Just another day in the life of...(Kathleen)

[ghost2]

Horses? she asked awe struck. I love horses... she said shyly. Her mouth formed a little "o" as she yawned and then her little jaw dropped open and she clapped her little pudgy hands together. I get my own room? she asked a little shakily. Turning toward Tony she raised her hands up into the air and Tony came over and picked her up. Her name is Anna and I love you to. I am going to take her back to the house honey and then I will come visit you tomorrow. She is grateful it has just been a lot of stress and confusion for the poor little thing over these past 2 day, she is just mentally exhausted. Kissing his wife on the forehead he said goodbye and called the nurse to tell her that he was leaving. Taking his little girl out to the car he buckled her in her car seat in the back and drove home happy that he had 2 little girls and that his wife was healthy though just a little tired.

[oceane]

She nodded, she completely understood. As he left she too fell asleep but woke soon enough feeling pain in her stomach. After they checked her out they decided that the infection was caused by her appendix and so it was decided she would go into surgery and have it removed. The following morning they called Tony to let him know what had happened and that it would be best not to come see her for a few days so she could have some time to rest and heal. A few days later Oceane woke up feeling much better, the doctors were happy they finally figured it out. They checked her over and cut her dose back and brought her baby in. Tony’s going to take you two home today we feel its safe to let you be released but I need you to take this and this and stay in bed for another week and then ease into things. I don’t want to see you back in here. Oceane nodded and the doctors came in and removed the needles and things and then left, she held onto Morgan and turned the one arm over which was painful and bruised she cringed and put it down. Tony and Anna came at that time and she smiled softly, she set Morgan in the car seat and got her all set and everything else was already taken down by Tony, they brought a wheelchair in and she was helped into it and then pushed down to the car and she got in. Tony took care of getting both kids buckled in and then they were off. She was happy to be home and she went right to the couch and half laid down half sat up. She sighed and looked up at Tony who had the babies bag and the baby, im sorry she spoke I wish I could be more help but the doctor said I needed at least another week in bed. As the last was brought in, Tony came and sat beside her and kissed her, she looked at him not in front of the children she spoke softly smiling sweetly and waiting.

[ghost]

A couple days later he was caught in the process of getting a crying Anna in the car. She was crying because she wasn't going to see her pony and get to ride him like Tony had promised. Well with all the commotion he had forgot the keys in the house and when he went into get them he got tied up on the phone with the doctors. Tony wearily came back out to the car and unbuckled Anna and brought her back inside. 3 days later he was putting Anna back into the car to go see Oceane and bring her home finally. Arriving at the hospital he picked Anna up and ran into the hospital and down the hall way to Oceane's room. They where in the process of putting Oceane in a wheelchair when Anna squiggled out of Tony's arms and ran over and hugged Oceane leg. Mommy? Can I ride in the wheelchair with you? HoneyMommy Is still a little sick and we need to be careful with her. Picking up Anna he followed the doctors out of the room and out to there car. They were also bringing the baby home. Buckling all of the kids into the car Tony got his wife all squared away and off they went.

When they got home about 30 minutes later tony got everyone in the house. Rolling Oceane into the living room where he had a fire laid in the fireplace he lit a match and set the tinder to flame. Once the fire was roaring and crackling he rolled Oceane much closer and pulled a blanket over her legs. He tried to kiss her though he heard her complaints or wishes though a sneaky grin crossed his face and said Did you know that children who see there parents kissing and showing affection to one another do better in school? he continued to kiss her until he heard a little giggle and breaking the kiss and swooping down on to their eldest 5 year old daughter. Picking her up like a princess Tony carried her over to one of the high backed chairs closest to the fire Doesn't mom look so pretty? Anna Yes anna said looking at her new mom curiously. Climbing down from her perch on tony's lap anna climbed carefully in to Oceane's lap and snuggled into her and fell fast asleep.

[oceane]

Oceane felt like a fragile thing and in ways she was, she was still down and out at least for a while. Lillian was contently sleeping in her pack and play and she was looking up at Tony from her wheelchair he continued to kiss her after his little remark and she couldn’t help but melt into the kiss and him. Then there was a little giggle and she became flush as he swooped down and picked Anna up and set her in a chair, though she wiggled out from his arms and came over to her climbing up into her lap and even though she was careful it still hurt. She winced and felt her curl up and fall asleep, she sighed and rested her hand on her back and rubbed small circles covering her up as well with the blanket. She sighed and after ten minutes she had to tell Tony to come and take Anna, the pain from the pressure had set in but it was soon gone. She looked at the fire and then to her youngest, who was fast asleep surprisingly. She sighed and looked at Tony, I didn’t think I would be a mother to two so soon. She spoke and looked outside noting it had just started to rain.

She looked back to Tony, nothing can go wrong next time we try for another baby the doctor said none of this would prohibit us being able to conceive again but that wont be for a long while.She spoke softly, she was already back on the pill and it didn’t bother her it might bother him but she was done for a while. She wasn’t tired so she just settled for staring off then she shifted her gaze back to him, I hate leaving you to do everything it bothers me that I cant really be more hands on and she just trailed off and felt herself being picked up and being set his lap, the blanket wrapped around both of them. She shivered at the fact that she was close to him again, she rested her head on his shoulder and sighed, he always knew how to make it right. I missed this she spoke softly, I love you Tony. She spoke again and sighed, what are we going to do? Its going to get crazy around here this is just the calm before the storm. She laughed softly but stopped because it hurt, wont be doing that again. She smiled and looked up at him and then kissed his neck, waiting.

[ghost]

I am so sorry... I should have asked you before taking on Anna, it is just that she was my daughter that I had no clue I ever had. She looked so frighten and unsure that I could tell him to take her to another home. I am so sorry I never meant for you to be a mother of 2 really I didn't. Though I can't complain I know have 3 beautiful girls. Tony smiled lovingly down at her and removed Anna from his lap wrapping her up in an quilt that was hanging over the back of the couch. He laid his sweet little girl on the couch. Stepping over a large Great Dane that had decided to plant it's self right in the middle of the floor. Tony scooped up his wife gently and walked over to the large chair and sat down gently. Wrapping his large arms around her and just sitting down with her making her warm. I love you too and there is nothing to be sorry about. I am the one who feels terribly guilty, you where the one who didn't even want a child... and now you have 2. I want you rest up and I will take care of the kids. You wont be any help if you wear your self out and then have to go back to the hospital. Tony was very serious about her condition. He had no intention to let her get out of bed other than to relieve herself. He had already installed a large screen T.V in there bed room, so she could have something to entertain herself durring the 2 weeks. Honey you are going to stay in bed till you feel great and chipper, also you are not getting up before the week is out. Tony said quiet clearly. Taking his wife up stairs he tucked her into bed then he made 2 more trips down stairs to bring little Lillian Reed up. Tony was looking at her precious face and her cute little face and chubby cheeks. She was going to be beautiful and smart he could already tell. Laying her in her crib and tucking her in he made one last trip down stairs, to get little Anna. Tony brought her upstairs and tucked her in before getting gently into bed with his darling.

TIME JUMP :: (2 months)

Oceane couldn't have been more right. That night was the calm before the storm. Everything the past 2 months had been a whirlwind. Anna had grown on him and Oceane with her manners and personality. Oceane had gotten out of bed about a month and a week ago and was pronounced healed completely. Not a moment to soon either. Tony Now has a respect for the average family women and would never take any peace and quiet for granted ever again. Then on an impulse he was going to the barn. No not just him everyone he had a surprise for Oceane and Anna. Okay everyone! In the car let go. His tones where exciting and his eyes brightened. Waiting impatiently for everyone to get in the car he started tapping his foot.

[oceane]

She had healed and was in the babies room changing her when Anna went running by. Little had she known she would be right with the whole calm before the storm, the house had been flipped upside down and it looked like a twister had ripped through on bad days. On days when she found she had time to clean it looked perfect. She looked down and smiled at her daughter who was making noises and looking around the room as Oceane snapped the last button and tossed the dipper into the trash.Patients love its hard to get out of this house on time now. She called down the stairs, grabbing things and throwing together the dipper bag. Lillian began to whimper and Oceane knew she was hungry, she went down the stairs bag and car seat in tow and made a bottle in the kitchen before. Heading back upstairs to fetch Anna, Anna darling lets go your fathers getting impatient with having to wait apparently this is a big thing.


She sighed and ran a hand threw her hair as Anna went running by, careful Anna. She turned around and muttered sorry and went downstairs. She followed and looked at Tony and burped Lillian and set her in her car seat. She sighed, it had already been a long day and they had just made it through morning. She handed him the bag and picked up the car seat and they walked out, next time a heads up would be wonderful, turning she locked the door and clipped the car seat into the base and got Anne all straightened away. Shutting the door she collapsed in the front seat, happy to be sitting longer than five seconds. If Lillian didn’t need something Anna did and Anna liked to play house and things so there was a need to keep her entertained and semi quiet wail the baby napped which didn’t always work out. Hell she had no time to even think about bringing her horses back let alone start riding. She sighed as they pulled up to the barn, he stopped the car and Anna was already squirming to get out. Taking the car seat out of the base she helped Anna out and held onto her hand, alright Tony what is it? She smiled despite the need for a nap.

[ghost]

TodayMommy is going to ride again. On her very own horse max. Honey go on if you want to ride Sunday thats fine to but we are each going to ride to day it is going to be a family day at the farm! Tony was so happy that they were all going to ride and today was the day that Anna was going to get her very own horse. Lillian would get a pony some day too but she was only months old where as Anna was 5 years old. He wanted both of his girls to be the best of the best. As soon as Tony got Maximum velocity II tacked up he left the horse for one minute to talk to one of the stable hands and Oceane was off trying in vain to catch Anna who had slipped away. He came out of the stable to find Max who was usually nippy and high strung with his nose in the Baby carrier though he was just standing there quietly. Tony crept around so he could see the baby who hand one hand on the horses nose and was smiling at the horse. Taking out his digital camera she took the shot and then motioned for Oceane to come and look together with Anna who was getting impatient to see her surprise. I have never ever seen Max so calm in my life. Tony muttered to Oceane. Anthony knew that Oceane would be getting nervous about the large horse with his head in with the baby. So he took the horse reins and led him away from the baby. Motioning for Oceane to hop on , he gave her a leg up and moved into the arena. Setting the jumps at a measily 3'6'' he stepped out of the ring to watch Oceane have some fun.

[oceane]

She shook her head, Tony I cant ride the baby cant just sit there the whole time shes only two months. She knew she was not going to win this so in the end settled and watched him tack up Max, her horses were nowhere near here they were six hours away still. She set Lillian down to catch Anna who was running around the stable finally she caught just in time to come back and see Maxes head in with her two month old daughter, she almost had a fit, Tony I don’t like his head in there with her. Watching as he took Max to the arena and helped her up, she settled into the saddle and then Tony set up some jumps and walked out to watch, she motioned for him to go grab Lillian in which he did and set her near his feet, she was fast asleep. Gathering her reins, she tapped Max’s sides and felt him tense and walk off quite fast. She worked him in circles until he was ok then she asked him for the trot and did the same thing until she was working him at the canter running him threw basic dressage movements and some harder ones. This would probably be one of his hardest rides, he needed to learn who was in charge and he was to take a back seat.

She collected him up and rode him along the rail before finally, taking him over some of the jumps. She could feel him tense and he shied at the jump. She shook her head and turned him around and took him over that same jump, three more times really coxing him over the last time. She slowed him down to a walk and then stopped him all together. He was covered in sweat and foaming at the mouth, she hopped off and loosened the girth and led him over to the gate. Oceane led him pass and into the wash racks were she took all the tack off and put it away before hosing him down and drying him off. She put his sheet on and took him to his stall, putting him away. She walked back to Tony and then leaned down to pick Lillian up out of the car seat as she had just started crying. Dipper change she spoke and took the keys from him heading out to the car to change the dipper and then coming back in, holding her in her arms. So when dose Anna get her surprise I think shes waited long enough don’t you? Oceane smiled and looked down at Anna who was brimming with excitement, looking back to Tony it was his call.