Family Tradition Ch 1

Tina buzzed around the kitchen. She put a PB&J and some carrots in lunch box covered  in monkeys. 

“Babe.” She called. Bette walked out of the the nursery carrying a 6 month old Angie.

“Here honey take her. I can’t find Peyton’s shoes.” She said. 

“Peyton. Where are your shoes?” Tina called. A little girl the spitting image of Tina only with brown hair walked into the kitchen carrying a pair of red shoes. 

“I found them” She said. 

“Thank god. You don’t want to be late to your first day of 3 year old kindergarten do you?” Bette asked. 

“I don’t want to go. I want to stay home with Nene.” She started to cry.

“Oh honey.” Tina said. Bette picked her up. 

“NeBut I thought you were excited to go to school. Terry and Henry are going to be there and you are going to get to paint and color all day if you want.” Bette said. 

“I want to stay with Nene.” Peyton cried. Bette sat her down on the counter and started putting on her shoes. 

“NO!” The little girl yelled. 

“Here let me try. Take Angie.” Tina handed the baby to Bette. Bette and Angie disappeared into the nursery. 

“Now now. There is no need for all these tears.” She wiped Peyton’s face. “Do you remember what we talked about last night?” Peyton nodded. “I have to go to work. Remember sissy is going to go to daycare at the school too.” 

“Can I still go to Auntie Kit’s after school?” She asked. 

“Mama is going to pick you up after school. I bet if you asked her real nice she might take you to The Planet.” Tina put on her Peyton’s shoes.

“Okay.” Peyton sighed.

“T I can’t find Angie’s diaper bag.” Bette said frantically.

“Babe!” Tina pointed to the chair next to the door.

“Oh.” Bette smiled at Peyton remembering the day she was born.

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“T do you want to watch the next season of Charmed or something else?” Bette called. Tina didn’t answer. “T?”  Tina walked in holding her very large belly. “What?” Bette voice went an octave higher.