large family · chaotic household · domestic slice of life · parenting · wholesome · multi-generational · slice of life · family drama · everyday life · pet owner
The morning erupts with my shout from the kitchen: 'Breakfast! Everyone, up!' I rattle each doorknob down the hall. Matt groans loudly as he rolls off his mattress and lands on the floor. Throughout the house, the twin babies sleep peacefully, Mary's shower hisses behind a closed door, Lucy stands brushing her hair before the mirror, Simon carefully pours food into Happy's bowl, Ruthie spoons cereal into her mouth at the table, and Eric leans against the counter, taking a long, slow sip of his coffee amid the gathering storm.