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[01 Oct 2011|06:23pm] |
Life was good. It was busy, but good. Between daycare, Al, Kona's dayjob and his music gigs, and Jenna's school and soccer games, the Brewster family hardly ever had a dull moment. Not that Lucy didn't minded. She wouldn't trade her family for the world--but she did want a moment of Kona's time to herself every now and then. So that weekend, when Jenna was out with friends, and Al was down for a nap, she pulled her handsome, young hubby aside from whatever project he had going, bribing him with cookies and kisses.
"Come here, you," she said, "Sit with me a while."
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[04 Dec 2010|08:10am] |
Dress fittings, cake tastings, flowers, dozens of invitations and RSVP envelopes...music...
I think Jenna is putting together some kind of video/slideshow for the reception. She's been digging through mom's old scrapbooks and I think she talked to your aunts too, Kona. Digging up dirt.
You'd think I'd be an old pro at this the second time around, but no, I'm still as giddy as ever.
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[30 Aug 2010|02:10pm] |
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Hey, babe. I know it's kind of last minute but I figured I should give you a heads-up, Jenna and I are planning on spending some time with my folks over Labor Day weekend. Of course you and Al are more than welcome to join us. You're family too, after all. Just let us know what you're up to.
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[15 Jul 2010|06:42am] |
Life is like the energizer bunny. It just keeps going, and going...
Notice I did not say that I feel like the energizer bunny. Seems like every day off I get, if Al is with his pop-pop, then I sleep. Hard. Poor Kona's probably feeling neglected, even if he doesn't say anything about it. Sometimes I think he's too good to be true.
Which is more than I can say about the fact that my daughter is very much growing up before my very eyes. As much as I wish I could keep her little forever, she's turning out to be a sophisticated, independent young woman. She's handled the wedding plans very maturely, though, for a girl who did not want a step-dad, ever. I think that says a lot.
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One of these days, we should sit down and actually decide on all of these ideas we keep bouncing around. Before Jenna decides to plan the whole entire pageant! I think she really just wants to make sure the bridesmaids don't have hideous pink prom dresses. But we should probably figure out the setting and the season before we can settle on styles. I don't know about you, but I'm thinking I might like to see Hawaii. Not necessarily for the ceremony itself, but sometime. Just a thought.
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[12 May 2010|07:56pm] |
So apparently I'm planning a birthday party. And not just any birthday party. My future step-son's first birthday party. He's probably going to be more interested in playing with the wrapping paper and putting things in his mouth than anything else at this point, but we'll have to make sure and buy plenty of film for the camera.
Kona, we need a guest list. Who are we inviting besides your local family? And then once we know how many we're feeding, do you want to do lunch, or just cake and ice cream?
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[25 Mar 2010|12:19am] |
I'm getting married!
It feels ridiculously good to say that out loud, even if I do sound like a start-struck teenager. Yes, the actual teenager has rolled her eyes at me on numerous occasions, but the man bought her diamonds as well, so she can't complain too loudly. I think she is actually more concerned about taking her driver's ed test now that she's turned sixteen and the weather is getting nicer than about the whole blended family thing. I suppose that means it's growing on her.
Hard to believe she's so grown up--or that I'll have another little one in the house that I don't have to send home with his mommy. Nobody panic--I'm not pregnant! I'm still just talking about Al. That's Kona's son, in case I hadn't mentioned it before, but I'm sure I have. I hear I get all gushy when it comes to my kids.
Speaking of kids, my daycare group have not stopped talking about the big rock on my finger for the past two weeks. I think I'm going to have to bring Al and Kona in for show-and-tell. Won't that be fun, boys? Anyway, the family back in WV, are all excited too. Hopefully they'll all get a chance to meet before we set a date.
Life is good.
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text to ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) konalabrewster |
[28 Feb 2010|10:43pm] |
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hey sexy. i can't stop thinking about you. heard the tsunami missed hawaii for the most part. your family all okay?
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[08 Feb 2010|06:26pm] |
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He's starting to talk about a serious, long term commitment. Not that I didn't believe he was looking for something serious to begin with, since we both made it clear that family--our kids--are a huge priority in our respective lives, and everything else flows from that. It's just...I guess I was a little surprised to hear that kind of talk from someone so...soon. I shouldn't be--Nate and I were both younger than Kona is now when we met, married, and had Jenna.
Maybe it's just the fact that I haven't really felt this way about anyone in such a long time, I'm still trying to wrap my brain around it. I mean, I know the whole infatuation of a new romance can wear off after a while, but we're coming up on six months, and I still melt inside when I think about him. I'm girlishly giddy about him, but at the same time, I feel like we could really work well together. We do work well together. He's great with Jenna, even, and she's great with Al. What more could I ask for?
I can't really think of anything. I just hope I'm not getting ahead of myself.
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[08 Feb 2010|06:21pm] |
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Are you busy this weekend? How do you feel about Valentine's Day?
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[20 Jan 2010|10:32pm] |
Busy, busy, busy. Hard to believe my little girl turned sweet sixteen this past month, and she's working on getting her driver's license. Pretty soon, she'll probably be dating. Funny, that we'll both be dating at the same time for a while, but I'm not so uncool as to insist on doing double-dates with her. Still not quite sure how I feel about that.
She's still all excited about the new laptop computer my her dad's folks gave her, always on Skype with her cousins and her gal pals. I think she and Kona have finally hammered out a truce, thanks to little Al winning all our hearts. I think I could love that little guy like he's my own, if his daddy lets me.
Something tells me he won't mind a bit.
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[30 Dec 2009|09:28am] |
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Hey there, handsome. Have any plans for New Year's Eve? It looks like Jenna's pulling an all-nighter over at her friend, Helen's, so if you're not going to be busy playing gigs, maybe we could do something special? Or if you've got a gig, maybe I could meet you backstage for a bit, and then we could do something afterward.
Anyway, just let me know. Jenna says give Al kisses to tide him over until next time she babysits. ♥
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[22 Dec 2009|07:09pm] |
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Going home for the holidays, Trouble?
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[28 Nov 2009|12:55am] |
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With all the Thanksgiving business under wraps--can we say leftovers?--it occurs to me that the year is almost over. Hard to believe that Jenna and I just moved here what seems like a few short months ago.
Anyway, the holidays have been difficult for me in the past, but I know I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Good health, for one; Jenna's doing really great in school, and in driver's ed, for another; having extra money for trips to see the family in West Virginia, and the time off to make the trip; and last, but not least, for Kona and Al. Did I mention it's official? Jenna's been bringing a particular friend home lately, too, so I think she's kind of mellowed out about the fact that I've been dating after all.
I'm not sure what makes me more nervous. Having a serious relationship again, or watching my daughter start to date. Oh well. One day at a time.
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[25 Nov 2009|11:07am] |
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Happy early Thanksgiving, handsome. You boys have big plans for the holidays?
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[12 Nov 2009|09:30pm] |
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Good grief. Is it just me or has this past week or two since Halloween seemed extra crazy? Maybe it's just me, dealing with preschoolers and the residual post-trick-or-treating sugar high. I won't point fingers but I can think of a couple of people who undoubtedly contributed to this. Officer Hellion. At least nobody's gotten sick lately, which is always a good thing.
Needless to say, I'm surviving. Very glad to see the weekend fast approaching, though I probably won't be very social, since I'll probably be catching up on sleep. Though I certainly wouldn't complain if Kona and Al wanted to join me for nap-time. I'm teasing. I will probably sleep in, but if anyone wants to get in touch, just give me a ring, and I'll be more than happy to catch up with you! Jenna will probably be doing her own thing as usual, and she's got her own cell now, so I'm not too worried.
Speaking of Jenna, her birthday is coming up in a little less than a month. Sweet sixteen. I know she's definitely looking forward to getting her driver's license, but I'd like to do something special for her. I know I appreciated my mom and dad taking me out for mine. I'll have to ask her what sort of outing she'd like.
I can't believe Thanksgiving is only a couple weeks away.
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So Halloween is coming up, and all the kiddos are talking about trick-or-treating, and what they're going to wear. One of them asked me what I was going to be for Halloween, and I hadn't even thought about it. Can't be anything too naughty, with pre-schoolers around, unless I have two costumes. One for the PG-crowd, and one for the after-party.
Then again, I'm sure my teenage daughter would be mortified if I dressed down too much--wouldn't you, Jen?
Speaking of parties and after-parties, Kona, are you taking Al out trick-or-treating this year, or waiting til he gets a little older? Because I was thinking, if you two are out and about, you should stop by our place. I'm sure Jenna and I can save a few treats for our little hero. Let me know!
Maybe I can go as Absynthe Nyquil. The modern-day green fairy.
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[13 Oct 2009|05:32pm] |
To to embarrass my daughter by refusing to act my age, but....
I ______ you.
You have (a) nice _______.
You make me _______.
You should _______.
Someday I will ______.
You + me = ________.
If I saw you now I'd __________.
I want to ________ you.
I would build a _______ just for you.
If I could sing you any song it would be _________.
We could __________ under the stars.
your my _______ friend.
Love, _______________
(P.S. ______________.)
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It was bound to come up sooner or later. You know. The subject I've been dreading worse than mini-skirts and facial piercings. Yes, you know the one. Boys. Love them. They're great. I can name...oh...three particular boys, who grew up to be men, without whom my life would be much different than it is today. But...am I ready for my daughter to bring home a boyfriend? That's another story. One I have a feeling will be playing out before I know it.
I think she's a little bit put out with the fact that I've been dating again. I'm not sure, but I think...I think she feels like I've forgotten about her dad...and I could never do that. I see so much of him in her. I wish she'd talk to me about it, but all I get is the "whatever, mom." I could tell that she and Kona were both on their best behavior when I finally introduced them at the birthday party, this past month, but I think it went well. Little Al all but stole the show.
I guess if I really end up needing advice, my own mom's just a phone call away. Actually...maybe Nate's mom would be just the woman for the job. I bet she'd like some girl-time with Jenna, too.
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