Chapter 1.7: April and Rose

I smiled at my little April and gave her a bottle. I looked around and saw Rose. I ran over immediately. Better get you potty trained before its to late. I scooped her up in my arms, and we went to the potty.

I sat Rose down and I stood up and waited for her. I thought about teaching her skills and shook my head at the thought. Its going to be tough. Rose plopped herself off the potty and made a mad dash for her blocks, "No you don't!" I raced after her and picked her up. Nap time for my Rose. I set her down in her crib and walked outside. Work was tomorrow and I needed to get working on my guitar skill.

I played my heart out and then some more. April started to cry and I went inside. Jory was setting April on the potty, and I walked over, "Glad to see that you don't like diapers." I glanced at him then looked at April.
"Yeah, you know what? We should have another child." He lightly bumped his elbow into my side, "What do you think about that?"
"Aren't the twins good enough? I really want to work some more, get to the top. Ya' know?" I stole a glance at him then dropped my eyes, "I guess we could. Just one, but I want to get a little higher in my career. Okay?" I thought about what I was saying and nodded in self-approval.
"That would be great." He bent down and grabbed April, "You going to garden?"
"I guess so. Can you start to teach the twins to talk or walk?" I waited for him to say something but he only nodded. I turned around and left for the garden.

I watched as I gardened. Jory and Rose where sitting on the cobble-stone path. I worked around the weed and collected the food. When I was done I joined Jory.

Roses voice was petite and very feminine, like my grandmothers.
Jory talked and talked waiting for her to repeat a word, "Fork. Four-K. You try?" We waited to see if she would talk.
"Fawrk." She clapped her hands and repeated the word for a while. I went inside and took Rose with me.

Rose finally understood what potty was. I clapped and cheered in utter glee. The phone rang, "I'll get it!" Jory ran over and picked up the phone.

"Hello? The Green residence.... uh-huh.... Really?....Sure, I'll tell Sadie. Okay. Bye." He hung up, "Your grandpa is getting sick." My jaw dropped and I held back my tears. I nodded and went over to April.

I sat there and taught April to talk, "Trophy. Tro-fee." I smiled and waited.
"Troophy. Troophy." She smiled and rocked back and forth. I was a little surprised that Aprils voice was deeper. More like my mothers. I rubbed her back and praised her. The phone rang. I got up and ran over to the phone.
"Hello?.....Grandpa! I'm sorry! Are you okay?.....Really? Now?" I couldn't think. My grandpa is going to die soon. SAY SOMETHING! "Grandpa I wish I was there holding your hand right now. I really do, I can't say goodbye like this. Ill come to the hospital."

And that's what I did. I sat there holding his hand, saying our goodbyes. I cried when he went limp. I asked for his ashes and they said that they would mail them to me. I kissed his cheek and left with my tears devouring my eyes. I got home and sat through the night on the couch. Thinking about the memories we had. My alarm clock went off and I picked up April.

"Mere' April. Come to mommy" My little April slowly took her first steps then dived for my arms. I picked her up and praised her. I head a thump and saw that our sliding door just banged close. I sat down April and got up cautiously. I opened our door and slowly walked out and closed it. I took a few steps and scanned the yard. No one was here. Just Jory, Rose and me.

Jory was teaching Rose to walk and I went and joined them, "Jory? I'm going to work a bit early today. I want to see what I missed. I love you." With that I left. I hopped on my bike and went for my long day back at work.

Hours passed and people chattered. I must have been asked how my kids where about eighteen times. I was always more then happy to tell them how they where and even pulled out some pictures. The day went by and my boss offered me a higher job opening. Cassie Demoro was on maternity leave and she decided to quit working and become a housewife. Of course I took the opening and I rushed home to tell Jory the news.

Jory was sitting at the chess table and I sat down with him, "Hey Jory. How's the game going?" I smiled and quickly added, "I got promoted!"
Jory looked up and sat back in his chair, "Wow, one day and your up the ladder. Your a quick one, while your getting promoted, I'm playing chess to get smarter." He chuckled and put his hands behind his head.
"Are you sure chess will make you smarter?" I joked and I got up, "I called Brittney. She's coming over so we can hit the sack without any worries about Rose or April. Would you like to join?" I offered my hand and Jory took it. We walked inside and kissed the twins goodnight and hit the sack.

Brittney came in and took care of April and Rose, constantly changing and playing with them. I went to sleep and hope not to have one of my dreams.

I looked around at the meadow. I heard some voices and ducked under a bush. I peeked out and saw grandpa and grandma, and mother looking at me. I smiled and got up, brushing off the sparkling soft dirt. "I'm just getting a look from a ants perspective." I smiled and looked away.
"Its good to see you again, I'm glad my great-grandchild is doing good." Grandpa looked at the ground and a smile lit up his face. I looked at moms and grandmas faces too. They all looked at the ground. 
"What do you guys see?" I stared at the grass that lightly moved.
"Look, with your heart Sadie." Mom said without looking up or moving her lips. I looked at the ground again and I saw my house for a split second. 
"We'll work on it." Grandma smiled and she turned to the others, "I hear someone coming. Torrence? If that is I'd get out of here Sadie." her eyes widened and her hands looked for her necklace that she always wore. 
"I can't. I'm sleeping. I only come here when I'm sleeping." I looked around and pinched myself, "Ouch."
Mother looked at me, "Well work on you visiting whenever you want but know you MUST go. Think about pulling yourself away from Shimmer and back to your bed back at home. Clear your mind and do it!" 
I closed my eyes and thought about me walking away from Shimmer and back into my house and straight to my bed where Jory was. "Hurry! Sadie you must hurry!" I pictured myself laying down and into a deep dream about my kids. 
I heard a menicing voice, "Who in the world is THAT? A mortal? She ought to be cau-" his voice was cut off.
I opened my eyes and saw that I was back in bed. I shook off the voice and got up. I immediately went outside and got on my bike and peddled away.

I sped by the bridge and the town garden, the Celtic Crescent. I peddled faster then I ever had. I wanted to surprise them when I got home.

I rushed inside and went to the bakery, "Can I get two birthday cakes? White ones?" I waited for the woman to pack them up then I went back home. I got home and washed up. I changed into my new work clothes and went to pick up April.

April and I blew out her candles and I sat her down, clapping her on. Jory looked around and started to join in. April looked around, "Happy! Happy, happy, happy!" She clapped too. Rose watched from her crib.

April grew up and I was shocked by her hair and eyes. She was a female replica of Jory. She came over and hugged me, "Mommy, I can't see." she looked up and I glanced at Jory.
"How many fingers am I holding up?" I said as I lifted two fingers.
"Uh- four. I think. Yeah four. I can see them, but its really blurry mommy." April smiled and I looked at Jory.
"Maybe we should get her to the eye doctor. I think she needs glasses." Jory walked over and took Aprils hand. He walked over to the couch and told her to sit.

Jory and Rose blew there candles out and once again we waited, we clapped and shouted. The back of my mind thought about April's eyes. Will my Rose have bad eyes? I shook off the thought and clapped some more.

Rose had Jory's eyes and my blond hair. She was a lot darker then me and I was instantly jealous.
"Rose, how many fingers am I holding up?" I squatted down and held up all five.
Rose looked at me weird, "Four fingers and one thumb. Why mom?" I smiled and gave her a hug.

Chapter 1.6: Three Birthdays

I couldn't believe my eyes, my grandmas life ended in a bright, sorrow filled flash. I gulped down my feelings and told everyone they had to go. I glanced around and realized that the place was a mess. I went and picked up some plates.

I washed for what seemed like hours. I finished my last plate and looked around. I glanced at the spot where grandma died. I shuddered and put a book away. Rose was crying and I rubbed a kink out of my neck.

I couldn't believe the rut that I was in. I walked over and feed Rose some milk and cuddled her. I whispered calming coo's and set her down for a nap. I looked at what I was wearing and went into the bedroom.

I couldn't stand the cling of the dress and walked over to the dresser. I grabbed my favorite dress and changed into it. I looked out the window and saw my garden begging me to come and water, weed and harvest them. I stood there for a bit and then walked out and saw Jory looking at April.
"Hun, I'm going to go to the garden. Is that okay with you?" I smiled a sweet smile and waited for his response.
"Okay. I'm going to go to bed soon." With that I left for the garden.

I picked and pulled to my hearts consent and to be true, I forgot about grandma.  I thought about talking to my plants but quickly decided not to. I finished watering and rushed inside. Jory was still awake and was feeding April.

I stood there knowing that I made the right choice in my husband. I heard a little wail and swiveled my head around until I spotted Rose. I leaned in and picked her up, I was unsure what to do. Do I? uhh? Toss her in the air? I shook my head and remembered that you could harm a baby that way.

I held Rose and watched Jory. He held April in close so, I held Rose in close. I copied his every move until Rose fell asleep. I rocked back on my heels and slowly set Rose down. I placed her teddy in her crib and lightly kissed her head. Jory pointed to the bedroom door and motioned that he was going to bed. I nodded and walked after him.

Grandma and mom smiled and hugged each other. I pulled back and saw the sights. I shimmering field with trees that whispered calming words, a glittering sky with clouds as soft as cotton, and most of all. The winding cobblestone path to a beautifully built arched bridge. I couldn't see the other side, and I guessed that's where mom and grandma would go later on. I moved over to a shimmering flower that danced in the breeze. I squatted and smelt the flower. That's when mom and grandma looked at me. "Sadie? Sadie, is that you?" Grandma smiled and ran over to me. I glanced around and wondered if they could actual see me.

"Grandma? You can see me?" my voice quivered and I looked away in shame.

"Yes, we can see you. Your in Shimmer Valley." Her face twisted up, "Sadie? Your leaving? Already?" 

Her voice got distant and soon she was inaudible and I was back laying in an empty bed.

I shook off my dream and got up. I went outside and pulled out my guitar. I shucked in a deep breath and tapped my foot on the ground.

I strummed my guitar for most of the day. I stopped for April and Rose and bathroom breaks. I played until my heart said no more. My song became depressing and I dropped my guitar on the ground.

All I could think about was my Grandma. I looked around and ran into the house, "Jory, I'm going to bed I don't feel so good." I ran into our room and went to bed. I sobbed till I fell asleep. 

In the morning I decided that my garden could be better with higher quality plants so I rooted some up and planted some more in there place. I smiled as I worked and soon the garden had some new plants planted. I stood up and admired my work. I went back to the whole water, weed and harvest.

I plucked the apples and tomatoes, and then did the laundry. Jory came outside and walked over to me. "Hey, I'm going to go apply to work at the hospital. It's always been my dream." He gazed up into the sky and after a few moments looked back at me.
"Yeah, sure. I'll see you later. Don't miss the twins birthdays!" I turned around and gave him a hug. I went inside and had a shower, made some food, cared for the kids, and cleaned the house. Jory finally came back with a smile on his face.
"I got the job. Now, where are my little girls." I patted his back and I had Rose out of the crib.
"Rose already had her birthday." I gazed at Rose.

 Rose fussed and kicked wanting to go to bed. A long day was in store for her. I picked my little cutie up and sat her on the potty I bought. She went and I praised, I carried her over to the crib and set her down and gave her a kiss.

We smiled and waited for April. She was just laying on the floor. I clapped and cheered her on and smiled like crazy.

April grew up too. She smiled and clapped with joy. April had short brown hair, and brown eyes like her dad. I picked her up and set her in a crib.

April wasn't to happy about the crib and started to cry. She was tired but wanted to play. I shook my head and went over to the fridge.

I looked in and saw that we where running low. I made some waffles and went to the store. On the way back, I started to tingle.

I knew this was coming and I was really exited for it. I clapped and hopped around, cheering myself on.

I started to spin and I was surprised. I got scared then. Will Jory like me like this? I shook off my thoughts and realized that I was a adult. Full blown adult.

I went home and talked to Jory. He talked for a bit then went to bed. I followed.
*I'm not sure what child is April or what one is Rose. I will fix that next chapter.