Caleb found Charlotte curled up on the bathroom floor. On his way, he found chaos, paints splashed on the wood floor and rugs. He cringed, glancing at the kitchen filled with plates of half-eaten food. Two toddlers giggled, wandering naked on the landing. The child at peace was Damien, sleeping in his crib. Caleb followed the mess to the quivering wreck that was his wife. She curled next to the bath, hugging her knees to her chest. Water spilled over on the floor from the leaking tap. It was hard to know who or what to deal with first.
Charlotte brought the play mat, a small square cushion decorated with animals. Toys hung from two foam arches, which crossed from corner to corner. Damien laid there, left to discover amusement from the funny objects above him. Charlotte released the twins from their high chairs. A doomed attempt to herd both upstairs to the bathroom. Aurora and Autumn shared a look. Identical twins everywhere would understand. It appeared they could read each other’s minds. They took off in opposite directions, knowing Charlotte would need to give chase. It was their favourite game with Caleb, but he was too fast, an ability that came in handy at bath time. Charlotte froze, torn between the twins as they waited.
Knowing she could handle one child, Charlotte made a beeline for Autumn. The toddler attempted to wriggle beneath the red sofa. Its heavy oak frame and short feet made it difficult for her. Autumn had yet to realise how flat her body needed to go should she succeed. Charlotte watched as her head and shoulders disappeared beneath the sofa. The butt wiggled high in the air as her knees and feet tried to use the traction from the carpet to force herself under. Charlotte grabbed the legs to the sound of intense squeals. Similar to what she expected a piglet to sound like when caught.
Aurora watched with a huge grin. Charlotte held Autumn firm against her body. She prayed, as Aurora took off, she would not find mischief. Of course, this may be too much to hope. While Charlotte did not engage with her family. Over the months and years, Caleb would lie beside her, sharing stories of his day with them. Aurora thrived on leading Autumn through whatever dangers the house had to offer. Charlotte could not dwell on this concern as she took to the bathroom.
Autumn splashed Charlotte, dunking the rubber duck into the bath water. Charlotte could feel the muscles in her shoulders tightened as though she was bound. Hands wrestled with the playful toddler to remove the pancake from her hands, face and hair. The heaviness continued to grow as Charlotte lifted Autumn. A squeak from behind informed them a bored Aurora was waiting. She thought they were playing hide and seek, yet Charlotte never showed. Tired of waiting, Aurora had sought her mother. With Autumn washed, the game was back on. Charlotte tapped Autumn on the nose, telling her to play with Damien. Aurora squared her shoulders and ran down the hall as Charlotte gave chase.
Charlotte: https://ai1004.tumblr.com/post/177756530986/i-like-that-sim-and-pose-what-i-made-ok-guys
Charlotte and Autumn: https://www.curseforge.com/sims4/mods/terrible-twos
By the Grace of Sim Gods 