Chapter Five

A crazy day in the life and information

It was Tuesday, May 16th, a week after Tamora and Kat had turned ten, double digits. At five in the morning the adults were woken up by the cries of their babies. Piper got up, took Aria into her arms and went down the kitchen. Since Andy was out with a charge, Prue had to get up with Passion and walked down to the kitchen. Coop got up with Penny and beamed them down to the kitchen. Henry got up with Mackenzie and brought her down in the kitchen.

In the kitchen the babies were slamming their high chair trays as Piper cooked breakfast for the older kids. It was Prue making the oat meal for the babies. Coop was at the table looking at Phoebe's latest column in the newspaper. Henry was at the table trying to stay awake.

Prue finished with the oat meal and served it the impatient one year olds, hoping there would be no orb stealing. Piper finished cooking and served Coop, Paige and Prue, they needed to eat too. It seemed like only the kids got to eat these days, but that wasn't true.

Around six Paris, Patty, Preston and Payton orbed/beamed down to the kitchen and seated themselves at the table. Piper came around giving them each a plate of eggs and bacon. First thing in the morning the kids were usually quiet since they were so tired.

Half an hour later alarm clocks went off. At this point the babies were done eating but still in their high chairs giving crumbs to Belle. Wyatt, Chris, Melinda, and Tamora orbed down to the kitchen followed by the beamers: P.J. and Parker. They seated themselves at the table and by the time they were all served little Henry came running and took his seat. Piper smiled at him and served him as well.

Payton, Preston, Patty and Paris were done first, so they raced up stairs to get dressed. Prue had to help Paris, but the others knew how to get dressed on their own. Payton dressed herself in a gold long sleeve shirt that had a heart on it, along with black leggings.

The other kids finished up and went to get dressed. Melinda dressed herself in a pink button up shirt with jeans. Tamora and Kat dressed themselves in plain light blue dresses with white nylons underneath. P.J. dressed herself in a plain pink t-shirt and blue jeans. Parker dressed herself in an overall dress with black nylons underneath.

While the big kids were getting dressed the little ones were having their hair brushed. Prue brushed Payton's hair and left it loose. With Paris and Passion she gave them two ponytails on the side. Andy was now home and he brushed Preston's hair.

After getting dressed the big kids had to brush their hair too. Melinda left her hair loose, P.J. tied up hers in a ponytail in the back. Tamora and Kat tied their hair into two braids on the sides like always. Parker just left her hair loose like usual.

Then it was time to brush their teeth, four kids per bathroom sink. The older kids helped the little ones brush their teeth giving the working adult's time to get ready.

Next it was on with shoes, coats and school bags, it was around 7:30 a.m. and the kids to be at school by the 7:50. Prue, Piper, Phoebe, Henry and Paige left for work, Andy was with a charge again. Coop stayed home with the babies while Leo took the toddler to pre-school. The school age children walked to the bus stop together.

At the pre-school Leo hugged Patty and Paris then signed them, he prayed they would behave. At the elementary school the kids except Wyatt and Preston raced to the playground to find their friends. Wyatt dropped off Preston at the kindergarten fenced in play area then went to find Kennedy, Dakota, Austin and Carter.

At work Phoebe was going through her letters looking for one she would respond to in today's Colum. She found one after going through two piles. The letter read:

Dear Phoebe, my wife and I just welcomed out little boy into the world two months ago. Since then we haven't gotten any couple time. We have tried to go out several times but my wife isn't ready to leave our son with a sitter. How can we have some couple time without leaving the house?

This one was a challenge for Phoebe who had four babysitters at home who regularly helped her raise her daughters. However she liked a challenge and quickly thought up a response. She opened a word document and started typing away.

Couple time at home

Most often a new mother feels nervous about leaving her infant alone with a sitter while she and her husband go out. This completely normal, and there is a way to have couple time without leaving the house. Ask a sitter to come over and care for your baby. During this time make a romantic supper at home and throw in a movie. This way you and your partner have the required couple time and you'll be at home knowing exactly that your infant is in good hands.

In-fact, in my research most mothers don't leave their child alone for the first time for the first three months. From personal experience, the first three months is crucial for mother and infant bonding. Fathers also getting to know their little bundle of joy.

Couple times doesn't always have to mean leaving the house. It can simply mean watching a movie at home, enjoying a candle light dinner in the back yard on a summer night, or even cuddling in bed. Make sure to arrange couple time at least once a day so you and your partner don't get disconnected.

At the Halliwell Photography, Prue was training her new employee, Christy. Christy was a fast learner and her job was going to be secretary. It was Prue's job to take the pictures, after all this was her passion.

At the Halliwell's restaurant Piper was cooking her famous stew, it was a favourite of the costumers. She ran into a problem half way though, or she thought she did. She notice she didn't have enough onion, but her delivery guy dropped off some more just in time. She believed this was the work of her guardian angel.

At the elementary school the bell rang so the kids go in their lines and were greeted by their teachers. In grade eight Wyatt and his class started off be reviewing yesterday's homework. In grade seven Chris and his class started off the same way. In grade four Melinda, P.J., Tamora and Kat started with English, they were learning the use of quotation marks. In grade three Henry Jr. was learning multiplication. In grade two Parker was working on the science of insects. In grade one Payton was using her telekinesis to make the pencil write paragraph for her. In junior kindergarten, Preston and Ginny were running around the gym but were supposed to dancing.

Paige was having a meeting with her client Rose, a paranoid 30 something adult who believed aliens were out to get her. Paige found it hard to reinsure that they didn't exist because they could exist. It was a hard hour for her. Meanwhile Henry was chasing after a teenage who was skipping school to steal drugs.

At home Coop and Andy were outside watching the four one year olds run around. As usual on school days they were babysitting Jamie. Jamie was sitting the yard picking grass, this was his favourite thing to do.

(School was different for each of the kids though similar in some ways. Wyatt wasn't a big fan of school but accepted it and did his work, he used to be an above average student but now he was average. Chris hated school and often refused to do anything causing him to be sent down to kindergarten, this was the punishment for acting like a baby. Melinda loved school and was an above average student. Tamora hated school and did whatever she could to make the teacher miserable, Kat on the other hand also didn't like school but sucked it up. P.J. liked school except for the fact she was surrounded by others, she kept to herself and did her work. Henry was mostly the same as P.J. and was over territorial over his desk, he was an above average student. Parker didn't like school because she didn't like sitting still and being told what to do, she was often set to the office. Payton was an above average student, she was the one to always raise her hand and participate in class discussions. Preston hated school and was always getting himself into trouble for not following directions.

Behaviour was another factor that made the children different. Wyatt was very mature for his age and no longer got into stupid arguments, he did what he was told and listened to the rules. Chris was for the most part well behaved, but he would fight with the little kids and try to control them and if he didn't want to listen her wouldn't he liked pushing buttons.

Melinda was pretty well behaved and listen rather well, she always wanted to be in the spot light and got upset if she wasn't. Tamora was a very bad listener who always wanted her own way, she bossed everyone and was very nosey. Kat was stubborn and didn't like listening but was more accepting of rules than her twin sister. P.J. was an angel at most times.

Henry Jr. was an angel and it was very rare for him to act out. Parker was a stubborn child who wanted to get her way and didn't take no for answer, she hated following directions and often complained and acted out. Payton was a social butterfly who was much opinionated and strong minded, at most times she obeyed the rules but it wasn't uncommon for her to act out.

Preston was a little devil, a big disregard for the rules and did whatever he wanted. Patty was a little angel at most times but when she had meltdowns it was the whole deal. Paris was always on the go very full of herself and accepted al rules except bedtime.

Passion was bossy and inpatient she was ruff but one of the most well behaved of the babies. Aria was a night mare, she did everything she wasn't supposed to and was so demanding and she stole thing from her siblings and cousins all the time. Penny was a good baby but she was very spoiled making her prone of tantrums when she didn't get what she wanted, as long as she was in someone's arms she was happy. Mackenzie was a lot like her sister Tamora, very bossy, nosey and had a disregard for rules and throw tantrums when she was told no.

As for Ginny and Austin's two kids. Ginny was a sweet little angel who had no issues following rules, she was a follower. Jamie was a sensitive soul who didn't push the boundaries or explore them. Ginny didn't explore magic unless directed, and Austin barely used his power of telepathy and projection.

In terms of magic: Wyatt didn't lest the limits or explore magic he knew the rules and was very cautious of who was watching when he used magic. Chris was dare devil so of course he would experiment with his powers. Melinda was pretty much like Wyatt. Tamora, Payton, Preston and the babies explored their magic all the time and often got hilarious and troubling results. Kat didn't like to explore but was usually forced by Tamora. Parker, Paris and Patty didn't often push the limits of their powers.

Not only were the kids different, the adults were different parents. Prue was a strict mother who didn't spoil he kids, she believed in letting them learn from their mistakes. Andy was a patient and less strict father but he didn't tolerate disrespect. Piper was the mom to fear when in trouble, she was very strict and serious, she didn't put up with any crap. Leo was laid back and thought the children should be allowed to explore the world and take risks. Phoebe and Coop were the laid back parents who didn't many rules and tended to spoil their kids, they were the comforting parents as well. Paige and Henry were the parents who put down rules but struggled to keep them in place, they were the parents of three of the biggest brats in the household.)

After school that day the elementary kids got on the bus. Wyatt sat with Chris in the back of the bus. Melinda sat with P.J. in the middle of the bus, across from them sat Tamora and Kat. P.J. was sitting in the front of the bus with Henry Jr. Parker was sitting with Payton, Ginny was sitting with Preston.

Prue was done work and stood at the corner of the street to greet the elementary kids. As Coop arrived home with Patty and Paris, Prue was walking home with the elementary kids. When they got in Party and Paris had a routine, they hugged everyone.

The school age kids, except Henry Jr. didn't have any time to relax, they had to go to magic school for three hours. Paige got home just in time to head to magic school with them. They got there by orbing or beaming. When they arrived Wyatt and Chris found Claire, Olivia and Emily. Together the five of them walked into the witch class. This class was taught by Paige.

"Good morning class let's begin with the charmed ones. So a witch named Melinda Warren…" Paige said.

(Wyatt was done his witch training and his white-lighter training, so this is the only class he was required to take. Chris and Melinda were both done their witch training and white-lighter training as well. Tamora and Kat had recently completed their witch training but still had ways to go in their white-lighter training. P.J. was almost done her witch training and had recently completed her cupid training. Parker was near completion of both her witch training and cupid training. Payton was half way through her witch and white-lighter training, she was expected to be done within two years. Preston was still at the beginning of his white-lighter and witch training since he refused to do anything on most days.)

Meanwhile at home Henry Jr. was sitting at the able working on his homework. Coop, Phoebe, Leo, and Andy were outside with the babies and toddlers so Henry would have silence to concentrate. Henry preferred to complete his homework on his own without help.

At magic class witch class was over and it was time for either white-lighter class or cupid class, which was taught by Leo and Coop. Wyatt, Chris and Melinda returned home. Tamora, Kat, Payton and Preston headed off to their white-lighter class, and Parker went to her white-lighter class. P.J. got the period off, which she used to study what she had just learned in her witch class.

Wyatt was working a shift at his mom's restaurant so he got a ride there from Prue. Wyatt was a waiter at the Halliwell's. Meanwhile Chris and Melinda started on their homework, while Henry joined the little ones outside. It was rare that he played with the toddlers and babies, though he was close with his baby sister Makenzie.

After the second class at magic school it was time for spells and potions class, for those who hadn't yet completed their witch training. Leo, Coop, Tamora and Kat got to go home while the other four went to class, this class was also taught by Paige.

At home it was a few minutes past five and everyone was gathered at the table. Prue and Andy was just finished supper and began serving it. As usual Passion, Aria and Mackenzie screamed until they were served. Halfway through dinner, Piper, Wyatt and Henry returned home, Prue served them as well.

By six those who were home finished supper. Again Prue, Leo, Piper, Phoebe and Henry were outside with the babies and toddlers. who were done their homework. At the table Wyatt, the twins, Parker and Payton were doing their homework. Wyatt, Chris, Melinda and Henry Jr. took their baths.

Once homework was done it was around seven at night. Tamora, Kat, P.J. and Parker were in the bath, the twins still bathed together but their parents were thinking on stopping it soon since it wasn't long before they would start developing. Wyatt and Chris were in their room playing a video game. Melinda was playing house with Payton, Preston and the toddlers. The babies were having their night time snack.

Around ten minutes later the second round of showers were over. Now it was time for Payton, Preston, Patty, Paris and the babies to have baths, Patty and Paris always bathes together, and so did the babies. Meanwhile Wyatt was telling the others a demon story, which was nothing compared to the real deal.

Around fifteen minutes later the third round of showers were done. It was time for the babies, toddlers and Preston to go to bed, it was around 7:45 at night. As usual the babies put up a fight and Preston would only sleep if he was in his parent's bed.

At eight thirty it was time for Payton, Parker, Henry Jr., Melinda, the twins and P.J. to go to bed. Half an hour later Wyatt and Chris fell asleep. Finally now that all the kids were sleeping the adults could have a shower. Since there were six of them they took couple showers, even then Paige and Henry had to wait.