FULL NOVELXO Chapter 111: Memorable Days
Six months passed.
Both Kaleb and Kate were growing up well. The twins were gaining weight fast as well.
They were able to easily sit up with minimal support at six months, already able to play with their siblings, blabber, and giggle happily as they did.
"Crawl to me, Kate!" Kenzie called as she and Kyle were playing with their younger siblings from inside the nursery.
"And Kaleb, come to me!" Kyle encouraged.
The four of them were inside a fenced area of the nursery, with floor mats and with stuffed toys and other toys fit for their age.
Nearly every day, Kenzie and Kyle had made it a habit to play with their siblings in the afternoon. Their Mommy usually joined them whenever Samantha would get off from work early.
Kate and Kaleb excitedly crawled in the direction of their siblings, racing as they giggled in thrill.
With Kaleb's stronger built, however, he managed to arrive first in Kyle's arms.
"Wow! Kaleb is so strong!" Remarked Kyle as he received his brother.
"Careful now, you two. Support your brother and sister as they sit down," they both could hear their grandma, Diana, give them instructions from behind.
Though both still also young, Kenzie and Kyle wanted to learn how to look after their siblings.
The couple allowed it for as long as they do not carry Kate and Kaleb as they stood. Nor were they allowed to look after their younger sister and brother alone. When Samantha arrived, she immediately washed and joined in the play.
She immediately climbed into the fenced area and kissed Kaleb again and again. "My handsome boys."
After giving her baby boy some love, gave the same to Kyle before shifting her attention to her girls.
"My girls!" She grabbed Kate, hugging her tight in her arms.
Samantha gave several kisses to Kate's cheeks and tummy, making the little baby endlessly giggle.
"Mommy, she is so adorable, right?" Kenzie remarked while pinching on Kate's cheek.
Samantha gave one last kiss to Kate's tummy before she kissed on Kenzie's cheek and answered, "Yes, she reminds me of how cute you were when you were a baby." Kenzie kissed Kate's cheeks and said, "Mommy, I really love Kate and Kaleb too."
"Hey! What about me?" An objection came from Kyle, realizing he was not mentioned by Kenzie.
Kenzie wound up rolling her eyes and announced, "Of course, I love you, silly!"
"Because you are brothers and sisters, you should always love each other." Everyone turned to the door and found their Daddy.
"Daddy! You are here!" Exclaimed Kyle.
"Daddy is early again!" Kenzie happily said with her usual twinkling eyes.
"Yes! Daddy is home early because I miss my children every day," revealed Ethan before he himself climbed into the fenced area and settled where his boys are.
Like Samantha, Ethan gave his loving kisses to his children, especially giving repeated pecks on his little baby boy and girl.
"I love you, Kyle, Kaleb," Ethan said, following several rounds of pecks to his boys. He then moved to the ladies and added, "I absolutely love my girls too!"
"And of course, to my beautiful wife and mother of my lovely children. I love you, very much." Naturally, he did not miss giving special love to his wife, also kissing on Samantha's cheek and lips.
"I love you too, hon. I'm so happy you came home early," told Samantha with a smile. "You are the best husband ever."
"This is a photographic moment," remarked Diana, seeing how there was nothing but love before her eyes. She quickly took out her phone and randomly took a picture of the entire family as they all cuddled together.
"This will make a good, memorable photo. Gather up you guys. I'll take an official family picture," encouraged Diana before she officially counted, "On the count of three. One, two, three."
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Five months passed again.
The very same pictures taken on when Kaleb and Kate were both six months old were now flashing on the screen in front of the crowd from inside the biggest ballroom of the First Diamond Hotel.
A year had passed since Kaleb and Kate were born and the entire family from both sides were gathered to celebrate the second twins' 1st birthday!
Ethan was told the first birthdays were the most eventful. Having missed Kenzie and Kyle's 1st birthday, he was on top of things for Kaleb's and Kate's very first celebration.
The celebration was held at the First Diamond Hotel's biggest ballroom, where all guests were seated in front of jungle-themed tables.
Propped trees and animals were placed on each side of the venue, including Kaleb and Kate, wearing their cute jungle toddler attire.
Soon enough, all the visitors were asked to settle on their seats for the entrance of the Wright family.
The lights were dimmed and in front
of the crowd, the huge LED screen shifted to showing sunset on the safari. It did not take long for them to hear a familiar song from the Lion King Movie; A Circle of Life
"Nants ingonyama bagithi baba
Sithi uhm ingonyama
Nants ingonyama bagithi baba
Sithi uhhmm ingonyama
Ingonyama
Siyo Nqoba
Ingonyama"~
"From the day we arrive on the planet
And, blinking, step into the sun
There's more to see than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done"~
The doors behind them finally opened and first came out were the men; Ethan and Kyle were walking side by side to Kaleb, riding a movable plastic tiger.
From one angle, one could clearly see how Ethan was pushing along the fake animal where Kaleb was riding on, but what mattered most was the smile coming from Kaleb's face walking inside a room full of crowd, there to praise him.
Ethan and Kyle were dressed as hunters, while Kaleb was clothed as a small lion cub.
As the song progressed, the ladies now came into the picture.
Samantha entered in with her girls. Like the boys, she walked along with Kenzie and Kate riding a fake bear.
Both Samantha and Kenzie were in a leopard dress, while Kate wore an elephant outfit.
As the family went past the crowd, murmurs of praises could be heard about their presentation, further making Kate excited about her own party.
It was an entrance to remember that after reaching the front rows, everyone clapped their hands with glee, happy for the family and Kaleb and Kate's very first birthday.
While the family settled in their seats, Samantha clearly noticed the happiness in her husband's face. She asked, "Honey, is it your birthday or the kids? You look so happy."
Ethan gripped Samantha's hand and
revealed, "I'm happy with how I am
now part of the children's
memorable days. I want more of this
- their yearly birthdays and yours, of
course - our girl's debut and our yearly anniversary."
Samantha genuinely smiled at her husband and said, "We have many years to cover. Don't worry, honey."
While Samantha thought Ethan was done being sentimental, she heard the man add, "Of course, let's not forget our 5th and 10th year anniversary that merits a honeymoon after." Flushing her face, Samantha weakly answered, "Of course. It definitely should."