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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 4

The baby shower continues, Lavina pops by and celebrates her birthday, then it's hospital time!

James: I know you have most of the stuff from your first two but Alexander and I wanted to get you a little something

Rahul: Oh James, you shouldn’t have

James: Nonsense. Can’t take the money with me. I know Dina is still being territorial about the Goth capital and I thought you two, sorry you five, deserved a bit of cushioning while you’ll be on family leave

Cassandra: Come inside, I’ve missed you lot

Charlie: Thanks for letting us bring Clover

Cassandra: We have so many animals here, what’s an extra good dog

Cassandra: I don’t understand why everything is so much more swollen this time

Devin: This is why you don’t get pregnant, right Charlie?

Charlie: Amen to that

Luna: I got quite big with the boys but luckily it seems to disappear pretty quickly after birth

Charlie: Yeah you are not changing my mind Luna

Devin: What are you making

Rahul: It’s meant to be cereal marshmallow squares but I think something went wrong

Devin: This is why I cook and Luna handles the baking. Anyway, do you two have some name ideas

Savannah notices Milton is feeling sad. She goes over and sits near him.

Savannah: Milton, I sorry

Milton: Huh

Savannah: I sorry I ask for password

Milton: Oh, no it’s fine Savannah, I’m not upset about that

Savannah: Uncle want some funny faces

Milton: It couldn’t hurt

Meanwhile Mercedes has again conned Alexander in to roughhouse play. She can’t do it with Cassandra while she’s pregnant so is getting in what she can with the visitors.

Lavina: I’m here! Sorry I’m late, traffic

Milton: What are you doing

Mercedes: Dancing. I good

Milton: I bet you’re excited about the new baby huh? Even though you’re still a baby, look at those cheeks

Milton leans forward to pinch them but Mercedes is too quick. Rather than her being pinched, Milton ends up with his fingers bitten. All the adults are too busy to notice so no one gets told off.

Lavina: How’s my brilliant grandbaby? Shall we practice some flashcards

Cassandra: She’s working on her numbers

Lavina: Oh how clever

Mercedes: *pouts*

Cassandra: Mercedes is getting better with her talking, she’s learning animals

Lavina: That's nice dear. Okay Savannah, what number is this

Savannah: Three!

Lavina: And this one

Savannah tries to peek around the card but Lavina tells her not to cheat.

With the baby shower over the twins get sandwiches while Rahul presents his mother with a cake.

Lavina: What is this

Rahul: You didn’t think I’d forget you turning 65 did you

Lavina: *scoffs* you needn’t say it quite so loud dear

Cassandra: It’s okay Lavina, we’re all family

Savannah: CAKE

Cassandra: No honeybee, you eat your sandwich

Lavina: Guess there’s no avoiding it. Here’s to elderhood!

Rahul attends to some chores while Cassandra has a much needed nap and the girls play outside.

Lavina: What are you doing in there

Savannah: Playing

Lavina: You don’t want to learn

Savannah: Play is learn-ding

Lavina: I see, okay dear, carry on

Mercedes: Nana, nana

Lavina: *sighs* yes dear, what is it

Mercedes: I learn words

Lavina: You mean learned. You learned words. And if you got that sentence wrong I do wonder

Mercedes gets mad and hits Lavina

Mercedes: I do learn nana

Lavina: Go away and hit something else, I’m not talking to you if you’re going to be like that

Cassandra wakes up and gets the two girls into their high chairs

Cassandra: Let’s see, how hungry are we

The girls aren’t overly hungry as they had sandwiches not long ago but Cassandra gets them milk to drink while she has dinner.

Mercedes: Mama, nana mean, she not like me

Cassandra: I’m sure she likes you

Savannah: Nana talk to me but not Mercedes

Cassandra: Really? Well I’ll talk to nana about it okay darlings, can’t have any sad faces here

Mercedes: Mama when baby here, where we

Cassandra: You’ll keep your room

Savannah: What about when baby coming

Cassandra: Oh! Okay when papa and I head to the hospital, Uncle Alexander will look after you

Mercedes: You be long

Cassandra: I hope not ladybug

Rahul: Bedtime I think

Mercedes: Papa I made yuck

Rahul: *sighs* come with me then

Mercedes: Papa, why table move

Rahul: Because the baby will need it more than you and your sister, so it’s back here in the nursery

Mercedes: Baby like me and Savannah

Rahul: I hope so, but it’s hard for babies to communicate ladybug, they might not seem like they do at first

Mercedes: Papa have time for story

Rahul: Absolutely, come on

Rahul reads Mercedes to sleep, Savannah took herself to the potty and climbed in bed while Mercedes was getting changed. Cassandra needs to lie down but once both girls are in bed she can’t help herself. She gets up, waddles across the house, and kisses them each goodnight.

Mr Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye, IT'S TIME

Cassandra: The coop is further away and he still manages to- AH dear watcher

Rahul: Does that mean what I think it means? Is the baby ready?

Cassandra: Yeah, I’m pretty sure they’re ready to come out

Rahul: Okay, you get to the cars and we’ll drop the girls at your brothers on the way

Hospital time!

Cassandra: Where is Dr Eriksson?

Rahul: The nurse said she’s not here at the moment but don’t worry, she could still show up

Cassandra: Can you help me? My lower back is killing me

The couple move over to the exercise ball and Rahul sets about trying to massage some of Cassandra’s pain away. He’s not very successful though.

Cassandra: Rahul, for the love of the watcher, please go shave that beard, it’s stressing me out

Rahul: Right away my darling

Cassandra stands and her water breaks dramatically over the floor.

Cassandra mopes sadly on the bed while Rahul is busy.

Dr E: Did someone call for a doctor

Cassandra: Thank goodness, I really need some painkillers

Dr E: No problem dear. Turn around and we’ll give you the epidural. Remember it takes a while to kick in

Cassandra: But then we can do the c-section

Dr E: Absolutely. Now if anything feels off, tell me right away

?: Oh my, Mrs Chopra, can I have an autograph

Dr E: Not now dear

Rahul: Who’s this

Dr E: My husband, the other Dr Eriksson. I’m afraid he’s a fan and often has no bedside manner

Cassandra: Look, I’m really not in any state to give autographs right now

Rahul: You heard my wife. If you’re not here to help with the birth, please leave us in peace

Dr E: I am so sorry about him, believe me we’ll be having words

Cassandra: I think I just need to do some breathing while the epidural gets started

Rahul: Does everything look okay Dr Eriksson

Dr E: Oh yes Mr Chopra, nothing to indicate any problems

Rahul: We’ve just noticed Cassandra has put on more weight than she did with the twins

Dr E: Pregnancies are never exactly the same. I believe you get quite a lot of milk in Mrs Chopra

Cassandra: I did last time, but it took a while

Dr E: Your body is likely getting ready in advance. Now how’s the pain

Cassandra: I think I’m ready

Dr E: Brilliant. You two know the way, I'll be there once I've scrubbed up

Dr E: Remember, feeling pressure is normal but if you feel pain let me know, we can adjust the meds

Cassandra: Well big guy, here we go again

Rahul: Do you know how wonderful you are

Cassandra: I don’t but I do have this husband who tells me such things

Rahul: Looks like she’s almost there, how are you doing

Cassandra: Hanging in here

Dr E: One more cut and we can meet them

Dr E: Congratulations, a healthy baby girl

Cassandra: Thank goodness, we had a bunch of girl names ready but hardly any boy options

Dr E: It looks like we will have to await the melanin awakening again unfortunately

Rahul: So long as Viola is healthy, that’s all that matters

Dr E: That’s a lovely name

Cassandra: We think so

Dr E: I’ll just close up then you three can head home

Back home and it looks like Viola is keeping to tradition by inheriting Rahul’s eyes.

Mercedes: Mama papa back!

Savannah: You gone forever

Rahul: It didn’t take that long I don’t think. Now who is ready to meet their baby sister

The twins pout and look generally underwhelmed.

Cassandra: Come on over Savannah and say hi to Viola

Savannah: Hi. I done mama

Cassandra: How about you Mercedes, can you say hello to Viola

Cassandra picks up the baby who starts to scream and Mercedes does not look impressed.

Mercedes: Too loud mama, we no sleep

Rahul: She’s on the other end of the house to you two. I think you’ll sleep just fine

Mercedes pouts but reluctantly greets her new sister.

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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 1

Back to Henford-on-Bagley we go. In this part the family learns of a change with mixed reactions.

3am changeover goes smoothly enough. The girls snuggle in their beds, the chickens head to their coop and Cassandra and Rahul try for a baby again. Then Rahul sets the vacuum to get the dust bunnies that have taken over the empty nursery and spare room.

Cluckton: *crows* Here ye, here ye. It is 5:20 am, time to awaken

Mrs Feathers: *clucks* yes dear, we know

Cassandra: How do we still hear him when the coop is over a room away

Rahul: He’s an expert, that’s all

Cassandra: I guess we better get up and ready, the girls will be up soon enough

Rahul has a quick shower and sets about shaving off the villain beard while Cassandra does her normal morning pregnancy test

Cassandra: I’m so glad you don’t ever want to keep that beard

Rahul: You and me both, I suit a goatee but not a massive goatee you know

Cassandra: *shrieks*

Rahul: Oh damn, I think I cut my cheek, you made me jump Cass

Casandra: Ah… sorry… thought I saw a… spider

Rahul: Remember, they’re more afraid of us than we are of them

Cassandra: Wait, before we wake the girls-

Rahul: You okay?

Cassandra: We are better than okay. We’re pregnant again big guy!

Rahul: That’s why you shrieked? I should have figured, you've never been afraid of spiders

Cassandra: I am so sorry about your face

Rahul: Oh don’t be, you can’t see the damage. My darling, I’m so happy

Cassandra: My boobs have swollen up already

Rahul: The beauty of science. I feel silly not noticing

Cassandra: Overalls hide many things big guy

Rahul: We’re having another one! Or... maybe they’re twins again?

Cassandra: We’ll get an ultrasound before I head to work. But, I was wondering, could we keep the sex a surprise this time? It was nice to know the first time but-

Rahul: Whatever you wish. Your body, your rules, remember

Cassandra: We’ll need to tell the girls

Rahul: They’ll be thrilled, just like me

Rahul: Good morning little ladybug. It’s pie for breakfast. Can you say pie

Mercedes: Eye eye

Cassandra: Now tuck your legs in honeybee, we don’t want any accidents

Savannah: Yes mama. Can I has big bit

Cassandra: Of course honey

The twins begin to eat as Rahul and Cassandra sit. Rather than come right out with the news Cassandra tries to warm them up to the idea first.

Cassandra: Mercedes, how would you feel about another little sim around here

Mercedes: No. Savannah here. Full is us

Cassandra: Are you-

Mercedes: Fly eye fly *pushes plate off high chair*

Rahul: MERCEDES!

Mercedes: *giggles*

Savannah: 🎵I love food, food love me🎶

Rahul: Why did you do that

Mercedes: *giggles* Eye go fly papa

Rahul: No! Now your breakfast is on the floor. You can’t waste food like that

Mercedes: I have fun

Rahul: Do NOT do that again. We do NOT make big mess for papa and mama! That’s bad

Mercedes turns to Cassandra blubbering and pouting

Mercedes: Mama I- I bad? I no wan bee bee bad. Big mess bad *cries*

Cassandra: *sighs* You need to learn to eat at feeding times ladybug. When your papa gives you food, you need to eat it, not toss it away

Cassandra: How about you Savannah? Would you like a new little sim

Mercedes: Mama, papa, mama, I HUNGRY

Rahul: The rest of us are eating Mercedes. You’ll need to wait until I go into the kitchen next

Cassandra: If you’re hungry, you should have eaten the breakfast papa gave you

Mercedes: No pear! No pear!

Cassandra: Savannah?

Savannah: *chews* I eating mama, I busy

Cassandra: So you don’t mind either way

Savannah: I not want baby. I happy with twin

Mercedes: Why cask us mama

Cassandra: Well, your papa and I have been working hard. Soon we’re going to have a new baby. You’re going to be big sisters

Mercedes: I- no want! I NO WANT mama

Cassandra: We can’t exactly return a growing baby ladybug

Savannah: I now big sister. I NOT want baby

Rahul: Girls, it’ll be great. We can be a bigger family

Mercedes: I NO WANT *fusses*

Savannah: I NO WANT TO

Rahul: Girls, that’s enough! Do not yell at your mama like that. We’re having another baby, whether you want it or not

Both girls grumble to themselves while a still happy Cassandra eats. She understands, she didn’t want Alexander before he was born either.

Cassandra takes Savannah off while Rahul makes sure Mercedes eats her cereal. When he lets her out to clean up she follows him, still grumpy

Mercedes: Papa! Want baby WHY! I here, Savannah here, we no feed BABY

Rahul: You mean need, not feed, ladybug. We will feed the baby

Mercedes yells, lets loose and kicks away at his shin!

Rahul: GAH! Mercedes!

Mercedes: No feed baby! Have me! I no WANT

Savannah: You want baby mama

Cassandra: I do, so does your papa

Savannah: Why

Cassandra: Well, we both want a big family

Savannah: *whispers* I not want baby

Cassandra: Oh honeybee, just wait. When they’re here and you get to know them you might feel differently. Just give them a chance huh. You’re already a great sister to Mercedes, I’m sure you’ll be good with the baby

Savannah: Mama... I no want baby but, give bubbles anyway?

Cassandra: Of course you can still have bubbles, a baby won’t stop the bubbles. Here they come!

Rahul: Mercedes…

Mercedes pouts angrily

Rahul: Little ladybug, we do not hit other people

Mercedes: But I MAD

Rahul: Oh I know, but we can’t hit other people just because we’re mad. When you feel too much you come hug papa or mama, okay? We’ll have ideas of things you can do that don’t hurt anyone

Mercedes: You *sniffles* you still hug

Rahul: Of course Mercedes. Papa loves you. Mama and papa will still love you when the baby comes, I promise

Rahul goes out to tend the garden and check in on the chickens. We have a new rabbit visitor who accepts a flower. Mercedes finds herself alone in the dining room, unable to remember where her mama went. She doesn’t want to follow papa because it’s raining out there. Out of options poor clingy Mercedes bursts into tears. Cassandra is already on her way from finishing Savannah’s bath and does her best to calm Mercedes down.

Cassandra: I’m here little ladybug

Mercedes: Mama, I was by rye self

Cassandra: Oh dear, that’s no good is it

Mercedes: *crying* No mama

Cassandra: Come up here Mercedes, let’s have a snuggle

Mercedes: I sad mama. I sad. I no want baby

Cassandra: I’m sorry to hear that you’re sad but your papa and I do want the baby, so we will have the baby

Mercedes: But… do you want me

Cassandra: Of course I want you Mercedes! I love you. How about a bubble bath? We can play with freezer bunny

There’s plenty for Rahul to harvest today. The plants look threadbare with the winter weather but thanks to mod magic they still grow in all seasons. Reminder that anything toxic, or its non toxic twin, is kept behind a childproof gate. Since infants and toddlers can play in the plants I don’t want them playing by toxic stuff. I managed to catch Floofy jr mid jump. I don’t know how their lifespans will go this time. Last time the youngest chicks aged up all the way to elder and passed away while the original chickens stayed alive.

Cassandra: Feeling better ladybug

Mercedes: No mama. Need help

Cassandra: Help with what

Mercedes: Potty

Cassandra: Mercedes, you’re level 2, you can go by yourself, and I actually need to-

Mercedes: NO. Mama I NEED help. Mama’s help

Mercedes then starts to pout and blubber. Cassandra can’t ignore the pleas of someone she loves, despite her own urgent need to use the toilet, and begins to help Mercedes practice using the potty.

Dr E: Hello again dear

Cassandra: Hey Dr Eriksson, I’m glad we were able to get a last minute appointment

Dr E: If there’s one thing that never happens on schedule, it’s babies, we try to be accommodating

Cassandra: Thank you. I’m afraid Rahul has already let himself in to your office

Dr E: We better not keep him waiting then. After you Mrs Chopra

…

Dr E: How are your twins doing

Rahul: You remembered

Dr E: We don’t get many sims opting for c-sections, most have it as a last resort

Cassandra: Was it okay that I chose to have one

Dr E: Absolutely. Every pregnant sim has different needs. Are we wanting a c-section for this one

Cassandra: If it’s safe

Dr E: Absolutely dear

Rahul: We don’t want to know the sex this time, we’ll leave it a surprise if that’s okay

Dr E: No problem. Besides you both have heard my speech before

Cassandra: You remind all patients that our babies may not be their assigned sex, right? That they may grow into someone that doesn’t always align

Dr E: Exactly. If you’re not prepared to have a non-cis child, don’t get pregnant

Rahul: Or if parents can’t deal with non straight kids

Dr E: From your lips to the watchers ears. Ah ha, here we are

Rahul: We? I mean we want lots of kids but…

Dr E: Don’t worry Mr Chopra, it’s just one this time

Cassandra: Oh there they are. Do they look okay Dr Eriksson?

Rahul: Healthy?

Dr E: Everything looks normal. I’ll get you a copy of this to keep but your child looks exactly how we like them at this stage

Cassandra: That’s our baby big guy, lucky number three

Dr E: There shouldn’t be any complications switched on but if you feel discomfort, or just want a check up, you’re always welcome to come in

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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 6

It's time for Viola to enter infanthood and she meets some new faces with varying results. Rahul and Cassandra work together to fit in enough time for all three kids.

Rahul: Are you ready to age up little green bean?

Cassandra: Could you do it? I’m stuck pumping again

Rahul: Happy to, but what will we do with all this milk because it’s a lot

Cassandra: I have an idea actually

Sparkle, sparkle, age up!

Viola rolled the cautious trait and spawned in a green shirt, meaning green is her first favourite colour and the nickname green bean absolutely works!

Cassandra: Mama has a surprise, we have some visitors coming to see you! Aren’t you special

Mercedes: I special too

Cassandra: Of course little ladybug, I didn’t mean to suggest otherwise

Raul: You and Savannah are both special to

Mercedes: HOORAY

DOORBELL

Cassandra: You made it!

Luna: We did, I can’t resist seeing infants

Devin: How are you handling this one Cass

Cassandra: We’re doing our best, aren’t we Viola

Luna: If you need babysitters just say

Devin: Lu- We talked about you doing too much

Cassandra: This one’s nana will be plenty of help in that department, don’t worry Luna

Devin coos over Viola who is happy to meet her and smiles back.

Cassandra: There is something you could help me with Luna

Luna: Really

Cassandra takes back Viola and keeps talking.

Cassandra: I seem to be producing far too much milk. At least, far too much for just this one. I called the hospital and there’s a milk bank in Del Sol Valley

Devin smiles, guessing where this is going.

Cassandra: If I give you my surplus perhaps you could deliver it for me? You’re welcome to take some out for Alfred and Rilian first of course

Luna: You mean it?

Cassandra: I can’t imagine not being able to feed my baby, I want to help you and other mothers who can’t

Devin: Thank you, seriously. Come on Lu, let’s take it all before she changes her mind

Luna can’t get words out and just nods happily. Not being able to feed her boys properly contributed to her post-partum depression getting so bad. Maybe with some extra milk, some of the guilt will ease.

Cassandra takes Viola to the lounge and begins some tummy time. Viola does not approve and cries herself through it. A couple of times I think she has lifted her head up but the game doesn’t agree with me. To make matters worse she’s getting incredibly tired. When one is tired stereo music seems ridiculously loud and Viola cries at the lullabies station.

Cassandra: Oh little bean, it’s okay. We’ll just say hi to nana who came over specially, then it’s night night time

Lavina: Is this my third grandbaby

Cassandra: Yes. Viola, meet your nana

Lavina: Is she... okay? She's not smiling

Viola bursts into tears and fusses, trying desperately to get away from Lavina

Cassandra: I’m sorry, she does seem to be pretty cautious

Lavina: You do seem good at making spirited ones

Viola continues to cry and struggle while Cassandra tries to soothe her.

Lavina: Now see here young lady, that is no way to behave. You calm down this instant

Viola stops crying and sits still, wobbling her lip

Cassandra: Maybe I should-

Viola erupts in cries again and Lavina having had ENOUGH passes her back to Cassandra

Cassandra: There there Viola, mama is here, we’ll go have a nice nap

Viola snuggles in to Cassandra's shoulder happily.

Cassandra: There now, isn’t it better in our onesie

Viola: *hiccups*

Cassandra: Are you okay green bean

Viola: *hiccups and smiles*

Cassandra: I guess you just hiccup a bunch, that’s okay. Sleep well darling, I’ll put on a lullaby

In the lounge Savannah is dancing away to the stereo while Rahul works with Mercedes on her basic needs.

Rahul: What is this? How does it help

Mercedes tries to peek around the cards but Rahul is having none of it.

Rahul: No cheating little ladybug. Give me your best guess

Mercedes: It milk. It help… it help… me not be hungry?

Rahul: YES! Well done

Rahul reaches level 10 parenting and discovers he is a perfectionist…

Cassandra: Dinner time

Savannah: YAY! I starving

Rahul: That’s not quite true

Cassandra: Here you are Mercedes, eat up. Did you have time to speak to your mum big guy

Rahul: Briefly. She muttered something about coddling infants and left

Mercedes draws herself into position, and once again the plate goes flying!

Cassandra: Oh my watcher, again???

Rahul: MERCEDES!

Mercedes: *squeaks*

Savannah: Bad to make food fly, food is yum

Mercedes: *smiles* Food not fly, food FALL

Savannah bursts in to giggles while Cassandra tuts at Mercedes

Mercedes: Can I have food now

Cassandra: Ladybug you just had food right there

Rahul: You’re lucky we have an extra serving of this

Savannah: Mercedes you too silly, too silly

Rahul: She’s messy

Mercedes: I FUN

Cassandra: *chuckles* clearly we’ve got work to do on manners

After dinner Rahul gets the twins to bed while Cassandra wakes Viola. She hasn’t been asleep for long but she’s used her diaper and will be hungry soon. Cassandra changes her and manages to avoid disaster.

Raul: Hey Cluckton, see anything on patrol

Cluckton: *squawks* no invaders today

Rahul: I’ve just got to hang this washing, best not stand under it unless you like wet feathers

Cluckton: *clucks disapprovingly*

Rahul heads inside and finds Cassandra giving Viola dinner.

Rahul: How is she

Cassandra: She seems to have a really good appetite, just like Savannah

Raul: Ah but will she eat more baby food than Savannah did

Cassandra: Let’s wait until she can sit and has teeth huh

Cassandra: I just have to go tuck your sisters in bed, then we’ll give you a proper sleep green bean

Viola pouts as soon as Cassandra lays her down but I can’t guarantee she would stay in a back carrier while Cassandra puts the twins to bed so this is where we are.

Cassandra: Come on darlings, bed time

Savannah: Yes mama

Mercedes: Story mama

Cassandra: I think you’re too tired for a story little ladybug

Mercedes: No I *yawns* not

Cassandra tucks in Savannah and by the time she goes over to Mercedes the younger twin has fallen asleep.

Cassandra: Mama is back, let’s get you to bed

Viola smiles to Cassandra as she is carried across the house. Once she’s placed in the crib Cassandra starts up a lullaby and needs another pumping session. Rahul comes in to kiss Viola goodnight after seeing the twins.

Rahul: I think I’ll take tomorrow off work as well

Cassandra: Your boss seems pretty understanding

…

Rahul: Now that’s taken care of, and so are your breasts…

Cassandra: What big guy?

Rahul: All our children are asleep, we could get up to some adult fun

Cassandra: Perfect. But we need to go back to using protection for now, I don’t want the next one leaving me heavily pregnant between rotations

The two have a good time but a few hours later Cassandra is woken up by her milk supply again.

Cassandra: Pretty sure I could open my own milk bank

Rahul: *laughs* Hey, you focus on that and I’ll do Viola

Cassandra: You sure

Rahul: I know where we keep the milk supply. You do what you need then get some sleep so you can enjoy tomorrow. It’s meant to be sunny

Rahul leaves Cassandra to pump and goes to wake Viola. It may seem bizarre to wake her up but it’s time for her next feeding whether she is asleep or not.

Rahul: *softly* Viola, green bean, time for some milk

Viola scrunches her face, stretches out, then curls back up

Rahul: Come on Viola

Rahul chuckles and scoops Viola out of her crib. She seems to wake up at the smell of her bottle and greedily guzzles it down. Afterwards Rahul burps her and takes her to the changing table. She has used her diaper so it’s best changed before she gets uncomfortable. Rahul is getting into the swing of it when-

PEE EVERYWHERE

Rahul: Oh heavens, it’s been a minute since that happened. Why do I want kids again

Viola looks at him quizzically

Rahul: Because you’re adorable Viola, that’s why

When Viola is tidy Rahul moves her down to the playmat.

Rahul: Okay green bean, lets do some tummy time. Mama told me you were working on lifting your head, how about it

As normal being an infant is difficult and Viola panics at having to do tummy time. Rahul feels terrible as she wails but tries to stay encouraging. Eventually Viola fully pushes her head up, and the milestone is met!

Rahul settles Viola back in bed and starts a lullaby for her. Then he goes and washes his arms thoroughly before going back to sleep.

Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye, a new dawn

Feathers: *clucks* Quiet dear, you’ll wake the tiny one

Cluckton: *crows* Don’t worry, tiny ones sleep through anything

In the nursery however, Viola has been woken up. She panics as she is still very tired. Through tears she does her best to try go night night by herself. After a while she calms down and manages to head off to sleep.

The sun is beautifully bright today and Rahul and Cassandra are keen to get out and amongst their animals, plants and the fresh air. Rahul folds up the washing he did yesterday while Cassandra makes sure everyone has enough to eat. Then she goes to milk Turtle which Cluckton seems to approve of?

Rahul looks after Viola when she wakes up and tests out his new back carrier. It has a hood which will hopefully stop Vola getting sunburnt today.

Rahul: You are just going to love outside green bean, it’s amazing

The twins are also excited to get out and enjoy the unusual winter sunshine.

Mercedes: What you doing mama

Cassandra: It’s called yoga

Savannah: What *stumbles* What yoga mama

Cassandra: It’s a kind of exercise to help me stay healthy. I can bend in to cool shapes like this!

Savannah: You see Viola

Mercedes: She with papa. She look… cute

Savannah: We cute but yes, she look cute to

Mercedes: You think we need glasses like Viola and mama and nana

Savannah: Maybe, not today

Mercedes: Hello chickens, I missed you

Savannah: How am I Turtle? I fast like you yet

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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 5

The baby is here and the household has to adjust whether they like it (Cassandra and Rahul) or not (Savannah and Mercedes).

Cassandra: Go have some breakfast girls

Mercedes: But-

Cassandra: I’ll come when I can but I have to look after Viola for a bit

Savannah: Come Mercedes, we plan

Cassandra: Plan what

Savannah: I said play mama

Cassandra brushes off the tongue slip and settles down to pump. Her milk supply is back and she’ll have her work cut out for her avoiding mastitis this time.

Mercedes: How we plan

Savannah: You keep mama busy, I loud scare Viola

Mercedes: Will work

Savannah: Yes, go to plan

Rahul: What plan is that honeybee?

Twins: *freaked out faces*

Mercedes: We be heard

Rahul: Now girls mama and papa are tired after being at the hospital. I need to take care of outside while mama takes care of Viola. You two think you can occupy yourselves today

The girls nod quietly so Rahul heads outside to check on the livestock. The poor chickens need their morning feeding.

Mercedes: Food go fly, food go fly

Savannah: Waste food is silly, food nice

Mercedes: I like play. You think papa heard

Savannah: Not plan. He be mad if heard

Mercedes: I be cute self and-

Savannah: I bang bang on toy. V be scared off

Viola however looks perfectly happy in her new green onesie

Mercedes: Mama, you have time for me

Cassandra: Of course I have time for you little ladybug, I’ll just grab breakfast

Mercedes: This my best toy, very poor tant

Cassandra: Let me come and see!

Mercedes: It make noise, hear hear

Cassandra: Very nice Mercedes, is that what makes it important

Mercedes: My love make poor tant. You love make me poor tant

Cassandra: That's very sweet Mercedes

Meanwhile…

Savannah wobbles and almost falls on her face in the nursery.

Savannah: That close

Viola: *gurgles*

Savannah: Do you like music V? I hope not

Viola: *gurgles*

Savannah sits down and begins her task, thumping away loudly on the xylophone! Unfortunately for her Viola doesn’t react to this and after a while Savannah gets bored and starts to practice some tunes.

Outside Rahul finishes with the chickens, and the weeds, and begins to care for Turtle and Seven. They have better relationships with Cassandra but neither fight Rahul.

Mercedes: Savannah! I do job, you do

Savannah: V be tricky, she not care about my music

Mercedes: You must play too good

Savannah: I play loud, promise

Mercedes: We need new plan

Savannah: Let me think, V not win

Cassandra goes to check on Viola who is indeed doing fine. Since she doesn’t require care Cassandra figures she can help Rahul by doing the twins baths.

Cassandra: Who wants bubbles

Mercedes: Mama Savannah nap

Cassandra: Did she get too tired

Mercedes: Yes but I have bubbles mama

Cassandra: Here we go

Rahul: I see you there Binky

Binky: *twitches nose* do you have offering

Rahul: I’ll give you a gift in just a second, don’t go anywhere okay

Binky hops around the yard while Rahul finishes harvesting for today. When he’s finished he pops inside and grabs one of the older eggs to give to Binky. The rabbit approves and gives Rahul some apple jam in return.

It’s only been six hours but Cassandra feels like she has to pump again. She perches on Savannah’s bed while Mercedes babbles about her dolls. When Savannah wakes up she gets a bath before requesting to be carried to the nursery.

Savannah: Mama help with shape

Cassandra: You want some block help honeybee

Savannah: Yes

Cassandra: I suppose Viola is napping, we just have to keep quiet

Savannah sits down and begins going over shapes with Cassandra. Every so often she drops blocks loudly on each other but Viola sleeps through.

Rahul dishes up some cottage pie and Cassandra is getting the twins seated when Viola wakes up shrieking.

Savannah: V bad, she cry loud

Cassandra: She’s a baby honeybee, it’s tough being a baby

Rahul: Can I feed her? Please please please

Cassandra: *giggles* There’s plenty of milk in the fridge

Mercedes: Why mama laugh

Cassandra: Papa was being cute, that’s all

Mercedes: I cute

Savannah: Me to

Savannah: Why V have milk

Cassandra: She doesn’t have teeth yet. Now Mercedes, what do we do with our food

Mercedes: *sighs* eat, not make food fly

Cassandra: Good girl. Let’s get tucked in

…

Rahul: Well hello Viola, papa missed you when I was outside all day

Viola: *cries*

Rahul: There there, how about we try… a new diaper. Doesn’t that feel better? And what about some milk huh? I heated it up just for you

Cassandra: Can you two say Viola? Little ladybug? Honeybee?

Mercedes: Fly olaf *laughs*

Cassandra: Viola

Savannah: V old ga *laughs*

Cassandra sighs and breaks the name down for the two girls. After some work they manage it. Now they can say Viola properly when they make plans to remain the top kids in the house!

With Viola settled, Rahul and Cassandra both help the girls try to potty. Mixed results as Mercedes has a little accident. Then it’s off to bed, no time for stories tonight, Rahul is exhausted. As for Cassandra, it’s been 5 hours and she needs to pump again already. This may be a tricky thing to juggle.

Before heading to bed Cassandra says goodnight to Turtle and Seven. She apologises for not being outside much today and promises she’ll try tend to them tomorrow. Both seem content to snuggle.

Rahul: You’re here

Cassandra: Go back to sleep big guy, you were exhausted

Rahul: I’m not the one that went through labour

Cassandra: Does it count if it was a c-section

Rahul: Umm, I’m too tired to figure that out.

A few hours later…

Viola: *shrieks*

Rahul: Must be my turn

Cassandra: No, I think I need to pump again

Rahul: Already

Cassandra: It seemed okay with the twins but Viola really does not need this much

Cassandra peeks in to tell Viola she’s just heating up the milk then heads to the kitchen to sort it.

Cassandra: Here’s some milk I prepared earlier. You know mama has to pump, if you wanted to dirty your diaper at this time, it would be most convenient

Viola simply guzzles her milk and gurgles away while Cassandra sorts out her breasts. I left the right one too long and it leaked, whoops. Before going back to sleep Cassandra makes sure Viola is smiling even if she doesn’t want to use her diaper right now.

In the morning I make sure Cassandra wakes up before her breasts misbehave. Rahul makes the family French toast for breakfast and after Cassandra has fed Viola he goes and talks to her. During his cooing and rocking she uses her diaper and he is able to change it before heading to the garden.

Savannah: We take all mama time, Viola get no time

Mercedes: YES! Like plan Savannah

Savannah: You do as plan

Mercedes: Yuck is done

Cassandra: Good morning my darlings! Look at this wonderful breakfast papa made

Mercedes: Mama I have problem

Cassandra: Oh no, what’s wrong ladybug

Mercedes: I got yuck in pants. Savannah got yuck in pants to

Casandra: *sighs* really? Well I guess breakfast can wait, who should we change first

Savannah: Me older, I go first

Cassandra carries Savannah to the changing table while Mercedes goes over to Viola

Mercedes: *whispers* We win mama and papa, not Viola

Viola: *gurgles happily*

Cassandra: Okay now your turn Mer- what are you doing

Mercedes: Rock in chair

Savannah: *giggles* Rocking chair!

Mercedes: I said

Cassandra: Very clever, come on, we need to get you clean so mama can go look after Turtle and Seven

Outside the scores of crops have dwindled leaving the strongest aubergine in each one. Rahul has plenty of fertiliser on hand and doses them before beginning to harvest the plants. He’s using some of his family leave today so he can do what he likes. Cassandra meanwhile carries her breakfast outside to feed the chickens. She can’t collect eggs while eating though so takes some time to chat with the animals.

Savannah: Mama spend time with us, we win

Mercedes: I said

Savannah: Viola not do much. She gurgle and cry and sleep

Mercedes: She boring. Not like us

Savannah: I glad you my sister

Mercedes: I said!

Savannah: How big Viola get, we still be best sisters

Mercedes: YES! We best

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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 3

Mercedes practices her words, the household gets some new additions, Cassandra and Rahul get excited about the impending Chopra and the baby shower starts.

Inside, after much insistence by the twins, all the girls in the house practice potty together. Neither twin has reached level 3 yet but they’ve got plenty of time. Outside Rahul begins to plant some aubergine on his crop spots. Luckily weeks of cleaning the chicken coop has left him with lots of fertiliser he can use. All the crops get dusted with super vitality fertiliser today.

Cassandra: What flash cards do you want Mercedes

Mercedes: Nan amils

Cassandra: Animals it is. Okay little lady, what is this one

Mercedes: Bwear

Cassandra: Bear. B B Bear

Mercedes: Not bwear, bear *giggles*

Cassandra: Very good. How about this one

Mercedes: Belly wish

Cassandra: Close. Jellyfish

Mercedes: *quietly* jelly-fish, jelly-fish

Cassandra: What about-

Mercedes: I know! It turtle mama!

Cassandra: Yes it is! Well done

Here we have the newest household additions. Mini goat Turtle and mini sheep Seven. Yes, I let the toddlers name the animals, again (or maybe it was my childish brain, I’ll never tell!)

Inside Savannah and Mercedes take some time to have fun together. They both agree that a new baby is unnecessary since they exist. They’re going to try ignore it and hope it goes away. Mercedes suggested yelling at it but Savannah said that would just get them in trouble with their parents. Mercedes may still try yelling, only time will tell.

Cassandra needs some time outside so practices her guitar while Rahul sets things up for the new household members. Unfortunately something spooks Seven, not too sure if it was the guitar or the flock of chickens. Cassandra stops and takes some time to calm down and comfort Seven, just in case it was her.

Brilliant news! I hadn’t seen Binky or Boo, just a new wild rabbit. I thought, gosh darn it they passed on. I was WRONG! Here is Binky, alive and well in the garden. Also, she’s still apparently a young adult? I don’t know how rabbit aging works. Rahul pets her in delight for me.

Dinner goes much better with both parents. Cassandra has the night off and both girls happily chatter to her and Rahul between mouthfuls. Mercedes eats everything off her plate without tossing it on the floor! Savannah of course would never waste food. While Rahul clears Mercedes even blows Cassandra a kiss.

Before bed both twins get bubble baths. It’s the baby shower tomorrow so there won’t be any time in the morning.

Savannah: Watch out mama. I make wave go high

Cassandra: Very high indeed. How high can we get those arms

Savannah: All way up mama

Mercedes: Papa, you like bubbles

Rahul: I do like bubbles

Mercedes: You want share

Rahul: No thank you little ladybug

Mercedes: To late *splashes*

Rahul: Oh no, you’re much too fast for me

Mercedes: *giggles*

Savannah: Mama, can I has help with potty, I not want to be yuck

Cassandra: Of course you can. Oh, that was a kick

Savannah: I didn’t

Cassandra: I know honeybee. I mean the baby kicked me

Savannah: How

Cassandra: From the inside

Savannah doesn't understand but really doesn't care enough about the baby to ask any more questions. Potty time is successful and no messes are made.

Cassandra is exhausted after working on growing a human all day so Rahul tells her to head to bed and he can put the girls to sleep. Mercedes, book loving toddler that she is, requests a story. Savannah however is happy enough to be tucked in without a story.

In the middle of the night Rahul wakes up and wonders where Cassandra is. After checking the bathroom he goes and finds her in the hall from the kitchen.

Rahul: Everything okay my darling

Cassandra: I was hungry and craving some fruit

Rahul: Shall we go back to bed

Cassandra: Actually big guy, I was worried. We didn’t have a lot of time together yesterday with me working with the girls. Maybe…

Rahul: What is it

Cassandra: It probably sounds stupid but I was wondering if we could read to the baby. I want it to know your voice

Rahul: That’s not stupid, I’d love to

2am, Cassandra and Rahul are awake and taking some time to be together.

Rahul: Is the book meant to look upside down

Cassandra: Luna said some books are like this

Rahul: Perhaps it’s a way to fight against pregnancy brain

Cassandra: Hey, I don’t have pregnancy brain

Rahul: Well I do

Cassandra: For someone who dislikes comedy, you do make me smile

Rahul: You make me smile my darling. Now what happens after the pink dinosaur

Mr Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye. A new dawn is upon us

Mrs Feathers: *clucks* It does keep happening

Mr Cluckton: *clucks* My keen guard chicken senses tell me the watcher has rearranged the yard. Be vigilant everyone!

Cassandra is too hungry to wait for breakfast so she has some leftovers while Rahul cooks some eggs for him and the twins

Rahul: What are you doing

Cassandra: Washing up

Rahul: You should leave that for me

Cassandra: You’re busy to, and we need to be ready for the baby shower

Rahul: You can barely access the sink over the bump

Cassandra: It does feel like I’m much bigger than when I had the twins. Maybe it’s a second pregnancy thing. I wish I could do my yoga, my back is so stiff

Rahul: I can help with that

Cassandra: But big guy, the eggs-

Rahul: Will be fine, now turn around. How’s that

Cassandra: A bit lower, yeah that’s perfect

Rahul: How is our baby doing this morning

Cassandra: Pretty active, do you want to say hi

Rahul: Of course I do. Hi little one, it’s papa here, I love you so much already

Rahul: And don’t you worry about your big sisters, we’ll keep you happy

Cassandra: I hope so

Rahul rests his cheek on Cassandra’s belly, feeling the baby kicks against his face.

Rahul: Forget athlete, I think this one might have inherited your sense of rhythm

Cassandra heads off to shower and Rahul returns to the eggs, which did indeed survive being ignored, the pros of sim cooking.

Cassandra collects the days eggs and is cleaning the coop when Seven bounces over to see what is happening. After she feeds the chickens Cassandra cleans up Seven.

Cassandra: We’re having visitors today, must look our best huh

Seven: *bleats* Clean is good

Cassandra: Have you seen Turtle? Turtle! Where are you? We need to clean you to

While Cassandra waits for turtle to appear she treats Seven to some milk. We have plenty of prairie grass but Cassandra wants to bond. She then shears off some wool to keep Seven looking sleek.

Cassandra: There you are Turtle. We really must adjust the gate locks, can’t have you wandering off. Who knows if foxes would try to get you

Cassandra cleans Turtle up and milks her to get rid of the pressure

Cassandra: I bet that feels better huh? I always feel better after pumping

Baby shower time and the weather is perfect! Unfortunately I added some gates to change where the chickens could get to and there seems to be a problem with sim visitors entering the property.

Savannah: Welcome all to our home

Mercedes: We glad you here to cel- sally

Savannah: Celebrate!

Mercedes: Even Milton *giggles*

Milton is not amused by this joke.

Mercedes: Uncle! Uncle! Play!

Alexander: Okay but go easy on me Mercedes

Devin: She’s running riot over you

Alexander: She’s just an enthusiastic play wrestler

Milton: Savannah, let me in

Savannah: What the password

Milton: Huh

Savannah: Not it

Milton: Look, the dog got let in

Savannah: Dog knew password

Milton: Dogs can’t speak

Savannah: Not it

Milton: *sighs in frustration*

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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 7

I have a 7th part again??? I find it hard to cut down cute young sim content, one day I'll do it.

Anyway, in this part the kids still don't get along and Viola reaches some more milestones. Cassandra returns to work which means Rahul gets to juggle all three girls.

The family are spending the morning outside in the sun. Viola however can’t go too long without a nap and lets Rahul know she is ready for one.

Cassandra: I heard that from across the yard

Raul: She does have a working pair of lungs

Cassandra: Come to mama Viola, we’ll go have a nice nap

Savannah and Mercedes continue to have fun waddling around the garden interacting with the animals.

Devin: Got a big enough garden

Rahul: I do my best

Devin: Is the latest batch of milk okay for pickup

Raul: Indeed. It’s all labelled. I hope your boys like it

Devi: They’ll only need a bit more, they’ll be on solid food all the time soon

Inside Cassandra takes some time to play. She hasn’t had much time for music lately but still loves it with her whole soul.

Rahul heads out for some exercise before returning to start on dinner.

Rahul: What have you found

Savannah: Pan. I help papa

Rahul: Not yet honeybee

Cassandra gets the girls in their chairs while Rahul begins the crown roast.

Mercedes: And I sing to Cluck and he like

Cassandra: I’m sure he did

Savannah: I got Turtle a hug, and Seven, she very cloudy

Rahul congratulates himself as Mercedes starts to eat without throwing the plate when an offensive odour wafts down the hall.

Mercedes: Viola stinky face

Cassandra: Mercedes, don’t talk about your sister like that

Savannah: But she made yuck mama

Rahul: Don’t worry, you three start eating and I’ll take care of it

He heads down the hall to find Viola who is unconcerned by her stink cloud. Rahul has caught it before it became a full diaper blowout! He carries her to the changing table where she fusses away while he does his best to clean her up.

After Cassandra feeds and burps Viola she hears something. She snuggles Viola close and sure enough the infant has begun to coo at her.

Cassandra: Do you have things to say? How wonderful green bean

Viola: *coos affectionately*

Cassandra places Viola on the playmat and spends some time playing with her. Viola is following everything Cassandra does and before long she stretches out her little arm and reaches for the toys all by herself. Well done Viola!

Cassandra: Papa said you’re lifting your head now Viola. Can you show mama please

Viola: *coos*

Cassandra works with Viola who shows her how she can lift her head up now. After some more work Viola decides she wants to nap and takes the initiative. She turns over to her back!

Cassandra: Did you do that all by yourself huh? What a good green bean

Viola: *coos*

Cassandra carries Viola to bed and once again plays her a lullaby. There is little need however as it is revealed that Viola is a self soother. Nothing in her mouth for now but we’ll be keeping an eye out.

Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye. It’s the last day of rotation so get your screentime in

Squidge: *squawks* sure dad

Cassandra: How is she this morning? We were up pretty late last night

Rahul: She seems fine, and no pee on me yet

Cassandra: *laughs* okay Viola, are you ready for some excitement

Rahul: You mean… a bubble bath!

Cassandra: Yes how does that sound green bean, a nice bubble bath

Rahul: Will you be working today my darling

Cassandra: Not sure yet, I’ll see how I feel closer to shift time

Casandra gives Viola her first bubble bath which is full of adorable moments. She then sets Viola down and talks to her while she has breakfast. Viola sticks her fingers in her mouth and I get a screenshot!

Cassandra: Binky? Is that you? I’ve not seen you in forever

Binky: *wiggles nose* got an offering

Cassandra: Um, I don’t know what I have on me to give you. Oh, I have some wool from Seven! Would you like it? Probably not

Binky: *sits up in delights* Silly human, wool is my favourite gift

Cassandra: Oh you actually do like it? Fabulous

For unknown reasons no plants spawned harvestables today so Rahul finds himself free earlier than normal.

Mercedes makes a beeline ladybug line for her papa before he can go see Viola.

Mercedes: Papa I want to play

Rahul: Good thing there’s toys out here little ladybug

Mercedes: No, need PAPA help. Want to go fly high

Cassandra practices her guitar while livestreaming to keep her fame up. Mrs Feathers is a great audience until Cassandra heads off to work.

Rahul: Come on Viola, time to wake up

Viola: *yawns*

Rahul: Wake up green bean it’s bottle time

Of course Viola doesn’t understand all words yet but perks up when the bottle in front of her comes in to focus. Rahul has a hard time stopping her from going to fast and getting all full up with gas.

Rahul: Lets get rid of some of those bubbles huh

Viola: *burps*

Rahul: Well done

Mercedes: Hi papa, can I has stereo

Rahul: Sure. What would you like to listen to Mercedes

Mercedes: Kids fun

As soon as Rahul turns on the stereo Viola is overwhelmed and begins to make a huge fuss!

Rahul: Oh it’s just some music Viola

Viola: *cries*

Rahul: Okay, lets go and change your diaper huh, away from the noise

They might leave the stereo but Viola has gotten herself worked up. The entire time Rahul changes her she wails and flails around, feeling betrayed.

Rahul: Perhaps we should turn the music off

Mercedes: But PAPA- I want music

Rahul: I know but Viola seems quite upset by it

Mercedes: Am I not poor tant

Rahul: Of course you are darling. I suppose I could distract her. How about some tummy time green bean?

Sneaky Mercedes heads over to the xylophone while Rahul gets Viola on the mat and begins to thump her way through a tune as loudly as she can. Viola is not happy with any of this.

Rahul: Just focus on me Viola. Can you show me a turn

Viola steadies herself, and rolls on to her back

Rahul: Well done green bean. Can-

Before Rahul completes his sentence Viola takes a deep breath and turns from her back to her tummy for the first time!

Rahul: Oh you are a superstar!

Mercedes huffs in annoyance and waddles herself to the bathroom.

Mercedes: Viola not like stereo

Savannah: Did you try make noise

Mercedes: Yes. She got milestone anyway

Rahul pops Viola into the back carrier and heads to the kitchen to cook dinner. He has some batter in the fridge so decides on pancakes.

Rahul: When the bubbles are right you can pick it up and flip

Viola: *coos*

Rahul: Why thank you, it was a good toss if I say so myself

The twins have made their way into the dining area and Savannah is staring angrily at Viola.

Savannah: Papa what dinner

Rahul: Pancakes honeybee, me and Viola are cooking them now

Savannah: She not cook, she cry and poop

Rahul: You two need to give her a chance

Rahul: Come grab a plate and we can talk about it, I’ll just put your sister on her playmat

Savannah: *sniffles* I not want to talk about Viola

Mercedes: Viola steal mama and papa away

Rahul: Darlings, Viola doesn’t steal me and mama

Savannah: She cry, mama go. She poop, you go

Rahul: That’s called taking care of her. We come when you cry honeybee

Mercedes: We not like Viola

Rahul: You don’t know her yet, she doesn’t even know herself yet, but mama and I love her because she’s part of our family

Rahul: And see? She sleeps a lot

Savannah: I like sleep

Mercedes: Me to

Rahul: See? You have something in common

Savannah: You think she like playing

Mercedes: You think she like books

Rahul: We’ll have to wait and see. But try to make friends

As usual Savannah is the first to finish with her ravenous appetite and considers what Rahul said...

Savannah: You like colour Viola

Viola:*snores*

Savannah: Why you not talk to me?

Rahul: Savannah...

Savannah: I trying! WAKE UP *cries*

Viola rolls herself over and yawns awake.

Rahul: SAVANNAH

Savannah: What papa, I TRYING

Rahul: You do not just yell at your sister to wake up! She needs sleep to grow

Viola lets out her first giggle at Savannah being told off (can't make this stuff up, it happened)

Savannah: But how I know her if she sleep

Rahul: *sighs* You cannot have things your way all the time, you need to be patient

Viola then rubs salt in the wound by achieving her grab milestone! Little show off

Rahul gets the twins to bed, showing them he still has plenty of time for them. Savannah is unsure but enjoys being tucked in regardless. Mercedes manages to convince Rahul to give her a story as well, book lover that she is.

Cassandra got very uncomfortable during her work shift. Apparently there was no time to express her milk so her breasts are sore and swollen. Once that situation is fixed she catches up with Rahul.

Cassandra: Everyone get to bed okay

Rahul: Mostly. Savannah and Mercedes are still being stubborn about Viola but I think they’ll give her a chance as soon as she can communicate to them in some way

Cassandra: I hope so. How was Viola

Rahul: She can now practice tummy time by herself! She’s turning like a champ

Cassandra: Shall we go... do some turning

Rahul: Absolutely my darling

And so we leave the Chopra household for this rotation. New addition Viola hasn’t won over her sisters yet, but the new animals seem to get along at least. Of course being an infant Viola woke up right before I switched households and looked adorable!

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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 2

Cassandra heads to work leaving Rahul to get the twins fed and in bed. Of course it's hard to deal with twins on your own and few things go to plan. Alexander stops by briefly to check in, then Cassandra works with Savannah on her numbers

Back home Rahul and Cassandra share a romantic kiss in the rain. Inside Savannah is sitting on Mercedes bed playing with a toy while Mercedes is in the lounge dancing. Rahul heads in to check on them and Cassandra takes the chance to license her songs for the week. I’m still annoyed she can only do one from each instrument per week. After a bit of guitar practice she heads to work.

Rahul cleans out the old food from the fridge then faces the mess Mercedes made in her high chair. I do wonder how it got so messy, and what cleaner is strong enough to clean it, but it looks like Rahul found a magic one. After checking the fridge Rahul places a grocery order. We have the simple living lot challenge which means we need the exact ingredients we cook with, batters and doughs now included since Home Chef Hustle.

When the groceries arrive Rahul gives his tip like always and goes back inside to find Savannah has made her way to the blocks.

Rahul: You okay there honeybee

Savannah: I prac- I practise?

Rahul: Practice, you got it right

Savannah: I practice stacks

Mercedes comes into the room sniffling away

Rahul: What’s wrong little ladybug

Mercedes: I miss mama

Rahul: Mama will be back right after work

Savannah: Mama work get money for us

Mercedes: I miss mama

Mercedes: *sniffles* I want go see mama

Savannah: No, mama come back for us

Mercedes: But I by rye self

Rahul: Myself Mercedes. My- self

Mercedes: Oh. I by myself papa

Rahul: Yes! But you’re not by yourself

Savannah: I here. Papa here. Baby here

Rahul: Actually the baby is with mama

Savannah: How? Why?

Rahul: Because the baby is growing, and the baby can only grow inside mama

Mercedes: What grow mean

Savannah: Get big?

Rahul: You’re right. If something grows it gets bigger. You two are growing right now

Savannah: I grow first

Mercedes: No I grow thirst

Savannah: No, I grow first

Mercedes: NO. I grow thirst

Rahul: Listen darlings, it’s dinnertime. You’re both growing, that’s what matters

Rahul: Nice fresh veges, eat up Mercedes Rahul leans down and picks up Savannah to carry her to her own high chair. Mercedes takes the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on the food. Once again it goes flying!

Rahul: MERCEDES

Mercedes: *squeaks*

Rahul: What did we talk about today

Mercedes: Food… go fly

Rahul: No. We do NOT waste food. We do NOT make a mess for papa or mama. It’s BAD to make a mess

Mercedes: *sniffles* I big bad mess

Rahul: Look at me Mercedes. YOU are not bad

Mercedes: I… not bad? But food go fly, big bad mess

Rahul: Food flying is bad. Do not do it again Mercedes. Mess is bad. It doesn’t mean you are bad if food goes flying, you’re still learning little ladybug

Savannah: I want to eat papa

Rahul: Good, here you are

Savannah begins to dig right in, she has a good appetite after all.

Rahul: Now Mercedes, what are we going to do with this food

Mercedes: Eat?

Rahul: Yes. And what will we not do

Mercedes: *sighs* fly food

Rahul: That’s right. Now eat up, veges are good for you. They’ll help you grow

Dinner is almost finished when Rahul smells something foul on the air, someone soiled their diaper!

Rahul: I don’t know who needs a change but I have to clean up first

Savannah: NO! I make yuck ew

Mercedes: *giggles*

Savannah: This you fault! You not make food fly, I make potty

Mercedes is not convinced by this accusation. It would probably help if she knew what fault meant. Rahul assures Savannah he’ll just be a minute but she melts down into a full blown tantrum. It’s hard being fussy.

Rahul: Change time Savannah

Savannah: NO

Rahul: but you just complained

Savannah: I made yuck ew, you let Mercedes out first

Rahul: She was closer honeybee

Savannah: NO CHANGE TIME! I mad! You smell my yuck ew

Rahul: SAVANNAH

Savannah: To cold for change time papa

Rahul: Savannah, if we don’t change your diaper you’ll get uncomfortable

Savannah: NO PAPA

Despite her protests Rahul knows that leaving Savannah in a used diaper for the night is not an option. He carries her to the change table and changes her diaper while getting her in her sleepwear. She is highly betrayed by the whole exercise.

Rahul: Okay honeybee, snuggle down

Savannah: I no want papa

Rahul: I know Savannah, but sometimes we have to do things we don’t want to

Savannah: NO. I no want YOU

Rahul: Well I will want you as my daughter forever, you’re stuck with me

Savannah continues to fuss away but Rahul talks to her until she calms down and falls asleep, exhausted from her tantrums.

Rahul: What are you up to little ladybug

Mercedes: I go potty by my- myself

Rahul: You did? I’m so proud of you for trying that

Mercedes snuggles close while Rahul carries her to bed

Rahul: Now can you be quiet snuggling in, Savannah’s only just fallen asleep

Mercedes: I bee good papa, I bee good. Kai it

Rahul: Have good dreams Mercedes, papa and mama love you

Cassandra arrives back from work to find Alexander has come over to visit. She welcomes him in, takes off her raincoat, and shares the news.

Cassandra: Rahul and I are having another one

Alexander: I’m going to be an uncle to three? That’s amazing Cassandra

Cassandra: I wish I could tell mum

Alexander: Yeah, there’s a bunch I wish I could talk to her about. I try to be positive around Milton but..

Cassandra: You just miss her? So do I. So much

Rahul: How was work

Cassandra: Don’t ask. There’s this guy called Hampton Reynolds and he was trying to undermine me all day

Rahul: Is he going to be a problem

Cassandra: Probably, but I’m pregnant, so he’s not a problem for now. How was your afternoon

Rahul: Mercedes decided to make her food fly

Cassandra: Again? Why? It makes such a mess

Alexander: As fun as your calamities are, I better head home

Cassandra: *laughs* See you at the baby shower

Rahul: Oh and Savannah told me she didn’t want me as her papa

Cassandra: Oh big guy, I’m sorry. Do we know why she said that

Rahul: She didn’t make it to the potty in time and had to use her diaper. Then she blamed everyone else for making her have an accident

Cassandra: She blamed Mercedes?

Rahul: Mercedes didn’t understand so wasn’t upset by it. They’re only toddlers. I’m sure they’ll both wish us away at times

Cassandra: I didn't expect them to get so upset about the baby. They’ll have to get over it though because I’m excited

Rahul: Me to my darling, me to

Rahul: How did you sleep

Cassandra: Pretty good

Rahul: And how did the baby sleep

Cassandra: *laughs* I think they did okay, come feel

Rahul: I’m so amazed that you can basically make a whole new person in there

Cassandra: How lucky are we

Rahul: The luckiest. And the twins will have to get over not wanting a baby

Cassandra: Because this one won’t be our last

Rahul: I’m sure they won’t. I do plan on having many kids with you Mrs Chopra. It’s such a shame household sizes are capped at 8

Cassandra: If they weren’t we’d probably become an overpopulation crisis

Rahul: You know, the girls won’t be awake for some time yet. We could just pop back to bed-

Cassandra: Don’t be ridiculous

Rahul: Why-

Cassandra: We’ve got plenty of space right here Mr Chopra

The two of them are still smitten when they head out to the kitchen. Rahul puts the leftovers on the table and Cassandra marvels at some tiny belly kicks.

Cassandra: Maybe this one will be an athlete

Rahul: Just so long as they inherit your good looks

Cassandra: You’re sweet

Mercedes and Savannah toddle into the room and everyone takes time to say good morning before Rahul decides to head out for a run. It’s raining but loving the outdoors, he doesn’t mind.

Cassandra: You okay Savannah

Savannah: I made ew yuck again

Cassandra: In the potty or-

Savannah: No

Cassandra: How about we go change it huh? It’s not nice sitting in ew yuck is it

Savannah: It not. We can change

Cassandra: Good girl. Maybe later we can practice on the potty

Savannah: Can I has flash cards mama

Cassandra: Let’s just get you clean first

Cassandra: What number is this

Savannah: *scoffs* it two mama, it two

Cassandra: Look at that, it is two. Which number comes before and which number comes after

Savannah: One, two, three

Cassandra: How about this one

Savannah: *thinks hard* it… it six mama?

Cassandra: It is! What comes before and after

Savannah: Five, six… help mama

Cassandra: Five, six, seven

Savannah: SEVEN

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