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Every Monday, it's a routine for Daniel to bathe the twins while the rest of the week he will only have to wipe them clean. The reason for this was to avoid flaky dry skin that the twins seem to be prone to. Babies don't sweat much especially during the cold seasons but they still have natural oils that are obviously very good for their skin so if Daniel was to wash that off every day, Chao Yu and Ching Li would not only get dry skin but also develop bad rashes.
Every time he washed them, he would make sure the oil he just washed off was put back by using the expensive product he took time choosing and with the doctor's approval. Since they are using a different product than Luangmin, he needed to be extra careful not to switch it up.
"Make sure your little brother doesn't roll down the bed while I work on Chao Yu, okay?" Daniel instructed his eldest, to which Luangmin nodded enthusiastically. Taking care of twins was surely fun but it gets a lot hectic during the morning and early evening but luckily, both Laotian and Luangmin are always there ready to help him in the process. Especially Luangmin who was such a good older brother and loved his siblings so much. He had become mature and he now rarely demanded to be carried by Daniel anymore—well, except when he had nightmares—he is still 3 years old after all.
"Mommy, why is Chwing Lwi and Chao Yu always slweeping? Don't thwey wanna plway with Minmin?" Luangmin asked curiously. The twins aren't sleeping now but it is true that they're always sleeping. Luangmin already asked the same question when the twins were still 2 months old and now he's asking again, maybe thinking after a few months he could finally play with them.
"It's because they're still little babies. When you were little like them, you also slept a lot in Mommy's arms. It'll take a while before they can play with you." Daniel giggled as he replied. When Luangmin heard him, his expression almost couldn't believe it but he still nodded in understanding and pouted in disappointment.
"Want me to help you?" Talking to the eldest and putting on Chao Yu's clothes after the diaper, Laotian suddenly walked out of the walk-in closet while buttoning his working suit.
"No, thank you. I'll be finished with it soon." Daniel replied cheerfully and on cue, he was done. He needed to do it quickly because he didn't want the other baby to stay naked for a long time and catch a cold.
"But you can help me carry Chao Yu while I do Ching Li," Daniel added and raised the blinking baby in front of his husband.
"Okay." Laotian chuckled and took the baby in his arms. He still hadn't put on his tie but he didn't mind, but of course as a good and caring wife, Daniel didn't fail to notice it and quickly offered to help the Alpha to tie it for him.
"Where is it? Let me put it on for you, your tie," Daniel softly and quickly spotted the dark gray tie on his hand. He was the one who picked Laotian's clothes every day but he let the Alpha pick his own tie most of the time, however, every time he would choose the ones that Daniel had gifted him. There are only 7 of them that are in different patterns of dark shade colors so all this time, the Alpha had been rotating the ties he bought for him. Thankfully, the maids did a great job and the tie still looked brand new despite being used every time.
"I probably should buy you more ties, Laotian. How about we go shopping next weekend? I want to buy more clothes for Minmin and the twins too." Daniel offered. His gentle voice was like a lullaby to Laotian's ears so he just hummed, agreeing.
"Okay, I'll make preparations… would you be bringing the kids along?"
"Yeah, I'd love to if it's not too much," Daniel replied enthusiastically. If they were to bring the kids, this would be the first time Chao Yu and Ching Li would be going out in public so he wasn't sure if it would be okay.
"Then I'll make sure everything is prepared," Laotian assured, leaning down to kiss his wife's smooth and pinkish cheeks while ignoring how little Chao Yu reached out to his ear.
"Ahww, thank you, Laotian. And I trust that you will. Anyway, that aside… Can you wait a bit more? I'll just quickly put diapers and clothes on Ching Li." Daniel giggled softly as they pulled away. He patted the Alpha's chest making sure the suit didn't have any crease on it after he tied the necktie perfectly.
"Hmm, okay." Laotian nodded and soon after Daniel went ahead and took care of their other son. When the Omega was done, they all finally stepped out of their room and to the kitchen to eat their breakfast. As someone who strived to have a simple and loving family, Daniel and Laotian always made sure that all of them should at least enjoy breakfast together. Lunch was impossible and Dinner isn't always possible.
Laotian is a very busy person, but eating meals together showed how much they cared about their family. Breakfast is the most time where all of them are present so in the future when the kids have grown, Laotian and Daniel wanted this very moment where they can talk about various things as their special way of family bonding. Outings are great but enjoying meals together and talking every day was more ideal.
"Minmin, do you like your eggs?" Daniel asked softly while breastfeeding one of the twins. He felt sad that his eldest son had to learn how to eat by himself alone at such an early age but he was glad the little guy was always willing to learn. He's a little bit of a messy eater but for a three-year-old premature baby, eating with a spoon and fork was already admirable. Nevertheless, Daniel would always keep his attention on him in case the child needed his help.
"Minmin, Lwove it!" The adorable child mumbled cheerfully with his mouth filled with scrambled eggs. His meals were simple and mostly filled with just fruits and steamed or boiled veggies like potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, or some vegetable leaves. He rarely eats meat and his main sources of protein are eggs and milk. He still eats meat but he doesn't seem to like it very much depending on how it's cooked. He also eats wheat bread and pasta, but he's a child who can live on with only fruits and vegetables for the rest of his life. And of course, his desserts.
"Hmm, it is delicious. How about you, Laotian?" Daniel smiled happily. Before when they still didn't know they were going to have twins, Daniel was the one who cooked breakfast but now that he had to take care of their three children; having the luxury to cook breakfast was like a dream, however, even though he wasn't the cook, he would make sure his son and husband would enjoy the food. Especially when he's the one choosing what food will be served every meal. It is part of his routine to discuss such things with the chefs.
"You're still a better cook, Honey." Laotian softly expressed with his freshly shaven face. The radiance from the sun outside highlighted his handsome features to the point where Daniel briefly got mesmerized before he quickly shifted his attention to his breastfeeding son with his heart pounding a little quicker. Up until now, it's insane to think that his heart would still react like this to his husband who he married for almost 4 years now and had children with.
Not to mention to the person who he's been with every single day—they even had an intimate activity this early morning—but it seemed his heart still wasn't used to it. And he wondered if he was ever going to get used to it.
"Nonsense… t-there's no way I am…" Daniel replied as he denied but the slight pinkish tink on his cheeks clearly said he was flattered, making Laotian smile in satisfaction.
"Yes, you are. Every food you make tasted better than this." Laotian added that if the chefs heard him say it, they would have cried in pain remembering the years and years of schooling and developing their signature cooking style and dishes.
"Ahh, stop it, Laotian. T-that's exaggeration, there's no way I'm better. You're just saying that because you love me." Daniel whined shyly.
"Hmm, I do love you…with all my heart and soul. Maybe that's why it tasted better." Laotian admitted, making his beloved wife blush deeper. Daniel didn't expect that Laotian would just casually admit it even though he already knew.
While all this was uncovering, the six maids silently standing at the far side waiting for them to finish their breakfast softly giggled. The couple has always been like this so they're already used to it. Some of them have been in the estate longer than Daniel and they could definitely compare the condition of the estate from before. The once silent and cold place, void of people, has now become warmer and livelier than ever. Never once did this estate become what it used to be whenever Daniel was around.
"Do you want me to feed you? You still haven't eaten your food. It's going to get cold." Laotian suddenly offered, loving the pinkish hue on his wife's cheeks. He didn't wait for Daniel to reply and proceeded to move his chair next to the Omega and took over his plate.
"Ahh, it's okay. Ching Li is about to finish. I can eat as I feed Chao Yu once I switch it up to the left side."
"No, it's okay. I want to do this for you like before." Laotian whispered softly. The twins weren't taken from his genes but he still couldn't help feeling guilty for having to let his wife go through having two babies at the same time. Daniel loves their children but taking care of three kids is not easy. He's too young for that.
"It's the least I could do for you. I'm useless when it comes to taking care of the twins, but I can take care of you." Laotian insisted before he leaned forward to kiss Daniel's temples. Daniel blushed again because of it and he contemplated but in the end, he had no choice but to nod. Furthermore, he doesn't agree with the Alpha's words. He was not at all useless when it came to the twins because it was always him who would wake up first at night whenever the twins would cry. And depending on the situation, he didn't have to wake anymore because Laotian would take care of it for him.
"Okay, but please don't say that you're useless when it comes to the twins. You've been helping me a lot, Laotian." Daniel pouted and Laotian just smiled at that and proceeded to feed the Omega.
Meanwhile seeing all this, Luangmin pouted in displeasure before he intelligently removed the lock to his chair that also served as his mini table and climbed down. Of course, Laotian saw this and he sighed, massaging his temples knowing what the little man wants. He watched his son toddle and when he reached them, he flashed his bunny-like eyes and pouted.
"Dada, Minmin wants to fweed mommy too," the little man said grabbing onto Laotian's leg, wanting his father to lift him into his lap.
"Ahww, my cute little Minmin is so sweet." Daniel giggled. Now he remembered, the last time the Alpha tried to feed him, his son also copied his father and fed him. He just never wants to be left alone.
"Have you finished your own food?" Laotian asked even though he knew he hadn't.
"Bwut Dada too didwn't finwish fwood!" Minmin pouted with a frown, making Daniel giggle even more because the child was right. Both of them hadn't finished their food. Hearing such come back, Laotian slightly frowned and couldn't believe his son just said that. He realized despite being three, Mo Luangmin was indeed growing.
"Because Dada is full." Laotian countered but again the child gave him a pout.
"Then Minmin is full too! I want to fweed Mommy like Dada," He replied stubbornly. In the end, Laotian had no choice but to sigh as he stood up, lifting his son in his arms.
"No. Don't be stubborn. You're not full yet and unlike Dada you are small and need to eat a lot." Laotian said firmly and put his son back on his chair where his food was. Because of this, the little boy became teary-eyed but he didn't complain and instead just crossed his arms upset.
"Baby please don't be upset. Dada was right. You're still a baby so you need to eat a lot. Of course, Dada will need to finish his food too, right Dada?" Daniel cooed helplessly hoping the child wouldn't be too upset. And since he knew the problem was rooted in who's going to feed him, his last sentence also indicated that Laotian had to eat his food and he didn't need anyone to feed him. When Laotian heard this, he sighed in defeat while the little kid's tears finally streamed down as he silently sobbed.
Seeing his eldest son crying, Daniel quickly laid Ching Li on the little chair stroller with his twin and quickly consoled Luangmin. Even if he would come off as him spoiling Luangmin, he does not like seeing the child cry.
"Baby, please don't be upset. You know Dada is right, right? He only wants what's best for you because we both love you." Daniel consoled, showering him with kisses. Luangmin wasn't a spoiled child and he knew that his father was right but he just couldn't help but be upset. That's why when it's his father who told him he couldn't, he would behave and silently cry because he knew he could not.
"Okway…b-but Dada eat fwood too like Minmin," the little man said and frowned at his father.
"Yes, Dada will finish his food too," Daniel said, side-glancing at Laotian who then replied that he would.
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To be Continued...