Chapter 256: My Birthday
I hoped that the children wouldn’t grow up too fast so that we could slowly enjoy and savor these wonderful moments together. I patted their heads in turns as I thanked them for the presents that they had prepared.
I glanced over at Edward who was watching this loving scene unfolding with a warm and tender smile on his face. I was sure that Edward had helped all the children pick out their presents for me and, once again, I was so thankful to Edward. He has done so much for me and our children.
“Thank you so much everyone for the presents!” I thanked my children with a large smile on my face.
Edward came up to hug me lovingly from behind before kissing my temple softly. I took his hands into mine and leaned into his warmth.
“Time for bed, kids,” Edward said in a mockingly stern voice.
I glanced at the clock on the wall and found that it was much later than I thought it was. It was already almost an hour past the kid’s bedtime. Edward was right, it was ‘time for bed’ for the kids.
“It’s late. Time for bed indeed!” I said in agreement as I smiled down at the children.
“I don’t want to sleep yet!” Ryder said, clearly disappointed.
“Hmm...why don’t you help me clean up a bit first then? Is that ok?” I suggested to Ryder. Having him help me out for another ten minutes or so won’t hurt and hopefully by then he would’ve calmed down for bed.