MARIA POV
The sun is shining bright, casting warm rays over our backyard as the sound of children's laughter fills the air. It's the twins' first birthday today. One year. A whole year has passed since I brought Hugo and Daisy into this world. Sometimes, it feels like they’ve been here forever, like they’ve always belonged to us, always been part of our family.
And other times, like today, it hits me all over again—how much they’ve changed everything. My heart swells with pride, love, and pure joy just looking at them.
The backyard is alive with decorations—streamers in every color, balloons floating in the gentle breeze, and a clown juggling colorful balls in the center. It's chaos in the best possible way, and I wouldn't change a thing.
"Maria, look! Daisy’s laughing!" Henry points e
