Raising Kids

Summary: AU! Ivan and Matthew decide to adopt kids. The two learn that it's hard to be parents, and that Alfred's stupidity can grow over the years. I haven't really seen any stories where the two have kids (unless it's a love child…still don't get that…)
I OWN NOTHING EXCEPT OC'S OF MINE! XDDD
(Russians make AMAZING desserts, can't beat the French with pastries, but definitely beat any other countries chocolate and candies)

Chapter One

Ivan Braginski knew that his significant other, Matthew Williams, loved him. Vice versa. The couple had been married for two years, and they had decided to adopt a child (or children ). It was a very odd night when telling Matthew's family about their decision. For Matthew it had been hell, but for Ivan it was fun.

"I'm glad you guys could make it…" Matthew said fiddling around with his hands that he kept on his lap while his family, Alfred, Arthur, and Francis were sitting down in the living room with paintings of sunflowers seen about (there would have been more, but Matthew insisted not to overdo it).

"So Mattie is there any reason why you and the commie bastard invited us over?" Alfred spoke releasing his stupidity to the world and Ivan slightly glaring at him.

"Yes…you see, Papa, Alfred, Dad…Ivan and I were thinking about adopting" he spit out.

"OH THAT IS WONDERFUL MATHIEU! I'm so excited on being a grand-père! But wait! That means I'm getting old! ARTHUR PLEASE TELL ME I'M STILL YOUNG AND SEXY AND THAT YOU WILL LOVE ME EVERY NIGHT!" Francis started screaming and wrapping his arms tightly around Arthur.

"GET OFF ME YOU BLOODY FROG!" Arthur yelled. Alfred was in his "hero thinking" pose.

"Wait… so let me get this straight. This child will be part Mattie part commie?" Alfred questioned.

"Нet we are adopting Alfred. The child will not be blood related to us, thank goodness it won't have your stupidity Да." Ivan spoke.

"What's that supposed to mean commie!" Alfred yelled. Matthew couldn't take it anymore. Everyone was yelling. He was getting a headache already and the parenting hadn't even started yet.

Matthew was getting more and more irritated by the second, "EVERYONE BE QUIET!" All of the commotion stopped and everyone looked at Matthew. "I-I'm s-s-sorry" the shy young man said quietly and started to blush. Ivan wrapped an arm around his lover's waist and pulled him close.

"We only invited you here for your approval on our decision. Now can we all act like adults да?" Ivan spoke. Arthur sighed, Alfred pouted, and Francis flipped his hair.

"Oui. I approve of being a grand-père. Je ne peux pas attendre un enfant pour courir environ et joue avec." Francis said.

"It wouldn't be fair for me to say no, since someone has to keep Francis' grubby paws off the little one" Arthur told the couple.

"Doesn't look like I can say no. I WILL BE THE BEST UNCLE EVER BECAUSE I'M THE HERO!" Alfred yelled standing up. Ivan and Matthew smiled but they knew that it wasn't over yet.

"Ivan are you ready yet?" Matthew asked his husband while he was washing his hands in the bathroom. Today was the day they were picking up their new children. Originally the plan was one, but apparently most of the family was interested in double trouble, and by family it was Francis (because he loves incest), Katyusha (because she loves acting like a mother), Ivan (because he thinks that all children should learn to never trust an American, by the name of Alfred F. Jones), Alfred (because they weren't related to Ivan and so he could teach them to never trust a Russian, by the name of Ivan Braginski), and Matthew himself because he had really gotten into the parenting stuff, and couldn't say no to the little faces he'd seen (not like they begged him or anything).

"Да! I'm just getting my scarf". Ivan insisted on wearing his scarf even though the weather wasn't cold enough for it. After getting ready, the two left their house to the orphanage to get the new additions in the family.

When arriving at the orphanage the social worker, Elizaveta was waiting for them and scurrying behind her were the kids, while the two walked up to her.

"Good afternoon. Unity and Jamie were waiting for you guys. They said that they enjoyed the interview and couldn't wait to move in." Elizaveta said. Ivan grinned like a child looking at the seven and thirteen year old siblings. The girl Unity had curly black hair while the boy Jamie had black hair that can later make any girl fall for him. Oh Francis would have some fun. They both had and blue green eyes.

Matthew felt as if he was in heaven. It started with the trip here, then the interview, the court approval, and now actually taking them in. His life was great, even though he had grown up with people mistaking him for his brother Alfred, and other times getting picked on or hurt because of that, and had been threatened by Natalia when dating Ivan, and having to deal with his brother's stupidity, his life was great, and nobody could change it.

Matthew took Ivan's hand and they had gone to help finish the children pack.

It had been a few days since Unity and Jamie moved in. Unity was shy and quiet unlike her younger brother who was bouncing off the walls and always questioning Ivan about his accent and the sunflower paintings. Unity was very mature for her age, she was thirteen, and had admired the paintings and hasn't spoken much. Elizaveta had said that they were excited, but it only showed in Jamie. Since the children were brought into the home during the spring break of the local school district, they were left at home with Matthew on some days and Ivan on the others.

Today both parents stayed at home, because Francis decided that both families meet the new additions. Yep you guessed it, Alfred, Arthur, Francis, Natalia, Katyusha, Matthew and Ivan, plus the children in one household for the same day. Joy. Matthew was worried when he first heard the news and started cleaning the house right away.

Ivan tended to the sunflowers outside, found hiding places from Natalia, a place to lock Alfred in just in case, and had helped the children get ready to meet the family. Unity had worn a white dress with a black ribbon around the waist and had put a black ribbon in her hair as well. Jamie had to clean up and wore a dress shirt with dress pants.

"I don't wanna!" Jamie kept on yelling as Ivan tried to get him to put the clothing on. Matthew had gotten annoyed at one point and came into the bedroom.

"What's going on?" Matthew asked putting a hand on his hip.

"Jamie won't wear his nice clothing. You should wear you're nice clothing so the family will think you're a nice little boy. You want to be a nice little boy да?"

"But I don't want to! Why do I need to wear it! That way I can't run around" Jamie pouted.

"That's the point" Matthew mumbled, "Alright, Ivan go get dressed and then set the table. Jamie you will put the clothes on and you won't complain. Our families will be here any minute and I'm not even ready myself. Got it?" Jamie nodded and changed. Unity was sitting down on the living room floor admiring the paintings. After Ivan had gotten changed he went into the living room and saw Unity.

"You like them да?" Ivan asked. Unity nodded her head. "Is there a reason that you do not speak?" he questioned her.

"Nothing happened yet. Nothing to speak about yet. I have to talk to the family right?" she spoke.

"Да. They'll be here soon, you should get off the ground and not get your pretty dress dirty". And with that the girl got off the ground.

When the families arrived, it wasn't only relatives. Francis brought Gilbert and Antonio, while the Russian sisters brought Toris, a family friend. When Matthew saw how many people he was nervous and then added more plates to the table. Francis had fallen in love with the kids and he kept trying to seduce Unity and whenever that happened Arthur would smack Francis and drag him away. Katyusha brought Russian chocolate from the grocery stores and Jamie instantly loved his тетя Katyusha, while тетя Natalia scared him. Unity spoke to some of the people there like Toris, Katyusha, Antonio, Ivan, Matthew, the occasional Francis (who then got hurt by Arthur), and had given up on speaking to Alfred and Gilbert.

During dinner Gilbert talked about some of his "best friends" Roderich and Elizaveta. When Jamie heard the name Elizaveta he started talking all about the social worker that helped him get here today. Turns out it was the same person. The seven year old told them all how she hated a man called Gilbert. Joy.

The night had been a success, (except Francis' pedophilia). Jamie fell asleep in his bed after being read a story about aliens, and Unity fell asleep on the floor, and Ivan carried her upstairs into her bed. It was awkward for him, he wasn't sure if he should leave her in her dress or change her into pajamas, lucky for him Katyusha stayed a bit longer and helped out with that problem. Big sisters are the best!

Later that evening Ivan and Matthew enjoyed their drinks, Matthew stuck with coffee, and Ivan went for vodka.

"Do you enjoy being a parent…?" questioned Matthew.

"Да, it is fun, and I feel like the house isn't always empty. You know we have to enroll them in school да?" he said taking another sip of vodka.

"Oui mon cher, I can't believe I forgot about that already! I need to call the school immediately!" Matthew spoke standing up. Ivan wrapped his arms around him before his Matvey could get away.

"Call the school later Matvey, right now you're mine да" Ivan told his lover

Translations:
grand-père- grandfather (French)
Je ne peux pas attendre un enfant pour courir environ et joue avec- I cannot wait for a child to run around and play with (French)
Oui- Yes (French)
Het- No (Russian)
Mon cher- My dear (French)
да- Yes (Russian)
Да- Yes (Russian)
тетя- Aunt (Russian)