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The Baby Game: The Ringbearer

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“What are you doing!?” Alex exclaimed, as shrill as any alarm clock. He pushed against Mark's bare chest, but the still half-asleep boy only chuckled and pulled him up to him. “Good morning to you too.” “There's a second bed. Get out!” Alex sputtered. “Get out!” “Oh come on, Baby Lexie! Don't you remember?” Mark smiled as Alex's curiosity won out over his anger. “Remember what?” “You had a bad dream.” Mark's voice was entirely sincere, even though it was a lie. “And asked me to sleep with you to keep the bad dreams away.” “I did not!” “Did too.” Mark chuckled. “And then you fell asleep and were talking in your sleep about how much you love being Baby Lexie, the silliest little boy.” “Get out of my bed!” “Fine.” Mark relented, letting Alex push him out of the bed. “Oof.” He landed on the floor. “Ha.” Alex said, retreating back to the center of the bed as Mark got to his feet. “Well,” Mark walked around the bed, pretending to go to the other, untouched bed. “It...
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Luke & Liam: Birthday

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“It's my birthday today, y'know.” Luke told Teddy around his pacifier. He felt so cozy and relaxed, he nearly slipped back into sleep right then and there. He had expected to not be able to nap with the excitement of his upcoming birthday party, but Liam had told him to try. He wasn't sure how long Liam had rocked him, but he was aware enough to accept that he did not stay awake long. He sat up, trying not to be soothed back to sleep by the automatic nursing of his pacifier. He hated when he woke up before Liam came to wake him up. Not only was waiting for him to come so hard, he also loved being woken up to kisses and snuggles from his big brother. What was that word Liam used to refer to him? He couldn't remember. "Do you know?" He asked Teddy, but the bear couldn't remember either. He lay back down, planning to pretend to be asleep to get some kisses and snuggles out of Liam, the change of position causing a slight dribble to escape into his Pull-ups. ...
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Dax's Dare

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"There is no way he's gonna do it." Logan insisted. “No way.” "He's in there right now." Beau replied. "He's just wasting time." Logan kicked a pebble. “There's no way.” "He had it in a bag." Toby said. "I saw it." "Yeah, well..." Logan scoffed. "He's gonna chicken out." "I think he'll do it." Beau shrugged. "Fine. He'll come out, show us, and then run back inside." Logan said. "Guaran-freaking-teed." "That's a swear." Toby said with a gasp. "Is not." Logan rolled his eyes at Toby's naivete. "Is so." They went back and forth like this until Dax's voice coming from inside the bathroom interrupted them. "Beau. Got my board?" "I do." Beau dutifully responded, though doubt was starting to set in. "Are you almost ready?" The door creaked open and all three boys' jaws dropped. "Are my w...
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The Baby Game: Time Out

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The wedding's tomorrow! Making it the perfect day requires a lot of practice and for everyone to focus “Run, Carson!” With a squeal the towheaded toddler took off running toward first base, nearly tripping over the ball that he had only just barely managed to knock off the tee. His oversized batting helmet threatened to fall down over his eyes with every wobbly step he took. Alex rolled his eyes. Carson finally getting a hit meant he was next. “Kiss for good luck?” Mark asked, holding Alex in place until he got his answer. “No, Bubba.” Alex muttered. Yet another piece of evidence that this was not a real sport was the players hung out with their family until it was their turn to play. “Suit yourself.” Mark smiled all the same. That worked just fine for him since it meant Alex would be going up to bat with caramel still all around his mouth from his mid-game snack. It felt almost like a tragedy as Alex pulled his batting helmet over his freshly cut hair. The wedding was next wee...
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