No, you're not dreaming, I've actually updated lol. I know that I'm a horrible updater, I just can't help it. Real life has been super crazy for me!
Here's the first part:
"Do we really have to do this?" Sharpay questioned as she slowly made her way into the kitchen.
Troy looked up from his bowl of cereal, "Honey I know you love your car but where exactly are you going to put our son?"
"Well maybe instead of selling it, I can keep it at my parents' house," Sharpay suggested as she headed to the refrigerator. She was all ready for her post breakfast snack. "They have plenty of room in their garages."
"Pay, you know we already have a buyer and he'll be here soon."
"I just don't think that I'll be able to watch this travesty unfold," Sharpay sniffled as she grabbed last night's leftovers.
Troy chuckled lightly, "I think you'll live."
"No seriously," Sharpay turned around from putting her food in the microwave. "I don't think I can handle it, I'll probably cry and don't you dare say one word about me being so damn hormonal!"
"Pay I wasn't going to say a word."
"You were thinking it," Sharpay glared at him just as the doorbell rang. "Oh my god!"
"I guess he's here," Troy reached for the keys in front of him and stood up to answer the door. "You coming?"
"Are you kidding?"
Troy chuckled, "I'll be right back."
"Make sure he takes good care of my baby," Sharpay sniffled.
"Are you sure you don't want to say goodbye?" Troy joked.
"I already did last night," Sharpay replied seriously. "Just go do it, get it over with!"
Ten minutes later, Troy was back with a big fat check after officially selling Sharpay's custom made Mercedes convertible.
"What took you so long?"
Troy shrugged, "Alex is a nice guy, and we have a lot in common. He was already admiring your Range Rover too." The Range Rover was a gift from Troy to Sharpay and Elmo the other day. Sharpay needed a good stable car for the baby; a two seater just wasn't going to get the job done. Lucky for Troy, his BMW sat five so putting a car seat in wouldn't be a problem.
"Hasn't he taken enough from me? He wants my new car too! He'll probably be back when Elmo is born to take him too."
"Overreacting much honey?"
"I am not," Sharpay huffed as she glanced away from Troy and noticed the clock on the wall. "We need to get going; we're supposed to be at Chad and Taylor's by ten."
"Oh right, I didn't realize it was so late. I'll grab our bags."
"Great and I'll grab a granola bar for the ride!"
"We're here," Troy announced as he pulled Sharpay's new sleek and silver Range Rover into the Danforths long driveway.
"Why thank you captain obvious," Sharpay rolled her eyes as she unbuckled her seat belt.
Troy rolled his eyes too but for different reasons. Sharpay's little sarcastic comment was one of many he'd endured during the past couple of weeks, all the result of a surge in hormones. "Sorry," he mumbled.
"Just get the bags Troy, I don't want to be late," Sharpay huffed as she opened the passenger side of the door.
"Sure honey," Troy responded politely despite the fact that she was really testing his nerves today. He just hoped that she would treat the kids better than she did him this weekend. After Troy climbed out of the car, he made his way to the trunk to fetch their two small overnight bags…well Troy's bag was relatively small but from the looks of Sharpay's, it seemed as if she planned to stay for a while.
"Troy, for god's sake hurry up!" Sharpay bellowed, she was already at the front door and waiting for her husband to join her.
"Coming," Troy flung his navy blue duffle bag over his shoulder and held Sharpay's in his left hand so he could shut the trunk. He quickly made his way to Sharpay and pressed the doorbell, silently wondering to himself why she hadn't already done that.
"Hey guys," Chad opened the door to great his dear friends.
'Hi," Sharpay smiled, the first one that Troy had seen all day. "We're reporting for duty."
"Perfect timing," Chad welcomed them into their home and Troy dropped their bags by the front door.
"Where are the little monsters?" Troy was quite excited to watch Brandon and Mia for the weekend while Chad and Taylor celebrated their anniversary.
"Brandon's watching T.V. and Tay's got Mia upstairs, she should be down in a sec. Make yourselves at home, you practically live here anyway. I'm just going to run upstairs and get our stuff so we can go," Chad explained to the two.
"Alright man thanks," Troy replied as Chad went upstairs, taking the stairs two by two.
"Come on, lets go sit with Brandon," Sharpay suggested, quickly heading to the family room with Troy following her.
"Uncle Troy! Auntie Sharpie!" Brandon flung himself off of the couch and straight into Sharpay's arms, nearly knocking her down in the process.
"Oh careful buddy, I'm still a little sore," Sharpay told the little guy as she hugged him back. It had only been a month since her little fall but her ribs still caused her slight discomfort and she still had two more weeks of wearing the cast on her left wrist.
"Sorry Sharpie," Brandon looked down to the floor, ashamed that he'd hurt one of his favorite people.
"Oh sweetie, its okay," Sharpay hugged him again. "I'm alright, don't get all sad on me kiddo. This is supposed to be our super duper fun weekend, remember?"
Brandon nodded against her and slowly a smile formed on his little face, "Yeah!"
"That's right buddy!" Sharpay exclaimed and the two high fived.
"Hey, I'm feeling a little lonely over here! Do you have any more hugs left?" Troy questioned.
Brandon nodded, "I always have more hugs for you, Uncle Troy!' Brandon detached himself from Sharpay and made a beeline for Troy's long legs.
"Thanks bud," Troy bent down and grabbed Brandon by his short legs and swung him around the room.
"Uncle Troy!" Brandon burst into a fit of giggles as he was spun in the air.
"What?" Troy laughed right along with him and Sharpay couldn't help but smile. Troy was so great with Brandon; Sharpay had no doubts about Troy being a wonderful father. Their weekend babysitting job would only strengthen the fact.
"Put me down!" Brandon laughed.
"What was that buddy? I can't hear you."
"I'm dizzy dizzy wizzy, put me down!"
"What?"
"Put me down…please!" Brandon added, after careful consideration.
"Oh sure," Troy put Brandon down firmly on his feet.
"Whoa," Brandon stumbled back, falling back onto the couch.
Sharpay rushed to his side, "Sweetie are you alright?"
"Oh, he's fine," Troy sat down next to Brandon.
"He looks sick," Sharpay shot Troy a nasty look. The last thing they needed was for Brandon to spew his breakfast after their first five minutes of babysitting…that definitely would not go over well with Taylor.
"That was awesome! Do it again Uncle Troy!" Brandon screamed, jumping up on the couch.
"Whatever it is, it will have to wait so sit your little bottom back on the couch," Taylor said as she carried little Mia into the room who was scrambling to get down.
"Hey Taylor and hello beautiful girl," Sharpay grabbed Mia out of her mother's arms and placed several kisses on her chubby chipmunk cheeks.
"Hi Taylor, how are you?" Troy asked cheerfully.
"Troy," Taylor glared at him; she was still holding a slight grudge against Troy for the way he head treated Sharpay during the accident.
"Am I ever going to get back in your good graces?" Troy questioned while Sharpay gave him a sympathetic look. If she could forgive Troy than Taylor should have been able to as well.
"If you don't kill my kids this weekend then maybe," Taylor replied.
"Good enough," Troy shrugged, it was a start in the right direction.
"So where is your list of instructions? I just know that you have one for us," Sharpay smirked as she shifted Mia in her arms.
"The kitchen," Taylor laughed, Sharpay knew her all too well. "And it's not that long, I swear."
"Yeah right, I think I'll be the judge of that."
"Come on Tay, we've got to go," Chad joined the group in the family room; as much as he loved his kids, he needed a little break and was anxious to leave as soon as possible.
"I need a minute to go over everything with Sharpay, we'll be quick. Come on Shar," Taylor began to head off to the kitchen.
"Be right back," Sharpay put Mia back down on the ground and the little girl toddled off to Troy.
Chad walked over to the kitchen a few minutes later, "Are you about finished yet?"
"Yeah just a sec," Taylor turned her attention back to her friend. "And Mia sleeps with her puppy and bear with the door closed. Bedtime for Brandon is at 8 o'clock and he likes to sleep with his night light on and with his little stuffed wildcat. Hmmm I think that's everything, do you have any questions?"
"No, I've got it," Sharpay smiled back.
"Great Shar, we really appreciate you guys watching the kids for us."
"And we appreciate it too, we need a little practice," Sharpay patted her blossoming six months pregnant belly.
Taylor grinned, "You'll do great, don't worry."
"Tay…seriously!" Chad pointed to his Rolex, indicating that they were late before he walked back over to his kids and Troy.
"Ugh," Taylor rolled her eyes, "What do you say about the guys watching the kids and you and I go celebrate my anniversary?"
Sharpay laughed softly, "Maybe next year when I'm at my wit's end with a new baby. You know that you're going to have fun besides you're about to get laid…"
"God, it has been a while," Taylor chuckled as she ran her hand through her long, dark hair.
"Go procreate so we can have babies close to the same age."
"Not gonna happen Shar, my uterus is officially closed for business this year."
"Finally," Chad jumped up to his feet as Sharpay and Taylor joined the group. He was more than ready to hit the road. "Bye buddy, be good," Chad hugged and kissed Brandon goodbye.
"Bye daddy, you be good too," Brandon replied with a big, fat smile.
"Fat chance," Troy mumbled under his breath only to receive a menacing glare from Taylor.
"Bye sweetheart, you be a good boy for Sharpay and Troy. I want a very good report so be on your best behavior and be nice to your little sister too," Taylor kissed both of Brandon's plump little cheeks and hugged him close.
"Do I get a present if I'm good?" Brandon asked, a present would definitely motivate some extra good behavior.
"Maybe," Taylor winked as she went to kiss Mia whom Chad had just finished saying goodbye to. "Bye sweetheart, be good and have fun," Taylor kissed Mia and gave her a great big hug before slowly releasing her. "Mommy loves you so much."
"Bye Mommy," Mia waved quickly, "Me wub you lots!"
"I love you too Brandon," Taylor added, realizing that she'd forgotten to tell her oldest first.
"Love you too Mommy," Brandon told his mother.
"Come on Tay," Chad gently nudged his wife.
"We've got it covered Tay, everything will be fine," Sharpay encouraged her friend. "We'll call if we need you but we probably won't…so go have a nice, relaxing weekend alone."
Taylor grinned, she could always count on Sharpay. "You're right, I totally trust you guys, nothing could possibly go wrong. Let's go honey."
"Bye guys, we'll see you tomorrow afternoon," Chad waved goodbye to everyone."
"Alright, see you guys tomorrow," Troy replied.
"Bye my babies," Taylor waved repeatedly even as Chad dragged her out of the room.
"Alright! They're finally gone!" Troy exclaimed, a minute after Chad and Taylor left. "Who's ready to have some real fun now?
"Me! Me!" Brandon jumped up on the couch.
"Where Mommy?" Mia questioned as her little bottom lip began to tremble.
"Mia, Mommy and Daddy went bye-bye," Sharpay explained to the almost two year old little girl.
"Need Mommy! Want Mommy!" Mia began to wail and the tears that were threatening to spill came gushing down.
"What do we do?" Troy was already panicked, only a minute after Chad and Taylor had gone off. He was not expecting any tears, only a nice, happy time for all of them.
"Mia, it's alight," Sharpay gathered the little tot in her arms and rubbed her back before kissing her tear stained cheeks. "Mommy will be home later but we are going to have so much fun together."
"Mommy, oh mommy," Mia sniffled as she rested her head on Sharpay's shoulder. "Miss Mommy."
Mia seemed to be calming down as Sharpay continued to hold her, "It's almost ten o'clock, what do you say we have a little snack?" Sharpay suggested, remembering the schedule that she'd just previously gone over with Taylor.
"Yeah snack time!" Brandon jumped off the couch and ran the couple feet to the kitchen.
"Come here you," Troy bent down and took little Mia from his wife's loving arms. He was still trying to make sure that Sharpay was still taking it easy because of her fall. "What you just did with her, you were a natural," Troy shifted Mia into his other arm so he could kiss Sharpay's cheek.
"I was pretty good, wasn't I?" Sharpay smiled proudly as they walked to the kitchen.
"Ok, so what are we having for snack?" Troy reached for the schedule that was stuck to the refrigerator with a basketball magnet. "Organic raisins and cheese sticks? Are you kidding?" Troy looked to Sharpay who nodded, "Organic raisins….who knew?" That certainly wasn't the type of snack that he was used to as a kid. What happened to goldfish or fruit snacks topped off with a high-c juice box.
Sharpay laughed at her husband, "Brandon, do you know where Mommy keeps the snacks?"
Brandon nodded, he knew where his mommy kept everything because he was such a good helper. "Yeah, auntie Sharpay. The raisins are in the pantry over there and the cheese sticks are in the fridge."
"I'm on it," Troy volunteered to get the food but first he placed Mia in her booster seat at the table.
"Can I have water too?" Brandon asked Sharpay who was still standing in the middle of the kitchen while Troy scrambled around her, preparing the children's mid-morning snack.
"Wa-wa me too!" Mia banged on the table, trying to get her point across.
"Ok you too," Sharpay smiled, "Two waters coming up." Sharpay joined Troy in making the kids snacks. Several minutes later, both kids were happily munching on their mother approved snacks.
"Can we go to the park?" Brandon questioned after finishing up the last couple of raisins on his Power Rangers plate.
"I don't know, can we?" Troy looked to Sharpay who was currently leafing over the children's schedule one more time.
Sharpay nodded, according the schedule, it was morning playtime. There was a little asterisk underneath with a quick note suggesting outdoor play, weather permitting. "That is a great idea, finish up your snack and then we'll go to the park."
"All done," Mia announced as she stuffed a large chunk of cheese into her small mouth.
"Alright missy, lets do a quick diaper change and grab your jacket and then you'll be all set." Sharpay placed the schedule down on the table before pulling Mia out of her booster seat. "Brandon, you need to use the potty before we leave."
"I don't got to go," Brandon jumped down from his chair, all ready to go to the park.
"You need to try, I know that the bathrooms are usually locked at the park. We don't want to get all the way to the park and you decide that you need to go potty. Then we'll have to come all the way home and if that happens, we will not be going back the park," Sharpay explained, she figured that was something that Taylor would say.
"Fine," Brandon gave in, knowing this was going to be a losing battle. Plus, it would really stink if Sharpay made them come home and not go back if he did end up having to go later. After throwing his plate into the sink, Brandon dashed to the bathroom down the hall.
"Troy, you should probably go too."
"Pay, I don't have to go," Troy replied as he grabbed Mia's little princess plate to put in the sink.
"Troy, I know you and we're not coming back here for a bathroom break."
"Sharpay," Troy rolled his eyes, "I'm not four and a half years old, I don't need…"
"Troy," Sharpay glared at her husband, why couldn't he see that she always knew better.
"Alright, alright, I'm going," Troy stalked out of the kitchen and walked off to the bathroom, waiting outside for Brandon to finish up.
"Silly boys," Sharpay giggled to Mia and then carried the little girl upstairs.
The park was of course quite crowded, but that was to be expected on this unusually warm February day. Many families were taking advantage of the rare winter occurrence. Brandon showed Troy exactly where to park the double jogging stroller which was currently being occupied by an anxious Mia. Brandon also parked his bright blue bike (still with its attached training wheels) right next to the stroller on red bike rack.
"I'm going on the slide!" Brandon announced before taking off quickly, he was gone so fast that Troy and Sharpay didn't even have a moment to protest.
"Me too; me go slide," Mia raised her arms up, so either Troy or Sharpay could pick her up and out of the stroller.
"Ok honey," Troy unbuckled the many straps that made sure that the toddler was thoroughly strapped so that there was no chance of escape.
"I'm going to sit on that bench over there for a little bit," Sharpay pointed behind them where an older woman sat.
"Are you alright?" Troy questioned as he placed Mia firmly on the ground.
"Just a little tired, that's all," Sharpay replied.
"I knew that the walk was going to be too much for you; we should have driven here."
"Troy, I'm fine," Sharpay protested, placing her hands on her hips.
"You know what, I can run back to the house and grab the car. We can just throw the stroller and the bike into the trunk when we're ready to leave."
"Troy, I already said that I'm fine. I'm more than capable of walking several blocks. You need to catch up with the kids. Mia's too little to do everything herself. I'm going to sit down now so go just leave me alone."
"Fine, I'm going," Troy walked off, somewhat defeated. He was just trying to look out for his wife who didn't seem to be the least bit appreciative of his efforts. No matter how much she protested, he was going to make sure that she was fine until her May due date came. He was starting to become accustomed to her mood swings but every once in a while, they tended to sting.
Sharpay huffed as she sat down next to the older woman on the old wooden bench.
"When are you due?" the woman immediately asked, looking up from her knitting project.
"Oh um the middle of May," Sharpay faked a smile, she really wasn't in the mood for conversation (or company) but she didn't want to come off as rude.
"Wonderful dear, do you know what you're having?"
Sharpay nodded, "Yes, it's a boy."
"Oh congratulations."
"Thank you," Sharpay let out a genuine smile, thinking of the baby always put a smile on her face these days.
"I can't help but notice that your other children are adorable," the woman smiled at Brandon and Mia who were going down the slide every chance they got. Troy stood at the bottom catching Mia every time she slid down much to her delight. "Your husband is great with them."
Sharpay smiled as she watched the trio, Troy was absolutely wonderful with the kids. "Oh," Sharpay realized the woman's statement, once she tore her eyes away. "They're not ours, they're our godchildren and we're just watching them for the weekend."
"Oh, that will be good practice then. I assume this is your first then."
"Yeah," Sharpay rubbed her belly affectionately.
"You're in for an awful lot," the lady chuckled.
"So I've heard," Sharpay let out a little giggle herself, the woman wasn't actually so bad to speak with.
"My grandchildren are on the swings," she waved to two little boys who overzealously waved back. "I'm knitting this little sweater for their little sister who just arrived yesterday."
"Well congratulations are in order for you too then."
"Thank you, I have another grandson too and two boys myself so it's thrilling to finally have a little girl in the family."
Sharpay nodded, "Yeah girls are pretty precious. Mia over there is spoiled rotten but as sweet as can be." Sharpay raised her hand to wave at Brandon as he ran off to the swings.
"Grandma!" The two little boys raced over.
"We're hungry!" The oldest exclaimed.
"I guess we can head home for lunch," the woman smiled. "It was lovely talking to you and good luck with your little one."
"Thank you," Sharpay replied before she was left all alone. She'd almost wished she had brought a book or something, it was a little boring now. Although watching the kids brought a smile to her face; Troy was pushing Mia on the baby swings while Brandon was on the big kid swings. Troy had to give him a head start with a couple of big pushes but then Brandon was able pump his own little legs.
"Sharpie!" Brandon screamed Sharpay's name. "Look I'm soooo high!"
"Hi honey! You're doing so well!" Sharpay yelled back as she waved her hands at his cute, little excited face.
"Watch this!" Brandon slowed his pumping and promptly jumped off his still swinging swing, landing in the pile of wood chips that surrounded the swings. "Owwww!"
"Oh god," Sharpay was off the bench and making her way to the crying little boy as fast as she could.
"You okay buddy?" Troy crouched down next to Brandon whose knees were a little bloody.
"I'm here honey," Sharpay made it to them just as a few concerned and nosy parents approached.
"Is he alright?" someone asked.
Troy fought the urge to roll his eyes and tell everyone else to mind their damn business, "He's fine."
"My knees hurt," Brandon sniffled as a few tears rolled down his cheeks; he was trying not to cry too much in front of all of these people.
"God Troy, why weren't you watching him?" Sharpay asked as she actually held onto Troy's shoulder so she could kneel down without hurting herself.
"I was watching him, I didn't think he would jump," Troy shot back. "It doesn't look so bad buddy," Troy rubbed Brandon's head.
"It hurts so much," Brandon whimpered. "Can we go home now?"
"Of course," Sharpay replied, "We'll clean you up and get you a cool band aid when we get home."
"Do you think you can ride home?" Troy questioned as he lifted the little boy.
Brandon shook his head, "No, can I ride in the stroller?"
"Sure, I'll just push your bike back home," Sharpay replied as she grabbed Mia's hand.
Troy carried Brandon to the stroller and strapped him in. Next he put Mia in as well while Sharpay searched the back of the stroller for napkins or wipes to clean Brandon off a little. Unfortunately, Sharpay didn't find anything so it would just have to wait.
"I guess I can try to push the stroller and the bike back," Troy suggested as he grabbed Brandon's bike from the rack.
"Troy, I already said I could do it," Sharpay glared at him.
"Are you sure?" he questioned, as he brought the bike over.
"God, Troy I already…"
Troy interrupted her, "I don't want to fight with you Sharpay which is all that we've done in like the five minutes we've been here."
Sharpay sighed, "I'm sorry Troy, I don't want to fight either."
"Just tell me if it hurts, alright?" Sharpay nodded, "Seriously, tell me and if you hurt your ribs again you can tell everyone how stubborn you were and how they shouldn't yell at me for letting you do it because everyone knows you don't listen to me anyway."
Sharpay rolled her eyes but ended up smiling, "Alright, alright, lets just go."
"Come on guys," Troy began to push the heavy stroller while Sharpay pulled the bike along by one of its handlebars.
It didn't take long for the small group to get home and to Troy's amazement, Sharpay did not have any problems. Sharpay cleaned up Brandon's little cuts while Troy played baby with Mia. Once Brandon was feeling better, Mia and Troy joined him in several games of Chutes and Ladders. Although Mia only lasted one game until she got bored so she continued to entertain herself with her baby dolls. Sharpay took the opportunity to check in with the boutique and make sure that Liza and Lisa were on top of things. Once she got off the phone, she decided to make lunch. Taylor had left several options but of course, Sharpay chose the one that was a little sweet since her cravings for sweets were out of control lately. The kids were more than happy to sit down for lunch, as was Troy. The kids wound up lunching on bagels with both cream cheese and strawberry preserves, all organic of course. Also on their plates, baby carrot sticks, blueberries, yogurt and a vitamin. Troy had a sandwich while Sharpay had a small salad and one of the bagels with strawberry preserves and cream cheese for her little sweet tooth. Before they ate, Sharpay also snuck in some chocolate, now that was really for her sweet tooth.
"No nap!" Mia protested as Sharpay hoisted her out of her booster seat.
"Come on sweetie, just a little one. I know that you're very sleepy."
"No!" Mia screamed but the yawn that followed definitely gave her away.
"Night, night Mia," Brandon blew his baby sister a kiss.
"Night sweetie," Troy took Brandon's lead and blew the toddler a kiss as well.
"No wanna nap," Mia continued to chant as Sharpay carried her out of the kitchen.
"What are we going to do now?" Brandon asked Troy, who had already begun to clear away all of the lunch dishes.
"Isn't it time for your nap too?" Troy grinned, waiting for an angry reaction from the four year old.
"Uncle Troy!" Brandon was not the least bit happy with Troy's assumption. "I'm four whole years old and almost five. That is way too big to be taking a baby nap!"
"Oh my bad buddy, what do you say the two of us go for a little ride in Sharpay's new car?"
"Yeah!" Brandon started pumping his fists in the air. "Just us boys!"
"Let me finish cleaning up and then we'll go."
"Okie-dokie," Brandon slid off his chair and hurried out of the room while Troy continued with the dishes. According to the schedule, this was supposed to be Brandon's own quiet time and then he was allowed to watch a little bit of T.V. Troy just hoped that Taylor wouldn't kill him for not strictly following her schedule…if she ever found out that is.
"Going somewhere?"
Brandon looked up from his position on the floor; Sharpay was walking down the stairs as Brandon was velcroing his little light up sneakers. "Just for a ride."
"Oh really?" Sharpay grinned as she stepped off the last step and onto the hardwood floor.
"I'm taking your new car too."
"Aren't you a little young to drive?"
Brandon nodded, "Uh huh, I know I'm too young. You've got to be old like you and Uncle Troy."
"Gee thanks, I didn't realize I was so old."
"Oh you are but don't worry Uncle Troy is going to drive me."
"He is?" This was the first that Sharpay had heard of any adventure.
"He is," Troy answered his wife as he joined the pair by the front entryway closet.
"And where are you taking off to?" Sharpay's question came out a little harsher than she'd intended.
"To the store, I thought we'd pick up something special for dinner," Troy replied, leaving out his new idea of a quick trip to the new ice cream store.
"Oh, well I guess that's alright," Sharpay didn't have a problem with that and she didn't think Taylor would either. "I guess I'll take a look at the new baby name book."
"Don't get too crazy now," Troy warned, the other night he'd come home from the office and at the top of Sharpay's list was Stone River Bolton…over his dead body!
Sharpay rolled her eyes, "I'm so over my nature phase, I'm thinking British royalty now."
"I thought that your baby's name was Elmo," Brandon was definitely confused, they always called the baby Elmo. Why would he have a new name?
"Um well you see buddy," Troy began, very unsure of what he was going to say next.
"Sweetie," Sharpay took over for her husband, otherwise the poor kid would be waiting for days for a proper explanation. "We decided to give the baby another name besides Elmo even though we love it so much."
"Why?" Brandon questioned.
"We kind of think that Elmo's only a good name for a baby or just a little kid," Sharpay hoped that made sense to a four year old because it sounded like pure crap to her, "But you know, not for a big boy."
"Why?" Brandon asked once again, a typical child's response.
"Well," Sharpay began again, finding herself at a loss this time.
"Listen Brandon," Troy intervened. "What if my name was Elmo and I was your Uncle Elmo?"
Brandon burst out laughing, "That's so silly Uncle Troy!"
"Exactly," Troy joined in on the laughter. "There are no grown-ups with the name Elmo because everyone would laugh at them, right?"
"Right!" Brandon nodded his head, whole heartedly agreeing with his uncle.
"Alright, now that that's settled, let's hit the road buddy." Troy grabbed both of their jackets and handed Brandon's to him before putting on his own.
"Don't forget his car seat," Sharpay reminded Troy.
"I won't," Troy gave Sharpay a quick kiss. "See you later baby."
"Bye guys, have fun," Sharpay waved quickly as Brandon and Troy walked thought the rest of the house on the way out to the attached garage. Troy had to take Brandon's car seat out of Taylor's car and put it into the new Range Rover.
After a quick trip to the grocery store and then on to the ice cream store, Troy and Brandon made it back to the Danforth home. While Troy was bringing in the groceries, Brandon raced into the house to tell Sharpay that they were back. Only he couldn't find her anywhere downstairs so he did the only logical thing he could do; he looked upstairs. It only took Troy a few minutes to put everything away so he figured he could put on a little T.V. for Brandon.
"Guys?" Troy realized that Brandon and Sharpay weren't down here, at least not in the kitchen or the family room. "Hmm, where can they be?" Troy wondered aloud to himself. He decided to head upstairs to find them, as well. It was eerily quiet and Troy found that a little odd, he thought for sure that Brandon would be gabbing to Sharpay about everything that they had done. After checking Brandon's bedroom, he walked into the guestroom where he and Sharpay would be sleeping for the evening. To his surprise, Troy found Sharpay and Brandon snuggling close and sleeping peacefully. The sight before him brought a bright simile to Troy's face. As a self proclaimed manly man, Troy found the two absolutely adorable. Seeing Brandon shiver slightly gave Troy the idea to cover the two with a blanket. As quietly as he could, Troy gently pulled the down comforter around the two.
"Thanks," Sharpay mumbled, slightly opening her eyes.
"Welcome," Troy replied, "go back to sleep."
"You must have tuckered him out,' Sharpay motioned to the slumbering child curled into her side. "He went right to sleep."
"I guess so."
"There's room for one more, you know."
"Thanks for the offer but I'm not the least bit sleepy," Troy placed a gentle kiss on his wife's lips before she closed her eyes again. He took the opportunity to go downstairs and watch a little T.V. while the rest of the house was in napping bliss.
Thanks so much for reading, I hope you guys liked the chapter. Part two of Troypay's babysitting adventure will be coming later this week. Its almost finished. So Sharpay's looking at baby names, do you have any suggestions? I stink at picking boys' names out so please let me know if you have any good ones. If you guys come up with a lot, I might create a blind poll and let you guys pick. Thanks again, I love hearing what you think so please review.