3 months later, July 2016

Lynn

Mom had another one of her random spurs of feeling like she needed to be a mom again and decided to have us all go to Explorer Bay- a water park that was an HOUR AWAY to have family time. This time, they went all out and rented a cabana and everything! It's funny how they have money for the most random of things but for other things, we are tight.

The car ride was hot and sweaty. It was reaching nearly 95 degrees outside and the van was fully loaded. Everyone was here- except Lori (Thank God!) since she went to Mexico for the summer to visit Bobby or something. I hope she stays there and breaks a foot and ends up stuck there forever. It feels so much more joyful without her presents. Everyone's mood has improved a bit- especially Lola's! I was happy that she was finally able to get a break from that monster!

In the car, Luna, Lincoln, and I shared a bag of chips, trying to absorb the most of the weak AC and wind from the highway speeds creeping in from the cracked windows. Lacy sat in her car seat playing with a hanging toy with her own personal fan clipped onto the handles. She reached and "talked" to the bumble bee toy in front of her, living her best life.

Once we got to the park, we threw ourselves out of the car, breathing heavily as we were already soaking wet from the car ride. Lincoln removed our daughter from her car seat as she clapped and mindlessly smiled, not having a clue what was going on. She wore the tiniest, cutest little purple one-piece that I've ever seen! Her little feet curled, and her hair was tied in two weak pigtails. She didn't have a lot of hair, but I still liked to style it.

Once inside, we followed our parents deep into the park and into our cabana. There, all our stuff was placed down. There were 4 lounge chairs inside with a little table in the middle. There was also a mini fridge stocked with PLENTY of water. I've never ran and chugged a bottle so fast in my life!

"Alright, kids! Remember where we are stationed, you are free to explore! Be back by 2 pm for lunch!" Dad called out. Lisa, Lana, Lola, and Leni ran off together, Leni leading, and Lucy, Luan, and Luna came with Lincoln, Lacy, and I.

"Where to?" Lucy asked.

"Lazy river" Luna and I said at the same time.

We entered the river and Lincoln grabbed a floaty for Luna and I. As I got onto the tube, Lincoln took Lacy. When I was on, she was handed back to sit on top of me. She squealed as she splashed the water, slapping it full force. Water went EVERYWHERE! We laughed at her excitement. Next Luna went through one, and Luan hopped on one too. Lucy and Lincoln decided to go without a tube.

Around and around and around we went, enjoying the sun and water. I eventually got bored though.

"I opt we get out," I mention to them, looking back.

"Agreed," they all said back. And so, we got out and made our way back to the cabana.

"OOH! Let's go on THAT!" Lucy said, pointing at a huge water slide not too far away.

"Would love to, but I have Lacy and Luna is pregnant. No rides for her." I sigh.

"I'm honestly so tired- I'm gonna probably take a nap here. I can stay with Lacy and maybe she can take a nap too while you guys go though!" She suggested.

"Are you sureeee?" I asked her.

"Yes, I'm sure dude! Now give me," she said taking Lacy from me, "And go!" she finalized.

"Alright then! Come on guys!" Lincoln beamed. Running to the slide with Lucy.

"Wait up guys!" Luan yelled at them, trying to catch up. I soon followed. Luna just laid on one of the lounge chairs and put Lacy to lie on top of her, on her chest, above her little bump. At first, she was fussy, but she soon calmed down. Lacy loved being with Luna! I had a theory it was because she could hear her fast heartbeat and it soothed her. Luna was 4 months pregnant now- just barley showing. She was always sleepy and loved to take naps any chance she got, so I'm honestly not surprised she opted to stay behind to do so.

Mom and Dad were a bit more open to her pregnancy than they were for mine. I'm not sure if it was because they had already gone through it with one daughter and it didn't phase them that much anymore, or if it was because she's older than I was, or if it was because she is the same age that Mom was when she had Lori, but either way, they were much more lenient with her. I'm kind of jealous of her if I'm being honest because she's getting all of this support from them that I didn't have. Don't get me wrong! I'm happy for her and that she's getting it, but I kinda wish I had gotten the same treatment.

We make it up to the top of the slide and get into the massive float that allowed for 8 people to ride! Our faces beamed with excitement! This was the first ride that I have gotton on since my pregnancy with Lacy! And I LOVED rides!

When it got to be 2 pm, we started to make our way back to the cabana. We went on all sorts of slides and tubes and pools! I loved water slides! The faster, the better! Luna was still asleep when we got there, but she was woken up by our mother to eat.

We all sat, eating the sandwiches Mom and Leni had made earlier on in the day. I gave Lacy some of her baby puree and a bit of water. She made the BIGGEST mess of herself, but I didn't stress about it. I just saw it as cute and a part of her being her!

It was soon 5 pm and we were making our way out of the park. The ride back had put us all to sleep- that being that we were in the sun and the water all day today! I leaned on Lincoln's shoulders and Lucy laid on mine.

Leni

I helped Mom put away the stuff we had brought to the park as my siblings showered and rested. I was home for the summer while Lori was away, helping in ways that I could. I loved seeing my siblings again! I love seeing my niece again! She's just the cutest thing! And now Luna is gonna have one too! Our family is growing fast! And I can't wait!

Luna

I look at myself in the mirror in my room while I'm alone sometimes and I don't recognize who's staring back. I decided to keep the baby, I don't know, probably out of guilt, but it still eats at me that I have no clue what I am doing! This wasn't in my plan. Sure, I said I wanted my life to begin, but not like this! This is DEFINITELY not what I meant. Christian stopped going to the diner after that day, and I never see him anymore. He's probably elsewhere trying to swoon another busty waitress. I find myself staring at my stomach for eternities at a time, wondering if I'm making the right decision. Did I even want to be a mom? Luan walks in. I moved away from the mirror as if nothing happened and smile to greet her.

"Hey!"

"Hey," she responds back, plopping on her bed. "Man, I'm beat! Water parks really do some damage on people, huh?!

"Yeah, I guess so…" I murmur. I was ready to get some sleep now.

"How are you always tired?" she asks, sitting up from her bed to face me.

"Oh um... I... don't know…" I answer unsure.

"What a good life huh? You get to sleep all day if you want! Maybe I should get pregnant so that I can sleep all day too! Ha!"

"Ha-ha, very funny. Especially after you went off at me when we first found out." I snare.

"Hey, I apologized and have been here to support you still! I was just… I don't know… scared for you," She sighed. "I didn't want you to make a mistake that you'd regret."

"Yeah…" I trail off thinking.

"Hey… are you okay?"

"Yeah! Just… tired! You know me!"

"Ha! Yeah, let's get some rest Lunes! Goodnight!

"Night!" I called back. I'm so very conflicted.

A/N: AGAIN! Don't come after me for the time skip! I did warn you all of it! And there is more to come! Also, Luna was ALWAYS gonna get pregnant! This wasn't something I added in because I was bored! Next chapter is on its way! Hope yall enjoyed!