Chapter 36
Today is the day that Henry is meeting my family. It has been complete bliss with him. This week I start going into work on Tuesday and Thursday. We hired an amazing part time nanny named Stella.
Nathan and I have been getting adjusted to the life with a toddler. It is very tiring but so much fun. Getting to experience new things from Henry's eyes is my favorite. We took him to get milkshakes the other night and he would have had 5 of them if we didn't cut him off.
So far Henry's favorite things are waking up and singing Moana so loudly that it wakes us up, playing cars with Nathan because he makes them go fast, bath time but only in our bath, and going to the park and making friends with all the girls. He is so funny.
We have a pretty set routine that we have been doing for the few days he has been here. He is napping right now while Nathan and I get ready then we will leave for my parents after he wakes up.
"You look pretty baby," Nathan says and kisses my neck from behind me. Since it has cooled off a lot in the fall, I am wearing jeans and a cardigan. I have my hair curled and makeup on.
"Oh stop," I smirk. Nathan turns me and I look up at him. I am still in awe that this is my life. That he is my husband.
"You look so sexy," he says and his hands find my butt.
Henry has been here for almost a week and our sex life has taken a hit. Usually we are insatiable, but now we are exhausted. "Tonight," I smirk.
"Mmmmm, I'll be counting down the minutes," Nathan says and kisses me.
"Me too," I say.
"Are you excited?" Nathan asks as he begins to shave.
"I am, I think everyone will fall just as in love with him as we have," I say.
"I agree. Berkeley has been texting me non stop about seeing him," he says and I smile.
"Have you talked to Cole more?" I ask.
"A little bit. He is going to propose to berk soon," he says and I smile watching him shave.
"How do you feel about that?" I ask.
"Well my psychologist, I feel okay about it. I know he loves her. It's just hard to see her get so grown up," he says and I smile.
"I know, but he loves her. We both know that," I say and he nods. I watch him shave and look at his muscular body.
"Earth to Phoebe," Nathan says and I smile.
"What's up?" I ask.
"Did you pack Henry some food and a change of PJs in case we stay late?" He asks. "I can after I'm done," Nathan says.
"I already did," I say. "I should go wake him up and get him ready," I say.
"I'll come up when I'm done," Nathan says and I smile going over and kissing him.
I walk upstairs and go to Henry's room. I open the door to the dark room and turn off his sound machine. I put a dim light on and go over kneeling gently by his bed.
"Henry," I say and rub his back. He groans and rolls away from me. He's not even two yet and is ignoring me.
"Buddy, it's time to get ready to go play at Bee Bee's mommy and daddy's house," I say and use my nails to gently scratch his back. He loves when I do this.
He sits up and has a case of bed head. He looks so cute like this in his racer jammies. I smile and pick him up. He rests his head in the crook of my neck. That is the other thing he has become so snuggly these past couple of days. I rub his pack and sway side to side.
The cuddles are so cute. I feel his warm little body. I just adore him. While I am holding him I pick out an outfit for dinner. I get him dressed and tame his hair. By the time I am done he is all ready to go.
"You ready to go see my mommy and daddy?" I ask him.
"You mama dada?" He asks.
"Yes my mommy and daddy's house," I say.
"Pway?" He asks as I put his shoes on.
"How about you pick two toys to play with," I say and he smiles getting up and taking off. I know the exact toys he is going to come back with before he even runs back. His blue truck and Maui doll from Moana. He also snuck a race car in his pocket.
"You ready to go buddy?" I ask and he takes off running past me.
"Natin," Henry screams and I laugh following him. I take his hands as we walk down the stairs.
When he sees Nathan he laughs and runs over. He is the cutest. Nathan tosses him in the air which makes him squeal.
"Okay crazy boys let's go," I say. I get in the car and put the bag we packed for Henry in the back while Nathan buckles him in his car seat. It takes a lot longer to get out of the house than it used to.
Nathan drives and I put on Moana songs. Henry sings along to How far I'll go. I laugh and look at Nathan who is also laughing. He is a funny guy.
"Will Claire be there?" Nathan asks.
"Yes, with William. She is so excited to meet him," I say and he smiles.
"Our kids," he says and I smile. They are our kids.
We pull up to my parents only 10 minutes late which is surprising. I go around and pick up Henry. Nathan grabs the bag.
"I walk," he says and I smile putting him down.
"Okay buddy," I say and hold his hand. He toddles up the stairs with me and helps me open the door. When we walk in everyone smiles.
"Up," Henry says as he looks around. I pick him up on my hip and hold him.
"Hi guys," my mom and dad walk over first.
"Hi," I say. I smile and side hug my parents. Nathan is my side and hugs my parents too.
"Who is this?" My mom asks sweetly talking about Henry.
"Who are you?" I ask him. He gets shy and buries his head in my neck. Everyone laughs and I smile.
"This is Henry," I say and my parents smile.
"Henry this is Bee's mommy and daddy," Henry looks at them and then at me.
"Bee bee Mama Dada?" He questions. Everyone melts at his voice.
"Yes, Bee Bee's mommy and daddy," I say and point to my parents.
"Henry," he says and points to himself. Everyone laughs.
"Henry would you like some juice, bee bee told me you like apple juice," my mom says and Henry gets the biggest grin on his face.
"Juice," he says and looks at me and Nathan.
"You can have juice," Nathan says and I nod smiling. My mom reaches out for his hand so I put him down. He hides behind my legs not taking my moms hand.
"Bee bee," he says.
"It's okay, I'll come," I say and take his hand. He gives my mom his other hand. Nathan follows us and everyone is hugging and greeting. I smile and as my mom is getting juice, I quickly greet everyone.
"He is so sweet Phoebe," Claire says and I smile.
"That he is," I say and smile.
"How have you been?" I ask her.
"Good, all is well with school and William," she says and I smile.
"Good, you know to call us still if you need anything. Nothing has changed," I say and right as I say that I feel a toddler grip my legs.
"Up," he says. Claire and I both laugh.
"I mean it, we're always here," I say and Claire smiles nodding.
"I know, I love you guys," she says as I pick up Henry.
"Hi buddy," Claire says.
"Henry," he says and points to himself. William walks up and puts his hands on Claire's arms gently.
"Hi Henry," he says.
Everyone is sitting in the family room drinking and talking before dinner. I am on the floor with Henry watching him, Teddy and my dad roll the truck back and forth.
Henry has taken a liking to my brother. Teddy is so good with kids. I can see Olivia smiling and watching them. He's going to be the best boy dad.
"How are you sweet pea?" My mom and grandma ask. Nana Moore comes over and sits too. Nathan is talking to Kate and Mia.
"I am great. Life with a toddler is exhausting, but so rewarding. He keeps us on our toes, but is so sweet," I say and they all smile and nod. All three of them had toddlers.
"He is just so precious," Nana Moore says.
"He's 22 months?" My grandma asks.
"Yes, he'll be two in November," I smile.
"A Scorpio man, oh no," Ava says and I laugh.
"Okay let's not stereotype the kid based on made up concepts," I say and Ava rolls her eyes.
"You're such an Aquarius," she says and I smirk.
"Henry see this," I watch my dad show Henry how to make the car turn. I smile as Henry squeals clapping.
When it's time for dinner we all head into the dining room. My parents of course, bought a high chair. I give Henry his food and sit next to him. Everyone is talking about the news and sports.
"What are you eating Henry?" My Grandpa asks.
HenrY shows him his peanut butter and jelly sandwich. My grandpa smiles at me and tells me how cute he is. William talks about his lacrosse schedule and how they have started practices.
I am starving so I down my pasta and meatballs. Henry starts to squirm and I know he is done at the table. I get him down and excuse us both. Just another meltdown to avoid having today.
I take him in the living room and we play with his Maui doll. "I am Maui," I say in a deep voice making Henry go into a fit of giggles. I smile and do it again.
I feel a hand on my shoulder and turn to see my father. "Hi," I smile and give Henry the doll. He makes the doll move as my dad sits on the ground next to us.
"Bee Bee dada," Henry says and points to my dad.
"You are right Henry, good job," I smile and pick him up. He laughs as I blow raspberries on his belly.
"He is so cute," My dad says and I nod. "And you are so good with him," my dad says and I shrug.
"He is easy," I say.
"Henry do you want to show Christian your cars?" I ask.
"My cars," he says and gets up going to my purse on the floor. "No buddy over there," I say and point. He follows my finger to his pile of cars.
"I wish we would have gotten him some cars to play with here instead of making your bring then," my dad says as Henry runs back over to us.
"It is okay, we have so many cars at our place we can leave these ones here," I say and Henry runs over to my dad and holds up a car. He stays a safe distance away from my dad.
"Wow Henry, do they go fast?" My dad asks.
"Vroom," henry says and shoots a car over to my dad.
"Vroom vroom vroom," my dad says and makes the car go quickly back to Henry. Henry looks at me with an open mouth smile and then shoots the car back.
"Henry does the car say Vroom?" My dad asks. I smile as I watch the two of them interact. Henry still isn't sure, but is openly playing with my dad now.
"Show Christian the yellow car," I say. We are working on colors and animals and letters.
"Chwisten," Henry repeats.
"Christian," I say and point to my dad.
"Henry," Henry says and points to himself. "Bee Bee," Henry says and points to me. "Chwisten," He says and points to my dad.
"Good job Henry. You are so smart," I say and Henry smiles.
"Lello car," he says and holds up the red car.
"Not quite, which one is yellow?" I ask. Henry looks at all his cars and selects the yellow one this time.
"Good job," my dad and I both clap for him. He giggles and gets up pushing the car to my dad.
"I have to use the restroom, would you mind staying with him?" I ask my dad.
"Of course Bee," my dad says.
"Thank you so much," I smile.
"Henry, I have to go potty. Can you stay with Christian?" I ask. He is too busy showing my dad the car and saying vroom to look up. I smile and stand up heading to the bathroom.
I relieve myself and then wash my hands. As I'm washing my hands I hear crying. Oh no. I quickly walk out and see Henry crying against nathan.
"Buddy, shes right here look," I hear Nathan say. I walk over and Henry practically throws himself at me.
"What happened?" I say and pick him up. His hands grip my shirt tightly as he cries into my chest.
"We were playing and then when he noticed you left and he couldn't find you he freaked. I'm sorry Bubs," my dad says. In retrospect, I should have asked Nathan to come sit so he had a familiar face there.
"Dad, don't apologize. He's still getting warmed up to everyone and when he couldn't find me he probably just got scared," I say.
"Right buddy? We're all good," I say and look down at the almost two year old in my arms.
"Bee bee," he says and I put him down. I kneel so we're eye to eye.
"I was just in the bathroom, Henry. I had to go potty," I say and Henry nods.
"Who wants cake?" My mom calls.
"Henry, do you want cake?" My dad asks. Henry nods shyly keeping his hold on my arm. I wink at Nathan.
"Let's go get cake with Christian," I say.
We walk over and my dad cuts Henry a piece of chocolate. We walk it over to his booster seat and sit him down. Henry smiles and claps his hands like he does when he's excited. We all smile and watch him dig in.
"Some?" He holds out his fork to Nathan.
"No thank you, my belly is full," Nathan says and Henry continues to eat.
"So now that everyone is sitting and eating Cole and I have an announcement," I hear Berkeley stand up and say. Nathan and I know what this is.
"We're engaged," she says and holds up her hand. I see a stunning diamond.
Everyone cheers and goes to hug her. I smile as nana Moore and mrs. Moore are crying. I go up and hug her tightly. "Congratulations," I say.
"Thanks Pheebs," she smiles. I check out her stunning pear shaped diamond.
Nathan hugs her tightly and I can see it's bitter sweet for him. I rub his back as they get passed around getting hugs. "Did you see that rock Grey?" Ava asks.
"Beautiful right?" I ask.
"Oh makes me want to trade mine," she says and I roll my eyes as she has a huge diamond on her finger.
"Hi guys," Liv says. I smile and look at her. She is almost in her third trimester which is amazing.
"Hi Liv," I say and smile.
"Hi baby G," I say and rub her belly. She has a prominent belly now.
"How's the pregnant life?" Ava asks.
"It's great, I am really started to get into the nesting phase. It feels life there is so much to be done," she says and I smile.
"You're going great," I say.
"Just ready for our little guy to get here," she laughs.
"Soon," I say.
"You still won't spill the name, even just to me," Ava smiles.
"Ava if I told you I might as well just tell the whole family, world at that," Olivia says and I laugh. Ava does have what we call a large mouth. We love her for it.
"Suit yourself," Ava says.
I turn to find Nathan holding Henry in his PJs. Henry is pooped he hasn't had this much to do ever. We should get going.
"Bye guys, thank you for having us," I hug my parents.
"Oh thank you for being here with us, and introducing us to our first grandson," my mom says and I smile. I hug them both again.
I say the rest of my goodbyes. Nathan snaps Henry into his car seat and we head off. "That was a great night," I say and Nathan nods.
"It was, berk looks so happy," he says and I put my hand over his hand that's on my thigh.
"She does," I smile.
"You'll be in the wedding," he says.
"So will you," I smirk.
"Lucky us," he says and I laugh.
When we get home Nathan transfers Henry into his crib without him waking up. I smile getting ready for bed. I put on Nathan's T-shirt and climb into bed.
"Mmm you look comfy," Nathan says as he climbs in behind me nuzzling my neck.
"Comfier now," I say as I rest my head in his shoulder.
"Do you want to go to bed?" He asks.
"We can, or we can do other things," I turn and smirk. Nathan smiles and climbs on top of me. He parts my legs with his knee. I feel his hard center pressing against me.
"What kinds of things?" He asks sensually in my ear. I smirk and tilt my head so he can continue to kiss my neck. He nips at my neck and I moan. This will be our first time having sex in a bit.
Nathan keeps kissing lower and when he gets to my breasts he uses his hands to tweak my most sensitive areas. My back arches and I moan. He takes the hem of my shirt and rips it off. I take his off too.
Nathan keeps kissing lower til he gets to my panties. He pulls them down along with his boxers. He uses his large member to tease me. I moan and grip his bicep.
"Nathan," I say.
"Spread your legs, baby," he whispers and I oblige. He gives me a dazed smile and brings his mouth down and kisses just under my belly button. He nips at the skin above my hips.
"Nathan, please," I groan. I need some sort of relief from his torture.
His tongue presses flat against my center, making me cry out. I wriggle underneath his tongue and he wraps his arms tighter, holding me in place. I feel his finger rubbing along with his tongue's caresses and the burn begins to build.
Right before I am about to finish he replaces his mouth with his member. He thrusts in and out. I cry out and feel Nathan floo is so I am in my hands and knees.
"Fuck," I cry out. Nathan holds my hips and goes deeper into me. I am moaning and holding the pillow for dear life.
Soon, Nathan spills into me and I sigh. I laugh as we both sleepily stay there in a dazed state. It feels so good to be intimate with him again.
"I missed that," I say.
"Me too," Nathan says and I smile.
"I love you Nathan Moore," I say.
"And I you, now sleep," Nathan says holding me. We both fall asleep easily after our session together.