Chapter Forty-Two

CAMILA SILVA

I took a piece of the orange cake, putting it on the plate for Tyler to eat. I opened one of those dino danones that come in the bag, giving one to him and one to Luz. We are all sitting at the dining table, I am in the middle of the twins, helping them as I always do.

I cherish these family moments. To have all of them on a Saturday morning, around a bountiful table, being able to eat whatever you want, as many times as you want, makes it all worthwhile. I remember the times, when I was a child, that we barely had an overnight bread with butter. After all, raising triplets, living in a community, was not so easy for my parents.

"Mama."-- Luz, with her usual sweet and gentle voice, calls out to me.

"Yes, my princess."-- I keep my attention on my lovely girl, seeing the beautiful smile she has on her lips.

Taking me totally by surprise, the little one comes close to me, kissing my forehead and staying on my lap. She moves around a little bit, looking for the most comforta