Sophie's POV

*Flashback*

I wrapped an arm around Nate's shoulders and smiled, he'd been working on the nursery for months. A dark cherry wood crib sat in against the far left wall with a connected changing table. A spare twin bed was underneath the windows with a matching rocking chair in the corner.

Nate leaned over to my stomach and cooed, "Do you like your room Parker?"

"I thought that Mummy's opinion was the important one here," I laughed.

Standing back up he kissed my cheek gently, "Your opinion is always the important one Soph."

A week later I gave birth to Parker Grace Ford.

*Flashback*

Sophie smiled fondly at the memory and remembered how happy she was back then, Parker shifted in her arms and Sophie brought her head down from the clouds. Parker rolled over in her sleep and snuggled into Sophie's chest before becoming still again.

*Flashback*

Parker was just a week old and she couldn't sleep, I had tried everything, well, almost everything. I crossed the room and settled into the rocking chair, moving carefully because Parker was eating. I began to rock very slowly as Parker suckled contentedly.

My precious one, my tiny one, lay down your pretty head.

My dearest one, my sleepy one, its time to go to bed.

My precious one, my darling one don't let your lashes weep.

My cherished one my weary one it's time to go to sleep.

Just bow your head and give your cares to me.

Just close your eyes and fall into the sweetest dream, cause in my loving arms.

Your safe as you will ever be so hush my dear and sleep.

And in your dreams you'll ride on angels wings.

Dance with the stars and touch the face of god

And if you should awake I'll send you back to sleep.

My precious one, my tiny one, I'll kiss your little cheek

And underneath the smiling moon I'll sing you back to sleep

Parker had fallen asleep by the time I finished the lullaby. And I sat there, admiring her perfect, peaceful face. Nate walked into the room then and I looked up at him for a moment.

"Nate," I whispered softly. "You're sleeping alone."

*Flashback*

Sophie smiled as she remembered how many times she had told Nate he was sleeping alone.

*Flashback*

Parker was speaking a year and half old and speaking fairly well. I walked down the stairs and heard Nate reading to her.

" 'In that direction,' the Cat said, waving its right paw round, 'lives a Hatter: and in that direction,' waving the other paw, 'lives a March Hare. Visit either you like: they're both mad.'

'But I don't want to go among mad people,' Alice remarked.

'Oh, you can't help that,' said the Cat: 'we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.'

'How do you know I'm mad?' said Alice

'You must be,' said the Cat, 'or you wouldn't have come here.' "

"Sorry to interrupt you pair, but it's time for someone to go to bed," I told the duo curled on the couch.

"Mummy," Parker protested with a pout.

"No buts Parker Grace. Now come here baby," I said gently, my arms held open for a hug.

Parker considered this for a split second before sprinting into my open arms with a giggle.

"Nigh' Nigh' Daddy," she called over my shoulder.

Upstairs in the nursery I changed her into a sky blue satin nightgown and walked to the bathroom with her so she could have all eight of her teeth brushed. I settled her down in the crib and turned on her nightlight and flicked off the bedroom light before exiting.

"Mummy," Parker shouted after me.

"It's time to go to bed love," I told her softly as I came back in.

"I no sweepy Mummy," she informed me with a yawn.

"Come here little one," I said softly, scooping her, and Bunny, into my arms and began walking towards the rocking chair.

My precious one, my tiny one, lay down your pretty head.

My dearest one, my sleepy one, its time to go to bed.

My precious one, my darling one don't let your lashes weep.

My cherished one my weary one it's time to go to sleep.

She was asleep before I even started the third verse, and then Nate walked in. I smiled at him, "Nate you're."

"Sleeping alone," he finished for me, kissing my forehead. "Night Soph.

I carried Parker and Bunny over to the spare bed and laid them down before settling in comfortably with Parker snug in my arms, and Bunny snug in hers.

*Flahsback*

Dang that was a long chapter! Well I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, and yes, that was actually a bit of Alice in Wonderland. The freaking link still won't work, so I'll figure that out. On Friday I am leaving for vacation and won't be able to post another chapter for a week. Anyway, please review, flames not appreciated.

Love ya-

Livi