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[August 24, 2009 @ 6:58pm] |
I'm exhausted. Who ever thought that a vacation would be so tiring! The cruise was amazing. The boat (ship? What's the difference?) was so gorgeous. Maddy was a little... not quite seasick, but it took her a day or so to be alright with being at sea. The first day out, she was only picking at her food and wanted to stay in the cabin (we had this beautiful suite with two bedrooms and a little sitting room) and watch television. The staff offered a sort of day care/camp type activity, so we put the girls in the morning session, which worked out wonderfully. It allowed Dem to sleep in and us to have some time to ourselves and the girls made friends and Maddy forgot that she "didn't like" the boat. Then we spent the afternoons and evenings together as a family.
I think when we retire, I'd like to buy a boat and live out at sea. Well, I say that now, but I bet it'd get really lonely, really quickly. Maybe we'll just go on a lot of cruises, what do you think, Dem?
School's starting soon, it feels like the summer just flew by, but I guess it always feels like that. Still, I'm looking forward to it. I think we're gonna spend the last few days being lazy, but I also think maybe an end of the summer barbeque or something might be fun. I'll have to check the weather, though. What does everyone think of that?
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[August 02, 2009 @ 3:24pm] |
This summer is going by so quickly, I can't believe it's already August! I've been trying to get the house ready for Ronnie and Maddy's birthday. Someone remind me why I agreed to let them have seven friends spend the night, again? And then the family dinner the night after... I'm just glad that we're going out for the meal this year. I think I'd go mad if I had to cook dinner for Demelza's whole family right without having any chance to recover from the slumber party.
And then! Our cruise! I'll admit, I'm quite excited about it, I've never been on a cruise before. Two whole weeks through the Mediterranean! I hope I don't get seasick. Which reminds me, I have to buy and pack seasickness potions, just in case. Dem, could you pick some up, please?
Has anyone ever been on a cruise? Do you have any suggestions as to what we should pack? I keep feeling like I'm going to forget something!
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| Warded to RLA F/S + A |
[July 12, 2009 @ 3:36pm] |
My birthday was really nice. It's sort of weird getting older, looking back to when I was young I don't think I'm were I thought I would be. That's not to say that I'm unhappy with my life because I'm not, in fact it's almost perfect another baby would make everything perfect, it's just very different to what I'd thought.
I always wanted to be a famous ballerina and honestly, I never even thought about having kids when I was younger. I mean I knew vaguely that I eventually wanted children, but I didn't... have their names picked out or anything. Then I met Demelza and everything changed. I still love dance, obviously, otherwise I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing. But that whole fame thing sort of took a back seat to my other, new desires and dreams.
I know if you'd told first year me that I'd end up being a teacher, married to a ex rockstar with two kids... well, aside from clearing up a lot of confusion around fifth and sixth year, I'd never have believed you. Again, I'm so completely not complaining, I just think it's interesting. My path didn't really diverge too much from my original dream, I mean I'm still in dance.
How different is everyone else's life from what they thought it'd be?
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[July 05, 2009 @ 5:58pm] |
My birthday is coming up in a few days and then a month after that the girls turn six. I can't believe they're going to be six already. They've decided they want a sleepover for their birthday, but outside. Which means we'll have to buy or make or obtain tents somehow. Does anyone have any tents they'd be willing to lend us?
A week after their birthday we're going on a two week cruise through the Mediterranean. I'm really excited about that. We've never done a cruise before but I used to work with this girl who loved them. I'm hoping there'll be enough activities for the girls, it's supposed to be a family cruise but Maddy gets distracted so easily, I don't really fancy dealing with her being bored for the last half of the trip.
I'm also excited about the workshops. I love all sorts of dance, but ballet is truly my passion and I can't wait to teach people who are just as enthused about it as I am. All in all, this is going to be a pretty busy hol. I don't really mind, though. I get to come home to the woman I love after spending all day doing something I love. I'd say I'm pretty damn lucky!
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[June 16, 2009 @ 2:48am] |
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I love my wife!
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[May 29, 2009 @ 3:05am] |
[Private to self, readable by Demelza]
I got a letter today, from Dilys. I haven't opened it yet, it's just been sitting there, on my desk, staring at me. Honestly, I'm surprised it took her this long to write. She had to know where Nyssa was, after their fight. And it's not as though I haven't been keeping in contact with her all these years. I don't know what to do. Part of me doesn't want to read it. It can't be anything good. It'll be one of two things; either an apology (I can't even think about that. I miss my dad so much, but I can't expose the girls to Dilys. And how can I forgive her after all she's said and done? She lied and... kept my siblings and father from me. Oh, Dem, what if it's an apology, what do I do?) or, more likely, something much less nice.
I can't just turn my back on her. What if she's realised what a mistake she made? What if... I can't read it, baby. Will you?
[/private]
[Private to Nyssa & Tegan]
Dilys Mum Your mum Dilys wrote to me. I haven't read it yet. Does she know where you two are? You especially, Nyssa.
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Why can't life come with an instruction manual?
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[April 30, 2009 @ 11:46pm] |
I don't mean to buy into all this panic, but I'm feeling decidedly unwell. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, just overworking and overworrying... Tegan coming by and Nyssa living downstairs... I never thought having my sisters here would be a bad thing myself. I'm glad tomorrow's Friday though.
If there's any sort of staff meeting planned for this Friday, count me out. I'm sure not all of you will miss our presence.
Also... I know I shouldn't be encouraging student vandalism of property, but Michael, your journal looked beautiful.
[Warded to Mal]
Mal, would you mind terribly if the girls spent the night at yours? I'm just feeling so utterly horrid. I just want to have some soup and a long bath and curl in bed with Demelza early.
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[Warded to Demelza]
I hope you didn't want to go out tomorrow. Do you mind just spending the night with me?
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[April 15, 2009 @ 12:23am] |
Oooh I could live here forever!!! Cal has the most beautiful pool and it's SO gorgeous and warm and the girls are having the best time with him. But I miss you all SO much, too. How was everyone's Easter?
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[April 11, 2009 @ 11:05am] |
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California is so beautiful!!!
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[April 05, 2009 @ 6:18pm] |
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Nyssa... my sister... Dilys kicked her out. She came to us, sobbing and now she's living with us. In the spare room downstairs. I'm not sure what to do.
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[March 24, 2009 @ 8:34pm] |
This past Sunday was wonderful, as usual. I'm truly blessed with the most amazing and beautiful wife even if she does tend to leave the kitchen a mess and the best kids ever. Although I still wish that my family was more involved... hell, involved at ALL... then again, with what Nyssa's told me I'm starting to realise that I DON'T want them involved at all. At least I have Nyssa now though... Although this in no way makes up for how brilliant Demelza is, there's someone you should all meet.
( Meet the newest member of the Robins family! )
In other news, I'm torn on Laura and Dan's engagement. On one hand, I started dating Demelza at about their age, and we turned out great. But on the other hand, we weren't engaged at that age. And I certainly don't blame her parents for being upset. I know I would be if Maddy or Ronnie were engaged so young. Especially when there's so many questions about the actual reasoning behind the proposal... Well, I suppose we'll know about that in a few weeks.
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[March 06, 2009 @ 10:22pm] |
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[February 28, 2009 @ 7:10pm] |
If anyone has been told by Audrey Brabbin that I've requested she receive a lighter courseload in order to help her better focus on her dancing... well, I haven't.
[warded to self, viewable by Demelza, easily broken]
Well that explains why she looked familiar to me. I can't believe she's here... here, in my school, without even telling me! And she didn't recognize me? I don't look that different, do I? She's changed so much and I've missed it all.
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[February 17, 2009 @ 8:15pm] |
We're going to America! I've never been before but Demelza and the band played a few gigs in New York. Her cousin's invited us to spend the Easter hols at his house in California! I'm so excited, I've heard it's beautiful. Has anyone ever been? He has a house in... somewhere, I can't remember the name of the place but there's a pool in the back, which means we'll have to get the girls some swimming lessons.
We tried last summer. Maddy can stay somewhat afloat, although it's much more splashing and screaming than swimming, but Ronnie was too afraid to. Does anyone have any tips? Maddy was enthusiastic about it at first, but because Ronnie didn't want to, of course Maddy followed and now neither of them swim.
Has anyone been to California? Cal is going to take us around but is there any place we shouldn't miss?
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[February 08, 2009 @ 6:14pm] |
Does anyone know who that new office worker is? Nys... something? She's SO familiar but I can't place her for the life of me. It's driving me MAD.
Has anyone else gotten their kids one of those Bitty Mate things? Maddy has been begging me for one since she heard about them. I don't understand why, we have real animals, but I suppose those aren't exciting enough? Every time she hears about them, she marches right up to me or Dem and informs us, in her most grown-up voice (complete with mispronunciations) 'I want dat, I need dat, I buy dat'. In general, I don't like to deny my children things. They're pretty good kids, I think (I hope?), and they don't ask for much, but I feel like one of these (or rather two of them, because I can't get Maddy one without getting Ronnie one even though she hasn't expressed as avid an interest in them as her sister) would only end badly.
On the other hand... Fishstick is... getting on in years. So far he's been healthy, thankfully, but a part of me knows that'll only last for so long. He's getting slower and both his hearing and sight aren't the best... he likes to just hang around in our bedroom, away from the girls, especially Maddy who... I'm not really sure understands how old he is. She used to like to try and dress him up in her doll's clothes and push him around in a doll pram, but she hasn't tried in a while. Maybe these Bitty Mates would help them deal with the inevitable? I'm not really sure how to explain to them what's going on with him. He's not in pain so far, which is good, but...
Oh, this turned out all sorts of depressing. Uh... Valentine's Day. Let's talk about that instead before I start crying. This weekend is going to be a busy one. Dem's dad's birthday is Thursday and the, the school dance is on Friday, then Valentine's Day. I know Simon doesn't mind, but I wish we didn't have to keep imposing on him to babysit. It's just so hard to find a real babysitter for Valentine's Day!
I think Dem's done bathing the girls. Bedtime!
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[January 25, 2009 @ 1:57am] |
Ugh. Up until recently, the girls have always been fairly good about going to bed. They've done their share of "one more glass of water" or asking Dem for one more song, or me for one more book, but for the most part, they're pretty well behaved. Recently though, Maddy has not been wanting to go to bed. It's gotten to the point where I'm seriously considering moving Ronnie into her own room so she can get some sleep, but I'm not sure if they're ready to be separated like that... hell, I'm not sure if I'm ready for them to be separated like that.
It's only been in the last few days too. I'm sure they stayed up past their bedtime last night, they were with their aunt and she spoils them, but that's her job. Maddy's just all of a sudden inventing all these reasons not to go to bed or be alone in her room or sleep with the lights off... I'm hoping it'll end as quickly as it came about.
In other news, the auditions for our spring production are coming up quickly. We've got music, choreography and directing, but we'll still need costumes and sets and things. Anyone willing to volunteer? We're doing Peter Pan ! And I
Oh! Dem's back! Time for uh bed myself!
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[January 12, 2009 @ 11:34pm] |
You'd think after all this time I wouldn't be surprised that my students don't do what they're supposed to. I'm fairly lucky most of the time. I tend to get students, at least the older ones, who really want to dance. My modern classes tends to be the least prepared for some reason, and ballet tends to be the most prepared.
It's just so.... frustrating sometimes. I KNOW these girls can do this, but if they don't pass the audition on Wednesday, I won't move them up to the next level. They know this and so many of them are clamouring for their pointe shoes, but I won't move them up unless I know they're serious about it.
I don't know why they think I'm not serious, just because I'm also nice.
On a nicer note, how were everyone's hols? The girls were so excited about Christmas this year. Ronnie helped me bake cookies. Maddy tried, but she got distracted halfway through and ended up spilling flour all into the family room when my back was turned.
I'm thinking about getting them a Computer, but I'm not sure, you hear so many awful things about them! But then again, they're practically a necessity nowadays for Muggles... Who all has a Computer? Do you think it's worth it?
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