Who knew Julius could move that fast. No sooner were the words out of Lucas’ mouth and Julius was not only off the bed but standing at the end of it. I began tickling Jordan’s belly as Nina, Jason, Beatrice, Celeste and Dominic came into the room. As soon as Jordan saw Dom, he jumped up and ran full steam at him.
Jordan: DOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!! (Launching himself at his big brother, who deftly caught him.)
Char (Jokingly): Well, I feel like chopped liver now. (Brushing away a fake tear.) Brotherhood is just too strong a bond to compete with. (I wink at Jordan, so he knows I’m kidding.)
Lucas: Char, stop being a drama queen and eat before Mom and Beatrice put a bib on you and feed you like a baby.
While everyone is watching I try to stand up to go over to the desk and eat, but my kne
