October 22nd, 2004
Week 22
In just a month Lilah would be one years old. Derek and Alex couldn't believe it. It was wonderful to see her change, but they wished it wasn't happening this fast. Abigail was still with them. It was nice having his family with him, but Derek was getting tired of the extra kids.
"What do you think about the name McKenna?" Abigail asked.
"It's too trendy." Alex said putting the baby name book down, "This is what I'm thinking. Tell me if I'm off base."
"All right." Derek said looking at her.
"Lilah Winter. Lilah is an old fashion yet current name. Winter is a weird naturey name." Alex said, "I think we should try to go with that theme again." Derek and Abigail nodded.
"Sounds good to me." He said looking back at the book.
"Abigail is an old name yet now." Abigail said.
"I love you, but no." Derek chuckled. Abigail rolled her eyes at her brother. "We could have an Alexandra Jr." She giggled.
"I think not." Alex said as Lilah stood up with a squeal, "We see you, Pumpkin. We're not ignoring you." Lilah squealed louder and lifted her left foot up. "Derek..."
"Lilah." He grinned looking at her.
"Come to Mommy, Lilah bean." Alex stretched out her arms. Lilah laughed loudly took a step.
"That's it." Derek whispered watching his little girl start to toddle towards Alex.
"Oh my god." Alex laughed, "You're doing great!"
"Like a pro." Abigail laughed. Lilah toddled into Alex's arms, grabbing the book from her, and began to chew on it.
"Oh, Sweetheart." Alex laughed. Derek ran his hand through his hair.
"I can't believe she did that." He whispered.
"She walks just as good as her dad." Abigail winked. Derek gave his little sister a look as Alex snatched the book away from Lilah.
"You ate the V's." Alex chuckled smoothing out the page. She looked down, "Hey..."
"What?" Derek asked. Alex smiled.
"I just remembered a name we had on our list." Alex said. Derek looked at her expectantly. "Lilah drooled all over Victoria." Derek's face brightened up.
"Victoria Ember." He said, "I forgot."
"Lilah Winter and Victoria Ember." Abigail said.
"They sound perfect together." Alex said. Lilah squealed patting Alex's belly.
"Mama." She said.
"That's Victoria. Can you say Victoria?" Alex asked. Lilah giggled rubbing her stomach again.
"Bebe." She said. Alex smiled.
"Yes. That's baby." She said looking at Derek, "So, Victoria Ember?" Derek nodded.
"Victoria ember Kelly it is." He said.
"Great." Alex said letting go of Lilah and watched her walk to Abigail. God, the past five minutes were wonderful. Lilah's first steps and a name for the baby. Finally life was again falling back into place.
November 5th, 2004
Week 24
Now that Abigail had moved back in with his parents, Derek had a free room to turn into a magical nursery. He and Alex had decided on a Victorian theme...Very untraditional said Beth.
"I like the maroon and gold for the curtains." Alex said rubbing her stomach. Derek nodded taking the swatches down.
"Me too." he said looking at one wall, "you think if we paint a knight slaying a dragon on that wall it'll be too much for her?"
"No." Alex laughed, "I love murals."
"Me too. I don't think I could do it though." Derek rubbed his chin, "You think Adam could do it?" Alex nodded with a smile.
"Yeah, he would love it." Alex rubbed her stomach, "We're hungry."
"When are you guys not?" Derek said extending his hand, "I'll get you ladies something."
"Thanks." Alex took his hand and the two of them walked back down stairs. It was so nice that everything was falling into place finally. When they walked into the kitchen, Alex picked up the phone and dialed Adam's number.
"Hello?" Adam picked up his phone.
"Hello, sexy." Alex smiled. Adam chuckled.
"Hey, Lexie." He said, "You're not in labour are you?"
"No." She snickered, "I need a favour of you. Well, Victoria needs a favour."
"Vickie isn't even born yet and she needs favors?" Adam asked.
"Yup." She chuckled.
"Well, what is it?" Adam asked.
"Derek and I are doing Victoria's nursery is a…well, a Victorian theme." Alex explained, "We need a mural on one side of her room."
"Of what?" He asked.
"We were thinking a knight slaying a dragon." Alex said. Adam chuckled.
"That sounds really cool." He said, "I suppose you're asking me for my help, Lex?"
"Yes." She smiled, "Would you be willing to help us out? I could always hire some no name person, but I think it'll be better if her Uncle Adam does it for her."
"I will be happy to do it." He said, "I'll make a few sketches for you guys to look at tonight."
"Thank you so much, Adam." Alex exhaled, "It'll be fantastic."
"So, How are you feeling, Lexie?" Adam asked.
"Oh, fine." She said, "Tired I guess."
"It'll only get worse." Adam said. Alex rolled her eyes.
"Don't remind me." She said.
"How are Lilah and Derek?" Adam asked her.
"They're fine." She said. "Lilah is getting so big. You need to come by and see her."
"I know, I've been slacking in the uncle department lately." Adam said to her, "Maybe I'll come over for Sunday dinner."
"I'd love that, Sweetie." Alex smiled, rubbing her belly, "Victoria is kicking hard. I think she approves too."
"Well, good. I'm glad I can have an effect on her already." Adam said.
"Oh you do." She said, "Well, The food is ready."
"Go eat. I'll call you later okay?" Adam asked.
"Okay." Alex said, "I love you, Adam."
"I love you too, Lexie." He said as they both hung up. The two Taylor children could go month without talking, but when they did it was like no time had passed at all. They loved each other so much and Alex knew it'd always be like that.
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