Baby Baby
By Crazy4Cocopuffs
Chapter 11: Reflection and Stuff
August 7th, 2001
Dear Diary,
I know that diaries are for teenage girl to write their crushes in, but there are those few times as an adult where you need to write what's happening, either because you want to remember it or because you just need to get it out. I've decided that, because my mind is legendary for forgetting, I will write down anything and everything of importance in this diary. And when my children are older, I will show this to them (and probably mock them for being so cute).
Now that the reason for this diary is out in the open, I'll start the first entry. Today was an exciting day (and it's only 10am!). This morning, my third child, Lily Grace, was born. I was a little surprised at the names that the twins had thought of, but they really seem to fit her.
OMG. I just realized that I am now outnumbered. My household has more children than parents. Oh well, there's no going back now. At least she's not twins...
I get to take her home tomorrow. I can't wait to be back at home, surrounded by my family. But right now I have to go; I'm supposed to be sleeping and I hear the nurse at the door.
-Serena
December 24th, 2001
Dear Diary,
Earlier this evening was our annual Christmas party. And boy am I glad that it's over. Don't get me wrong, I loved being there with everyone, but there were a lot of surprises.
The first surprise of the evening was when it started to snow. Not completely unexpected, but still a surprise. Next, about an hour into the party (which was at Mina's house), Mina got a call from some big-shot director who wanted her to star in his movie! Apparently she had been exactly what he was looking for.
As if that weren't enough, just as everyone was sitting down for dinner, the older babies started to TALK. That's right, not one or two of them, all FOUR of the girls' babies started talking. Of course, dinner was forgotten.
By the time everyone had settled back down, Ami and Lita both made the announcment that they were pregnant again. Why is it that we always get pregnant in groups? Whatever.
The last thing that happened was that, while everyone was getting ready to leave, Rei (always needing to be the center of attention) made the startling announcement that SHE was pregnant again, by about three months, with TWINS! That's one of the tings I love and hate about Rei; she'll let others have their moment, but hers has to be a jaw-dropper.
Now I'm exhausted and ready to change. Dare's putting the kids to bed as we speak, so goodnight diary.
-Serena
August 7th, 2002
Dear Diary,
Today was Lily's first birthday. Not much has happened in the last few months. The twins have started preschool (it's only three days a week). Lily's talking a little and running everywhere.
Rei had her twins about a month ago. It was two little boys, Warren and Kendall. They look almost exactly like Rei, which absolutely tickled her.
Ami and Lita are due next month and Mina is now expecting again (talk about a baby boom!). It seems I'm the only one not pregnant!
The twins have been very good the last few months. They love having a baby sister and are always looking out for Lily. Danny, who had a passion for watching Amara play the piano, has started taking lessons. Rini, who would spend hours with Michelle, is now taking art lessons. I wasn't sure if they were ready for lessons yet (they're only four years old), but they insisted and are doing amazingly in them.
We'll see what happens next...
-Serena
October 1st, 2002
Dear Diary,
Everything happening so fast. The twins have their first recital/art show in a week and Ami just had a baby girl yesterday (she named the baby Arina). Lita's getting close to having her baby, which she won't tell us if it's a boy or girl. We'll see.
I have to go. Lily's crying and I need to start dinner.
-Serena
October 5th, 2002
Dear Diary,
Lita had her baby, a boy named Christopher. He's so adorable. Actually, he looks just like Danny when he was born, except my Danny had lighter hair.
Rini and Danny are both doing well in school. I get notes every day from their teacher telling me how wonderful they are (as if I didn't know!) and every day after school I have three or four of their friends in my backyard playing on the jungle gym Darien put up a few months back.
Darien's vacation is coming up and I have a big surprise for him. I would write it down, but there's a chance Dare'll read this and I want it to be a surprise.
-Serena
October 20th, 2002
Dear Diary,
Well, I finally did it. I told Darien that I'm pregnant. Again. And he passed out. Again. I should really check his vitamin intake or something.
Anyway, I'm about two months along. I'm happy about this baby. I've always wanted a big family.
I just have to tell the girls...
-Serena
November 3rd, 2002
Dear Diary,
Well, I told the girls. They went nuts. They are now planning a baby shower (I have three children, one of which is still a baby, what else could I need?) and picking out names. I love my friends. I do. And I have to keep telling myself that before I kill them. I love my friends. I love my friends. I love my friends...
-Serena
April 15th, 2003
Dear Diary,
Through this whole pregnancy, I've kept everything a secret. Even from Darien. So when it was announced that I had given birth to not one but TWO healthy babies, my friends were stunned and Darien was speechless.
That's right. This afternoon, I gave birth to two babies, a boy and a girl. After a quick talk with Darien, Rini, Danny, and even little Lily, we decided to name them Benjamin Andrew and Sophie Rei. Rei was happy about that. Well, she is my best friend out off all of my best friends. Even though we fight a lot. We're like sisters.
I'm tired and I want to see my babies (all FIVE of them) so later.
-Serena
March 12, 2011
Dear Diary,
I just found you in the attic and decided to update. The last entry was written just after I gave birth to Benji and Sophie. I had told myself that they would be the last, but in 2005 I had Damien Matthew and in 2009 I had another set of twin, both girls, named Rosalie Jade and Jasmine Rose. That's right, I now have eight children (and don't tell Darien, but there's another boy on the way. I've already picked his name; James Anthony.)
As for the girls, Mina had her two, both boys. After Micheal, she named the second baby Jesse Ryan.
Rei ended up with four children. Of course there was Katie, then the twins, Kathy and Jessica, and finally, just two years ago she had her only baby boy, Neal.
Lita ended up with five kids. First was Julie, followed by Christopher., Laura, and her twins, Thomas and Andrew.
Ami actually ended up with eight children. As many as I have.And trust me, we were all shocked by the number. Charles and Arina were joined by a set of twins, Logan and Melissa. A few years later,Kimberly Lorraine was born. We all thought Ami was done after Kimmy, but a year later she had TRIPLETS. Yep, that's right. Sweet little genius doctor Ami had THREE babies. At the same time. Two girls and a boy, Gracie, Noah, and Emily Mina.
Life is crazy. Remember how I said, quite a few years ago, how I was outnumbered? Well, double that and that's how it is right now. And they're all growing up so fast. Rini and Danny are getting ready for high school already! Man, I feel old.
I actually took the time to count and realized that between me, Ami, Lita, Rei, and Mina, we have TWENTY SEVEN KIDS! I guess we're lucky population control hasn't shown up yet. But, seriously, we are lucky. We have family and friends that love us and that we love more than anything in the universe.
And with that last thought, I say my final goodbye to you, my diary.
-Serena
November 8, 2011
Dear Diary,
Okay, I lied. That wasn't my last entry. But my diary wouldn't be complete unless I added the birth of my last children into the pages. Yep, you heard me right, CHILDREN. It turned out that James Anthony was really James Anthony and his twin sister, Nicole Ami.
They're here with me now, sound asleep in the bastinettes that the nurses placed on either side of my hospital bed. When my family had shown up a few hours ago, Mina had handed my my diary, knowing that I would want to add my new babies to the story of my life. My family is now complete and in a few hours, all three of us will be safe and sound at home.
This is my true goodbye. At least until the next big event.
Goodbye Diary. Goodness, TEN children! Wish me luck...
-Serena
AN: That's it! It's over. Thank you to everyone who reviewed. I know how long you had to wait for these last two chapter, but I hope it was worth it. Can you believe how many kids these girls ended up with? I think I went a little overboard, but I have a big family and I love it, so I gave the girls big families. Read/Review please! I love you all!