Chapter 32: our little boy

If you asked me if I knew what sleep was, I would look at you like you're talking nonsense. Even Goku would look at you like you were crazy. We love our son, but sleep is a weird concept. Goku might not know much what to do, at least he's trying. No books could have prepared me for any of this. Gohan has strong lungs, and if you don't get to him in time, your ears will pay the price. He also drink so much, all thanks to his father. But I'm so grateful Goku found out pulling Gohan's tails calms him down. I don't like that we have to come to that, but that's last case situations, so it's not that bad.

But all that doesn't compare to all the good moments. Gohan loves play time with daddy, and he also enjoys when I read to him. Whenever it's naptime, Gohan falls asleep faster when Goku does sit-ups with him. And at night, we all snuggle together. Hearing Gohan is always the best. Plus, seeing Goku bound with our son is always a wonderful sight.

Since Gohan's birth Goku didn't go out to train. He stood home and worked out, and kept an eye on Gohan while I worked around the house. When Gohan started crawling at 1-month Goku became so excited. Saying how he was a quick learner, and he couldn't wait take Gohan to play outside with him. That made me so happy, but worried. Worried that Goku term of play could easily become training, and that would become fighting. I warn Goku that he has to wait till Gohan is much other if he wants to train Gohan, and at that it can't take away from his studies. Even though Goku gave me his word, I could tell he felt somewhat hurt.

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"Well look like someone was hungry. Time to clean you up." I watch how Chichi takes Gohan out of his highchair, and walks over to the sink. I could hear the giggles those two are making, and it makes me happy. These past 4 months had been interesting. Going from fussy crying to giggles; from ears ringing to can't get enough of his smiles.

Chichi comments that he's doing a lot of things babies do later in their lives. Like being able to crawl at a month, then walking at two, and being able to say words at three. With every new thing my little man learns I can't stop becoming anymore proud of him. Usually after breakfast, Chichi would sit with him to do schooling. Saying how he should also be challenged mentally, and I couldn't agree more with her. My Gohan is so smart and talented. He can be whatever he sets his mind to be.

Today lesson was math. "So, Gohan, what's does this equal?" Chichi holds up one of those math cards.

"4."

"And this?"

"5."

"Good job. Now let's try a harder one. OK, what does this equal?"

Gohan starts counting on his fingers. "Um." It holds out both hands. "10. Is that right, mommy?"

Chichi smiles at him. "Yes, Gohan. You're so smart." He giggles at that. "Ok, Gohan. Let's finish the rest of these cards and you can play." You could read the excitement in his face. He just loves play time, especially after finishing all his school work.

Once he's finishes, he runs over to where I am. He then jumps up and down and calling for my attention. I quickly finish my last set, and go into a sitting position. He then gets on my laps, and hugs me. I hug him back. "Ok, what does my little man want to play today?" He excitedly shouts out tag. "You sure about that?" I start to tickle him. He giggles.

"Come on daddy." He tries speaking between giggles. "You were tickle monster yesterday. Me wanna play tag. Tag daddy!" He then runs out of my hands. And I start counting to 10 before I get up, and go after him. "Member, mommy is safe spot!" He giggles as he tries to get away from me. Soon even Chichi even join us. I then catch them in a big hug, and he can't stop giggling. Me and Chichi kiss his little cheeks. "Me love mommy and daddy!"

"We love you too, Gohan!"

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It's Gohan's first birthday, and Chichi had let me take Gohan on a walk through the woods, while got Gohan special dinner ready. On our walk he would see animals and get scared. I hold him close, and go up the trees, away from the animals. He laughs whenever I do that. He would even say how awesome I am. Then I think, maybe he'll like to ride nimbus all by himself. "You sure I'm big enough daddy?"

"Of course, Gohan. Nimbus is also yours, and mommy's." That makes him so happy. "Now you ready?" He nods and I call nimbus. I place him on. "Now follow daddy, ok." He nods, and we're off at a slow pace. I then could feel someone was watching. I didn't like this. "Ok, let's play a game."

"What game, daddy?"

"It's like hide and seek. You fly with somewhere and hide, and I go fine you." I try to stay cheery while I speak with him.

"Oh, ok daddy. Remember you have to count to 20." I nod, and watch him go off.

"Show yourself Piccolo."

He raises from the trees just below from me. "Took you long enough to realize. Your senses not as sharp as before."

"If you truly want a rematch, how about another day." He just smirks, and then leaves. I didn't move till I was sure he was nowhere near Gohan or Chichi. He's lucky to behave himself. Ok, time to find Gohan. Mister! Crap! Chichi knows now. Damn right I do! BRING GOHAN HOME NOW! Yes sweetie. I quickly find Gohan, and we have a little race home. When we get home, Chichi gives Gohan the biggest smile and hugs him. But when she sees me, there's pure anger in her eyes.

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Why isn't mommy talking to daddy? Did daddy do something wrong again? It might be a mommy daddy thing. Mommy won't even let daddy hug her. Daddy must be in big trouble. What did daddy do? I want to ask, but I don't think they'll tell me. This cake is yummy. Mommy food is the best! And grandpa got me another book, and more toys. Is this what a birthday is? Mommy letting me eat all the cake I want, and I get lots of presents like Christmas. This birthday stuff is fun.

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I can't believe this! Piccolo finally show up, and so close to home! And while Goku had Gohan, too. Once I set Gohan to bed, me and Goku have a lot to talk about. I start working on the dishes, and I can feel he is by the doorway. "Goku." I can tell he moved, and is about to hug me. "Don't."

"But Chichi." I turn around and look at my dear husband.

"Don't but Chichi, nothing. That monster could have hurt my baby! That monster could have hurt you, again!" I could feel the tears falling, as I bang on his chest. "Goku! He could have hurt Gohan!" I start sobbing into his chest. I could feel him rubbing my back, as he holds me tight.

"You know very well I wouldn't let anything happen to Gohan. You know I will protect Gohan with my life, the same way I would protect you." I look up at him, and he wipes away my tears. "Now, finish cleaning and come to bed." I nod, and turn around to finish.

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Mommy crying. No mommy. No crying. Oh no, daddy is looking this way. Me better go back to bed. But what monster is mommy talking about? Oh no, daddy walking this way! Better run back to bed! Too late, daddy got me. "Hi daddy. I was just wanted a glass a water." I try to put on my best good boy smile.

"Nice try. But that's not going to work this time little man." Oh man. I start to cross my arms, and pouted. "Did you hear mommy crying?" I nod. So, daddy knows why me got up. "Don't worry, daddy will make mommy happy. Now go to bed." He puts me into bed, and tucks me in.

"Wait daddy." He looks back. "Can I get a story?" He smiles and he sits on my bed and tells me a story.

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"Mommy, what's this word?" I look down at the word Gohan is pointing at. He was looking at one of my medical books again.

"That's orthopedics." He looks ups to me. "Pronoun it with me."

"Or-tho-pae-dics."

"Mommy, what's that?"

"A doctor that works with making people bones better." I try my best to keep it simple.

"That sounds cool!" His face brightens up. "It's also a funny word. Wouldn't it be cool if I could be a or-tho-pae-dics! I could help people!" Oh, I'm so proud of my little Gohan. I wish Goku wasn't training, so he can hear his little boy excitement. But sadly, Goku won't be back till tomorrow. "Mommy?"

"Yes Gohan."

"What does daddy do? Me see him work out a lot, but what does he do?"

"He's a martial artist." He said oh, and asked what that was. I then walked away and got one of my training books, that I used as a kid. I hand it to Gohan and his face lit up. "Mommy was a martial artist at one point."

"What happened?"

"I married daddy." He was so amazed. He then ask if he could continue his reading outside. "Ok, but stay where I can see you."

"Ok, mommy."

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Mommy was a martial artist! No wonder why mommy is so strong, and can kept up with daddy, when they spar. I wish I could join them, but mommy says I'm too young. I wonder if daddy would teach me. I don't like when daddy goes training for days at a time. It always mean I have more school work. Oo, this looks cool. I wanna try.

Maybe I should copy what daddy does when he's home. Maybe one day I'll be as strong as mommy and daddy. That'll be so much fun! I should ask daddy to teach me. Me wanna be a bone doctor, but it would also be so cool to spar with daddy and mommy. Oh, mommy calling for lunch time. Only thing fun about daddy away, is I get all mommy's yummy food to myself.

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I can't wait to get home! I wonder what new stuff Gohan learned. He's growing up so fast, and if I'm right, his 2nd birthday is coming up. Maybe we could go for a picnic, I saw a nice spot on my way home.