Maxerica

My Boys

As soon as I walk into the living area with Kaden, Ahren and Eadlyn run up to me and yell, "mommy!"
"Shh. Your gonna wake him up," I say.
"Oh. Sorry mommy," Ahren says.
"It's ok."
I go over and sit next to maxon on the couch.
The kids rush over and sit next to me, looking at Kaden.
"Go play. Let your mother relax," Maxon says, looking away from his work.
"Can we hold Kaden?" Eadlyn asks.
"Not right now sweetie," I reply.
"Will you play with me mommy?" Ahren asks.
"How about you play with your sister," I say.
"But I want to play with you."
"Later honey."
"Ok..."
Him and Eadlyn go by the fireplace and play.
I relax with my head on Maxon's shoulder.
Without meaning to, I fall asleep.

Kaden's crying wakes me up at five.
I sit up and feed him, calming him down.
"Do you think I waited to long?" I ask Maxon worried.
"He's alright," he assures. "You fed him at noon right?"
I nod.
"Then he's fine."
"If you say so."
I look at Kaden who fell back asleep.
I hold his tiny hand and watch him sleep.
Not much later a maid comes and tells us dinners ready.
We all go and eat together. After lots of talking and eating, we go back to the living room.
I sit and Ahren comes over.
"Are you ready to play now?" he asks.
"Not today Ahren," I say.
"But you said we'd play later."
"I know honey I'm just so tired.
"You promised."
"Tomorrow ok?"
He looks down and nods.
"I love you," I say.
"I love you too mommy."
"I need to take care of your brother and get some rest."
"Do you like him more than me?"
"If course not Ahren. You're both my boys. I love you both and Eadlyn so so much."
He climbs onto the couch and hugs me. I hug him back with one arm.
"I promise we'll play tomorrow ok? Maybe even Kaden will join us."
He smiles.
"Really!?"
Kaden starts crying.
"Shhh. Don't yell Ahren. He won't play with us if you yell. Now go play with your sister."
"Ok. Sorry mommy. "
He hugs me again quickly then goes back to Eadlyn.
"What a handful," Maxon says.
"Tell me about it."
I calm Kaden down then watch Eadlyn and Ahren play together for awhile.
I love my three beautiful children.