Unexpected news can be the best

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April felt a little tired after she came home from her shopping experience. Mostly, it was the fact that she had gotten sick that made her so tired.

But at the same time, the realization of why she had gotten sick had made her feel a little energized all at the same time.

Jonathan, who was four now, and Laura, who was two, were both happy to see their mother. Especially since she detailed a plan for them to make cookies for their father -- when he came home from work.

Of course, baking with two toddlers was an interesting experience. The toddlers were going to be covered by flour. And Jonathan is liking the spoon too.

But the cookies are just going in the oven when Clark gets home.

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[kalel_ofkrypton]

"But I want to see it now," Jonathan says with a pout.

"He or she will be here soon enough," Clark says, giving him a hug. "Big boys are good at waiting."

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"And maybe, once we get to that stage, you and Laura can come to the doctor office with mommy. To see the baby's picture on the TV screen -- before he or she is born."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Jonathan considers this. "Okay," he says.

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"You are a good kid." April leans over to kiss Jonathan on the forehead.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"You too, Laura," Clark adds to their daughter. "You're going to be a big sister."

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"Big!" Laura held up her arms, excited.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Exactly." Clark is sure she doesn't completely understand what they're talking about, but everyone else is happy, so she's at least picking up on that.

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"Up!" Laura then insisted.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"All right, come here," Clark says, lifting her up onto his lap.

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"You know... my only concern is that with since the kids are old enough now... having one of them seeing me get sick."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"It's probably going to happen," he has to admit. "Unless we get really lucky and it only lasts for a short time."

[slayers_desire]

"I would hate for them to worry."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"We'll just have to deal with it when the time comes," he says. Unless you want to try to explain it to them now?

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April knows that her children are pretty smart. But this is a conversation that she doesn't know how to start.

I don't know how to approach the topic.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Neither do I... we might have to play it by ear.

[slayers_desire]

Let's not worry about it right now

"What should we have supper tonight?"

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Cookies?" Jonathan asks hopefully.

Clark chuckles. "I don't think so, buddy. How about sandwiches?"

[slayers_desire]

"I think sandwiches would be a great idea. How about grilled cheese?"

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Grilled cheese sounds great," Clark agrees. Jonathan looks disappointed that he can't get away with cookies for dinner, but he loves grilled cheese sandwiches too, so it's not too bad.

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"Would you like to help mommy?"

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"Yeah!" Jonathan hops down and runs towards the kitchen, ready and eager to help.

"Laura and I will make some soup to go with it, right Laura?" Clark asks their daughter.

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"Help dada!" Laura claps her hands joyfully.

These are the moments that are truly special to April. Just simple family time together.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

((Aww good thread))

[slayers_desire]

((it was. Nice and fluffy))

[kalel_ofkrypton]

((What should we do next?))