Blended Family

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"What kind of cereal do you have?" Isla asked. "Do you have Lucky Charms? I love those..."

Natalie rolled her eyes and laughed. "You know you're not allowed to have those junk cereals for breakfast," she scolded gently. "But I think Joey has Cheerios."

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Isla nodded."Okay." She waited patiently for Natalie to pour her cereal and milk.

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"Nat, we should probably start the wedding planning today. You set a date and all that fun stuff." Joey said as she was pouring cereal.

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"Well, do we want a big wedding?" Natalie asked as she sipped her coffee. "I mean, I already had all that, but if that's what you want we'll do it. Or we can just do something small with our immediate families and close friends."

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"It doesn't matter to me. What matters to me is making and keeping you happy. If you want a big ceremony, then we should have one. I'd even enjoy a small ceremony. All I need is you 3 to be there. You guys are the people are the people that I care about more than anything." Joey said as he got up, standing Jax on the ground. He went over and wrapped his arms around Natalie. "You are the best thing that has ever happened to me."

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"Let's just do something small, maybe at the end of summer. Of course we already have our ring bearer and flower girl," Natalie said, smiling at the thought of the kids all dressed up for the wedding.

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"I wouldn't have it any other way." Joey nodded in agreement as he looked over at Isla and Jaxon. "Were you thinking a small beach ceremony?"

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"That would be lovely," Natalie mused as she sipped her coffee.

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Joey smiled as he sat back at the table. "It's your day babe."

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Natalie finished her coffee and set the cup in the sink. "You okay with them for a little while if I go take a shower?"

Isla sat at the table eating her cereal.

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"Yeah I can handle them." Joey replied as he picked up Jaxon. "Mommy needs to wash up Jax. Can you say bye?" Jaxon smiled at Natalie before he said, "Bye bye mommy."

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"Bye bye, baby," Natalie said as she leaned over to kiss him on the nose. "I'll be right back down!"

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Joey loved seeing how fast Jax had taken to Natalie. He really wanted that with Isla.

He sat across from her with Jaxon in his lap. "So sweetie, what do you like to do?"

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"I like to play outside," Isla said before slurping the milk from her bowl. "And I like Legos, and Play Doh, and coloring.

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"What would you like to do today?" Joey asked. "I want you to have some fun."

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"Can we go to the playground?" Isla asked. "Do you have one near here?"

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"We could go to the park that's down the street. It has a playground. We could even pack a picnic." Joey paused and thought for a minute. "I think you and I should go alone as a Joey/Isla day. What do you say?"

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"Really? But doesn't Jaxon like the playground too?"

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"Yes, but, I'd like to have a daddy/daughter day. If you don't me referring to you as such?" Joey asked cautiously. "I'm sure he wouldn't mind missing one time."

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"Okay!" Isla finished her juice and ran upstairs to get dressed, excited about going to the playground. A few minutes later she started coming down the stairs slowly, one step at a time, holding the railing; she was dressed in overalls, a green t-shirt, and green Chuck Taylor sneakers that were untied. "Mr. daddy Joey, can you tie my shoes?" she asked as she reached the bottom of the stairs and shuffled over to him.

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"Alright sweetie." Joey said as he sat Jaxon on the floor and started tying Isla's shoes. "Well, honey we need to make the picnic, and then by the time we finish, mommy will be out of the shower and can look after Jax." He walked over to the counter and started making turkey sandwiches.

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"Okay. Can me an' Jax play until then?" she asked, wanting to check out the playroom and see what kind of toys he had since most of hers were still boxed up from the move.

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"Of course!" Joey smiled happy that she was trying to play with her new brother. "You know where the playroom is.Can you take Jaxon with you?" Jaxon stood up and looked toward Isla. "Pway!?"

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Isla reached out for Jaxon's hand. "Yeah, let's go play," she said and started in the direction of the playroom.