“Wave by to Mommy,” Peter said as you got in the cab. Julian and Audra waved as the cab drove away.
“Where is Mama going?” Julian asked.
“She is going to the spa. It’s a place that she can rest and relax,” Peter explained. He picked Audra up and held onto Julian’s hand as they climbed the steps. “What do we want to eat?”
“Fluffernutters. I’ll help you, Daddy,” Julian offered.
“I’d really appreciate that, buddy.”
The fluffernutters were not a good idea. Audra ended up being a sticky mess from the marshmallow cream. Peter did have to admit that it was delicious, sickening delicious.
“Can we go to the park, Daddy, please?” Julian begged pouting his bottom lip.
“Get your jacket.” After cleaning Audra up he got kids shoes on them and helped them with their jackets.
The park was crowded. Families out enjoying the last of the nice fall weather. “Hey, Sonny! Happy you could meet us,” Peter greeted Sonny as he and his brood entered the park.
“Good to get outta the house. Wife is working 12-hour shift.” Sonny put Caroline in the baby swing beside Audra. The boys and Julian went down the slide.
“Yeah sent Y/N to the spa today,” Peter said.
“That’s good. Being pregnant with twins and still working has got to be hard,” Sonny agreed.
After about an hour at the park, Sonny gathered the kids. “Gonna meet the wife for a late lunch. See ya Monday, counselor.”
“Have a good one, Sonny. C’mon kids.” Once home, the kids were wound up. Running through the house, toys scattered everywhere, Audra’s clothes were littered down the hall. He spent the next 10 minutes chasing her getting her redressed.
Finally, Peter got them settled on the couch to watch a movie. They were out within the first few minutes. Peter sagged with relief. “I’ll close my eye just for a second,” he thought.
When you left the spa you felt refreshed and renewed.
After unlocking the door you kicked off your shoes. It was quiet besides the TV playing in the family room. A smile broke across your face when you found Peter and the kids asleep on the couch.
Peter stirred and his eyes fluttered open. “Hi. How was the spa?”
“We are very relaxed.” You rubbed your belly. “How about your day?” you inquired as you looked around at the room.
“Good. We had lunch, met Sonny and the kids at the park, then watched a movie.” Peter rubbed his face.
“How long have they been asleep?”
Peter squinted at the clock. “Just about 20 minutes.”
You turned to walk out of the room. “C’mon. It’s your turn to relax,” you said suggestively then shed your shirt.
“Right behind you.”