Meet the Herondales

Jace POV

I wake up to the sound of complete silence which at first shocks me but when I notice that the time is six o'clock I know it's still early.

I quietly get out of bed and head to the bathroom to shower and get dressed. Once I finish I change into a pair of black pants and grey long sleeved shirt and walk across the hall to check on Nyssa.

I smile when I see her laying in her crib staring at the ceiling. I walk over to her and peak into her crib and when she sees me she start to kick her arms and legs.

"Morning princess." I say. I reach down and pick her up giving her a kiss. She just looks at me and babbles something that I think is good morning in her language.

I still can't believe that she is almost one year old. It seems like only yesterday she was born. Her birthday is in two days and we are going all out, not only for her but for Alec and Magnuss' son Rafe as well.

Him and Nyssa were born on the same day just a few minutes apart and share a very special bond. I change her clothes before heading to the kitchen. I make her a bottle and feed her. Once she eats I sit her in the high chair and proceed to cook breakfast for Clary and I.

Since Izzy and Simon are away on a mission and Alec and Magnus live at his loft so I don't have to worry about them. Plus last year both Clary and I became co-heads of the Institute making us the youngest one to hold the position so we chose to live here.

While I cook Nyssa and I converse with one another and I pretend to know what she is talking about but it makes her happy so I don't mind. Also I may or may not being teaching her the word dada but don't tell Clary, we both made a deal not to pressure Nyssa to said either one first and see which she choses.

Clary POV

I wake up and roll over hoping to cuddle with my husband a bit but I'm disappointed when all I get are cold sheets. I get up and head to the bathroom to shower and change into a pair of black jeans and tank top before heading out. Stopping to check on Nyssa I smile when I see she is not there knowing Jace has her.

Ever since she was born she has had him wrapped around her tiny finger. She could ask for the moon and Jace would happily die trying to get it for her.

Walking into the kitchen I smile even harder when I see Jace and Nyssa sitting at the kitchen island talking to each other. Well Nyssa is talking in her baby language but Jace is looking at her and nodding his head, acting shock, happy, sad or asking her what happened next.

I walk up behind Jace and wrap my arms around him.

"Good morning honey." I say.

"Good morning babe." He replies. He pulls me in front of him to sit on his lap and kiss me.

When I pull away I turn to Nyssa. "Good morning baby girl." I reach over and pick her up giving her a hug and kiss.

Once we finish breakfast we all get reach and head over to Alec and Magnuss' place to talk about Nyssa and Rafes' birthday party in two days.

When we arrive Alec opens the door and invites us in.

"Hey guys." He says reaching over to give Nyssa a kiss on the head.

Magnus walks out of the kitchen with Rafe in his arms and the two kids start kicking excitedly when they see eachother making us all laugh.

"How is my little sugar pop." Magnus says holding both kids in his arms.

After sitting the kids on a playmat in the living room, Jace and I sit on the love seat and Alec and Magnus on the couch. While the kids are playing we talk about the party.

We decide to keep it small and have it here. The only people coming besides us obviously are Maryse, my mom and Luke, Izzy and Simon and a few close friends.

*October 11th (the kids birthday party)*

Jace POV

Alec and I are hanging in the dinning room watching the party go on as we wait for Clary, Magnus and Izzy to come out of the bedroom. They insisted on dressing the kids and wanted it to be a surprise.

After a few minutes they finally walk out and I see Rafe is dressed in a white, gold and black pants and shirt with black suspenders and Nyssa is dressed in the same colors but she has on a gold skirt and white shirt with a matching head piece. Both the kids have the words 'I'm one' written on their shirts.

I take Nyssa from Clary giving her a hug and kiss. "Wow don't you look beautiful princess." She just gives me a smile that makes my heart melt.

"What do you think?Do you like it?" Clary ask me excitedly.

"They look great." I say giving her a kiss.

The rest of the night everyone praises the kids on their outfits and says what a great party it is. At seven we bring out the cake and I see Clary and Magnus take off Nyssa and Rafes' clothes leaving them in diapers and each sit an small individual cake in front of them.

Apparently mudanes have a tradition called cake smashing, where you give babies a cake and let them do whatever they want to it and take pictures.

Once both kids have their cake Clary, Alec, Magnus and I sit on the floor in front of them while everyone stands around and Izzy has a camera waiting to see what happens.

Both kids look at the cakes and then to each other as if check to see if it's okay. Then they both grab handfuls of cake and try to eat it but end up just rubbing it on their face while laughing. Which is still very cute.

Once the kids have finish making a disaster with their cakes Alec and I offer to clean them up and feed them. Not long after they both fall asleep and we put them in Rafes' crib. Magnus enchants the door so it is soundproof but we can still hear if they make noise.

"Now that the kids are asleep the adults can finally party." Magnus says bring out a few bottles of alcohol.

We all party until around midnight when Nyssa wakes up. By now everyone has left except Maryse, Luke, Jocelyn, Izzy and Simon. Once Nyssa wakes up we decide it's time to head back to the institute so Magnus portals everyone where they want to go.

Back in our room I am sitting in bed holding Nyssa while Clary is in the shower. She refuses to go back to sleep for some reason so I am making faces at her trying to keep her entertained.

"Da." She says.

I freeze for a second when I hear my daughter say this. I look at her and she is smiling at me.

"Clary?" I call out.

"Yeah babe?" She replies.

"I think you need to come here quick." I tell her.

She runs out in her shorts, sports bra and wet hair looking worried. "What's wrong?"

I motion for her to come over and sit next to me. "Come on princess tell mommy what you just said." I say to Nyssa.

She just looks at me and let's out a tiny laugh and I see Clary looking at me funny.

"Come on princess who am I?" I ask her again pointing to myself.

"Da" She says.

I feel a smile break out onto my face hearing her say it a second time. I hear Clary gasp and I turn to see tears wielding up in her eyes.

"That's right baby. I can't believe you just said your first work." Clary said praising our daughter.

Clary and I both continue to praise her giving her lots of kisses.

"Can you say Ma?" Clary ask Nyssa who just looks at her before letting out a yawn.

"It's okay baby I'm sure she will say it soon." I tell her kissing her head.

Just as she moves to get up we both hear Nyssa say "Ma". Clary let's out a cry of joy before taking Nyssa and hugging her.

Once Nyssa yawns again I take her so Clary can finish getting ready for bed. Clary insist that she sleep with us tonight and by the time she gets into bed Nyssa is already asleep between us.

"Can you believe our daughter said our names." She says rubbing her hand on Nyssas' stomach.

"Yeah it's amazing." I reply.

Laying there I can't help but be amazed by how she said our names and I look forward to her saying it again. Although a big part of me is afraid because I know that means that she is growing up. I look over at Clary and she is asleep so I lean over and turn off the lights before giving both my girls a kiss and going to sleep.