A mom for Christmas

New years eve

I was getting everything ready for our guest to come over and join us for new years eve dinner. My sister and her husband, came down to spend the holidays with Stuart and I.
I had to admit I was rather nervous
Because Stuart said Lena, Stef was bringing Francesca along with them
She spent Christmas with them. I was looking forward in meeting my granddaughter for the first time in six years. At least I had my baby sister here with me, was putting my nerves at ease. We spent all day in the kitchen cooking up a storm, while the men went to play pool in the other room. Margaret l'm sure everything would be okay, l know your looking forward in seeing Francesca. Does Lena and her wife Stef know about McKenzie my sister asked me, no they don't. I know eventually l'm gonna have to tell her l'm her grandma,
I just finished setting the dining room table. Busty is around here somewhere, he's our black and white Pomerania. Who's seven years old
Stuart gifted me with him as Christmas present, l have always loved animals of all kind. There's enough food here to feed an army
I plugged in the lights on the tree
I might have went over board with the presents for Francesca, there was thirty gifts with her name on them
I got her mostly clothes, dolls and books. I remember Shannon telling me the day l went to the group home where Francesca was currently living
She loves to read stories. We heard the door bell ringing Busty begin barking, our housekeeper Annabelle went to answered the door. I putting dishes out on the table, Margaret go greet your family. I can take it from here, she says to me. Alright as l leave the dinning room, happy holidays sweethearts l greet my daughter and daughter in with big hugs and kisses
Mama the place looks lovely Lena said. As her Stef helps her off with her jacket, pregnancy certainly agrees with honey, your practically glowing Margaret tells Lena, why does everyone said that Lena responds
And who's this little angel you have here. I asked, mama l would like you to meet Francesca and Francesca this is my mother Margaret Lena introduces us. How do you do ma'am
Francesca holds out her hand for me to shake, oh no dear we're huggers around here. I informed Francesca who has her mother's light brown eyes and smile, it's like looking at a mini version of McKenzie. I tried not to stare to hard, my daughter hands me two rather large gifts bags. Honey I already told you that you guys didn't have to get us anything for Christmas
You've already giving us two grandchildren. Margaret explains to Lena, mama you know I love buying gifts for the people l love Lena says to me, man I just told your dad that the other day. When he went out and came back with a brand new Lexus with a green bow on top Margaret said, what year is it Lena asked me
It's a 2022 Margaret replies. Mom where's Dad at l don't see him around
Stef asks, Stefanie you know he's out in his man cave shooting pool with my brother in law Margaret tells her daughter in law. Ok let me go say hi
Love l'll be right back Stef says to Lena, as the blonde leaves out the living room leaving me Lena and Francesca. How was your trip at the cabin did you enjoy your Christmas
I asked Lena, it was really nice considering Stef cooked the whole entire meal, l can't tell you how much stuff she bought for the babies myself and Francesca Lena says. Francesca who was happily sitting beside Lena nice and quiet, your father got me a black and white Pomerania, l'm surprise you didn't bring Coco and snowy along Margaret inquired
Oh no we left them at home Lena answers. My sister walks in
Lena l'm not sure if I introduced you to my younger sister, who's visiting us from Boston Margaret responded
It's so lovely to meet l heard a lot of wonderful things about her. Lena stands to her feet and greets her Mama's sister, who is her aunt May
I could say the same thing about you
May Stated. Dinners just about ready whenever you guys hungry Margaret said, let me go use the restroom these babies keeping kicking all over the place. Lena States, she goes upstairs
So Ms. Francesca what did Santa bring you for Christmas, Margaret tries to strike up a conversation with her granddaughter. I got a bike roller skates, three American girl dolls books, protective gear when for when I go riding, iPad, jewelry board games and clothes, shoes, Ms. Lena got Ms. Stef a blue and silver motorcycle
You should have seen the expression on her face. Francesca informs me
Busty came into the living room where we were all at, he doesn't like being alone. He's a loving dog who loves children, Francesca pats him on the head. May observers our enaction
Together, she sees the striking resemblance. How Francesca looks like her late mother McKenzie, Lena returns and sees us talking to each other. I see guys are getting acquired
Lena said, as she entered the room
Stef Stuart and May's comes in the house. Lena hugs her father and he notices a little girl who was wearing
A nice dress and her hair braided into French braids, you must be Francesca
We've been looking forward to meeting you. I'm Lena's father Stuart
He says to Francesca, hi Mr. Stuart
Ms. Lena has told me a lot about you
Francesca speaks eloquently, shall we all go into the dining room Margaret tells everybody. Stuart sees the exchange between his wife and Francesca. He's assuming Francesca is Margaret's granddaughter, he puts two and two together. Everyone took their places at the table, May says the grace. Over the meal, we all bowed our heads in prayer.