Last time we saw Carlton and Carrie they had just started dating. Now they have an apartment together in San Myshuno with some new additions to the family.
Dealing with the addition of a baby can be challenging, twins even more so. Luna has been struggling but luckily she has a wife and in-laws who understand and are happy to help.
TW Deals with postpartum depression
I would consider apologising for the length of this chapter but, Devin's not wrong when she claims to be my first favourite. Plus I'm still not over infants adorableness. Anyway quick part to finish with family visits and library trips.
Friday! After some playing with blocks the boys are moved to the lounge where they smile, coo and babble to each other. Once Devin and Luna are ready for the day, Devin checks in.
Devin: how are we bambinos
Rilian: coo la ba
Alfred: *giggles*
Devin: Who wants to play peek-a-boo
Rilian: *sniffles*
Devin: Don't worry caro, I know you don't like it but your brother might
Alfred: *is worried*
Devin: Where is mama
Alfred: *concerned*
Devin: Here I am!
Alfred takes a few seconds to process what just happened. Upon reflection he enjoyed it, and Devin gets both a smile and a giggle.
Quick photoshoot. You can see here that the boys have their teeth coming in. It's good to take time to capture the memories while they're this tiny as they'll grow up soon enough.
Devin: Buongiorno pa
Aaron: What's this
Devin: Lu and I took some photos and thought you might like your copies in person
Aaron: You're right cara. Gosh they are getting big
Devin: Tell me about it, the downy haired days are over
Rilian: *fusses*
Devin: Hold on pa, just have to-
Aaron: Be a mama?
Luna: Thank you for coming to check on me yesterday
Calista: Not a problem
Luna: We thought you might like some photos
Calista: Of bambinos? Always
Alfred: *fusses*
Luna: Sorry about him
Calista: How are you today
Luna: Coping
Calista: One day it wont seem so hard
Luna: I hope so
Deanna: Which one is this
Devin: This piccolo is Rilian
Deanna: The cautious one, no wonder he looks freaked
Devin: Hey now caro, it's okay. This is your zia Deanna and she is very friendly
Deanna: Hey piccolo, can we be friends
Rilian: *giggles*
Devin: See, she's not scary is she? No she's not
Another reason we're in Willow Creek is that Luna needs to use an archive machine at the library for work. Devin has brought the mats for the boys and they begin playing. Suddenly Alfred feels confident and pushes himself up on all fours. He has unlocked the creep milestone!
Luna cheers Alfred on while Devin plays with Rilian before putting him on the mat. Once put down he immediately has a crisis. He loves being held and mama put him down, in a strange place to boot. It's not fair! He does manage to compose himself and have some playtime though.
Back home Joey pops around for a visit while Devin works with Rilian on tummy time.
Joey: Sup fam
Luna: Hey there
Alfred: bo la gan dua
Joey: What a wordsmith
Alfred: *smiles and stares*
Joey: Why is he looking at me like that
Luna: He does that, we have to try not take it personally
Joey: right
Devin: He's just a smiley boy, you know, when he's not bawling his eyes out
Joey: Of course sis
Devin: Oh! Rilian is doing it! Come on caro
Luna: Is that all fours
Joey: Looks like it
Devin: *proudly* Both our boys know how to creep
Luna: Should we babyproof the door yet
Devin: Maybe just the front one
Joey appreciation post! He cleaned up and brought the washing in! Brother of the year. Devin meanwhile had to nap in her room. While the lullabies station might lull infants to sleep it appears adults can't sleep with it going... Even though she likes lullaby music...
Devin: Who's ready for some more snacks
Rilian: *chuckles*
Luna: I'm in the middle of this lesson plan
Devin: Don't worry Lu, I got it
Luna: Thanks, eat up darlings
Devin: Let's try... whatever they've called these things
[All I can think is 🎶pop pop peanut butter butter pops, pop pop pop em in your mouth, POP🎶]
Alfred tucks in and smoshes his everywhere like normal. Rilian remains unsure.
Devin gets the boys to bed and Luna feels up to kissing them goodnight before heading to sleep herself. That's it for the Villareals at the moment, Devin is slowly gaining fame from her acting and Luna is working through her postpartum depression.
