“I love the row of window seats you are putting in the dining room,” Ellie said.
I glanced over to Heather. She was gazing down at the plans with the biggest smile on her face.
“So, when are they gonna start building?” I asked.
Gunner began rolling up the plans. “Monday.”
My heart soared. We were building our dream home—a place where our kids would grow up, a place where we would make all new memories.
“Gunner, thank you so much for recommending the builder who built your place,” Heather said. She leaned up and gave Gunner a peck on the cheek.
“It’s my pleasure. They built Jeff and Ari’s main barn as well, and Jeff was really pleased. I think you will be surprised when you see how fast the builder can get things going.”
I glanced back toward the kids. Right at that moment, Will took a handful of watermelon and smashed it into Colt’s face as Libby distracted Jack and Grace. Colt screamed, Alex started crying—I had no clue why—and Libby and Will high-fived each other.
“When did Libby and Will learn how to high-five?” I asked no one in particular.
Gunner and I began walking toward our kids.
He laughed. “Damn, dude. You have your work cut out for you.”
I nodded my head and whispered, “Tell me about it.”
Sitting at the kitchen table, I jerked my head up after it bobbed when I began falling asleep.
I had just put Will and Libby down for their afternoon nap. They had been sleeping with us for the last four nights. They were cuddlers, so there was no sleeping for either Josh or me when they were in bed with us.
Josh had come up with a great idea though. We’d pushed their beds together and made one big bed. When I’d put them down for a nap, they’d both snuggled up next to each other. I’d smiled as I watched them drift off to sleep. They really were thick as thieves.
Josh walked into the kitchen and stopped when he saw me. “You look like how I feel.”
“Thanks,” I said, sliding my chair back. I walked to the refrigerator and opened it. “Is it too early to have a drink?”
He let out a chuckle as he walked up behind me and reached in for the sweet tea. “How about a tall glass of tea?”
I let out a sigh. “Sure.”
“How long have they been asleep?”
“Maybe an hour.”
A sexy smile spread across his face as he glanced down at the island and raised his eyebrow. “It’s been a while.”
I was just about to unbutton my pants when we heard laughing. We both stopped moving and stood perfectly still.
Libby started laughing again.
“Is she dreaming?” I whispered.
Josh made a face. “I don’t know.”
“Will! Will! Will!” Libby chanted.
I put my hand over my mouth. “She’s gonna wake up Will!”
Josh looked over at the monitor and began laughing. I spun around and let out a gasp. Will was jumping up and down on the bed while Libby clapped her hands and chanted his name.
“You made them a trampoline in their room!”