(Homework in previous blog) “We’re going on a trip,” Amanda had said when she woke Niels up that morning. There was a playful sparkle in her eyes as she leaned over the bed to press a kiss to Niels’ cheek. Just as she got close enough, Nicco brought down his little hand hard against his daddy’s face, making a loud smacking sound. “Oi!” Niels exclaimed, suddenly wide awake. “Oh my Kobe! I’m so sorry!” Amanda exclaimed. She burst into laughter, unable to help herself. Nicco’s babyish giggles soon joined. “That’s Nicco’s way of saying happy birthday, daddy, I think!” She grinned at him. “Come on, Mister. All the bags are packed in the car already. You get dressed and I’ll go get the kids dressed.” She winked at him and ran off. ~~ Moments later, the van Loons were piled into the car and Amanda was driving towards their destination. Nicco babbled happily while Angelo played peekaboo with them. Emi was helping Eliana with a reading game on her Leap Frog learning tablet and Niels was still curiously inquiring where on earth they were heading to. Through hours of driving, the terrain changed drastically. From the mildly hilly terrain of Brooklyn to the rolling mountains of Windham, NY. At last, they arrived at the Windham Mountain Skii resort. A surprise that Amanda had planned for the next few days just to celebrate her hubby’s birthday. We’re here?!” Elia squealed from the back seat. Immediately, Nicco woke from his sleep and began wailing, startled by his sister’s sudden loudness. Elia immediately gave her attention to her baby brother. “I’m sorrryyyyyyy. Loook!” She grabbed his stuffed monkey and started pretending that the stuffed animal was giving Nicco kisses.
Amanda grinned at Niels. “Look at that. What a way to start off our trip huh?” She leaned over to the passenger’s side to peck Niels on the lips. “Happy birthday, amore mio.” ~~
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August 2017
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