After we had all had drank our hot chocolates we then got Edward and Isabelle changed into some more lazy clothes. We then watched TV as Edward and Isabelle aimlessly played with the toys that they brought with them.
Ben then made us all turkey and stuffing sandwiches for our supper; as we sat and ate them I couldn't help but feel very settled. Being here with my family meant the world to me; and yes I did get to spend a lot of time with them - but being in our lodge meant that we were finally alone. And this was something that I loved!
After their meal me and Ben then bathed Edward and Isabelle before putting them in their sleep clothes. We then walked back into the living area to go and watch the Grinch with Adam and Belle; I let Ben lead me slowly by hand and I smiled up lovingly at him as Edward and Isabelle ran in front of us.
When me and Ben sat down Edward jumped up and snuggled into my right side as Isabelle jumped onto Ben's lap before cuddling into him. I smiled at my family as Adam pressed play and Edward and Isabelle began to clap as the opening credits to the Grinch started to play.
As the film continued we all laughed, talked and cuddled closely together; I loved having family time like this. I never had anything like this growing up; and I loved the fact that Edward and Isabelle were having everything that I hadn't - and I couldn't wait to see their little faces on Christmas morning.
By the time the closing credits were playing Edward and Isabelle had fallen asleep on me and Ben. They looked so cute and I wanted to stay in this moment forever but they needed to be put into their own beds. So Adam and Belle helped untangle Edward and Isabelle slowly and carefully from me and Ben; they then handed our children so me and Ben could take them to bed. I slowly carried Edward towards his bedroom and he wrapped his arms around my neck as she snuggled into me.
"Come on Eddie" I muttered. "Bed time" I smiled as he snuggled his face into the right hand side of my neck again.
"Ok Mammy" he muttered as his eyes started to roll into sleep once more. I then slowly walked into his room to put my perfect little Beast to bed; so he could sleep and wake up so we could get our Christmas holidays properly started.
"What are you wanting to do tomorrow?" Belle asked after me and Ben sat down after putting Edward and Isabelle to bed.
"Well we could go for a hike" Ben suggested as we cuddled together.
"Ben Mal can't walk that far" Adam reminded him.
"Well only a little walk" Ben amended.
"Or you could go for a walk with Adam and the children and me and Mal could stay in?" Belle suggested.
"Do I get a say in this?" I teased.
"Yes" they all laughed.
"But we don't want you putting any stress on yourself" Adam stated.
"Fine!" I sighed. "How about we see how I feel in the morning?" I suggested and they all nodded at this. "And no 10 mile hikes Ben" I warned him.
"Mal we can't do lengthy hikes with the kids" he stated.
"Really Ben?" I asked incredulously. "We have had long hikes in the past" I reminded him.
"But not 10 miles" he advised.
"Far enough baby" I cooed as I snuggled my face into his chest.
"Hmmm" he purred as I slowly looked up at him; we both smile at each other before Ben pressed a brief but very loving kiss against my lips. "Let's cuddle baby" he cooed.
"Hmm" I hummed as we cuddled closely together. "What film do you want to watch with the kids tomorrow night?" I asked everyone.
"Usual?" Adam asked and I couldn't help but smile. I loved watching Elf every year since me and Ben had started dating. I loved the fact Edward and Isabelle loved watching it as well; and I couldn't wait to make more memories with them this Christmas.
"I can't wait to see their little faces when they open their presents" I cooed as I smiled as I started to think about how Edward and Isabelle were going to react in two day's time.
"They will love whatever we got them" Ben grinned. "Remember last year when we brought them a kitchen for Isabelle and a quad bike for Edward and they both played with the boxes" he laughed.
"Yeah" I laughed. "They drew on them, asked us to cut windows and doors in the sides and they used them as little houses" I remembered.
"Yeah" Adam said as Belle grinned.
"They are still in their playrooms" Belle interjected.
"I know" I chuckled. "Even though we bought them playhouses" I added. "You were the same Ben" I winked at him.
"I know" he grinned as I started to remember the many stories Adam and Belle had told me about how Ben was as a child.
"Here we go" Ben sighed.
"What?" I asked innocently.
"You three are about to gang up on me" I advised as I looked up at Ben and I noticed that he was pouted at me.
"Oh Benny" I cooed before I pressed a long and loving kiss against his lips wrote I cuddled back to him.
We then went on to enjoy the rest of our night; which in my opinion was a perfect way to start our Christmas holidays - which would begin in the morning when our little Beast and Dragon woke up.