From a Duo to a Trio : the first year

The First Birthday Party

" thank you" Ally said

" isn't that a great feeling knowing she knows your her 'mama' Penny asked

Ally nodded " amazing.. she knows exactly who each person is now.. she gets so excited when she sees her daddy.. it's so cute really, she loves her aunty Trish and uncle Dez so much which makes me happy.. she's out of that stranger danger phase.. well she does see them almost everyday"

" so what's really bothering you.. today should be the best day ever.."

" I guess I'm really sad she's growing up... mom can I ask you something.." Ally said

" what is it?"

" how did it feel when you and dad couldn't have anymore kids after me?" Ally asked

" sad at first, but we are thankful for the baby we have.. because you are amazing.." Penny said " is that what's bothering  you?"

" okay.. yea.. Austin and I are trying to have another baby.. and it's not working" Ally admitted " I'm kinda sad about it.. and I don't want him to see me sad about it.. because then he'll be sad and I don't want him to be sad because it will make me more sadder that he's sad and it's not good!"

She wiped her tear

" oh Ally.. it will happen.. listen baby making isn't easy." Penny said

" but we had her so easily. I thought it would have been that easy the second time.." Ally said

" sweetheart, if you think just because you two conceived to easily the first time, doesn't mean it will happen fast the second time" Penny said

" what if I can't have any more.." Ally said

" sweetie don't say that.. and don't give up.. okay.. now no more tears okay it's your daughters special day you don't want her to see you upset" Penny said

" okay.. you're right." Ally said

" talk to your husband.. you can't be afraid to be sad in front of him.. communicating is key to a beautiful marriage." Penny said

" you're right" Ally said

" i love you.." Penny said kissing her forehead

" I love you too mom"

" and I love you too birthday girl.." Penny said

Ava blew a kiss

" what? When did she learn that???" Penny gasped

" we taught her that" Ally said

" that's amazing!"
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" everything looks so perfect!!" Austin said " perfect.."

" it does.. I can't believe she's one! I'm so emotional!!" Trish said

" thanks for your help Trish!" Austin said

" you're welcome, you owe me a thousand bucks" Trish said

" Trish"

" kidding!"

The whole yard was decorated for the birthday party.. even the pool, and soon the place would be filled with guests ready to celebrate Ava's first birthday

" it's too bad Dez and Carrie couldn't be here right now before the party started"

" I heard she's got it really bad"

" they'll be here later.." Austin said " I'm gonna go check on the girls.. be right back"

He rushed upstairs and into Ava's room