Sorry for the lack of post yesterday! Finals are killer!!! I’ll try and get two out tomorrow for yall!! Since I’m just taking a break from studying for my last final tomorrow (YAY!!) I can only give yall one tonight.

For Kara’s birthday her mothers bought her a car. It was an ugly yellow but she wouldn’t complain. She would just save her money and get it repainted later. However, getting a car meant she also had to learn how to drive it. It was a tense experience but was finally over as evening was nearing. Kara held her license proudly as she walked into her home for dinner.

That night at dinner Tiffany and Val excitedly smiled at one another then looked to Kara. “Braveheart,’ Tiffany said, “Your mother and I want to talk to you.”

Kara looked to each of them, setting her fork down. “Should I be worried?” She asked her mothers. “Did I leave fish bait out again?” She had done that before, and the smell nearly killed anyone who walked into the garage. Neither of her mothers had been too happy about that.

Val smiled. “No sweetie. You’re not in trouble. You see, since we moved houses we’ve had a couple years to save our money. We have enough now to adopt another child.”

Kara looked at the two. “Okaaaay. So, are you saying I’m going to be a big sister?”

Her mothers nodded. “Yes braveheart!” Tiff exclaimed.

“Okay. Cool!” Kara exclaimed, then paused. “I won’t be stuck babysitting all the time though right? I mean, I’ll still get to fish and explore?”

Val laughed. “Of course darling.”

When he came a few days later Kara was amazed. He was so tiny! Tiffany and Val decided to name him Laurence.

Despite her initial concerns Kara’s new found big sisterhood grew on her. Val worked on his walking and talking.

“Can you say love?” Val asked.

“wuuuuuuuuuuuvvvvv.” Laurence cooed.

“Close! Your mommies and sister love you!” Val said, tickling Laurence, who began to giggle uncontrollably.

Kara was at school and Tiffany had made it to being a star news anchor so she was always busy but they both found ways to do their part in his raising.

Kara was fine doing the messy part and potty training him. It wasn’t any more disgusting than cleaning fish, or handling her smelly bait. Besides, she thought the faces he made while trying so hard to learn and focus was worth it.

“Little brother. You really don’t need to be trying that hard. If you gotta try that hard then nothings there.” She said, looking down at him with his face all scrunched up.

“But sissssyyy. You put me on da potty!” He said, clearly frustrated. Now that he could talk she thought it would be easier teaching him. It wasn’t.

“You said you had to go!” She said.

“Yuuuuh. Go ta seep. I seepy.” He said with a yawn.

“Well you pointed to the bathroom.” Kara mumbled, picking him up. She made sure he was all clean then helped him put his pj’s back on.

“Oopsie.” He giggled.

Tiffany was usually the one to put him to bed at night. She took him from Kara and carried him around the house for a little bit. He never liked being still. He wouldn’t fall asleep in his crib, so Tiff discovered she could walk around “exercising” and at the same time get Laurence to bed. So every night that’s what she did.

“Mama, you have fun day?” He asked.

“I did my little cheetah.” She said, holding him close.

“Das good.” He muttered, snuggling into her.

She smiled and hummed as she walked around. Within minutes he was asleep and she took him up to his crib. As she looked down on him Val came in and stood beside her.

“These years have been a blur.” Val said, taking Tiffany’s hand.

“They have been. He’s growing so fast. His birthday is tomorrow!” Tiffany exclaimed.

“I know. I can’t believe it. Both our children are getting so big.” Val whispered, wiping a tear from her eye.

Tiffany pulled her close. “Come little bird. It’s time for bed.” She said, leading her wife out of the room.