Family truly is not only a gift but also a blessing.

A few hours before midnight, 9 p.m. To be precise, my spouse returned from work; it’s Saturday, one of my days off. I’ve been with the children, relishing in the fatherhood that was destined for me. Good evening, babe,” she said. Welcome, I answered. My oldest daughter, who was tired of spending the entire day with me, ran to hug her. While the youngest daughter cuddled up under a blanket sleeping, Winter has taken a toll on her as she falls asleep often.

My spouse quickly went to the fridge to get herself some food as the kids and I were finishing our meal. 

Spouse, “Ah, Babe, the jellof rice is finished.” Yes, the final one is with the kids. I apologise as I responded. Meanwhile, we could all tell that Akuoma was up and making her way down to join us.

Me: “Booboo, are you awake? Akuma uhu, she said, ( uhu.. her responses for yes), and she ran cuddling her mother before we all took a seat in the living room. 

I had just completed watching a match between Everton and Newcastle on the TV.Alright, time for a shower. Said their mom As she and the kids headed to the bathroom. After bathing and all dressed in their nightwear.Their mother remarked, “Baby, let’s finish the movie from yesterday.”

Chimara, do you mean despicable?, mommy? Indeed, their mother replied.

Hurrey answered chimara and chizzy at the same time.

I gave her the TV remote, so I know I no longer have control over it.

Already, it was nightfall on Netflix. Sweetie “Will you eat popcorn?” She enquired again . Yes, the kids and I both gave the same response.

She got up right away and went to the kitchen, coming back a little while later with a bowl of popcorn. We all watch and eat the popcorn together. After a few minutes of the movie, the kids went to sleep and were put to bed, and my partner and I sat back to talk about our days. I’m exhausted, babe. Will shortly head to bed. Says she. Okay, I said, taking back control of the remote to turn the TV back to the sports channel. Now she was curled up on the couch with a blanket over her, and I made myself a cup of tea in the kitchen before turning in for the night. It’s already 11 p.m. when I check the time, and I was already worn out. I take a time to reflect on the past and acknowledge how lovely this moment is. loving the little things like spending time with my family and appreciating the simple pleasures in life. Family truly is not only a gift but also a blessing.