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// Chapter 4 
// Story: A Little Spectacle 
// by Creativa-Artly01 
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Over the following months, things continue to change around the Rara and Spotlight home. Everything, absolutely everything, ends up getting foalproofed as little Spectacle Dazzle begins to crawl. On the bright side, at least none of the foals are unicorns or Pegasi or they really would have their hooves full. Lucky for them, their fillies ended up being earth ponies just like their parents. Everyday, Rara sits down her girls and they play the music box together. It’s a special time for them. It’s the only time in Rara’s day that isn’t an absolute hectic mess. “I love you my girls,” she says as she pulls them close to her. “You’re all I’ve ever wanted. I’m so grateful I get to be your mom. I’m so lucky. So blessed.” 

“Thanks mom, that’s sweet,” responds Shining Star, “but when are we heading to Auntie Applejack’s?” 

“In an hour or so,” responds Rara, “now go get ready.” Shining Star nods and heads to her room to get ready while Rara heads off to change baby Spectacle’s diaper. An hour later, the three head to Applejack’s where they’re soon happily greeted by AJ and her daughter Apple Tartlett. Tartlett squeals as she sees Shining Star. 

“Cousin!” Squeal the fillies as they embrace in a hug. Rara and AJ smile on as they watch their daughters. 

“How’s it going handling two little ones?” AJ inquires. 

“Tiring, very tiring,” responds Rara. “But you know I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love being a mother.” 

“Well, I only have the one, but Big Mack and Cheerilee have two of their own right now and are expecting a third,” responds AJ. “My daughter is my world.” 

“As are mine,” responds Rara with a smile. “Shining Star also got my musical gifts and I’m sure Spectacle will be the same way someday too.” 

“Oh I’m sure of it,” responds AJ with a giggle. The mares then head inside leaving their daughters to play outside in the orchard. Once inside, AJ happily takes Rara up on the offer to hold little Spectacle Dazzle. They then begin to talk and catch up. “So,” says AJ, “it’s been awhile.” 

“Yeah, too long since I’ve last been here which is a dang shame,” responds Rara as she rubs her neck. “I should’ve come over sooner.” She giggles a bit. “I’m sorry about that.” 

“No worries, I know how busy you are, also you have your hooves full,” responds AJ with a smile. “So, I’ve been following you and Shining Star on the charts. Your daughter is a very good singer, very impressive. When did she start releasing albums of her own?” 

“When she was seven,” Rara responds with a smile. “Our manager Lime Light absolutely adores her!” She giggles. “She loves performing concerts around town and even for me, my husband Spotlight, and her little sister.” 

“She’s got a musician and a performer’s soul just like her mom,” giggles AJ with a smile. 

“Yeah,” responds Rara blushing. The two continue to talk for hours on end while Tartlett and Shining Star continue to play games in the orchard. Needless to say it’s a perfect day for the two friends. After all, there’s nothing better than a good catch up especially when they’re both busy with foals of their own.