Chapter 83: First Steps and Tiny Teeth

A year had now lapsed, a little less than the blink of an eye. Their once teeny-tiny newborns had grown into energetic and curiously inquisitive little one-year-olds who rather consistently filled their parents' lives with joy, laughter, and more than a little chaos. Ethan and Elara hit their milestones one after another. They had started babbling words like "Mama" and "Dada." Now, to the great excitement of the parents, they were on the cusp of taking their first steps.

The sun streamed through huge windows from their living room as the family spent a lazy Sunday morning together. Toys were scattered all over the floor; soft music was playing in the background. Jacob sat on the couch holding a cup of coffee while Stefani sat on the floor with the twins, crawling around and exploring every inch of the space.

Ethan, ever the more adventurous of the two, pulled himself up using the edge of the coffee table, his little legs wobbly as he tried to stand.

Stefani gasped, eyes wide with exc