Leah
"He's coming," Sam whispered as she tiptoed back into the living room.
"Finally. I was starting to think he didn't plan on waking up today," Des muttered as we both jumped to our feet and ducked behind the couch.
"Mommy?" Roman called.
I peered over the couch just as he staggered into the living room, rubbing sleep from his eyes.
We jumped out on cue.
"Happy birthday, Roman!"
Pop!
Confetti burst into the air, raining down in bright colours.
He jerked back with a startled gasp, eyes going wide for half a second, then he started giggling, bouncing on his toes as we sang.
"Happy birthday to you..."
Sam gently settled a party hat on his head while I took his hand and led him to the centre table, where a cake with five candles waited for him.
Roman proudly joined in when it was
