Next came meeting the parents—and winning over the real VIPs: Cece and Tori.
He stepped into a house of toddler-led chaos and never skipped a beat, offering patience, playfulness, and calm when we needed it most. He showed up for bath time, school runs, and bedtime stories, earning trust one small moment at a time.
Tori even put him through the makeup test: blush and glitter lipstick included.
What began as a relationship grew into our family, built on love, laughter, and showing up for each other.