I sit Teddy down in his high chair as we all sit at the table for dinner. Gail prepared a grilled chicken and baked sweet potato fries for us while Teddy has his purred version. He still takes my milk but I'm going to stop breastfeeding when he turns one so having him on both is easing him into the transition. I spoon feed him his food while we all eat dinner. Christian and Elliot sat across from me and Kate at the table.
"So how's everything with wedding planning going?" I ask them.
"So far so good. Hard to believe we're one month away. The only things left to plan is the honeymoon. We're still trying to decide on somewhere. We want to do something that's different you know." Kate says to me.
"How long are you guys gonna be gone?" I ask.
"We want to be gone for three weeks to a month. Just to be to ourselves for a while." Elliot says.
"What about Paris or Madrid? It's suppose to be nice this time of year and tourist season hasn't started yet." Christian suggested.
"We were looking at either Europe or South America like Columbia or Peru." Kate says
"Columbia is too dangerous for you guys to go. They still have the cartels over there."
"I agree with Ana. Rich couple on their honeymoon is too easy for locals to try and rob you or worse." Christian replies.
"Well I guess we're still at square one." Kate says as she ate her fries.
"I would go for Europe and do a little tour de jour. Paris, Rome, Madrid, Belgium." I suggest.
"That actually sounds cool. We are the adventure couple." Elliot says.
"We are. I guess we're touring Europe."
"AAABOO." Teddy babbles with his eyes wide open looking at us at the table.
"Looks like Teddy doesn't want us to leave." Elliot says.
"He really loves his aunt and uncle." I say as I wipe his mouth.
"Speaking of that, when should we expect another nephew and niece?" Kate asks./p
"We're just taking our time. Teddy is the prince of the castle and adding a new member to the family is a big decision." Christian says. I smile at his response as I drink my water. We just started trying and we want to keep it private.
"Also, when should we expect to become an aunt and uncle?" I ask them.
"That is open for suggestion." Kate says drinking her wine.
"We're letting the cards decide and when it happens, it'll happen." Elliot replies.
"You know mom is gonna go all emI don't have more time to live. I want to be able to see all my grand children/em on you for the next year right." Christian says.
"Already expecting that." He replies and we laugh.
After dinner, Kate and I are sitting on the back patio enjoying the view of the lake. We have blankets covering ourselves as we sit in the lounge chairs. Christian and Elliot are in the entertainment room with Teddy watching a basketball game.
"The view is amazing. This is a dream house." Kate says.
"I know. I still get lost in there."
"How are you going to fill this big house?"
"Well seven bedrooms. One for us, one for Teddy, a guest room. The rest can be for the next kids."/p
"Look at you planning for the future."
"Can I tell you something?"
"Sure."
"Christian and I...actually have started trying."
"OH MY GOD." She nearly jumps out of her seat.
"Keep it down, I don't want Christian to hear you. We just started last month and we aren't putting any pressure in ourselves about it."
"Oh Ana, it's going to happen for you guys. You both are amazing with Teddy."
"I know. I just want it to be healthy and happy."
"With you guys as parents, that kid wins the lottery." She hugs me and we hold each other longer than we should but after all we've been through, we can't be pulled apart. We finally let go and grab our wine to make a toast.
"So can I ask you something?" She asks me.
"Name it."
"Would it be crazy to ask you to plan my bachelorette party?" I'm surprised by the offer and that she would ask me. Then again, I am the married friend and it's my duty as maid of honor and best friend to do it.
"Deal." We clink our wine glasses together to seal the deal.
