Baby 90: A Dinner Party

Serena and Lily are two very spoiled little girls...

They've got their brothers wrapped around their fingers...

...not to mention Mason...he works with them almost more than I do in learning their skills.

He adores them, and they adore him.  Even though I told myself I don't want to get wrapped up in another guy until my challenge was over for the sake of my children, this feels different.  I can't imagine what we have ending.  Soon, it's time for the girls to age up.

Serena is a little tomboy...

Lily is a little on the chunky side, with short very curly hair.

After we get out of our new relationship haze, Mason gets back to keeping himself in shape for his job.  He has basically moved in with us, even though it was never really discussed...it just sort of happened.

Liam has a real knack for fixing things, even though he's pretty antisocial.

Since Mason and I are pretty much living together, I invite both of our parents over for dinner to celebrate.

My parents and Uncle T-Bone get there quickly...

...and Aunt Zoey gets there shortly after.

I fix steak for dinner...

Which of course makes Uncle T-Bone very happy! 

The evening goes well and everyone has a good time.  They are all excited that Mason and I finally got together, and none of them are surprised in the least...

When everyone starts to leave, Mason catches my dad before he goes out the door.

I don't know what they're talking about, but I decide to give them their time...Mason looks really nervous.

Then my dad starts smiling and nodding, and I guess he makes a joke, because they both start laughing.

I walk up and stand beside Mason, "What are you two laughing about?"
My dad puts his hand on my shoulder, "Just saying if I don't get going, your mother is going to leave me here."
I give him a peck on the cheek as he walks out the door.

After everyone leaves, I corner Mason.
Me: So, what were you and my dad talking about?
Mason: Well, I could tell you, but you have to promise not to freak out on me, deal?
Me: Ok...
Mason: I asked him if he approved...
I gasp...he's not...?
Mason: ...of us as a couple...
Me: Is that all?
Mason: What else would there be?
Me: Um, well...I thought you were asking him for permission to...propose or something...
Mason laughs: Am I hearing right?  From the anti-marriage queen?

Me: Well...yeah...I don't know...I mean...
Mason: Nothing would please me more than to call you my wife...but I know it's going to take some time for you, and I'm willing to wait.  What we have right now is good enough for me.

I grab him and kiss him.  He wraps his strong, muscular arms around me and I feel like I'm home.

We continue a more exclusive party upstairs...

The next morning, I wake up to labor pains...Mason is freaking out for a minute, but he refuses to go anywhere.

I have never had anyone constantly with me when I give birth and his presence is a calming one.  He just sits back on the bed and gives me words of encouragement.  

Soon, Baby 90: Blair Reed is born.

After I get Blair settled, it's time for the triplets to grow up and move on.

Phillip keeps his mohawk, and looks a lot like my dad.

Kash is still hot with his light brown hair and dark skin...he's going to be a real lady's man.

Liam keeps his hair long and in his eyes, but at least it's pretty kept.