I pulled a tray of homemade garlic bread out of the oven and left it on the stove to cool. Once it was cool enough to touch, I transferred it over to a nice platter that I found in the cabinets.
By now, the men started to pour into the Dining room that was across from the kitchen. There, sat a huge wooden dining table that had about twelve chairs. There were more than enough seats to accommodate all of us. I think there was about ten of us altogether, including Brenda and Rueben.
“Mommy!” Rueben yelled out from behind me
He ran over and wrapped his tiny arms around my leg, attaching himself to me.
“Hello my precious baby, how are you doing?” I asked out as I ran my fingers through his shaggy curls
“I’m still sleepy.”
“I’m sorry honey. Maybe after dinner you can go back to bed i
