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“Oh, my God, I’m sure it wasn’t that bad”

“It really was,” he argues “Although, if you’re looking to consume some bodily fluids, I’d be happy to share some of mine”

“You’re an idiot,” I mutter as I push him aside

I make my way across the room to my favorite little boy in the whole world When Nathan sees ht up

“Aunt Wainey! It’s my birfday!”

I scoop hi “It sure is, little man How old are you now?”

After a bit of a struggle, he proudly holds up four fingers “I’m f-wo!”

“Four?” I repeat “Oh, e”

He has no idea what thathis dimples

“Did you bring me a pwesent?”

“Nathan!” Devyn scolds “You’re not supposed to ask for presents Remember, buddy?”

“I sorry, Mommy,” he says

I ruffle his blonde hair “You knohat, big boy? I did bring you a present But you’re going to have to wait until everyone finishes their cake and it’s time to open them Do you think you can do that for me?”

“Okay,” Nate agrees with a pout

“Damn! Shit! FUCK!” Drew shouts