“Even better, he helped get them to sleep. He even changed a poopy diaper.”
“Does he have kids of his own?”
“No, he’s never been married.”
“How old is he?”
“I don’t exactly know. Mid-thirties, I’d guess.”
“Is he handsome?”
“Very.” She stared into space. “He has these gorgeous blue eyes and thick blond hair. He’s big and masculine.”
“He sounds dreamy.”
“He is. And he seems interested in me. I’m not exactly sure why.”
“You’re beautiful.”
“Said the doting mother. But I guess he agrees with you.”
“Do you have another date?”
“It’s my turn to ask him. He came to the hospital first, then I went over to where he works. He called next.”
“What are you waiting for?”
“Some time to pass. I don’t want to be too eager.”
“Men like that sometimes.”
“You think?”
“I do.”
Giggles from down the hall. “They’re awake. We should get out of your hair.”
“Stay for dinner?”
“No thanks. Not tonight.”
Her mother kissed her cheek. “Remember what I said.”
“I will.”
She walked into the babies’ room and found both girls had pulled themselves up and were hitting the side of the crib. “Hello, sweeties.”
Lucy said, “Ma, ma, ma.”
“Oh my gosh. Can you say it too, Emily?”
For once her other daughter said, “Ma.”
“Aw. I love you so much.” She kissed each of their heads. She picked up Emily, changed her diaper and put her in the small round playset on the floor. She repeated the process with the other one, scooped up Lucy, then Emily, and carried them out.
This was a halcyon day!
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