Ashton:
Hannah’s small head leaned onto Ashton’s shoulder, falling slightly before pulling itself back up again, using the minute amount of energy she had left. It was now ten o’clock, way past the 3 year old’s bedtime, but Ashton couldn’t say no when Hannah asked if she could watch the rest of the Barbie movie, her small hazel eyes going wide and her little bottom lip forming into a pout.
You were already asleep upstairs, exhausted from your day at work, expecting Ashton to follow the routine you had set two years ago when Hannah started to sleep through the night. You guys would eat dinner as a family, then Ashton would give Hannah a bath, help her brush her teeth, comb her hair, and then put her to bed. It wasn’t a hard thing to follow, if you kept everything orderly, but Ashton knew that tonight nothing was going to work well. Hannah was practically half asleep on his shoulder already, and he knew that it would be a challenge to get her to take a bath as the only thing she wanted to do right now was snuggle into her princess sheets.
He tried to keep her awake as they trudged up the stairs. He poked at her chubby cheeks and arms, knowing that they shared a dislike for being poked. Her small hands swatted at his large ones and tried to push him away from her, longing for the sleep that she so desperately needed.
"Daddy," she whined, sticking her face into his chest.
"I’m sorry sweetie, but you have to take a bath and then everybody can go to bed," Ashton said, trying to keep a cheerful tone as he said these words.
"I don’t wanna take a bath," she whined again, clinging onto Ashton tightly as they walked into the bathroom.
Ashton set Hannah onto the floor after prying her off of his body, and started to take off the clothes she had worn today. Hannah was fighting with Ashton as he tried to this, crossing her arms or falling onto the floor when she didn’t want to move. Ashton sighed at her bratty attitude and started to be a little bit more forceful, getting the clothes off quickly and running over the bath, turning on the tap.
When he turned back around he saw Hannah laying on the small rug in front of the sink, her small body sprawled out on the cold floor. He picked her up gently and placed her into the tub, ignoring her protests.
Ashton kept a close eye on Hannah as he helped her bathe, making sure that she didn’t fall asleep while in the water.
Once he dried her off, he helped her brush her teeth and then combed out her small curls. Then he wrapped her up into her small bunny towel and picked her up, carrying her to her room.
Ashton was quick with picking out pajamas, choosing a warm pair as it was quite chilly in the room. He speedily dressed Hannah and then placed her under the covers, her eyelids already drooping.
"Goodnight, muffin," he cooed, leaving a small kiss on her forehead, combing back a small strand of wet hair in the process.
"Night, daddy," Hannah muttered, drifting off into a deep sleep.
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Luke:
The Hemmings family sat at the dinner table, enjoying a nice meal with everyone there for once. Luke had recently gotten home from tour, and he hadn’t left his family’s side for one second. Zach and Victoria sat on either side of Luke, Zach playing with his dinosaur chicken nuggets, small roaring sounds leaving his mouth, and Victoria watching you carefully, awaiting her next spoonful of smashed bananas. He left a small smile take over his face, his happiness overwhelming him. This was the first time that you had all had a family dinner at home with every member of the household sitting at the table. Victoria had just recently started eating at the table, her small body finally able to fit comfortably into a high chair, and that meant that Luke could finally start doings things with her instead of just watching her as she drooled onto the carpet or stared mindlessly at random objects.
