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Curing Soberness | Callison

I reach for the plate, not remembering if I ate lunch today and grab a hot wing with some dip.  I eat it in a few bites and lick my lips before starting to talk again.  “Sof loves shopping.  She’s our little tomboy princess.” I say with a chuckle.  “She likes to run around and wrestle with daddy, but tell her to do it without her dress or dance shoes and she’ll throw a fit.”  “Honestly, I think Val and I both need a little vacation time.  And by that, I clearly mean together.  And away from the kids” I say, clarify and shaking my head with a smirk.  “Love them to pieces, but just need more then a few minutes of adult time where little finger aren’t peaking under the bathroom door or around the corner, you know?” I ask, smiling more. “And to think, you where so close to leaving that stage in the past, Lena’s on her own a lot now, and you’re just going to jump back into it. But it’ll be nice, you know, and so worth it.”  I shove a few fries in my mouth and give my friend some time to process.  

Curing Soberness | Callison

I’m so relieved when Momma O’Malley calls me during the day asks to take the twins for a couple of nights.  They’ve been more than a handful recently. And even though I love them to pieces, I am thankful to just worry about work and myself for a while. And Val of course.  Our shifts have been opposites for a while, but we’ll both be off tomorrow night.  Tonight however, Addison has invited me out for drink.  This is another thing I need; more time with my adult friends.   After saying goodbye to Sof and Cameron and reminding Mrs. O’Malley what time they need to be at preschool, I get back in the van and head to Joe’s to meet up with Addison.  I spot her in a booth right away.  I wave and ask Joe for a vodka soda.  “Addie!” I greet with a smile.  “How are you?” it always seems like forever when we hang out. 

I feel this is more than an ear infection

Understandable. I’ll swing by in a bit with a bear, hows that?

That sounds good.

Another spike? Any other symptoms?

I don’t know. She’s just really miserable and wants to cuddle with momma. She didn’t even argue this morning when I sent Cameron to preschool without her.

Sweet girl. I have a break soon, think she’d like some Val cuddles?

You know she loves you but I’m not sure. She’s so attached right now.

Oh no.  I am happy to take a look.  

Thanks Iz! She’s just so miserable.

Another spike? Any other symptoms?

I don’t know. She’s just really miserable and wants to cuddle with momma. She didn’t even argue this morning when I sent Cameron to preschool without her.

Three year olds for lease

I’m sure we can. He’s just being a threenager today.

I’m on tonight. Bring her into the ER, we’ll get her taken care of.

Thanks. And what will we do about Cameron who doesn’t want to listen to his momma?

Babe, I just heard...

Where did the time go? (Callie and Addison)

We finish our wine and head upstairs to see if the twins have made their bathroom a mess yet.  The bathtub is filled with toys. “Yeah, that’s fine.  In the tub now kids” I say with a chuckle, helping them get their clothes off. Up!” I say, lifting Sofia in first, then Cameron.  “Wow, you kids are getting big!” I add with a chuckle and wink at Addison.  “Thank you for the help Lena” I say with a smile. “So how is school going?”

I follow Callie up the stairs through the twins’ room and to their bathroom where we find Lena, the twins and a bunch of toys in the tub. I can’t help but chuckle at the sight. Callie gets the twins undressed and into the tub. They start playing with the toys and Callie lets them a little before starting to bathe them. Lena joins in with her and it makes me smile even more. I know for a fact that Lena would love being a big sister. It excites me. “I love it,” Lena’s voice pulls me out of my thoughts, “All of my friends from last year came back this year so I already know a bunch of people but I’ve also made a bunch of new friends and the homework isn’t hard at all. I’m a pretty fast learner. I’ll be a surgeon in no time.”

I’m glad when Lena says she’s enjoying school.  “That’s good” I say as I begin to pour water over Sofia’s head to wash her hair.  “I know how tough it can be at a new school, especially when you’re younger than everyone else. Oh I know you’re very smart.” I tell her with a smile. “Your mom does too.  I have no doubt you’ll do great things.” I add.  “Hey, Addison, can you grab two towels from the cabinet?” I ask, turning back quickly to my friend then asking Lena, “So what is your favorite subject this year?”