A/N – I'm sorry if this feels a little rushed but I really wanted to get a chapter up before I go on vacation tomorrow. This one is a couple of cute little Japril fluff moments with their baby boy. I won't really have internet so I might not be able to reply to reviews right away but if I can I'll try to reply. Either way I definitely will when I get back next weekend. I hope you enjoy and I hope you all have a great week! Please read and review! Next chapter there will be some big news for Jackson and April so stay tuned!
"Mama," a soft voice drifted in to Jackson and April's bedroom. The early morning sun streamed in to the Avery house.
"Mama," the voice called out again. The second time roused April from her sleep. She rose and wiped the sleep from her eyes. She walked down the hall to her 12-month-old's room. She couldn't help but smile as she entered the room to see him standing at the railings of his crib, on his tiptoes, looking over the top.
"Mama, mama," He giggled as she walked to him.
"Eli, Eli," April echoed back as she picked him up to his delight, "How is mama's little man?" Eli clapped his tiny hands together with glee. "How about we get some breakfast?" April posed as she carried him out of the room to the kitchen.
April placed her toddler in his high chair as she went to wash her hands.
"Bana!" Elijah squealed as he stretched his arms toward the bunch on the nearby counter.
"Alright, buddy," April grabbed a banana, peeled it, and broke it into pieces for him to eat. April turned her back for a few seconds to prepare breakfast, however when she looked over at her little boy she couldn't help but chuckle.
He had eaten some of the banana, but he had managed to squish most of it between his fingers and his had more on his face than had gotten in his mouth.
"Are you enjoying that?" April laughed as she dampened a dish cloth. She quickly wiped his hands and face. "Your cereal will ready in a bit, Elijah," April said as she worked.
"Morning, beautiful," April heard from the doorway. She looked up to see her husband standing there in his boxers and a t-shirt. April went over and kissed Jackson, savoring the taste of his lips.
"Mmm," April sighed after the kiss, "Morning, handsome." Jackson went for a few more kisses before letting April return to making breakfast.
"Hey, little man," Jackson turned his attention to their toddler, tousling his curly hair, "So, Apes, what's for breakfast?"
"Hmm, I don't know," She teased him, "How about waffles?"
"Yummy, Yes please," Jackson responded enthusiastically as April mixed up the batter.
Eli began to grow restless; ultimately throwing what was left of his banana on the floor. "Somebody's all finished," April observed as she handed a wash rag to her husband, "Jackson can you clean him up and take him out of his high chair so he can play in the family room. "
Jackson obliged, wiping off Elijah's hands and face before placing him on the floor by his toys on the nearby rug.
"What would you like to do today," Jackson asked his wife, "It's so rare we both have a Saturday off."
"I don't know, we could take him to the park. It's a beautiful day," April answered, pouring batter into the waffle maker, as Eli crawled to the coffee table and pulled himself up.
"That would be nice," Jackson agreed as he handed her a plate for the waffles. April took the plate once it was full and took it to the table. They sat down and started eating the waffles.
"These waffles are amazing, April," Jackson moaned with pleasure as he ate, "How did I get so lucky?"
"It took you a while, but you finally got your act together," April replied, mocking him a little. They leisurely enjoyed their breakfast and quiet time together. Before they knew it they had polished off much of the plate of waffles.
"Jackson!" April squealed, "Look at our baby!" Eli had started taking steps toward them seeing the food. Within moments he landed on his butt, realizing he no longer had the table to hold on to.
"You're not a baby anymore, buddy," Jackson commented as he picked up the little boy and brought him to his seat at the table.
"He's not, is he," April replied with some sadness in her voice, "Where has all the time gone? I feel like we just brought him home from the hospital."
"I know. The last year has gone by in the blink of an eye." Jackson agreed.
"As much as I love that he sleeps through the night, I miss those first few weeks so much," April sighed, growing very nostalgic, "I know we already have our hands full, but have you ever thought about having another one?"
"I can't wait to have more children with you, if they're anything like our little guy," Jackson answered gesturing to the little boy in his arms, "Are you sure you're ready?"
"I know how rough it was the last time, and I have a lot on my hands with work," April agreed, "But I would love another one, maybe a little girl."
"Alright, as long as you are sure, I don't want you to turn around and blame me for pushing you," Jackson teased her, as Eli let out a big yawn, "Before we get to far ahead of ourselves, this little guy seems ready for a nap."
Together they walked to their nursery to lay Elijah down for a nap. Within moments the little boy drifted off to sleep, as Jackson and April admired their little guy. April softly reached down and brushed his curls from his forehead.
Quietly they walked back to the kitchen to resume breakfast, Jackson gently grabbing her hand and softly kissing the back of it.
After they had finished off the rest of their breakfast, they began clear dishes from the table. When the table was empty they began washing the dishes
"So you really want to have another baby?" Jackson inquired sincerely, as he dried.
"Mmhmm," April answered, affirming her earlier desire, "I really do. I want to give Eli a little brother or sister."
"Alright, I supposed we have time to adjust to another baby," Jackson replied, giving in, "Plus it will probably take us a little while to get pregnant."
"Yeah, I won't be ovulating for a few more weeks," April agreed. She put the dish she was washing back into the soapy sink and dried her hands on the towel.
"But that doesn't mean we can't start practicing," Jackson added, baiting her, "And we have some time since Eli is sleeping."
Excited, April grabbed Jackson's face and kissed him passionately. Jackson quickly kissed her back eagerly. Immersed in the moment, they continued kissing, ignoring the rest of the dishes. As Jackson lifted April's feet off the floor, she wrapped her legs around his waist without interrupting their intimate moment, and he carried her off to the bedroom.
