Age 3: Finding out I'm getting a brother
I remember that day very clearly it was one of the scariest days of my childhood I think. It was mid April; I remember my 4th birthday being so close. It was early in the morning, both of our families were over and my mother was preparing breakfast.
"Mama, Can we eat soon?" I asked. It was getting hot standing in the kitchen but I enjoyed the smell of her cooking.
"It'll be done soon Baby Love, just be patient."
Something didn't feel right. Her face was paler than normal and there was an odd tone of voice. I stood there in the door frame watching her. She seemed sweaty and moved slowly. I could hear the chatting of adults and Mitsukuni's laughter in the dining room.
I turned to walk away when I bumped into my father's leg. I hit so hard I fell onto the floor.
He looked surprised for a moment and then picked me up, rubbing my back a little. "Careful Takashi."
I kept looking at the door worried that something might happen. My father didn't seem to notice.
We arrived at the dining room with Mitsukuni and his parents. They were just chatting away when my father went back to the kitchen. I guess it was to help my mother with the food.
That's when I heard the smashing of plates and food onto the ground. Mitsukuni's father ran to the kitchen. I tried to run but Mitsukuni's mother grabbed his and my hand and pulled us in close. I couldn't turn around and see. All I heard was running, a door closing, and the sound of a car driving. I had no clue what was going on. I was a child I was scared and confused I don't know why but I just broke down crying scared and confused.
Mitsukuni's mother just held me when Mitsukuni was patting my shoulder.
"Your Mama will be okay Takashi." He told me. I don't know why but that made me feel better. I assumed they both saw everything that just happened and I'm kind of happy that I didn't look.
I calmed down a little after that. Mitsukuni's mother told us play while she was cleaning up in the kitchen. We just played with our action figures but I just kept looking at the door waiting. I had no idea what happened. I got up to go to the bathroom when Mitsukuni's mother was on the phone.
I couldn't make out most of the conversation. All I really heard was "fainted" and "dehydration" As a 3 year old I had no idea what that meant and I was upset more. I don't know why but I started to cry again. I was walking back to the living room still crying and trying to cover my eyes with my fists.
"Don't cry Takashi." Mitsukuni ran to me and gave me a hug. I guess that was all I needed. "Your Mama will be okay just like I said." Again that made me feel better. I really trusted him and I still do. I was scared but he was right.
He let go of me and I whipped away my remaining tears. The next thing I knew I heard a car door shut. Mitsukuni's mother was practically running to the door but she was happy and smiling. I didn't know what was happening.
Mitsukuni's mother opened the door and my mother, father, and Mitsukuni's father were there and I was so relieved. I ran right to her instantly and hugged her legs. She rubbed my back which I was relieved to feel.
She picked me up and kissed my cheek.
"I'm so glad everything is fine." Mitsukuni's mother said.
"Yes it is." My mother said. "Well actually now that everyone is here we actually have some news." She looked towards me. "Takashi? How would you like to be a big brother?"
Next thing I knew there was hugs and congratulations being said. Then Mitsukuni whispered to me.
"I told you everything would be okay."