Caleb was lifting up his daughter in his arms as he spun her around causing her to giggle. “Who’s my pretty little princess?” He asked her curiously knowing that it was just a matter of time before Charlotte woke up too. “We should make some breakfast.”

Very few mornings passed where Marley managed to be awake before the kids. Well, Nolan more than anything, but that was okay. It was a good way to wake up, and she got the chance to spend time with him before his sister woke. “Hi, mi hijo.” She laughed, kissing the top of his head as she scooped him up, wandering into the kitchen. “I was wondering where you were.” Marley admitted, readjusting her grip on their son. He was going to be too big to be carried around soon, but she would take what she could. 

“Trust me I don’t. No one even grabs my attention that isn’t you.”

“I’ve really never been worried, but it’s nice to hear.”

“You know I can’t deny it. But it’s only because we make the best children, and I could never imagine creating a life with anyone else.”

“Well, I would hope not. If you wanted to create one with someone else, we would have a problem.”

“We currently only have two kids don’t we?”

“Yeah, but that was partly my doing, remember?” Marley teased, “I know if it was possible, I’d probably be on our fourth right now.” 

“I think that is something that I can help prevent at the very least.”

“Really? That’s possible?”

“Babe I was ready for a third the moment Penny was born.”

“I just ask we don’t go for back to back pregnancies again, if we can help it. That was exhausting.”

“If you’re ready for number three I will absolutely be happy to throw away all the birth control and try tonight.”

“I mean, it couldn’t hurt if you’re ready for the third.”

“No it’s only my dream for us to have another, but I figured you would tell me we had to wait another year at least.”

“It wouldn’t hurt to try even if it doesn’t happen right away, which seems unlikely but you never know. I got two years with Nolan and Penny, which is longer than I expected either of us to hold out, anyway.”

“If you keep teasing me with the idea of more I’m going to start thinking that you’re ready for another and that I should stop holding back,” He warned as his arms wrapped around her tightly, “I wouldn’t mind another little girl though.”

“Maybe I have been thinking about another, would that be such a bad thing?” Marley asked, looking up at him. 

“I was very easily replaced,” Caleb teased her

“You really mean to tell me our daughter didn’t do that for you, too?” Marley teased, putting her arms around him, “it’ll get worse when we have more, you know. I can feel it.”

“I’m willing to admit that Penny is my best friend though,” he reminded her raising his eyebrows, “Meanwhile I don’t even need you to confirm I come second.”

“I have never denied it. He’s been the center of the universe for awhile now. Penny added to that, obviously. But you know what I mean.”

“No I really wouldn’t,” He admitted shaking his head as he tried to avoid thinking about just that. “Oh please you’ll be too busy curling up with Nolan to be jealous.”

Marley laughed, shaking her head. “I’d say I resent that, but you’re probably right. But you do the same things with Penny, so really, who can judge.”

“I mean it can’t be that hard to talk them into taking things slower,” He suggested pressing a kiss to her forehead, “You really should. She’s gorgeous.”

“Honey, I say this with all the love in the world, but if your siblings were really doing anything to risk having babies would you really want to know?” Marley asked, laughing quietly. “I’m gonna have to. Hopefully I don’t go getting jealous or something.”

“Maybe their biological children shouldn’t have any kids for awhile. You know to be on the safe side.” Caleb rolled his eyes as he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her to him, “You can meet her anytime you pass a mirror.”

“I think maybe I’ll leave you to suggest that to them.” Marley laughed, shaking her head as she looked up at him. “Oh yeah? Maybe I should try that.”

“Perhaps we can make it a monthly arrangement. I’m sure Laura wouldn’t mind, and I can always use a night that is just me and this gorgeous woman that I’m lucky enough to call my wife.”

“I doubt that she would. Or Jackson, for that matter.” Marley said, letting out a laugh. “Oh yeah? Maybe I should meet her sometime, apologize for keeping you so busy.”

“Then I need to fix that, now don’t I?” He asked curiously raising his eyebrows. “But I’m sure we could always just drop the kids off with them and they wouldn’t ask a single question.”

“I wouldn’t be object.” Marley admitted, letting out a quiet laugh. “Because they wouldn’t. I think they’re living vicariously through our kids until they have grandchildren.”