Part of me wished she had stayed home so she could actually get some rest but I was glad she was here.
I knew she wanted to be present when picking up the kids but her getting rest was the most important thing.
When we got to the older kids' school I parked in the lane I needed to park in then got out. I knew I didn't need to get out but I wanted to warn them to be quiet.
As soon as they saw me standing out of the car, Jenna froze with wide eyes before looking at Carter.
"What's going on?" Sam asked as the boys actually approached the car. "I'm just standing out here because Jules and Maisie are sleeping and wanted to warn you guys to be quiet." I said as Carter laughed.
"She thought you were gonna embarrass us." He said then turned towards Jenna.
"Oh. I mean I can. It's not like you'll probably ever see any of these people anyways." I said as Sam frowned.
"We're really gonna move?" He asked as I nodded. "That's the plan for now. We can probably stay here for the summer though." I explained as Jenna walked up to us finally.
"You're really not gonna shout anything embarrassing?" Jenna asked as I breathed a laugh.
"I mean, do you want me to?" I asked as she shook her head.
"No, I'd rather die." She said as I nodded. "Cool. Did you make sure to get your hemorrhoid medication from the nurse?" I asked loudly causing her to gasp and hide her face while the boys laughed.
"Dude!" She gasped as I shrugged. "Couldn't resist." I said then went to get in the car.
"Colby." Juniper whispered causing me to turn to look at her. "I'm being quiet." She said as I nodded.
"You're doing great, love. Is Maisie still asleep?" I asked as she looked over at the baby. "Yeahhhhh." She said and quietly cheered.
"Perfect." I said then turned straight ahead, glancing to make sure Julia was still doing alright.
I couldn't get over how adorably peaceful she was as she slept. I just knew she needed this rest so badly.
I was proud of the kids for being quiet enough to not wake up Jules or the baby. I knew they were all old enough to understand but I knew that it was fun to mess with your siblings.
When we got home, the kids made their way inside and I went to bring Maisie in.
Of course as soon as I started taking her out of her car seat so I could bring her upstairs she started crying.
"Shhh, I know. I'm sorry for waking you." I said and laid her on my chest so I could rock her gently.
It only took a minute to calm her down so I decided to bring her to the living room so Jenna could watch her while I got Julia.
"Hey, do you mind watching Maisie?" I asked as Jenna's face lit up. "Not at all. Gimme gimme gimme." She said and held her arms out causing me to laugh.
"Thanks, Jen." I said then laid Maisie in her arms before going back out to the car. When I got there I carefully opened the door and lifted Julia out.
"Hmm?" Julia groaned as I cradled her carefully. "Shh, sleep." I whispered and started carrying her inside.
"Did I miss it?" She mumbled as I sighed. "No, baby. Get some rest." I said quietly and carried her upstairs.
"Okay." She whispered and snuggled into me a bit as I walked into the bedroom.
I laid her on the bed, then covered her with the covers before leaning down and kissing her head.
"I love you." I whispered then turned to leave the room.
