It's been two weeks. Two weeks and we finally got to take the babies home. They had to stay in the hospital because Dr. Mongiello just wanted to make sure that they would be okay. While they were in the hospital, we were able to get a new car, that fits 8 seats in the back and has a driver's and passenger seat. And since we have eight kids, we had to find a house. Moving out of the loft was a big step and was really hard for Castle. But he was excited to move into a new place, and start a new life with our babies. We managed to find a five bedroom, 7 bathroom house. It's not that far from the loft. There is a master bedroom, the twins each have their own bedrooms, and then the three girls will share one room and the boys will share the other. The twins had a hard time moving, but they got over it.
Four weeks later: Monday morning
Crazy.
That's the only word that can describe how my life is right now. But I love every minute of it. I was sleeping when all of a sudden Castle's alarm went off. I rolled over to tap him, but he wasn't there. I crawled across the bed and turned it off. He left me a note saying that he had an early meeting and then he had a signing. Great. I was here alone with 8 kids. But it has been like that lately so it's okay.
I got out of the bed and went into the bathroom. I only had about 15 minutes to get ready before the crying began. So I took a quick shower, threw on jeans, a long-sleeve shirt, and uggs. I put my hair in a ponytail. And then there it was. Crying.
"Mommy. The babies are up." Cara said to me. She was still half asleep.
" Thanks honey. Is your sister up?"
" Yes she is."
" Okay. I laid out your clothes on the chair in your room. go give your sister her outfit. You two need to brush your teeth so I can get you to school."
" But why?" she whined.
" Cara, I have explained this to you twice already. All three year olds go to school. So do you guys. It's only for three hours. Now go do what I said please."
" Fine." she ran away so quickly.
I went to go take care of the babies. I changed the girls and I dressed them first. Then I went and changed the boys and dressed them. I carried them downstairs two at a time. I laid them in their baby resting seats. I gave them each a bottle. Since they are only two months, I still have to feed them myself. When I was done feeding them, I burped them. I was getting breakfast ready for the twins when I realized they weren't downstairs.
" Cara Joy and Madison Chance, get your butts downstairs right this second!" All of a sudden I heard two sets of footsteps coming down. " Your cereal is on the table. Go stand by your highchairs and I'll put you in." They went over to their chars. I cleaned up after feeding the babies and I went and out the girls in their seats. I put their bibs on and poured milk in their cereal. I gave them spoons and they ate away.
While they were eating, I went and put shoes and jackets on the babies. The girls were finished eating. I cleaned them up and told them to put on their jackets. I went and put the babies in the car in their carseats. I went back into the house and got the girls. I locked the door behind me. I got into the car and made sure the twins were buckled up. Off to school we went.
I had just finished feeding the sextuplets when the doorbell rang. I was holding Cayleigh because she was screaming her head off. I opened the door and there was Lanie holding Maddie in her arms are Cara was running up to the steps.
" Hey Lanie. Thank you so much for picking up the girls. I really appreciate it." I said giving her a hug.
" No problem girl. I would do anything for my goddaughters." she smiled at the girls as she helped them take off their jackets. " I fed them lunch so they should be ready for a nap."
" Oh Lanie, you are a life saver." I said so relieved.
" Thanks. Well I have to go back to work. I'll see you soon." she said as she closed the door.
" Alright Cara and Maddie, you need to upstairs to your rooms and take a nap. But please be quiet because the babies are sleeping."
They went upstairs quietly and I followed them because I had to put sleeping Cayleigh in her crib. I went downstairs and did some cleaning. WHen I was done I ate lunch and took a nap myself. When I woke up Castle was home, playing with all the kids.
" Hey sleepyhead." he said as I got off the couch.
"Hey." I said. As I watched him, I knew that everything was going to be okay.
After 2 long hours, we finally got all eight children to bed. I was already in bed. I changed into a pair of Castle's boxers and one of his tshirts.
" So how was your day?" he asked me as he walked into our bedroom.
" Long and crazy. But I''m glad that youre home. I missed you this morning."
"' Yeah I know. I missed you too." he said as he kissed me. He got into bed and I laid my head on my chest. Within 5 minutes I fell asleep.
