Alicia worked feverishly in her garden, she was so close to a larger home for her large family she could taste it. She could smell the wood floors, hear the pitter patter of little feet going up and down the stairs, see the trails of sand strewn across the living room by careless, but happy children, who had been playing in the back yard! She kept these images in her mind as she carefully harvested the plants.
Meanwhile, Dylan and Delilah had managed to convince Cody to help them with their homework.
The youngest twins found that tormenting, I mean playing with, Shiloh was the best time they could ever have. Alicia allowed it while the older children were at school and she continued to practice painting. Reminding herself, even when frustrated, that every dime counted!
Even though his attitude had been lousy as of late, Alicia allowed Cody to go to the prom.
However he didn't stay long, and spent most of the night hanging out on the playground.
It wasn't too long after curfew when a police officer spotted him, and quickly took him home! After all it was his first offense, she let him off with a warning…
Alicia was not so forgiving however.
Delilah and Dylan seemed to make friends wherever they went and often brought home dinner guests from school. Alicia found it comforting to know her children were able to make friends despite the reputation the town had labeled her with!
This sight was just one more tall tail sign that a bigger house was desperately needed …and soon!
A larger house would have to wait it seemed, after all prenatal care was pricey, and it looks like Alicia was correct in assuming she was knocked up… again!
As her tummy grew she left the gardening to Cody & continued to practice painting until finally, her art was considered, well… art.
Belly bump and all, Alicia began going on walks after dark, it was a nice and free way to get away from the house, the children, and enjoy the lovely scenery, and wildlife!
However, when the children were awake it was all business, including emptying the stinky toddler potty. YUCK!
One afternoon after taking the little bag of poo out to the trash can Alicia suddenly went in to labor. Moments later Cody came home from school and began to freak out!
Alicia wasn't scared however, she maintained her breathing exercises and waited for her newest little bundle of joy!
Within no time at all a precious baby BOY was born. Alicia asked Cody to help name his newest brother. The name that they finally agreed upon is Felix!
After giving birth to Felix, Alicia had a sudden inspiration to write a book about sci-fi… she bought herself a lovely little laptop and set out to write a wonderful and thrilling book. She planned to dedicate it to Jarod, of course.
It wasn't long after Felix was born that Alicia went back to donor hunting… "only 93 more babies to go and Jarod is ALL mine again!" she told herself.
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