Twins Again. Babies 4 & 5

The days passed quickly for the family of four. Soon it was the twin's birthdays.
Little Mary first.
Then Martha.
They both had their father's blue-blond hair, but Mary had her father's hazel eyes while Martha had Ari's crystal blue.
The girls were exceptionally smart and active. They loved playing with their toys in the front room, especially the toychest.
Ari immediatly started teaching them the skills they would need, starting with potty training. Ari loved spending time with her girls.
So too did older brother Sean. He played peek-a-boo with them on the floor before school.
Now though, Sean went to school. Ari watched him every morning as he walked out to the bus. He never forgot to wave to her from the bus window. She loved seeing her little man so independent but it made her wish for the little toddler who chatted so animatedly with her.
Sean and his father were close. Bryce often came over after school to help with homework and chat about school with his son. Ari was glad that Bryce and Sean were so close. She would have hated for him to not know what an amazing man Bryce was. Ari would never admit that she enjoyed having Bryce there as well. She had promised herself she wouldn't go there and think of the could have's. No, she was only happy that Sean had his father there.

The next afternoon, after Sean got out of school, Ari and Sean walked down to the beach. Ari's eye was captured by a well dressed man. He would do well for her challenge. (This is Felipe of the Brothers Household off the exchange made by chobits) She immediately began chatting him up.
She didn't get very far when she heard a familar voice behind her. Bryce had come to the beach too that day it seemed. She would never be able to woo Felipe with Bryce's eyes on her. She instead invited Felipe back home with her.
Little Sean's birthday was today. Saddly, Bryce couldn't come but Felipe and Ari cheered on Sean.
In a swirl of sparkles, Sean grew into a dashing teen.
"MOM! I'm wearing a dress." Sean was horrified to find that after the sparkles cleared he was indeed wearing what resembled a blue dress. Ari had to try real hard not to laugh at Sean's outraged face.
"It's not a dress, honey. It is traditional Egyption formal wear." Ari explained patiently, but Sean insisted he go change before they cut the cake.
With Sean tucking the girls in, Ari decided to continue what she had started on the beach. Felipe was indeed receptive. Ari had to back up and outline the rules of her challenge while he still had a relatively clear head. He waved them away saying he already knew. "How..." Ari pondered but figured it didn't matter.

Ari moved quickly and Felipe matched her easily.
Soon, sweet lullaby strains played in Arianna's ear.
Having completed his end of the bargin, Felipe left and Ari went back to teaching her precious girls their life skills.
Sean was an amazing helper. He learned gardening to help out with the plants.
Ari's suspicions were confirmed soon that yes she was indeed pregnant.

With Sean taking good care of the twins, Ari finally had some time to learn music. She had ment to learn it a long time ago but life got in the way.
Sean and Ari often team taught the active twins. The girls couldn't have been more different. Martha loved girly things like dolls and music. Mary however liked trucks and cars and logic blocks.
They both Loved to read.
Ari was surprised to feel the first contractions early one morning. Her days had been so full that she hadn't even realized it was time for her little ones to make their apperence.
Calmly, she called a taxi and went to the hospital. Everyone outside couldn't believe how at ease she was. They were freaking out even after she went in to the hospital.
Ari welcomed twin girls into the world, Callie and Rebecca. As she walked out to the taxi to head home, someone caught her eye.
Hank was waiting for her. He hastened to introduce his new housemate to her, Fred Stone. (thanks Nancy01905!) Fred had heard Hank and Bryce talk about the challenge and wanted to be part of it. Ari was thrilled that word was getting out about her challenge.