Why Not Five More?

Last week I called Chup to give my simple "we made it one more year" sorta speech but found that my husband was instead taking Claire and Jane out on a date in my absence. How dare he? Adding insult to injury was the fact that I was the recipient of hourly photos--via my phone--documenting their enjoyment.
There they were having dinner at Cafe Rio. Smiling, bean filled mouths.
There they were moments before a movie. Popcorn popping.
There they were shopping after the movie for late night gifts.
Claire was holding a newborn baby doll.
Jane? A pink tea set.
And there I was, alone, having a tuna fish sandwich. Getting crazy with the pickles.
The rubbing-in ended the next morning after I found the last fun photo on my phone. It was of Claire and Jane holding a bakery box of fresh donuts like a trophy for the Saturday morning donut run. Loads of sprinkles too. The girls were smiling as if all of their dreams had come true over night.
Funny. It's same feeling I felt five years ago.
That Chup, what a guy.