It's finally Thanksgiving and we're all down in Dallas at Alex's brother Kris' house. Both Mike and Alex are up helping with getting the food ready for Thankgiving dinner today before we go to the football game later. We have been trying to go help but we get ushered back into the living room each time.
"Okay okay...chill." I say to Alex.
"You two need to relax."
"All we want to do is help."
"We have everything under control. Your job is to rest."
"Okay..."
"This is more important than helping cook." Alex says, putting his hand on my stomach.
"My brother is right. It's mor important to keep yourself and my niece in there safe." Kris, his brother agrees.
"I know." I say, giving him a smile.
"You just relax and we'll take care of everything."
"Alright, just try not to hurt yourselves."
"We'll try." They nod.
They disappear into the kitchen.
"Aw." Aly says lightly, curled up in the recliner.
"What?" I ask.
"It's cute to see Alex and Kris all concerned over you."
"Oh I know right?"
"It's fun to see the guys turn all protective over us."
"Definitely."
"It'll b eeven more fun to watch them turn to mush over the girls when they're born."
"Oh I can't wait for that."
"Me either." She giggles.
"Definitely gonna be a day to remember."
"Oh yes."
"Savannah and Aaliyah...still love it."
"Me too." Aly smiles.
"Yes we're talking about you." She says to her stomach.
"She moving?" I ask.
"But of course." She says wryly.
"Does someone want their daddy?"
"Probably." She laughs softly.
"Daddy's girl."
"Mmhmm." She agrees, rubbing her belly.
"Just wait...Liyah will start moving too."
"Yeah." I laugh.
"She's definitely a daddy's girl herself." I add.
"Another thing that they'll have in common."
"Yup."
Aly hums qietly, trying to keep Savannah soothed so she doesn't kick too hard.
"What's cool is when she stretches."
"I'm sure."
"It feels kind of weird though."
"Not to mention it looks weird." She adds.
"Yeah."
"It's fun to push on her and see if she pushes back." She laughs.
"Mike loves it when she pushes her hand out."
"Or her foot." She adds.
"He just loves to feel them." She continues.
"I love watching his reaction, it's so cute." She finishes, giggling.
"Awwww."
"She's dancing or soemthing in there." She say amusedly as she runs her hands over her belly.
"Someone's really happy." I laugh.
"Mmhmm."
"Daddy's busy helping making the food." She says to Savannah.
"You'll have to wait sweetie."
Then my phone goes off and I look at the screen seeing it's a text from Carlos and the text says that he and the guys are singing the National Anthem at the football game tonight.
"Hey BTR is singing the anthem at the game tonight." I say as I type a reply to them.
"Oh really? Nice." Aly smiles.
"We haven't seen them in forever. I can't wait to go tonight."
"It's definitely going to be fun."
"Ohhh they only know about Savannah...well of her...they don't know that's her name. And they don't know about me. Because the last time we saw them was our weddings."
"True. Oh this will be fun."
"Oh yes."
"They'll be so shocked"
"But glad to see us at the same time."
"Oh of course."
"And there goes Liyah again." I giggle.
"Figures." Aly laughs.
"I'm telling you it's our twin thing we got going on."
"Yeah."
"Our daughters are definitely gonna have that trait."
"More than likely." Aly laughs.
"Isn't that right?" I ask Aaliyah, and she moves in response.
"That's what I thought."
"Aww." Aly snickers.
"I so can't wait to see her movements. Shouldn't be too much longer now right?"
"Soon."
"Alex will be happy."
"Oh yeah."
Then we turn the tv on and start to watch the Thanksgiving Day parade as the food is being made.
"Oooh fun." Aly laughs as we see a fun float.
Then Mike comes out with a plate of snacks for us to hold us over until the actual food is done.
"Thanks babe." Aly smiles up at him when he hands her a plate.
"You're welcome."
She keeps looking at him expectantly, waiting for a kiss. And it's like he read her mind, because he leans down and kisses her briefly.
"Mmm. Love you."
"Love you too." He smiles and kisses her head before rubbing her stomach.
He chuckles when he feels the movements of Savvy."
"She's having fun." Aly giggles.
"It feels like it."
"I know."
"Is my little girl having fun in there?" Mike asks, moving down to her stomach.
Of course Savvy kicks in response.
"Seems like that's a yes."
"I think so Daddy." Aly giggles.
"Daddy loves you Savvy." Mike says, kissing her stomach.
That's when she decides to stretch and push her foot out.
"Oh look at that..." Aly giggles.
Mike grins widely and pushes on her foot gently. She pulls it in and pushes it back out.
"I think she wants to play a game with her daddy." I laugh.
"Mmhmm." Aly laughs too.
Mike continues to play the game with Savannah of pushing on her foot so she pulls it back in and pushes it back out. Aly and I just watch amusedly, occasionally laughing.
"That's become her new favorite game."
"It's a Daddy and Savvy game." Aly giggles.
"Awwwww."
"I just love watching it." She smiles.
"I bet."
"I should get back to the kitchen." Mike sighs.
"Awww. I wanna snuggle." She pouts, playing with his shirt.
"I know...but I still have to go help."
She pouts more and sighs, retracting her fingers.
"I'll be back out in a bit okay?"
"Mmkay." She says softly.
"Love you."
"Love you too."
He kisses her one last time before going back into the kitchen. She pouts and grabs her pillow, snuggling with that instead.
"Awww, don't be sad." I say.
"I can't help it."
"I want to be snuggling with him."
She sniffles quietly and rubs her stomach with one hand.
"I'm gonna go see if they really need Mike out there." I say, getting up and heading to the kitchen.
"You don't have...to." she starts to protest weakly.
"You're getting upset though."
"I don't want to make Mike feel bad."
"You won't."
"Yes I would."
"No you wouldn't. He loves you."
"I know, but he'd feel bad for me being upset, which would make me feel worse."
"Alright, so I won't go get him then."
She nods slightly.
"I am thirsty however...want anything?"
"Um...I'm actually craving peppermint hot chocolate. Regular hot chocolate will do if they don't have peppermint." She says.
"Alright."
I get back up and walk to the kitchen. I greet everyone as I walk into the kitchen.
"Whatcha need?" Alex asks once I give him a kiss.
"Oh I just need something to drink and Aly wants peppermint hot chocolate."
"Sure thing." He says.
Alex gets me something to drink and Mike makes Aly's hot chocolate.
"And Mike...I think you should spend more time out there with her."
"Something wrong?" He frowns.
"Not really. She's just in one of her clingy moods I think, and it's you she wants."
"Don't let her know that I told you."
Mike nods, knowing how she can get. Once the hot chocolate was ready, he leaves the kitchen to bring it out to Aly. He walks up to the recliner and she glances up.
"Thank you." She says softly.
"You're welcome. Want me to sit with you?"
"Only if you're not busy."
"Oh no...they don't need me in there anymore."'
She carefully puts her pillow somehwere else and then scooches over to give him room. He sits down in the recliner next toher and he wraps an arm around her while his other hand rests on her stomach. She snuggles into him and reaches up for a kiss.
"Love you." She says after she pulls away.
"Love you too." He replies.
She reaches for the snacks and munches on some.
"She looks way happier now." I smiles as I look on from the kitchen.
"Good." Alex says.
"It's the little things that make us happy." I say.
"Right. Well we love to make you two happy."
"I know." I smile at him and give him a kiss.
"Now why don't you go back out there and I'll be out in a bit to check on you."
"Okay." I agree, picking up my drink.
Then I head out of the kitchen and back out into the living room. I sit on the couch and I go back to snacking too.
"Much better." Aly says, nuzzling Mike's neck.
"Awwww." I smile at Aly and Mike.
We all watch the parade and after a bit, Kris and Alex come out and join us.
"Everything is cooking." Kris says.
I smile and turn my attention back to the parade on the tv. We watch all the floats and things, making comments.
"Alright...that's good."
"So your dad is coming later right?" I ask Alex.
"Yeah." He nods.
"Okay." I reply.
"We'll be on the sidelines for the game today too." He adds.
"Really? Awesome!"
"Of course you'll have to be safe. You know how dangerous sidelines are." Kris says.
"Of course."
"But regardless, being on the sidelines will be fun." Aly adds.
"Definitely."
"Which sideline?" I ask.
"The Cowboys' sideline."
"Oooh...one of my favorite teams."
"They aren't bad. Way better than the Packers, that's for sure." Aly laughs.
"Yeah...thank god there's no cheeseheads haha."
"Yeah." She snickers.
"The game should be a good one."
"For sure."
"And not to mention the performances in store."
"Oh yeah."
"Especially excited for BTR."
"They'll be so happy to see us." Aly laughs.
"Oh yes."
"Should be amusing."
"Definitely."
"Especially the reactions to the baby bumps." Aly giggles.
"Oh yes...that too."
The guys chuckle. Aly looks amused as Mike rubs on her stomach.
"You know what I should've made? My brownies." I mention.
"Ooh. I should've made that almond chocolate cake with the whipped cream pudding frosting too." Aly says.
"Oooh yeah. Maybe for Christmas."
"Yeah, maybe."
"Because it's really good."
"Yeah."
Soon enough time passed by and the rest of Alex's family showed up for Thanksgiving dinner. Of course everyone is gushing and fawning over the two of us because of our bellies. We smiles at all the fawning and gushing...and explain that our daughters are still in our bellies moving. We answer all the questions we can while the guys are setting up the table and everything. Once the table was all set up, all we were waiting for was the food. They set that out and we all start eating. While eating we do the usual and talk occasionally. Once we get finished, we both cuddle up against our husbands.
"Your daughter has not stopped moving." I tell Alex.
"Really?" He asks, laughing.
"Yes...a bit more active today."
Alex grins and kisses me, rubbing my belly afterwards.
"Someone wanted my attention today didn't they?" He asks Liyah.
She kicks in response.
"Yes she did." I giggle.
"She missed her Daddy time." I add.
"Aww. Daddy missed you too." He says, leaning down to kiss my stomach.
I watch him and smile at the pure cuteness. Then he talks to her a bit. It almost brings me to tears at how cute he's being, but I hold the tears back. After that, he straightens back up and kisses me.
"You're too cute sometimes...you know that right?" I ask after we pull away.
"Of course." Alex laughs.
Then I go back to relaxing against him as we watch the first football game of the day before we have to leave for the one we're going to. Aly's already snuggled back up to Mike, sighing in content as he rubs her back. And that of course makes her fall asleep like always.
"Magic hands." I tease.
"She tells me that all the time." Mike chuckles.
"Well it's true. She almost always falls asleep when you do that."
"I know...it's cute though."
"Aww." I smile.
He just smiles back and continues to rub her back. She unconsciously scooches closer, burrowing into him and hiding her face. He kisses her head before resting his on hers. I smile and go back to watching tv. The time seemed to pass by quickly while watching the game. Surprisingly I never fell asleep. It's finally time for us to get ready. I go to do so with Alex while Mike tries to get Aly up.
"Lyssa...time to get up."
She mumbles incoherently and clings to him.
"It's time to get ready to go to the game."
She makes a whining noise.
"Unless you'd rather stay here."
She shakes her head.
"Then you have to get up and go get ready."
"Aww..." She whines.
"We can cuddle on the way there."
"Sure but I'm so comfyyyy. I don't wanna move..."
"I know...I'd carry you but I don't think I can."
She sighs and pushes away. She gets up and walks to the bedroom, waddling like she's prone to nowadays. Mike gets up and follows her.
"You're not mad are you?"
"Mad? No. Fat? Yes."
"Lyssa...we talked about this..."
She looks away stubbornly, trying not to cry as she picks ot some other clothes.
"You're not fat."
"Right." She scoffs, and starts to change.
"You're not."
"Tell that to the scale."
"You're carrying our daughter, that's an amazing thing."
She sighs and goes into the bathroom to do her hair and makeup. Mike sighs himself and sits down on the bed, waiting for her to come out. She does her morning routine and comes out. She walks over and picks up a pair of boots, sitting on the bed to put them on.
"Not going to talk to me now?" He asks.
She doesn't say anything due to the waves of different emotions going through her while she's trying to put on her boots. Mike sighs.
"I have to stop doing this."
She tugs on her boots one at a time, trying not to sniffle.
"Lyssa...please talk to me."
"What do you want me to say? I'm fat and heavy and a freaking whale!" She throws her hands up, bursting into tears.
"No you're not. Stop saying that. You know I don't think that at all."
"It feels like it!"
He gets up from his spot on the bed and walks around, kneeling down in front of her. He grabs her hands and runs his thumbs around soothingly.
"My rings are getting tight. I can't see my feet, and I don't have a belly button anymore. I don't feel pretty or sexy." She sniffles.
"You don't need all those things to be perfect to be pretty or sexy. I didn't marry you for your looks. I married you because of the person you are."
She manages a smile through her tears.
"And besides, you don't see yourself like I see you. You look gorgeous. You're glowing."
"Really?"
"Really." He repeats.
"Good to know."
He reaches up and starts to wipe her tears away.
"I'm being serious too. I love seeing you carry our baby."
"Honestly?" She asks quietly.
"Honestly."
She sighs and leans into his touch.
"I'm sorry I keep flipping out, I can't help it."
"I know, I know...it's okay."
She nuzzles her cheek into his hand and reaches out to bring him closer to her. He follows her and he wraps her in a hug. She snuggles into him, kissing his neck gently.
"Shall we get going now?"
"Yeah. I just need to get my jacket and my gloves and stuff. Don't want to get cold."
"Right, don't want that."
"No." she shakes her head.
She reluctantly pulls away and gathers the things she needs. Then she and Mike leave the room, coming back into the living room where we're all waiting.
"Sorry to make you wait." She says quietly.
"Oh it's okay."
"You're preggo, you're excused." Kris says, laughing a bit.
"Oh thanks." She laughs lightly.
"Plus...Alex had to take a bit of time calming Liyah down. So there was no rush." I add.
"Moving up a storm?" She asks.
"Just a bit yeah."
"Savvy's being quiet for the time being."
"It's either the same or the opposite with them." I laugh.
"I know." Aly laughs a bit.
"Well off to the game now."
"Right."
We all head out to the car and it's off to the game. When we get there, we walk in and head to the sideline.
"This is crazy." Aly breathes, looking around.
"I know right?"
"But it's so cool."
"Definitely.
We're directed to our spots and they make sure that there are chairs for me and Aly. We sit and relax while the guys hang out with Alex and Kris' dad, talking sports. The two of us talk about various things and both of us are rubbing our bellies at some point.
"This should be fun."
"Uh huh."
It's a bit of a wait, but the seats in the stands start filling up.
"Getting full." Aly remarks.
"And getting closer to game time." I add.
"Yup."
"And closer to seeing the guys."
"Which will be so fun."
"Oh yes."
"I can't wait."
It's not too long before all the seats are filled and the teams are out on the field for a warm up. After a bit they started to clear the field because the game was about to start and that means BTR. Aly and I exchange excited smiles. We see a stage getting set up in the middle of the field.
"Getting exciting."
"Yeah." Aly smiles.
It's not too long after that when we see them walk out. We both cheer, clapping loudly. They of course hear us and turn...looking at us. We wave and they wave back before they go out to the stage. We stand up and go through the anthem and all that before sitting back in our chairs. The jets fly overhead and then they walk off the stage...heading in our direction.
"Hey guys, long time no see." Aly says once they get close enough.
"And what a long time it was." Kendall nods.
"Yeah, things got so busy."
"Yeah...and we've had some big changes." I add.
"Oh yeah." Aly laughs lightly.
We wait for them to react to our bellies.
"Like those?" Carlos jokes, pointing to our bellies.
"We were waiting for your reaction." We giggle.
"We know it's surprising." Aly adds.
"It was surprising to us too."
"I bet."
"Both girls by the way."
"Really? Wow."
"Mmhmm."
"When are you two having the babies?" Logan asks.
"I'm due in mid January, she's due in late March." Aly replies.
"Yup...Savannah and Aaliyah."
"Aww, cute names."
"I know right?"
Aly looks at her stomach.
"Suuure now you wake up."
"Awwww."
"You guys can feel if you want." She smiles.
"Me first!" Kendall says excitedly.
We all laugh and he steps closer. She takes one of his hands and places it where Savvy is moving.
"Wow."
"She's strong." He comments.
"Trust me, I know." She laughs.
"And I think I know what she wants..." She adds.
I laugh.
"Her daddy." I say.
"Yup." She nods.
"I'll get him." I say, getting up.
"No, no you sit. I'll get him." Kendall says to me.
"You sure? Because I'll be okay."
"I'm sure."
"Okay." I nod, sitting back down.
Kendall goes to get Mike while Carlos, Logan and James take their turns feeling Savvy.
"Someone wants their daddy?" Mike asks, walking over.
"Mmhmm." Aly smiles.
"Awww, missed me already."
She smiles as Mike kisses her head and then crouches down to rub on her stomach underneath her jacket.
"Don't worry, daddy's right here."
Savvy moves even more, making Mike smile.
"I so can't wait to hold her."
"I know, me too."
"She's gonna be so cute."
"Just like Mommy." Mike smiles up at her.
She smiles back and settles one hand on the back of his neck, letting her fingers run over his skin.
"And Alex really thinks that Liyah's gonna look like me." I explain to the guys.
"Awww." They grin.
"But I say she'll look like him."
"Let us know how that goes." James laughs.
"I will...won't find out until next year though. I got a long ways to go."
"Right."
"We want pictures after she's born."
"Of course." I agree smiling.
"You too." They say to Aly.
"I will." She nods with a soft smile.
"Well I guess we should get back to where we were."
"Nonsense, stay with us."
"We would love the company." I add.
"Yeah, plus we haven't seen you guys in forever."
"Alright, we'll stay." They agree.
"Yayy."
Mike start chuckling.
"She's playing the stretch game again isn't she?" Aly giggles quietly.
"Yes she is."
"Savvy has this thing where she stretches out so there's a lump. Mike pushes on it and she'll pull it back in and then stretch back out. It's a little game for them." Aly explains to BTR.
"Awwww."
"I find it funny."
"But it's also cute."
"Definitely." Aly smiles.
"I only get some movement over here. Can't quite see it yet." I add.
"Still, that's amazing."
"I know." I nod, smiling.
"You can go back by the guys." Aly says softly to Mike as Savvy starts to calm down.
"You sure?"
"Mmhmm. You can stay if you want, but I'm alright."
"I think I'll stay for a bit."
"Okay. Do you want to sit?"
"I'll be okay for now, but thank you for asking."
She just smiles and steals a kiss. Then we all turn our attention to the field where the game had been going on for a bit. We watch, cheering and booing at times when big things happen. The first half of the game was soon over and then the teams went to the locker rooms. Aly nudges Mike and when he looks at her, she gives him that look that says she wants something.
"Ah gotcha'...what would you like?"
"Nachos and a pop please." She smiles.
"I'll be right back."
Mike heads off and Aly looks around, half listening to me talk to BTR. Mike comes back just in time because the half time show was getting ready to start.
"Thanks she says, tilting her head up for a kiss as she takes the food.
"You're welcome."
"You want to sit?"
"Would you like me to?"
"Please? I would be more comfortable on your lap." She says, somewhat shyly.
"Of course...anything for you."
Mike helps her up and sits down, carefully pulling her onto his lap. She gets comfortable and snuggles into him, munching on the nachos. The show starts and it's Enrique Iglesias.
"Ooooh I hope he sings my favorite song."
"I hope so too."
"Oh I think Liyah likes the music." I snicker.
"She's finally moving? Nice." Aly laughs.
"Just little movements."
"Aww." She smiles.
Then of course to finish up the show, my favorite song started to play.
"Yessss!" I cheer.
"A little excited are we?"
"Yes I am." I laugh.
Alex looks back at me to see my excitement and chuckles.
"What?" Kris asks him.
"Just laughing at Carly. She loves this song and she's all excited." Alex replies.
He looks back to see himself.
"Oh yeah...I see the excitement."
"That's Carly for you." Alex laughs.
"And you couldn't have picked a better girl to marry." Their dad adds.
"Trust me, I know." Alex says, smiling while watching me.
"And even better, you get to start a family of your own."
"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. It's been amazing so far."
The show finally ends and they start breaking apart the stage so that the other half of the game can start. Aly slowly gets up from Mike's lap.
"Bathroom break before the game starts back." She declares.
"Okay." He nods.
"Coming?" She asks me.
"Of course." I nod, getting up.
The two of us head off to the bathroom. We both end up taking the bathroom break before heading back out to the sideline. We sit back down in our chairs as the game starts back. Again we cheer and boo at certain moments. It seemed to take forever, but in the end of the game it was close. Miami was winning by a few points so far. Aly covers her mouth to hide an involuntary yawn.
"Someone's tired." Mike says.
"Unfortunately." She mumbles.
"It's okay. We can leave when the game's over and you can go right to bed."
"Sounds like a plan." She agrees.
It comes to the 4th down and the Cowboys go for a field goal attempt to win the game. The ball is kicked and it goes through the goal post, the Cowboys getting the field goal and the win.
"Nice!"
"Hah...won by one point."
"I know, so close."
"Alex is happy too." I laugh, watching his excitement.
"Yes he is." She laughs too.
I then get up and walk over, wrapping my arms around him the best I can in a hug. He grins and puts his arms around me, kissing my head.
"Liyah's happy too."
Alex laughs, rubbing my stomach.
"Good."
"I think she wanted you earlier too."
"Really? All you had to do was ask and I would have come over."
"Yeah...and I know but you were having fun watching the game with your dad and brother."
"As much as I love my dad and brother, you and Liyah are more important to me."
"Awww."
"Because I love you both so much." Alex says, kissing me gently.
"And we we love you too."
"I know."
"Are we all set to get out of here? I think Liyah wants some more of that apple pie we had today."
"Yeah I think we're good." Alex chuckles.
"Then let's go."
We say bye to BTR and make our way out to the car. Then we all head back to the house. Once in the house, everyone says their goodnights and heads for bed. But I of course get changed first and go out into the kitchen and get a piece of the apple pie and a lot of whipped cream on top of it. Then I head back to the room. Alex chuckles when I walk in with the plate.
"What? Whipped cream is good with pie."
"I didn't say it wasn't." He laughs.
"But that's a lot of whipped cream." He adds.
"I like it this way, plus your daughter is making me crave it."
"That's Liyah for you." He chuckles.
"Of course."
Then I set the plate on the side table while I climb into bed and under the blankets. Then I pick the plate back up and eat. Alex watches me with a smile while rubbing my stomach. And at the same time he talks quietly to Liyah. I smile when she moves.
"Someone missed their daddy talking to them."
"I can tell."
I soon finish the pie and I set the plate down on the table again.
"There...feel better now?" I ask Liyah.
She kicks, making me and Alex laugh.
"I think that's a yes."
"I think so too."
"Now to wait for her to calm down so I can sleep."
Alex helps calm her down and we drift off.