Baby 33

Madeline offered to help with the quads, seeing as she had nothing else to do that Saturday. Or at least, if she had a better plan she never told me about it.

So, she helped me by teaching Riva and Rai how to walk and talk, while I taught the other two. That still left me with potty training, although I doubt that she would have wanted to help me with that anyways. That was alright because I still had a few days before the quads' birthdays.

Rai seemed to really take a liking to her older sister. It was so sweet<3

And then this happened..

Madeline didn't seem to mind it. Instead, she casually picked up her sister and whispered to her. I couldn't hear what was said, but I think it was good.

Madeline: "Rai, that's not nice. You could have said you didn't want it. Please don't do it again. It only makes a mess, and we're trying to make this day good for Mommy."

Rai: "Okay, Sissy. I love Mommy."

All I could hear was the giggling afterwards, when Madeline set her down to play.

I was more than ready to clean up the mess, but Madeline insisted. I have such good children<3
So far.. Knock on wood..

Even Zachary pitched in . .

While Kathy, on the other hand, was a bit less supportive. I can't say that I blame her though.

Not to mention the fact that I didn't have to cook tonight.

Madeline went on a date, which made me sad because it made me see just how independent she really was. She's growing up! (READ IT HERE: Shades of a Rainbow)I haven't gotten to meet him yet, but she kept stressing about how much of a nice guy he was. I just hope he is what she suspects. There are too many guys out there that lie to women.

After their date, I met him. His name is Mark, apparently. He's a pretty cute little boy, if I do say so myself. He seems nice enough for my baby girl, and was very respectful. I just hope he stays that way.

"So, how did the date go?" I asked Madeline after Mark had left.

"Mom," she groaned.

So I went ahead and potty trained the quads.

And fixed the TV. Thank goodness I wasn't electrocuted. Wait, I can't get electrocuted!

Madeline aged up the next morning into a gorgeous young adult.

 

Zachary and Kathy also aged up, into fine teenagers.

Ralyn-

Rai-

Rayven-

Riva-

With more room to expand my family, I chose a good quality father. And 3 days later, I gave birth to ...

Baby 33: Sunny

Babies 29-32

While Madeline was gone for her first day of school, I decided to teach Kathy and Zachary their necessary skills to age up. I didn't really have anything else to do, and I doubted their father would stop by. He creeped me out anyways, honestly. Of course that meant that they would probably grow up without a father figure, which made me sad.

I also fed the fish that I'm surprised are still alive.

As it appears, Madeline left her toy at home today. It was probably an accident, and now Kathy has it. I wonder what will happen now. Madeline has never had to share her things, and I doubt she will want to share Lucky.

Madeline brought home a boy from school today. He seemed pretty nice, and his name was Francisco. Something about him made me question his future though . . . You can probably guess.

They played on the playground nearly all night. Madeline had so much fun that she didn't even hardly look in Lucky's direction.

Of course that's not to say that Kathy and Zach didn't have their own fun.

Obviously not paying any attention to Lucky. So while they were outside, I recruited the next challenge father.

Madeline asked for a bedtime story. Unfortunately, the only book I had was about Charisma. She seemed to enjoy it, nonetheless. Either that or she just didn't want me to leave. I'm still unsure.

I took a bit of time to paint before the twins woke up.

The twins aged up, which made Madeline want to age up. She had straight A's, so I allowed it.

Madeline grew up into a beautiful teenager.

And then, when I was taking a bath a few days later, I went into labor. It was the morning of the kids' field trip to the mausoleum.

Welcome babies 29-32! 
Rayven, Riva, Ralyn, and Rai!

Babies 27 and 28: Good Daddy

 

"Well hello there, Sweetheart," Zane spoke to his daughter. She smiled and giggled at him.

 

"May I?" he asked. I nodded, and he began the long task of teaching her to talk. I would have been fine teaching her myself, but I didn't want to break up their bonding time. It was really sweet. Now that I think about it, most of the fathers of my challenge don't have anything to do with their children.

"Say 'Daddy,'" Zane encouraged. 

"Dahdee," she mumbled.

"Yay! You did it!" 

I smiled. So cute. That's one good daddy.

So while he taught her to talk, I worked on my painting. I was still responsible for the bills, after all.

When I returned, Zane was teaching her how to walk. I was surprised at that, but said nothing. I was glad she was able to bond with her father. Perhaps they would maintain that connection throughout her lifetime.

"Well, I really must be going. Call anytime you need me. Okay?"

"Kay," I said.

"Nighty night, Miss Madeline. I think it's bedtime," I cooed.

"I know it's late and all, but are you Salline Trish?" a strange man asked.

"Yes?"

"I was wondering if I could join your challenge."

"Do you know the rules to the challenge?"

"Yes."

"I suppose," I replied, a bit suspiciously.

The man leaves quickly after, but I wanted to work on my sketching before I went to bed. I knew it probably wasn't a good idea, considering I could use all the sleep I could get before Madeline woke up, but I couldn't resist.

"Hey now, calm down, Madeline," I told her as I walked in that morning.

I also potty trained Madeline. That way she would be ready to age up when the time was right.

I was about to go make myself some breakfast when I noticed something from the corner of my eye. Another of those freaky toys! Not really sure where it came from, but Madeline has already taken a liking to it and I wasn't about to take it away from her . . . not matter how freaky it was.

It even sleeps in her crib with her.

The next night while I was doing laundry, Madeline aged up to a beautiful young lady.

Madeline apparently played tag with her new friend.

By this time, I was nearing the end of my pregnancy. Everything was going smoothly.

"Maddy.. You shouldn't stay up all night." She looked at me groggy eyed. "And, you need to call your father." She nodded, but I doubt she actually heard what I said.

A few hours later, the baby decided to come.

27. Kathy Trish (after my best friend in real life)

28. Zachary Trish (also after best friend in real life)