Freddie and Flossie have left to start their own college adventures. I swear it's so quiet in the house now I can hear my hair turn gray. And that it has started to do with a vengeance!
1700
Bert and Nan are off to college. I suddenly feel very old to think that I have college bound children. Seems like just yesterday I was in college enjoying all that Co-ed life had to offer. Thank goodness Nan has a better head on her shoulders than I did at her age. Freddie and Flossie are also making me feel old. They have started high school.
1697
Bert & Nan are starting high school. Bert seems very intelligent, while Nan is a bit greedy. They may be twins, but they are nothing alike.
1692
I have finally become a professional party guest, and you know what? It's not half as glamorous as I thought it would be. Sure I get invited to all the greatest parties and hang out with Port Riverwalk's best socialites, but it seems a tad bit empty and shallow now.
1691
Flossie and Freddie are ready to start school. No more day care issues thank goodness.
1689
Richard took a picture of one of the few times that the children were all playing nice together. Bert and Nan are finally out of diapers and ready to start school. Two down, and two to go *Phew*
1688
Freddie and Flossie have started crawling. FOUR toddlers in the house, it's enough to drive any sane person nuts!
1686
More twins! Lord, where will we fit TWO more cribs? It's another set of fraternal boy/girl twins, which we named Flossie and Freddie.
1685
Bert and Nan are growing up fast. Though not nearly fast enough, it would be nice if they were out of cribs by the time the new baby came.
1682
Busy year!
Daddy decided to play matchmaker. You can tell poor Richard had been led to believe that I was willing to get married and wanted to just disappear. I called daddy a hypocrit, he and Norma weren't married when the twins were born. He said that was a completely different situation. Like the fact that Norma was already with someone makes it much better!
Richard told me that he would love me enough for both of us, until I learned to love him too. He said to just give him the chance to make me happy and raise our family together. It was tempting to say no, just to spite daddy. But I looked into Richard's eyes and saw that he did truly love me.
Richard ran right out to me as soon as I went into labor with Bert. I began thinking that maybe it was a good thing that he was here with me. There was something very intimate about sharing the birth of our son. I can't really put it into words, but I was suddenly very glad he was there next to me.
I was already so overcome with all of the emotions swirling around me that I almost didn't realize what was happening. Richard quickly (but gently) took Bert from me just as Nan entered the world. Now I'm really glad that he is around. How would I handle twins all on my own! But don't you dare ever tell daddy that he was right!
1681
Daddy came by and was furious. He demanded that I marry the baby's father and said he had never thought he could be so ashamed of me. I would have broke down into tears if I hadn't been so mad. I told him that while pregnancy IS a good reason to get married, it should not be the ONLY reason. And it would be the only reason, Professor Long and I really have nothing in common. Daddy said he didn't care, that I'd rumpled my bed, now I had to deal with it. *SOB*
1680
Daddy called and asked me to come visit. They didn't have a party for the twins' birthday, so I don't think that's why he wanted to see me. He had that stern daddy voice on too. I think he knows. I should have gone over for a visit before I started showing, but there's just no way that I can go now. OMG, how am I going to tell him?
1679
I caught Professor Long walking by again. Enough is enough, I went out to tell him that things were over between us. He didn't seem convinced, I had to be cruel and tell him that I'd only slept with him for an A. He looked so sad, like a puppy I had just kicked square in the teeth. I gave him some breakup woohoo and he left while I was sleeping. Hopefully it's the last I see of him.
1677
I keep seeing Professor Long walking by, jogging by, walking a dog ... I don't even think he has a dog! It's getting pathetic, there's no way it's merely a coincidence that he is walking by my house this often.
1676
I bought my very own house. Isn't it cute? I've been making friends at work and in town as often as I can. Though I'll admit, having to earn a living doesn't leave much time for a social life. Dad said that not only is he very proud of me, but that mom would be too.
1674
The far east was awesome! And I actually learned stuff too. I enjoyed college wayy too much, I didn't want to leave. Once I figured out that I didn't need to bother going to class if I dated the teacher, it freed up loads of time for more important things. I even managed to graduate with a 4.0 GPA! Daddy said he was very proud of me, if he only knew!
1671
Oooh, I like college. I still have straight A's, and I didn't even step into a single class room this year. Granted I'm not learning much, other than how to manipulate men into doing exactly what I want them to do. But what more does a girl need to know? So it's merely a use, I don't see Professor Long complaining. He always leaves here with a well earned smile on his face. And let's face it, I'm not complaining either. *dreamy sigh*
1670
Well, I gotta say, Hannah is fast. She asked me to call and invite a man over for her. Then was miffed at who I called over. I can't help it, most of my friends are teens. Matthew was the only man that I know well enough to invite over. So I invited him before heading off to school. When I got home, Hannah was making out with Matthew! Lord have mercy! An inspiration though, I might add. When daddy got home I distracted him from Hannah by telling him that I was leaving for college. That sure got his attention. He dropped me off in front of my dorm, just as a streaker ran by. I'm going to love college life hehe. So far I've had dates with 2 hunks, but my art teacher is so incredibly sexy. I think I'm going to take him out for a test drive. If nothing else, I should atleast get an A for effort.
1669
*Snicker* Hannah got busted having a party. Not only by daddy, but the cops came too. Guess I shouldn't be mean though. Atleast she let me hang out and didn't tell me to stay in my room. That would have sucked big time.
1662
At first, I couldn't believe daddy! Such a rush of emotions all at once. First, embarrassment that he was making out with the neighbor at my party. Second, anger that he was kissing someone besides mommy. I know she is dead, but it is just all so confusing. Before I could ponder that thought for long, I felt a tingle inside me at the thought of the pleasure of kissing someone like that. Deep, passionate and well, just plain HUNGRY for lack of a better description. I want to go on lots of dates and kiss as many boys as I can.