bennetfamilylegacy

When we last left off…
Ellie and Leah, two girls of the third generation, were born.

Ellie grows up into a toddler! Adorable.

Meagan teaches Ellie how to talk. “I actually hate kids, but I’m pretty sure I like you!”

Just one day later, Meagan finds herself pregnant for a third time. And this one isn’t as easy as her first two. Her morning sickness lasts throughout the day. Doctor visits are often, so Chris and Liz watch the kids while the younger couple is gone.

Meagan spends the majority of her time sleeping, day and night. The difficult pregnancy is taking its toll.

When Liz and Chris need their sleep, and when Meagan is too strained because of the pregnancy to move around much, Max takes the late nights with the babies. He is exhausted caring for both of the girls, including worrying about the welfare of his wife.

Ellie and Leah, thankfully, are oblivious to the struggle in the household. They continue to learn and grow: Ellie, just like her father.

Suddenly, Meagan goes into labor. The baby is much too early, and the whole family rushes to the hospital, leaving the two girls with a babysitter.

When they are gone, Leah ages up into a toddler. She screams and cries for her parents, but Max stays with Meagan at the hospital. Instead, Chris rushes home to take care of Leah.

After a few strenuous hours, the doctor sends Meagan home with the diagnosis of false labor. He orders her to strict bed rest until her 9 months is up.

Finally, after 9 long months, Meagan goes into labor at full term. She doesn’t make it to the hospital: the baby is coming fast.

Another baby girl, Zoe, is born. The little rascal is born with the trait virtuoso, and she rolls brave. (The name is pronounced zo-ee, not zo.)

Max, overwhelmed from the stressful period in his life, lets it all out. (Come on people, the guy is insane!) Haha.

Leah, being the middle child, feels very neglected from her parents. Instead, Leah is becoming more and more attached to her grandpa Chris. Chris can’t help but adore Leah as well.

Ellie also grows close to her grandma, Liz. Liz teaches her granddaughter how to walk.

After giving birth to Zoe, Meagan recovers quickly. She is back to jogging in just a short time.

I had to have a picture of a toddler in a toy chest. Too cute. (Leah.)

Even with having two toddlers and a baby, Max somehow still finds time to work on his mystery memoir: The Manic Hydrophobe. Looks like he’s getting a lot of work done…

All too soon comes another double birthday party. This time it is for both Zoe and Ellie. The family invites over Cheri, the kids’ (step?) aunt. Michel shows up too.

As seen in the picture above, Ellie is a kid. She rolls angler as her third trait. Interesting outfit.

Zoe, as a toddler. She looks a boy. She’s bald. Hmm.

CONTINUED ON GENERATION 2 (PART 3)