GEN I: Chapter 17

Most days with the Fullers' are happy and fun filled. There is a lot of playing everyday. Alan only works once a week, so is there for his family almost all the time. Jenni works four days a week, but always in the late morning, so she is there for the children every morning. Hayden gets ready for school five days a week with the company of both parents, which he really enjoys. They all sit down and have breakfast together, including Damien.





Some days aren't so perfect, when babies wake up hungry and crying. Damien pretty much handles his own, except when it comes to diapers and food. Other than those two things, he is a happy baby. He will call for mommy or daddy when he needs something, but otherwise would like to be left alone to his toys and thoughts.
















Bright and early this morning, before school, it is learning time for Damien. First he learns to walk, a little wobbly but he can do it now. Talking comes second, sitting in the kitchen with his dad learning a variety of words.

After Hayden gets up and takes a shower, everyone has breakfast. Then it is time to relax before school. Hayden loves to play peek-a-boo with his baby brother, and does so everyday. They laugh and giggle together until the bus arrives to take Hayden away.

***Writers caption: I still haven't figured out why the bus parks SO far away from the house... oh well.

Most mornings when Hayden gets picked up, Jenni is outside in her garden. It was growing nicely and she enjoys it so much, Jenni decided to plant some more seeds. She has no idea what these plants are going to be, because she can't tell by the seed. Jenni did find them near garlic plants and bell pepper plants though, so she is assuming that is what they will be.












The one day of work that Alan does do, he jogs home. They do not live to far away anymore to do this, and he really enjoys it. A lot of times Alan even takes a small detour so he can enjoy some good scenery on the way home. There is nothing he likes to look at more than his own home though. Knowing whats inside, and loving it.

Everyday, multiple times a day, Jenni works on potty training Damien. He understands what to do, and he tries. "This is an important thing to learn, Damien," Jenni told him one day "you'll need to learn as soon as you can, that way you can be a big boy." Damien nodded and said "Me potty! Big boy!" Jenni laughed at her sons attempt at repeating her sentence.












Alan helps with the potty training when Jenni is at work, but his favorite thing to do is play with Damien. They sit in the living room a lot during the day just tapping a xylophone. Alan spends his time with Damien while Hayden is at school, that way he can go out an play with Hayden, after homework is done. Right before Hayden gets home, Alan puts the baby down for a nap and most times he sleeps until Jenni gets home.

It's playtime outside for Hayden and Alan, and playtime inside for Jenni and Damien. Sitting upstairs, the two play with a peg box and learn shapes. They play here for a few hours before dinnertime. Everyone gathers around to eat one more time before bed.

Alan and Jenni find times to be the adults they are as well. Sometimes it is hard to get a moment to themselves, but when they do...

They take full advantage. They may be older now, but still have the same fire inside for each other.

Hayden's birthday is coming up soon, Alan and Jenni are planning a party at the house. They have sent out the invitations already, and have gone shopping for his new gift. The parents are pretty excited to have this big day for their son, but also realize how quickly he is growing, and how closer he is to being an adult.