"You can totally come over if you want. Joe is out at meetings and interviews all day, so it's just me and the kids," I texted Adelaide as we have been texting on and off for almost a week now.
This past week, I have been working on organising Noah's first birthday, which is next week. Joe, however, has been really busy with filming, editing, meetings, interviews, and just about everything else you can think of, so I haven't been seeing him much of him lately, being as whenever he is home, he is exhausted and goes to bed, or edits.
"Alright! I'll be around in about 15 minutes," Adelaide soon replied.
I picked up the house a little bit and finished getting the kids a snack.
"Mummy, potty!" Noelle whined.
"Good girl, come on," I sat, taking her through into the bathroom to sit in her little toilet seat.
She has been on and off with potty-training, sometimes remembering and other times, totally forgetting.
"Don't forget to wash your hands," I reminded her, lifting her up to the sink.
About twenty minutes later, Adelaide arrived and came inside.
"How are you?" I smiled, giving her a hug.
"I'm doing alright, how are you holding up? Busy?"
"Yeah, the kids have been a handful recently," I laughed lightly.
"They are both getting in that toddler stage, huh?" She joked.
"Exactly," I laughed, "Anyway, want anything to drink? Eat?" I offered.
"No, I'm alright, thanks," Adelaide smiled.
We sat down on the sofa and the kids played with their toys as we chatted.
"How are you and Bill?"
"Good, a bit stressed. I think we're still getting over the fact that I can't have kids."
"I'm sorry. Have you looked into having a surrogate anymore?" I asked.
"Yeah, I think I may have found someone through an agency. I'm not sure how I feel about her yet though," Adelaide shrugged, "And well, I know this is a lot to ask, but I was wondering if, maybe, uhm, you would like to be my surrogate? It wouldn't have to be very soon and I know it's a lot to think about."
"Joe and I actually discussed this a bit," I explained, "And at first, I was skeptical, but I mean, I don't see why not. I know it's very serious and a lot of responsibility, but if Joe will support me too, I don't see why I shouldn't."
"Oh my God! Really?!" Adelaide said in shock.
"Yeah, if that's what you want," I nodded happily.
"Minx, oh my God!" Adelaide squealed, crying from happiness.
"Don't cry!" I giggled.
"Are you sure?!" Adelaide said, giving me a hug.
"Yes!" I laughed.
"Oh my God!" Adelaide breathed, wiping her eyes, "Of course Bill and I will give you compensation."
"We'll discuss that later," I shook my head.
"Minx, are you sure Joe's okay with this?"
"Adelaide, he was the one who was encouraging it," I laughed.
"Oh my God! I'm so f.ucking excited! Oops! Sorry for my language," Adelaide laughed.
"Please! It's unfortunately almost common language in our household," I laughed lightly.
