Its 6:30 am on Christmas morning, Maya woke up first and is excited. She runs into Holly's room knowing she isn't ever allowed to wake her sister up and she knows if she gets caught she could be in trouble but she doesn't care its Christmas after all. She walks over to Holly's bed and sits on the edge, "Holly" she says with a whisper, "Holly" she tries again but nothing she nudges her. "Holly" she says a little louder.
Holly rolls over and turns, "what!" she shouts.
"Shhh you will get me in trouble, Holly please wake up its Christmas and I'm excited."
Holly rubs the sleep out her eyes and looks at the clock, "are you shitting me Maya? Its half six in the morning."
"I know but I'm excited" she says with a pout.
Holly feels slightly bad for being grumpy with her sister so early, "come on squirt lets go wake the Moms up."
"You can't be serious the last time I woke Mama up she whacked my ass" she says seriously.
Holly laughs, "that's because you jumped on her at five o'clock in the morning."
"Because you gave me redbull the night before."
"Yea well I learned my lesson from that" she says laughing though she wasn't that morning when her Ma got hold of her. "Anyway Merry Christmas sis, do you think Santa has been?"
Maya smiles, "Merry Christmas and I really hope so we have been good this year haven't we?"
"That we have, come on I will go get Lilly sounds like she is stirring."
Holly walks into Lilly's room who stands up in her cot, "Lolly" she says smiling.
"Yeah baby it is, morning shall we go see Mommy and Mama?" Lilly nods, "come on then baby its Christmas day you don't know what that means do you?" She says happily talking to her, laughing when she just nods and babbles back.
All three walk into their parents' room "MERRY CHRISTMAS" Holly and Maya shout.
Quinn nudges Santana who looks at the clock, "you have to be shitting me" she says.
Maya laughs, "that's what Holly said."
Holly turns and glares at her sister and turns back to her mom, who has her eyebrow raised she smiles sweetly. "Merry Christmas Mommy" Holly says trying to act sweet and innocent.
"Don't give me that missy" she says with a small chuckle, "Merry Christmas girls, come on, climb on the bed with us" all the girls pile on, Lilly crawls straight over to Santana.
Santana smiles, "morning and merry Christmas little angels" she say kissing her youngest daughters' head then Maya's.
"No chance Ma" Holly says when Santana leans over.
Santana laughs, "Aww my oldest baby doesn't want a morning kiss from her Mama, come on, come here baby girl" she leaning over trying to get to her.
"You know if I wasn't in Mom's swatting distance, there are a few things I would say to you" she says with a smirk.
Quinn laughs, "well you keep them to yourself young lady" she says playfully patting her bottom, "anyway girls its Christmas morning are you not all excited?"
Maya nods, "I am, Holly is too old plus I don't really think she has been that good this year so she won't be excited about getting lumps of coal" she says laughing "and Lilly is too little, she only likes the wrapping paper."
"Very true baby, well how about we head downstairs, Holly can help me make breakfast" she says looking at her daughter who sighs but with a smile, "and you and Lilly can go play with Mama for a bit?"
Maya nods, "sounds awesome, then can we open presents?"
"You can open some but all the grandparents are coming today so we will save some for when they are here ok?"
"Yea that's cool" Maya says climbing off the bed.
All five head downstairs Quinn and Holly head to the kitchen, "so remind me why I can't go and play and have to help with breakfast."
Quinn smiles, "you really want to go and play" she says with air quotes "instead of helping your poor old Mommy who has to make a big Christmas breakfast for five."
Holly laughs, "ok I get it I'll help my old Mommy who can't manage on her own anymore, guess I best start looking into homes for you and Ma I mean you are getting on a bit now right?"
"As its Christmas day I'm not going to smack your butt, but tomorrow that's a different day I think I will bank it" she says laughing.
"Mom" Holly whines, "that's not fair"she says stamping her foot and smiling mimicking Maya from a few days ago.
Quinn laughs at her eldest again, "funny girl but if I remember rightly your Ma gave your sister a sore bottom for that little tantrum."
Holly shrugs "I'm not scared of Ma."
"Oh really?" Santana says standing behind smiling and why would you not need to be scared of me?"
"Oh your daughter was whining and stamping her feet at me" she says with a wink.
Santana walks over to her daughter who walks backwards laughing, "Ma I was kidding."
"Sure you were, come here then if you are not scared" she says stopping and pointing to the spot in front of her.
"Um I'm good, its not that I'm scared its just Mom is nagging me about helping and you know how she gets."
Santana walks over to her daughter pulls her close and playfully swats her bottom, "no more tantrums young lady" she says through her laughter.
"Ok I'm sorry" she turns to Quinn "I'm sorry Mommy please forgive me."
Quinn shakes her head and chuckles "of course I do, now lets get this breakfast finished."
Holly and Quinn finishes breakfast and call everyone in, Santana straps Lilly into the highchair and gives her some pancakes. Holly waits till her Mom's back is turned and pours some syrup on Lilly's pancakes, Santana and even Maya look on shocked. Santana goes to say something when Quinn turns round Holly's eyes go wide "um I can explain."
"Really you can explain why you are giving your baby sister syrup knowing I never let her have it?" she says standing with her hands on her hips trying not to smile when she looks at Lilly who is practically licking the pancakes clean.
"Yea um she asked for it and I couldn't say no" Holly says smiling.
"Yea Mommy I heard it too she begged" Maya says sticking up for her sister.
Quinn raises an eyebrow, "is that so? Well when its Lilly's nap time you two girls can put her down ok?"
Both nod, "no problem" Holly says and Santana laughs she learnt the hard way giving her daughter too much sugar.
After breakfast they all head into the living room surprised at how many presents there are. "Jesus guys how much is there?" Holly says.
"Hey watch your language you, and its Christmas that's what this is all about being able to spoil our children" Santana says.
"I thought it was about God" Maya says and Quinn chuckles at how uncomfortable Santana looks.
Santana looks at her wife for help, "it is baby and we can talk about that later but for now how about we open some presents?" Quinn tells her, Maya is well and truly happy with that.
Santana picks up three stockings and hands them to the girls each one with their name on it, "thank you" both the older girls say. Lilly just shakes hers.
"Mommy look Santa got me some sweets" Maya says opening her first one.
"Wow you must have been good."
The girls sit and open theirs while Santana and Quinn help Lilly who is only interested again in the paper, "wait till she sees some of her big ones she will love it then" Santana tells her wife.
After an half hour of opening all the little stocking presents, Maya is ready to open some of the bigger ones "how many are we allowed to open Mama?"
"We will do what we did the last few years and split them up for you to open during the day." Santana and Quinn had decided because of the amount of presents the girls get they should not be opened all at the same time and will keep them busy all day.
"Ok cool so how many?" she ask again.
Quinn laughs, "look your Mama and I split them up into piles for you so that there" she says pointing to a largish pile "is your first one, and Holly that one is yours" she says pointing to the opposite side of the room.
"Thanks Mom."
The girls open their presents each squelling with delight at things they asked for. Maya got her new Nintendo DS and lots of games plus clothes and some board games. Holly got her new iPod and a brand new laptop which she was over the moon about plus some new jeans, hoodies and sneakers that she wanted. They opened some of Lilly's knowing she wouldn't be interested in the clothes they bought her. They also opened her Winnie the Pooh walker, some wooden blocks and musical toys. Santana and Quinn gave each other a few little presents but were both more interested in the girls, watching them play happily with their new toys, games and gadgets.
Just before lunch both sets of grandparents had arrived bringing lots more presents for the girls. Quinn made a fantastic lunch for everyone to enjoy the kids helped to clear away before all heading off into the living room to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. The girls opened some more of their presents all excited about everything they had received. Santana and Quinn gave Holly one last present, she takes it from them and opens it "oh my God this is awesome."
"There is a catch with them ok?" Santana says and Holly sighs knowing it would be too good to be true. "Don't sigh just listen, Mom and I will be taking you and Phoebe as that is who we are assuming you would take" she says smirking when Holly rolls her eyes. "Anyway we will come to the concert, don't worry we are not next to you then all four of us are going to stay at a hotel you two have got your own room as have Mom and I."
Holly smiles, "this is amazing thank you so much" she says walking over and hugging both her parents.
Maribel clears her throat, "are you seriously telling me you have got your teenage daughter and her girlfriend a hotel for the night."
"Mami like I said Quinn and I will be there with them."
"But not in their room Santana that is crazy they are sixteen and should not be spending the night together."
Quinn knew Maribel wouldn't like the idea, "Mari, come on now Santana and I spent weekends away together at that age."
"If I remember I didn't know it was just the two of you and you both got in serious trouble when I found out" she says firmly.
"True but we trust Holly, she isn't going to do anything stupid."
Holly smiles, "yea and Abuela its not like I haven't had sex before."
"HOLLY!" every adult in the room shouts.
"Holly that's enough of that, don't push it" Santana tells her sternly shocked that her daughter would announce that to the room.
Maribel shakes her head, "and you two knew that she was having sex."
"Yes Mami we did and before you say anything no we are not happy about it but we can't stop it either."
"Oh but you can, you could ground her backside to her room, and you could give her real discipline not like the few taps I have seen in the past, the type you used to get, Santana."
Santana shakes her head "Mami I can't spank her for having sex and trust me she does get disciplined but like you said she is sixteen now and it doesn't need to happen as often, and to be honest Mami, Holly is our daughter and we will punish her how we see fit, now I would like to drop this conversation and enjoy the rest of today."
Everyone looks shocked, Santana never normally answers her Mami back, she gets up and heads into the kitchen. Maribel follows her, walking behind her daughter, "Santana turn around please" Santana stays there "don't make me swat that butt of yours" she says with a small chuckle. Santana turns round. "Always works, listen baby I'm so sorry you are right I shouldn't be interfere with your family, they are wonderful children you have done so well with all three and I am so, so proud of you and Quinn."
"Thank you Mami, that means so much" she says walking over and hugging her. "Shall we go back and join the others?" Maribel nods, they head back into the living room.
The rest of the afternoon and early evening goes off without any problems. All the grandparents had gone home leaving the five of them together as a family. "Mommy" Maya calls.
"Yes sweetheart."
"Can we stay up later tonight please?" She asks.
Quinn looks to Santana who nods, "yes you can, we can sit and watch a Christmas movie together and I'll even make some hot chocolate. Mama and I will get Lilly bathed and in bed first though ok?" Maya nods "oh and you will need to get your sister off her laptop" she says with a smile.
Maya turns to look at Holly fixed to her computer screen, Maya walks over to her "Holly, Mommy said we can have hot chocolate and watch a movie after they have put Lilly down but you have to come off your computer."
Holly nods, "ok will do just say when."
An hour later and the four of them are sat cuddled up watching the Grinch. Santana and Quinn are sat watching proudly, feeling very lucky to have the family they have. "Babe I know its not been long since we had Lilly but I want another baby" Santana whispers.
Quinn turns and looks at her, "told you this holiday always gets you like this" she laughs. "How about we wait at least till Lilly is two years old."
Santana nods, "sounds good, Merry Christmas baby."
"Merry Christmas San."
"Are you guys going to shut up anytime soon?" Holly says laughing when Maya laughs.
Santana and Quinn smile, "shush you, Merry Christmas girls."
"Merry Christmas Mommy and Mama" Maya says.
"Merry Christmas Mom and Ma" Holly says.