“Oh, it is. My turn.” She smiles as she washes me.
We finish up and, as we’re getting dressed, there’s a knock at the door. Sawyer goes over to open it and River’s there, yawning.
“Morning, little man.” I smile as he comes over and puts his arms up for me to pick him up. “Did you have a good sleep?”
“Yes.” He yawns again.
“Come on, let’s get your teeth brushed and change your clothes.” Sawyer laughs.
“Oookay.”
I hand him to his mama as I finish getting dressed. After a few minutes, they both come out.
“Are you ready for breakfast? My mama always makes breakfast for everyone.”
“Yes, please.” River grins at me.
We all head downstairs.
“Morning,” I say to my mama as I give her a kiss on the cheek.
River copies me and does the same. The smile on my mama’s face is priceless.
“Would you like eggs and pancakes?” she asks River.
“Yes, please,” he says as he climbs into his booster seat.
“Wait. Do we get a choice too?” Easton asks making faces.
“Nope. You eat what I make.”
“But…”
I stifle a laugh and shake my head. My brother knows better than to poke at our mama. I think he’s doing it to make River laugh. And it’s working.
“Why do you get a choice?” Easton teases River as he tickles his tummy.
“I dunno.” He laughs.
“River gets a choice because he’s my grandson and he’s perfect.”
“But I’m your son. And I’m perfect.”
We all bust out laughing.
“Yes, all my children are perfect. And now we have River.”
Mama states that like the conversation’s over. Easton makes more faces at River as he giggles.
CHAPTER NINE
Emerson
“What are your plans for today?” my da asks.
“Zio Enea asked us to stay on the property. So I was thinking of taking Sawyer and River to the campground. I was going to text everyone and see if the kids want to go with us and play.”
“Are we invited?” Eden asks.
