Now that it was the middle of May, the weather in Arendelle was very warm and it wouldn't be too long before the summer heat arrived. It was because it was so warm that Anna decided that today was a good day for her to have a picnic with her family. Although she initially wanted to invite Elsa, Elsa declined, insisting that Anna have the picnic just with Kristoff and Joseff. Although she loved Joseff dearly, Elsa also thought it was important that he have times alone with his parents, especially since he was still so little.
And now, Anna was settled in the sled, holding Joseff in her arms while sitting next to Kristoff, with Sven tied to the reins and pulling the sled. They had left the castle a short time ago and were about to come to their favorite part in the woods, which was where Kristoff had proposed to Anna. They knew where to find this exact spot because on one of the trees, they had carved a heart with their names, in order for them to remember that happy day.
"Here we are!" Kristoff exclaimed, interrupting Anna's thoughts. "I see the tree." Then he tugged Sven's reins and Sven came to a stop.
Kristoff stepped out of the sled once he parked it, then he went over to Sven and unhooked his harness. Then he walked over to where Anna was and she handed Joseff to Kristoff so she could step out herself. After she did, she reached into the sled and grabbed their picnic basket and blanket.
The little family walked over to the tree Kristoff had spotted. Once there, Anna spread out the blanket, and she and Kristoff sat down on it while Sven lay down on the grass right next to them.
Kristoff handed Joseff to Anna, then he started removing their food from the basket, which held carrots, apples, grapes, sandwiches, champagne, and a small chocolate cake. Kristoff took one carrot from the bunch and held it out to Anna, who took a bite. She smiled at Kristoff, who smiled back as he took a bite before giving the rest of it to Sven, who chomped it up happily.
Kristoff and Anna acted very lovey-dovey as they ate the rest of their food, particularly in how they shared it with each other. Specifically, they would take pieces of the food and hold them out to each other for the person to eat. Almost all of their food was the same food they had on their picnic in this same spot two years prior, and they felt like they were reliving that moment again. But now it was even better…because they had their son with them.
"What do you say we have a toast?" Anna asked.
"I agree," Kristoff answered. He gently set Joseff down on another spot on the blanket. "Wait here, son. Don't go crawling away just yet."
Joseff was lying on his stomach, but Anna still made an effort to tickle him. "Once he can roll over all by himself, then we'll have to start worrying about him being able to crawl," she commented.
Kristoff had just finished pouring the champagne in his and Anna's glasses and was about to give the toast when he suddenly exclaimed, "Anna, look!"
So when Anna turned her head, both she and Kristoff were shocked to see Joseff roll over from his stomach and onto his back!
Anna was speechless. All Kristoff could say was, "I guess we spoke too soon."
Anna picked Joseff up from where he was lying and brought him into her embrace, giving him a big kiss on his cheek. "We're so proud of you, sweetie."
"We sure are," Kristoff agreed, ruffling Joseff's hair. "Anything new he does amazes me, and seeing him anytime just makes me forget any worries I have." Then he leaned forward and gave Joseff a kiss while Anna did the same thing. Maybe it was partly due to the force on his face, but Joseff managed a smile between the kisses from his parents.
"And now, young man, it is time for you to be fed," Anna spoke up. Motioning to Kristoff, she added, "I need you to hold Joseff while I undo my outfit first." So Kristoff took Joseff in his arms, then Anna cleared her throat loudly. That got Kristoff's attention again, and he was confused at first, but then he understood when she motioned at Sven with her eyes.
"Um, Sven," Kristoff said. "I'm…gonna need you to turn around for a bit."
Sven snorted in confusion, as if he was trying to ask why. Before Kristoff could speak in his "voice," Anna stated, "Nothing personal, Sven. It's just…the way I have to feed Joseff is a little…private, and I don't really want to be watched. And if you're wondering, Kristoff is the father, so it's not that big of a deal if he sees me. Although…" Anna paused, because she was feeling strange, trying to explain all of this to a reindeer. "Kristoff, this just feels very weird! Maybe you should turn around with him and explain!"
"All right, Anna," Kristoff agreed, rolling his eyes slightly as he did. Once Kristoff and Sven were looking away, Anna unfastened the clasp on the collar of her dress, then brought down her bodice. Once she was ready, she said, "Okay, you can give him to me now."
Kristoff turned around, then gave Joseff to her. Feeling unsure of what else to do, he nervously asked, "Um, what should I do while you feed him?"
"I don't know. Just talk to Sven or something, at least to keep him from looking my way."
When Kristoff turned around, Anna did the same to make sure she wouldn't take a chance on being surprised by accident. She lifted Joseff to her bare breast and he began sucking on it once his lips made contact.
A few minutes later, Anna thought that Joseff had had enough. She gently pulled him away from her, making him let go of her breast. "You sure are a hungry boy, honey." Trying to make sure she held him well, Anna struggled to turn around. "Kristoff? Can you take him?"
Kristoff looked back in her direction. "Sure thing," he answered, and he carefully took Joseff as Anna handed him over. Once her hands were free, Anna brought her bodice back in its place and fastened her collar. She looked at her husband, who was now holding their son in both of his large hands. Smiling, she said, "He's getting big, but I guess it's not hard for you to hold him in just your hands, huh?"
Kristoff just smiled back. "Ah, I don't think he'll ever get too big for me to hold." He brought Joseff to his chest and gently patted his back, then he laid his head down in Anna's lap. They smiled at each other, and Anna leaned down to kiss his lips.
It didn't take too long for Kristoff and Joseff to doze off since they were so comfortable in their positions. Anna looked at her two boys with all the love she had for them, and gently rustled her fingers through their hair.
Sven crawled over, not wanting to be left out. "Yes, I love you, too, Sven. I need my boys and reindeer in my life," she said in an assuring tone. Anna kissed his forehead and he gave her a lick on the cheek, which made her giggle. Then she nestled up against Sven, and pretty soon, they were fast asleep, too.
