Living with kids

*Mackenzie’s pov*
“Love you too mom.” I said as I hung up the phone. I walked out into the living room where Harry was sitting playing with Aurora. “Harry can I talk to you for a minute?” I asked trying to keep myself together so I don’t worry Aurora or the other two children running around the house. “Sure love.” Harry got up and we walked into our bedroom. “So ummmm….. My grandma just passed away.” I said my voice cracking and tears falling onto my cheeks. Harry’s eye’s widened as he pulled me in for a hug and kissed the top of my head. “Kenzie I’m so sorry.” He said while running in fingers through my hair.

*Harry’s pov*
“Alright munchkins, time for bed!” I said swinging Darcy over my shoulder while Kenzie got Aurora. I flopped Darcy down on her bed and kissed her goodnight. “ I love you daddy!” Darcy said with a huge smile on her face. “I love you too Darcy!” I said as I turned her light off and left her door open just a crack. Kenzie and I both walked into Andrew’s room. “Hey buddy.” I said sitting down at the foot of his bed while Kenzie walked over to the other side to sit. “Hey” he sighed. “What’s wrong Andy?” Kenzie asked. “I heard you crying earlier when you and dad were talking about Grandma.” I looked at Kenzie and saw the tears well up in her eyes. I scooted closer to Andrew and told him what happened. “You can’t tell your sister’s yet. Okay?” I said sternly. “Okay dad”. He said resting back on his pillow. Kenzie and I said goodnight to Andy.” Love you mom and dad!” he said before we left. “We love you too!” Kenzie and I both said before we shut his door.
Kenzie and I went into our bedroom laying on the bed and cuddling. “we’ll be okay Kenzie.” I said squeezing her. She nodded her head and letting a few tears slip onto my shirt and then falling asleep.



~A few days later ~

*Mackenzie’s pov*
We were at the funeral everyone getting their last goodbyes to grandma and everyone giving the family condolences. Darcy and Aurora didn’t fully understand what was going on. Aurora is only 1 and has only seen her great grandma a couple times. I wish I knew what was going on in Andrew’s head because he has been off on his own all morning. I would see him standing by grandma’s casket or with Harry and visiting with people but not paying attention to whatever people were saying.
Everyone took their seats and I walked up to read my eulogy. I got all of two sentences out before I felt the first tear drop slide down my cheek. After I walked by over to my family, Harry rubbing my back and giving me a side hug while kissing the top of my head. “It’s going to be okay, you did a good job up there.” Harry whispered.
Once we got home we all sat on the couch. I was still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I will never see my grandma again.

~ Later that night~
After we put the kids to bed, we walked into our room. “You did really good today Love” Harry said wrapping his arms around my waist. I smiled and Harry kissed the top of my head.

When I got back from the bathroom Harry was already sleeping. I climbed into bed. Sitting on my nightstand was a picture of Grandma and it made me smile. I turned my light off and felt Harry wrap his arm around me.


“Goodbye grandma.” I said and closed my eyes snuggling into Harry more.

Notes

Hi, it's been awhile! I am so sorry I have been super busy so I apologize for that! MY grandma did pass away a few weeks ago and I do like to add my own personal stories in whenever I can. This was nothing like what happened when my grandma died but I really don't want to go back that horrible night and week. I also wanted to dedicate this chapter to grandma so here we are.


In loving memory of Lillian Arnold