Ch 16: Taking Care of Them

I woke up, checked the time and it's currently 5:45 in the morning. I kissed Val on the forehead, and went downstairs to cook them breakfast.

*DING!*

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Morning Care: Prepare a healthy breakfast for your spouse and children.

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Girl? You didn't appear for 2 whole months and now you're just going to give me tasks? AND I WAS GOING TO THAT ANYWAY! YOU USELESS SYSTEM!

For mine and Val's breakfast, I decided to cook scrambled eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, and some fruits. I cracked 6 eggs into a bowl, added a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisked it. I heated a non-stick pan on medium heat and melted a small knob of butter. I poured the eggs into the pan and gently stirred with a spatula until they were set and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

After that was done, I placed it on a plate, and placed it on our dining table. For the toast, I put them on a toaster and I planned to spread avocado on it once it's done.

Now on to the bacon and sausage. I heated the pan on medium heat and cooked the bacon slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until it was crispy. I put it in a plate and moved on to the sausages.

For the sausages, I cooked it in a pan over medium heat, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes until they were fully cooked. After that, I placed it on the same plate with the bacon. For the fruits, I sliced bananas, oranges, berries and arranged them on a plate. And I'm done with our breakfast!

For Rodan's breakfast, I decided to cook pancakes, scrambled eggs, fruit and yogurt.

I started with the pancakes, I mixed 1 cup flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, and 1 cup milk. Stirred them and we have the batter!

I heated a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly greased it with butter. I poured small amounts of batter into the pan to make mini pancakes. I cooked it for 2 minutes per side. Served it with maple syrup. And done!

For the scrambled eggs, I did what I did to ours, but instead of 6 eggs, it's only 2 eggs. For the fruits and yogurt, I cut some bananas and cherries thinly, and put some yogurt on the side for dipping.

I served it on the dining table. For Cristina's breakfast, I just mixed warm water and baby formula.

For our drinks, I brewed coffee for Val, tea for me, and a cup of milk for Ro. And voila! Breakfast is served.

*Quest done!

Morning Care: Prepare a healthy breakfast for your spouse and children.

Reward: +5 Family Bonding Points, +10 Cooking Skill, +20 Family Points ✓

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I'll keep that in mind, but first I have to wake up my whole family.

I went upstairs, and woke Valerie up. "Hon. Hon. Wake up, it's time for breakfast." She nodded and kissed my forehead, "I'll wake Rodan up." She said and headed to Rodan's room. I headed to Crissy's nursery and found her there fully awake, she woke me up 6 times last night because she pooped or she was hungry.

"Did you have a nice dream, sweetheart?" I picked her up and asked her, in return she sent me gleeful coos. We headed downstairs, and Val and Ro are still not there. "Did those 2 fall asleep again?" Not long after I said that, I saw the 2 of them coming downstairs groggily.

"Guys, it's already 7:36 in the morning." I said to them. "Morning, Mommy." Rodan said, I greeted him back and kissed the top of his head. "Good morning to you too, baby." Val placed him on his seat, and we had a joyous meal.

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While Crissy was sleeping, I was helping Ro with his outfit. He and Val, are going to Arel—the main city of Aeldrith. They are going to look for private tutors, and buy some groceries. Rodan is wearing a white tucked in t-shirt, with khaki shorts, and beige sneakers.

"My son is so handsome, I wonder who you took after?" I asked Rodan, "Of course it's you, Mommy!" He answered while laughing. "Yup, yup. You inherited your mommy's good looks." We simultaneously looked at Val, she's wearing a white button up shirt, with beige chinos, and a white sneakers.

"He certainly inherited your sense of style, hon." I said, overall they look very handsome. As expected, they look good even in such simple outfits.

"Now, now. Off you go. You're going to be late." I said, they both kissed me on the cheek and kissed Crissy on the forehead, before going out.

"Take care, my loves." I waved them goodbye, and went back inside. "Well, I should clean up the house first." With that, I started cleaning the house.

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"WAH! WAH!" Hi, it's Serena. I just finished taking a bath, and as if waiting for that, Crissy started crying. "Yes, yes. Mommy heard you, did you poop again?" It has already been 3 times, and it's just this afternoon!

To be honest, it's tiring to not only 1 child, but 2! Still, it's also very fulfilling. I only imagined this in the past, and now I have a family of my own. Besides, Val always helps me in any way she can. So I can confidently say, 'I don't regret my decision, even in a tiny bit'.

It's already been 2 hours since Val and Ro left, and honestly it feels quite lonely. "I guess I got used to loud noises, huh?" I said to no one, but Crissy answered with a glee. "Okay, young lady. You need to sleep again." After cradling Crissy for 10 minutes, she finally went to sleep.

"Hm.. Val and Ro will get back this evening, I still have a lot of time to cook for them." It's currently 3 in the afternoon, and they are going home at 5 PM. "Hm.. I should take a nap." With that decision, I moved Crissy's crib besides a sofa, laid down, and off I went.