My New Dream
Movie night is a staple at your home. You and Natasha always watch a movie with your kids every Friday night. You go the whole nine yards with popcorn, candy, and even Natasha’s famous chocolate milkshakes.
“Alright, kids, let’s pick a movie,” Natasha says as she sits down next to you on the couch. She pulls a blanket over the two of you as the kids run into the room.
As always, Ali plops herself into Nat’s lap and Ivan sits in yours. Belle, still being a toddler, is wedged between all of you.
If you asked Natasha why she loved movie nights so much, she would definitely say it was how close everyone is.
“Let’s see,” you scroll through the tv to find a movie.
“Toy Story!” Ivan says when he sees the movie on the screen.
“Hm we just watched that one bud,” you say and he pouts a little. Nat is quick to ease his worries with another suggestion.
“How about Tangled?” She asks the group and everyone nods. “Just as long as Mom doesn’t sing every song, right Ali?” Nat kisses her head playfully.
“No, I love her singing,” Ali replies honestly and it warms your heart.
“Thank you, sweet girl,” you say.
You turn on the movie and indeed you do sing every song. Ali and Ivan sing with you so it’s like a mini concert on the couch.
Natasha just smiles at you all singing and you know you’ll hear her humming the songs later, even if she won’t admit to knowing them.
The movie comes to and end and you Nat tuck the kids in. With a kiss to each of their heads, you and Nat get them to sleep.
“Well, it was another successful movie night,” you comment as you clean up with Natasha.
“It was,” she stops picking up the snacks and pulls you into a hug. “I love you and I love this family so much.”
“I love you too, Nat. We love you,” you hug her tighter. She pulls away and as a sort of mischievous look in her eye like she wants to say something. “What?”
“You are my new dream,” she says seriously and then blushes profusely.
“I can’t believe you just quoted the movie. That’s so cute. Marry me again?” You ask Nat and she laughs.
“Of course. But if you ever cut my hair like that we may have a problem,” Nat says as you get back to cleaning up.
“I promise to never give you that crime of a hair cut,” you laugh with her.
“Thank you, detka,” she says between her giggles.
She really is your dream.