag."

Lenora sighed, "We talked about this last night. We've only been married a week and they don't see me as their mother."

She tried to conceal how much that hurt her. Otto and Walt exchanged a look.

"Well, I suggest looking at Bagdwella's shop," Walt said, changing the topic.

"Bagdwella? Who was that, again?"

"She's the one with ruby hair and green eyes. She babysits Jim from time to time."

"Oh! Next to Glug's?"

"That's the one!"

"Thanks, Walt!" Lenora skipped off in the direction of Trollmarket."

LLB

Lenora pulled into the driveway, "I wonder if Otto got dinner started or if the kids kept him busy..."

She didn't even make it threw the door before she was nicked off her feet.

"Mama!" Toby and Mary cheered, hugging her and pulling on her skirt.

"Lass Mama im Haus euch beiden!" Otto chuckled.

Lenora looked at her husband and found him wearing an apron over his white shirt, sleeves rolled up to his elbows.

"Go get vvhat you made at school."

"OK, Papa!" The children ran up the stairs wildly.

Lenora took off her shoes and tossed her bag on the sopha. Otto pecked her lightly on the lips.

"Did you find vvhat you need?"

"I did. Your brother was right about Bagdwella. And she wants to see the play. What-"

They were interrupted by Mary and Toby thundering down.

"Happy Mother's Day!"

Both children were excitedly handing her their gifts.

"I forgot this morning," Toby admitted.

"Why didn't you pick us up from school?" Mary asked, "We wanted to give you our presents!"

Lenora could only stand dumbfounded.

"I told you so."

Barbara:

"You should do something nice for Barbara on Mother's Day," Walt suggested.

"Why?" James asked, "The kid's not even here yet."

"Because it's her first Mother's Day!" Walt bounced on his toes with excitement.

"She problebly doesn't even realize what day it is. And she's been really moody lately."

"All the more reason to spoil her for the day!"

LLB

Walt grabbed the small gift off the passenger seat and made his way to the house. James had shot down everything's he had suggested for Barbara. But now James was at work and, being Saturday, Walt was free. If James wouldn't treat Barbara on Mother's Day, he would.

"Barbara?"

He received no answer. Peaking into the living room, he found her asleep on the sopha. He smiled softly and covered her with a blanket. Then, after setting the gift on the coffee table, he wen the to the kitchen and go to work.

One hour later Walt heard Barbara waking up. She shuffled around and messed with the gift on the coffee table.

"Walt?"

"I'm in the dining room. I'll be there in just a moment."

Wa,t set the last thing on the table and went to the living room. Barbara's was still lying on the sopha.

"Want a hand sitting up?"

"No."

Barbara was grumpy. Walt sighed.

"Are you hungry?"

Barbara pouted, "No."

"Do you want to open your present?"

"What for?"

Walt chuckled, "Because it's Mother's Day, My Dear. And you are a mother. Or will be in a month or so."

Barbara pulled the blanket back over her shoulder. Walt reached forward and stroked her hair gently.

"I need a cuddle."

Wald smiled and scooped her gently into his arms before steering her on his lap. Barbara lay her head on his shoulder. Walt rubbed her belly and hummed his favorite lullaby.

"Do you want to open your present now?"

Barbara nodded. Walt handed her the gift and watched as she unwrapped it. She stroked the cover of the leather bound book and opened it revealing it to be a photo album. It contained such pictures as the baby's ultrasound and Barbara in the nursery, covered in paint.

Barbara began crying and clutched the photo album to her chest, "Thank you, Walt! Thank you!"

Walt chuckled and dried her eyes, cuddling her once more, "You're very welcome, Barbara. That book is from me and James. He would have been here if he didn't have to work. Now, how about we get you something to eat, hm? I bet you both are hungry."

"Baby wants mushrooms," Barbara agreed, "And aluminum."

Nomura:

Nomura pulled up to the day care to pick up her son. If she had it her way he would have been in Trollmarket with his 'father' or running around with other whelps. But, as Walt and Otto had so kindly pointed out, people would ask where the two year old was and she couldn't say shit. So he had been enrolled in a daycare. The first of many.

"Ma!" Erik ran up.

Nomura scooped him up as the teacher approached.

"Any problems today?" She asked.

"Not really. Just a little mess during craft time," The teacher replied, "So, we'll be seeing you and Erik again on...Wednesday?"

"Yes. He won't be back until Wednesday because we'll be out of town visiting his Da."

"Yay! Da! Da!"

"That's right, Imp," Nomura chuckled, as she carried him out and strapped him into his car seat, "We're going to spend some time with Da."

She got into the drivers seat and started the car, "What happened during craft time?"

"It was an accident this time! I swear! Ain't my fault that cup o' water spilled over Susie's dress! I didn' even mean t' nock it over!"

"Whatever, Imp," Nomura rolled her eyes, "Let's just get home and eat dinner. Pasta and foil balls."

LLB

Nomura carried Erik into the flat and dropped him on the sopha. She then went into the Kitchenette to start their dinner.

"Go ahead and play. But don't eat anymore of your toys. It confuses the land Lady."

The flat went quiet for a few minutes before the small, green Changling hopped up on the counter.

"Did you take care of your back pack?"

"Um...I-Ah wanted t' give ya this first."

Nomura turned and saw the sloppy art pieces. One was a hand print in green clay with, 'For Ma' painted on it, the other was a poorly painted picture of the two of them.

"Why?" Nomura quirked an eyebrow.

"'Cuse...it's Mother's Day..." Erik ducked his head, "Our first..."

There was a moment of silence.

"I-Ah'll go take mah pack t' the bedroom..."

Erik lept off the counter and scampered down the hall. When he returned, the painting was held to the refrigerator with an alphabet magnet and the hand was handing by the TV.

"Eat all your dinner and we'll have something bad for humans and trolls for dessert," Nomura promised with a sly smile.

AN: I tried to do a different emotion for each Mother. Also, I aimed for a Gilmore Girls type of relationship for Nono and Erik.