Chapter 9.1 - March 2023 - Dudleif and the kids.

Bewickton an early morning in march..

Nishit woke up super early, excited to see that snow had been falling during the night – and that it was still snowing. ;)

Perfect for some time on the spring rider, after getting breakfast and doing his homework before school.

Udisha woke up a little later and was in desperate need of a bath after not finding the time or energy to do it yesterday.. She hadn't heard that Nishit had also gone in there to use the toilet... maybe it's time to build another bathroom?

"Mom!? Haven't you head about knocking!?"
"Oh.. I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I didn't know you were in here..."

Upstairs another one was awake, crying out her needs as best as she could. Hopefully her father would pick up on it and come to her aid..

Udisha didn't get her bath this morning, before the carpool car honked outside. Today was gonna be a smelly day at the office...

"What's the matter darling? Are you hungry? I'll take you downstairs and get you something to eat.."

"You're a big girl now, no more milk bottles! Open up!"

 

Of course, this was to cute, so I had to get a video...

After feeding time was over Dudleif, who was also in need of a bath, put her on the floor and encouraged her to play with some toys, before turning around and walking towards the bathroom. That's when the little girl caught me by surprise as she got up on her two feet to practice walking. She turned her head to look in his direction as if she wanted him to see what she was doing, though he didn't notice it as he was already on his way through the bathroom door.

Very stumbly, and she didn't yet know how to put one foot in front of the other and quickly fell down on her little butt. ;)

..but she was making rapid progress, because all of a sudden she was walking across the floor. She took her first steps all on her own without any help. Now that's impressive, she must be a wonderchild, because none of her older brothers did that. ;)

Learning to walk is still tough, and she stumbled and fell quite a few times until she had enough and went to play with the toys in Nishits room instead..

When Dudleif was finished with a long and good relaxing bath, it was feeding time for Ole Christian as well.

Sofia had also just finished a long bath – at the public swimming pool, where she also increased her sports skill to level 3.

Of course, she has a swimming pool at home too, but an outdoors swimming pool isn't the most practical solution maybe when it's still snowing out.

Madhunisha had located her other favorite toy now, the peg toy box as Dudleif went to pick up Ole Christian to finish and important job.

The last stretch of teaching him to use the potty. No more diapers, and more time freed up for the parents as he know can do everything he needs except feeding himself.. about time.

Udisha came home from work, feeling stressed and exhausted and went straight to bed..

Nishit was home from school to do his homework in front of a pile of clothes that just got smellier and smellier...

Madhunisha had returned to play in her brothers room for a while, until who was probably starting to feel a little to old for this, went and picked her up to put her in her crib and go to sleep. I say this, because before this he went into the bathroom to stand and look at himself in the mirror while sighing and thinking ghostly thoughts.. he really looked like a weary old man for a while there...

"Nighty night, sweetheart. Sleep tight, your old man is in need of some rest now.."

Well, unfortunately Madhunisha wasn't really tired enough to go to sleep just yet, and the food he gave her earlier had now made it's way into the diaper.. the situation turned a little chaotic as she woke up Udisha with her screaming, Ole Christian wanted some attention from mom before going to bed and Nishit wanted Dudleif to read him a bedtime story..

Well, Nishit had to go to bed without anyone reading for him this night, as both of his parents were both to tired and had their hands full with the toddlers.. that's what it's like sometimes to be the older brother.

After having her diaper changed, Madhunisha was in need of a refill and this time it was mom's turn. However, daddys hand was probably a little softer.. or maybe she had just decided she didn't like the food, because she turned away when mommy tried to feed her.. so Udisha had to resort to the age old trick of "Here comes the helicopter..."

..before she could put Madhunisha to bed again, for the second time. ;)

Udisha wasn't a particularly grumpy woman, but she was feeling the stress now and muttered a few curses after Madhunisha had fallen asleep.. She really felt like she could need to out to a local pub and have a few drinks right now.. but she knew she had to get up again tomorrow for another workday..

Maybe later she could find the time to do that, if she would still wish for it, but for now... good night..

Other happenings:

Kajsa Tangstads son Nikolai had his first birthday and is now a toddler. Will he become a rebellious rock musician like his mom?

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Chapter 8.2 - February 2023: Madhunishas birthday

 Sim profile:

Full name: Madhunisha Chitrakaar-Skurchk
Date of birth: 28.02.2022.
Personality traits: Clumsy, easily impressed
Family tree: 

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February went by as it usually does in the Chitrakaar-Skurchk household, but easier days would probably soon come as by the end of the month this little critter would enter the next stage of her life..

Ole Christian was happily playing with his favorite teddy bear.

Work and school called for everyone, and Nishit was excited this morning since they had an excursion to the theatre. He was also in dire need of a bath before he could go, so he didn't have time to eat a proper breakfast.. hopefully they'll get served a nice meal at the theatre. Their teacher for the occasion is Anny Guddal, one of the local bartenders.

With everyone at school or work (and Madhunisha at home being watched after by a babysitter) I stopped by the park to see if anything was going on. It was pretty quiet with not to many people around. I only found Kajsa Tangstad, the drummer from 'The Bushweeds', enjoying a day of snowboarding.

Sofia wasn't at the fire station this time. She was hanging out at the local University College administration centre sharing some gossip with this guy, Clark Pincher-Peddler.

In spite of being tired and exhausted from caring for Madhunisha, Dudleif manages to get another promotion again, is now at level 8 of his career now working as a sketch artist. Well done!

Though maybe, judging from this video, maybe the requirements for the job aren't so high. ;)

PS: The story is real, but it turns out the drawing was simply made by a witness (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2018/02/08/a-witness-drew-this-terrible-sketch-to-help-police-identify-a-suspect-it-actually-worked/), and not an actual sketch artist. So the requirements for the job are still there. ;)

Well, I'm impressed. I don't know how they can pull this off, but Udisha got a promotion too, and is now a division manager at level 6 of her career. Congratulations, you're more than halfway there! ;)

After they got home they both needed a well deserved nap to salvage a little more energy so that they could celebrate Madhunishas birthday..

While his parents rested, Nishit was in his treehouse on the lookout for pirates, to make sure none would arrive to crash his sisters birthday party. ;)

Then it was time to get the party started. Sølvi Sjanto was the first guest to arrive, early by a few minutes and in one of her finest dresses, hoping perhaps that Dudleif would take note of her presence. :P

Grandma Laranya was the second guest, not very impressed with the cleanliness of her daughters house...

Nitya thought the same. "This place stinks! I can't understand why they want to live like this..."

Palash went straight for what he thinks is one of the most important things as he picked up Ole Christian to play with him. ;)

Then the moment came and Dudleif went upstairs to pick up Madhunisha. It could have ended in a disaster as he tripped and almost dropped her into the cake, but luckily it didn't go that way. ;) Happy first birthday, little one! You've made it through your first year! :P

Udisha cheers for her little baby girl as Dudleif puts her on the floor to let the magic happen.

Welcome to the age of toddlerhood, Madhunisha. There's a lot of Dudleif in her, that's pretty apparent. Now which path in life will this one take? Will she devote herself to a life of fighting crime like her father, or become a businesswoman like her mother or her weird uncle? Or maybe she'll follow her grandparents and get creative – hopefully on the right side of the law!

Well, I suppose Udisha and Dudleif did their best to make it a special event for their little girl, unfortunately this party can't excactly be called a success.. Udisha began to boo at her own sister for something and I don't really know why.. and most of the guests left early, doing their best to be polite and said they enjoyed the party..

..but it was pretty clear what they were all thinking. Even Udishas own mom couldn't hide the disappointment..
"Disgusting.. is this how I raised my kids? Doesn't she have any shame? How can she invite people over to celebrate her daughters birthday without even trying to clean the house first?"

Even Palash rolled his eyes at the mess before he left the party as one of the last remaining guests..

...but you have to understand, Udisha wasn't made to be a housewife, that's not where her ambitions lie. ;) Which is evident as she had to rehearse one more time for the presentation she would hold at the office tomorrow after all the guests had left..

...while Dudleif, still exhausted and really tired, had gone upstairs to go to sleep and put Madhunisha in her crib to get some sleep.

Ole Christian was getting tired too, and asked his mom for a hug and to carry him upstairs to his bed. It was sleep time for everyone now..

Unfortunately he was so tired he couldn't make to his own bed and fell asleep right there on the floor where Udisha put him down..

..and finally the house was quiet again as snow began falling over the town again to wrap everything into its own blanket one last time before spring could arrive... good night. ;)

Other happenings:

Kajsa Tangstad, the drummer from the Bushweeds, has been promoted to doing back up vocals at her job.. in additon to the drumming of course. ;) Don't lose your breath now.. :P 

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Trivia:

Marianne Skurchks maiden name "Overbye" is taken from the Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye whom supposedly murdered 25 children between 1913 and 1920. She received the death sentence in 1921, which was later reduced to life in prison. She died in 1929.

Laranyas maiden name is taken from vocalist Jayant Bhadula of Indian folk metal band "Bloodywood". They're an awesome band, so check them out. ;)