Raegan paused, recalling her mixed feelings when she had first found out that she was pregnant. Yet, the joy was undeniable, much like when she was pregnant with Janey. Children were blessings. She nodded.
“I do.”
“Then, I Like them too! Thank you, mommy!” Janey cheered, clapping her hands with delight. “I really want siblings. Brothers or sisters will be okay with me. I promise to be very good to them.”
Raegan was touched by Janey’s thoughtfulness. It seemed that while she was considering Janey’s feelings, Janey was also considering hers.
Janey’s excitement bubbled over as she exclaimed, “Mommy, I’ll start learning to cook and do chores with Annis tomorrow, so when the babies arrive, I can take care of them!”
Raegan chuckled at Janey’s enthusiasm. “Sweetie, in the first few months, the babies can’t eat food. They can only drink mother’s milk.”
Janey’s upbeat mood faltered momentarily as a significant question crossed her mind. “Mommy, does Mitchel know about the babies?”
Janey’s innocent words left Raegan temporarily at a loss for words.
She hesitated before answering, “Well, that’s something Mitchel doesn’t know yet.”
Janey looked confused and asked, “Mommy, why don’t you tell Mitchel? What if he likes the babies just like me?”
“Well, we are having some problems right now. I really like the twins, but I’m not sure about some things,” Raegan replied.
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“Twins, does that mean there are two?” Janey asked with excitement.
“Like Davey and Jackie in my class? They look exactly alike.”
Raegan nodded. “The doctor said so.”
“Mommy, that’s wonderful!” After a brief burst of joy, Janey’s face turned concerned at Raegan’s expression. “Mommy, what’s wrong? Do you not want the little babies?”
Raegan went quiet. It wasn’t that she didn’t want the babies, but the current circumstances made her hesitant. She was worried about Janey’s evident desire for a father figure. She didn’t want the twins in her belly to face the same issue of growing up without a father’s presence.
“Mommy, can I give you a suggestion?” Janey asked gently.
“Of course, my love, go ahead.”
“Even if Mitchel doesn’t love the babies like we do, it’s okay,”
Janey said with a sweet voice. “We have Erick, my grandpa, Annis and Elin…”
Janey started counting on her little fingers, Listing names until she ran out of fingers to count on. She lifted both her small hands to show Raegan and declared, “Mommy, look, so many people love me and will love the babies too. You don’t have to worry at all.”
Raegan couldn’t help but smile, feeling a wave of relief wash over her. Her primary concern had been that the twins might face challenges like Janey’s, but now she saw that Janey’s situation wasn’t so bad after all.
Janey was flourishing, surrounded by love and support, receiving the right guidance and education. She had grown into a compassionate little girl.
Raegan knelt down and hugged Janey tenderly, whispering, “Janey, you’re right. Thank you for reminding me of that.”