Hearing the shrill cries of the baby Jennifer let out a groan. She loved being a new mother once again but she did not miss the crying in the middle of the night and the poopy diapers. But it was all worth it. Tyler James was the most beautiful little boy she had ever seen.  Slowly opening her eyes she saw Justin sleeping peacefully next to her.  After all they had been through together they were finally able to have a life together.  She loved him so much and couldn’t have asked for a better husband or father for her children.

Kissing his nose, she smiled down at him before making her way to the Tylers room. “Shh. Mommys here baby, don’t cry.” She whispered picking up 2 week old Tyler in her arms. Sitting in the rocking chair with her son she patted his back gently trying to get him to stop crying. “Please stop crying baby.” She whispered.  Hearing the door creak she turned her head to see Justin standing in the doorway with a sleepy smile. “Go back to bed baby, I got this.” She smiled at him.

“Baby, you’ve been up every night taking care of him. You need your rest. Go back to bed I can handle it.”

Jennifer gave a sigh of relief. She wasn’t about to argue getting more sleep. Standing up slowly as to not wake the baby once again she slowly lowered him into Justin’s arms. “Thanks baby.” She said giving him a gentle kiss before heading for the door. Before she left she stood in the doorway for a moment listening to Justin talking to the baby.

“I love you Tyler,  you’re the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. Your one lucky dude little man. You’ve got the most amazing mommy in the world and I’m going to be the best daddy you ever had.”

Tears slowly slid down Jennifer’s cheeks as she watched father and son. Not wanting to ruin it, she crawled back into bed and closed her eyes and it wasn’t before long she was in a deep slumber.

*******

“Mommy!”

Opening one eye she saw Madison sitting next to her on the bed. Rubbing her eyes to wake herself up she looked over at her daughter. “Yes baby? What do you need?”

“I have something for you mommy!” she exclaimed rather loudly.

Cringing Jennifer patted Madison’s leg. “Not so loud baby.” She said before sitting up. “What is it?”

Madison pointed to the door and Jennifer raised her eyebrows. “What’s at the door?”

“This.”

Justin entered holding a tray of assorted breakfast foods. There was toast and cereal, bananas and other fruits. Jennifer couldn’t help but smile. “This is really sweet, but what’s the occasion?”

“You mommy!” Madison giggled. “You the bestest movie ever and we wanted to tell you that.

Jennifer kissed Madison’s head and smiled at her. “Thank you. Both of you.” She said before digging into the delicious meal her family had prepared for her. “Where’s Ty?” she finally questioned.

“He’s napping right now. I just put him down.” Justin answered.

“What time is it?”

“About 10:30.”

“What?!” Jennifer screeched. “Justin, why did you let me sleep that late? I feel so lazy.”

Justin chuckled. “You are not lazy. Now you just relax today and let me take care of everything.”

“Thanks baby.” Jennifer said blowing him a kiss. “Madison, you help out today alright?”

“I will mommy!” she said throwing herself into her mother’s arms giving her a big wet kiss. Justin smiled at the two before making his way over to the bed. “Come on rugrat.” He growled throwing Madison over his shoulder as she squealed. Jennifer laughed before laying back down on the pillow, sleep coming easier than she thought.

*****

Hearing the sounds of Tyler crying hours later Jennifer made her way into his room to find Justin already there singing to his son. Standing in the door way with a smile as she watched Justin sooth Tyler back to sleep she cleared her throat to make her presence known.

“How’s my little man?” she asked making her way over to the two.

“He’s a little cranky today mommy.” Justin looked over at her with exhaustion written all over his face.

“Give me my baby.” She smiled holding out her arms.  When Justin placed Tyler in her arms, she stroked his face gently. “Hi baby. Mommy’s here.”  She cooed before crinkling her nose. “Oh Ty, no wonder your crying baby.” She said making her way over to the changing table, Justin right behind her.

“You want me to do it?” he asked although the idea of changing a diaper terrified him since Tyler was born he had yet to do it.

Jennifer let out a giggle as she lay Tyler on the table. “Have you ever actually changed a diaper before babe?”

“Well.. no but no better time to start then now right?” he asked trying his best to act enthusastic.

Jennifer let out a hearty laugh, he was so cute. “Alright come here.” She said pulling him over to the table and stepping aside so she could instruct him. “Now take off the diaper, just pull off the little straps.”

Doing as he was told Justin’s nose was filled with the nasty smell. “Ugh!” he gagged as Jennier laughed at him. “This is not funny.”

“Oh actually it is.”

“Well I’m glad your amused.” He pouted. “Now what?”

“Throw it away…” she answered as if it was obvious. 

“I knew that.”

“Mhmm. Sur e you did baby.” She giggled as he turned to glare at her.

“Enough out of you.” He answered pointing his finger at her but couldn’t help but smile. “Now will you be serious and help me?”

“Alright alright. Clean him off and put some baby powder on him so he doesn’t get diaper rash.”

Justin noded as he cleaned Tyler off, putting a new diaper on him. He smiled down at his son, proud of his work. Picking up his son he kissed his nose tenderly and smiled at him. “Your all set little man.” Rubbing hise nose with his sons, elciting a smile from Tyler.

“Did you see that?” Justin yelled excitedly. “He smiled at me!” He said trying not to jump because Tyler was still in his arms. Jennifer grinned as she watched Justin’s excitement.

“I saw baby.” She smiled wrapping her arms around Justin’s waist. “I love you.” She kissed his cheek as she rested her head on his shoulder.

She had it all. A loving husband.  Amazing children.  How long would it last though?