The Twins turn 4

The next day was a busy one for all of us. But it was a bit more than busy for Tony and Ziva. Today was the day that little Hannah Tali and little Leah Jacey turn four years old. I was quite happy that my three year old was still three years old for another two weeks. I could definitely wait the nine months to be a mother to a four year old and two infants.
The four of us had no idea what to do for the impending fourth birthdays. The morning of Hannah and Leah’s birthday started off quite fine. Ziva had awoken to Tony tussling her hair and nuzzling her neck. As Ziva’s eyes focused in on Tony a smile played across her face.
“Good Morning.” Ziva said as she kissed Tony.
“Good Morning.” Tony said when he could.
There was still a smile on Ziva’s face and Tony had more than noticed it.
“What has you so smitten?”
“You as always.” Ziva answered.
“Before we get going today, there is one thing I have to tell you.”
“Go ahead.”
“Thank-you for making me the happiest man alive and for giving me our two little angels.”
“You’re Welcome. Love you.” Ziva said.
“Love you too.”
“It's weird not having the girls around.”
“You miss waking up to their little feet, don’t you?” Tony asked.
“Of course I do; I did carry them for nine months, Tony. There is a bit of a bond there.”
“Once we get set up for their party, you’ll have them back soon enough.”
“I know.” Ziva said.
“Did I ever tell you that you are a good mom?”
“Yes, you have and you’re a good dad to our girls.”
“Looks like we’ve learn quite a bit from Gibbs and Director Shepard.” Tony said.
Ziva smiled at her husband as she kissed him again. A few hours later the DiNozzo house was filled to the breaking point. Ziva was happy that her daughters were finally home where they belonged. Tony and Ziva had invited the entire team to the twins’ party along with some of the kids from the twins’ day care. There was a clown and a magician entertaining the kids in the family room.
The guys were out back barbequing hot dogs and burgers for everyone. Jenny, Ziva, Abby, Kate and I sat around the dining table in the kitchen. We were more than relaxed; the sight of seeing the girls around their friends was very comforting. There were glasses sitting in front of each of us as well as two bottles. One was champagne and the other was sparkling apple cider.
“Have you told Nick yet?” Jenny asked as her gaze went from Nick outside to her nieces with their friends in front of us.
“Of course I told him.”
“How did it go?”
“Mixed response.”
“How could he give you a mixed response?” Jenny asked.
Ziva, Abby and Kate knew what we were talking about so there was no looks of confusion on their faces.
“Nick is more than happy that he is going to be father again. But he is still a bit pissed at me since I told you and Jethro before I told him.”
“Oh.”
“Speaking of which; what the hell possessed you to tell Jenny and Gibbs before you told your own husband?” Ziva asked.
“Would you have woken Tony up at 3am to tell that you are pregnant again or would you have done what I did?”
“Nice try Jay, answering a question with a question.”
“I learn from the best.”
Kate had announced before the guests arrived that she and Drew were expecting their first child. So far within the five of us that knew that Nick and I were expecting twins.
“Let’s just say there one more little surprise that only Nick and I know of.” I said.
“Well what is it?”
“Nick and I aren’t just having one baby like the last time.” I said.
“How many are you having?” Kate asked.
“We’re having twins.”
“You’re having twins.” Ziva said.
“Yes we’re having twins.”
After my little announcement the subject of my pregnancy was dropped and the birthday party went on. Everyone ate the hamburgers and hot dogs the men made. Hannah and Leah opened their gifts. After all the gifts were opened, everyone had cake and then all of the twins’ friends went home with their parents with their goody bags in hand.
Once the last guest had left with her parents, it was time for the twins to be spoiled by their aunts and uncles for awhile. But after a few minutes had past and it got closer to the girls bed time we had decided to call it a night. As Tony cleaned everything up from the twins’ party, Ziva gave the girls a bath and got them into bed. Ziva tucked both girls in their beds and read them their bed time story.
“I love you both.” Ziva said as she kissed both Hannah and Leah on their foreheads.
“Love you, mommy.” Hannah and Leah said in unison.
“Did you girls enjoy your birthday party?”
Hannah and Leah nodded yes.
“Good night girls, sweet dreams.”
“Good night mommy.” the twins said.
“I’ll send your dad in.” Ziva said as she walked out of the twins’ bedroom.
Just as Ziva walked into the family room; Tony had just finished up with the dishes.
“The girls are waiting for you to say good night to them.” Ziva said.
“I was just about to go up.” Tony said as he walked up the stairs to the twins’ bedroom.
A few minutes later Tony was in the girls’ room. Like all daughters do; Hannah and LJ adored Tony. Both Hannah and LJ knew that they had Tony wrapped around their fingers; like all daughters, the twins used it to their advantage.
“Good night girls, love you.” Tony said as he kissed both of them good night.
“Night daddy.”
“Night, dream of….”
“Bed bugs tonight.” the twins finished.
Tony turned the girls’ nightlight on before he left. Now it was Tony and Ziva’s turn to unwind from the day. By ten of eleven Tony and Ziva were in bed. JD had fallen asleep as we drove home. Like JD, I had fallen asleep in the car.
Nick had to carry both of us into the house. He brought JD in first and put her to bed. Nick then brought me to our bed. He couldn’t help but kiss me. Once Nick got me into bed, he got in bed himself. By twenty of midnight everyone on Team Gibbs in bed.