ISABELLA’S POVThe third week of coming back in the United States brings a mix of exhaustion and quiet satisfaction. The house feels more like home with each passing day. My Mornings are filled with the twins’ energy. Liam is always up first, his dark hair is always tousled, already demanding to “help” with breakfast. He is two years and five months old, sharp-witted and full of opinions.“Mommy, the truck is broken again,” he announces seriously one morning, holding up his favorite toy with the wheel hanging loose. “I can fix it. Watch.” He uses a piece of tape from the drawer with a surprising determination, his little tongue pokes out in concentration. When it rolls across the floor again, he looks up at me with a proud, slightly smug grin. “See? I’m smart like you.”I laugh and ruffle his hair. “Yes, you are, my little engineer.”Lila, bright-eyed and full of sunshine, toddles after him, clutching her stuffed bear. She is the definition of cute with her soft curls, big smiles, and
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