The Newspaper Nanny

by Maren Moore

I'm going to fight for my girl.

Nanny Needed: Not just any nanny. One that goes by the name of Juliet. And scratch the nanny part. We just need Juliet. I’m sorry.

You’re the piece that is missing from our family, Juliet.

You’re my heart, Juliet. You."

"You're the missing piece, Juliet. The only woman I know who can turn my house into a castle full of princesses and knights. The only one who can chase away their nightmares, soothe the fear in their hearts, and love them the way I can't. Because that's the thing Juliet...I've spent the last three and a half years trying to love them enough for both parents, but the truth is, all along, what they needed was you. All along, I needed you. I love you, Juliet. All of you. All the quirky, weird parts. Even the fact that you hate my food and reject any type of healthy eating.

Because that's what it is when you're there. A home. Our home."

"The stuff I do for you girls." "You love us. And I. Love. You,"

Juliet is going to be my wife. And I have never been more sure of anything in all of my life.

There’s no greater gift on Earth, aside from my children, than Juliet becoming my wife and making our family whole.

Fuck, I’m overwhelmed with love. I can’t believe I’m lucky enough to call this woman mine.