Of course kids were part of the plan— years down the line.

But, life has a way of springing things on you, as is evident in the two solid blue lines on the pregnancy test staring back at you.

Before you even have time to grapple with it, you hear the front door opening in the distance and Leon’s familiar voice ringing out throughout the house.

“Honey, I’m home,” he coos, “Stopped at the store on my way. I’m thinking pasta for dinner.”