When Richard announces that he wants to welcome all nine babies, reactions are mixed.
Many believe he is underestimating the scale of the challenge.
And we must acknowledge that the reality is intense.
The nights are short, the days are full, and every euro counts. Richard takes on numerous small jobs, repairs, builds, and organizes the house to welcome the children.
Little by little, the house is transformed.
Cribs appear in the bedrooms. Baby bottles are warming on the stove. The garden is covered with laundry drying in the sun.
Richard learns everything on the job: calming a restless baby, preparing meals, braiding hair and recognizing every smile.
Because very quickly, the nine girls develop their own personalities.
Some laugh heartily.
Others observe the world calmly.
Still others are bursting with energy.
In this joyful whirlwind, one thing becomes clear: this home holds together thanks to a simple but powerful force, the unconditional love that each person has for the others.
