Alexander Cross

[mc-alexcross]

dxni-mxrkhxm‌:

It’s hanging in there but very precariously my friend. And yes, yes you are. It takes a lot for someone to make me slowly bend my willpower. It really has. I moved around a lot as a kid so I never really was able to settle anywhere or feel a sense of community that Montclair has. It’s for someone like me who has always been on the move up until 5 years ago.

Oh my, really? That tempting, huh. I should just give you the list and be done with it. That must have been hard, growing up like that. You think you’ll be able to settle down here? 

[mc-alexcross]

blake-carlson‌:

True, who knows what Santa has up his sleeve? That’s perfect. What does your weekend look like? We’re actually all meeting up in New York City this year. We rotate who “hosts” and this year is my oldest brother’s turn. We’ll head down on the 23rd.

Only Santa knows. The fire station is holding their annual Toys for Tots drive so that is one thing that’s on the schedule for this weekend, not much else so far. That sounds like fun. How long will you be staying there? 

[mc-alexcross]

fabulouszeldagoldblum‌:

Oh my gosh, the sweet little girl in the Elsa dress was yours? No wonder your face looked familiar! I thought I was going to die when I saw her. She looks absolutely precious in that pale blue color! I was snagging up some Frozen 2 merch myself. I can understand the hype and obsession, plus a princess outfit with pants? It’s too good to not want, and I’m a dresses and bows kind of girl myself.

It’s nice to meet you regardless, Alex. Faith can have, well, Faith that her father has good tastes if you’re getting her dresses from the Disney Store. That’s the primo shit right there. As someone who knows Disney princesses personally, I can confirm that.

Yes, she is. It was one of the zillion dresses she tried on. Only to not want to change back into her jeans and shirt so I let her wear it out of the store. It’s hard to say no to those puppy eyes of her. Dresses, tiara’s but also anything Pooh. You know Disney princesses personally? How did that happen? 

[mc-alexcross]

dxni-mxrkhxm‌:

I can feel the temptation slowly chipping away at my will power with that offer of yours. There really is! Honestly I never even really came out here when my Aunt was living, she always came to Boston or wherever we were living, so I didn’t fully grasp why she loved this place so much. But now I can definitely see the appeal, its as if you get extended family when you move to a place like this.

Has curiosity won out or is that iron willpower hanging in there? I’m evil, I know. Ah, Montclair put its spell on you already, hasn’t it? That is an accurate way to describe what it is like to live in such a small town, you gain a lot of self-chosen family members along the way. 

[mc-alexcross]

blake-carlson‌:

Oh, for sure! Don’t worry, dad, I’m a master toy saver. Might as well get myself a name tag and everything. That works for us, we’re pretty flexible. Honestly, with so few family members around, we have a lot more free time during the holiday season than most people.

Or you might find it under your tree, you never know. We’re traveling back home to spend Christmas with my parents. So any time before the 22nd works best for the two of us. Do you have plans to go home and visit family during the Holidays? 

[mc-alexcross]

marismontgomcry‌:

“ That’s amazing. That sounds like an amazing job it’s something you obviously love doing. ” Maris said that she looked through the bag for the receipt of how much the book had come to you. Not able to remember on top of her head how much it was. “ I love plants. I have a couple indoor plants myself But I could never imagine trying to come up with a concept for a whole yard. So you must have some great inspiration and creativity to do such a thing. “ Finding the receipt Marist punched in a couple numbers into the register before putting in a coupon for first order online. “ Your total is $11.63. There is a coupon for your order for ordering it online so I took off five dollars. “

"It is, it's a hobby I turned into a job. So never a dull moment." Alex rolled his shoulders up into a slight shrug. "I don't know about that, it just comes to me while talking to my costumers, and I get a feel for what they want me to do with their yards. I guess it's probably the same for you when a customer tells you what kind of book they are looking for and your mind starts to suggest titles that fit their description. Am I close," he asked, patiently waiting for Maris to figure out what it all costs.  "Oh, thank you." He reached for his wallet and took 15 dollars out of it. "Keep the change."  

[mc-alexcross]

dxni-mxrkhxm‌:

Yeah that’s true…you’re not helping me squelch my lack of impulse control…you know that right? ;) Not really no, but we tried to make due though. Those of us who were sent care packages with cookies and such went around and gave them out to everybody. I was on the ‘task force’ if you will that helped hand out the Christmas cards from civilians back home. I like being in a town for Montclair for Christmas, there’s just something almost magical about it ya know?

That’s not entirely true. I could have told you the name of the shops that have the best discounts on decorations Dec 24th. :P  That actually sounds nice and Christmasy. Yeah, I know what you mean. Small towns just have this unique vibe when it’s Christmas time. 

[mc-alexcross]

blake-carlson‌:

Oh gosh, I bet it is. He said his friend Faith has a unicorn, so that makes perfect sense. Oh no, that’s a little terrifying. If you ever need help keeping it together, let me know. I’ve gotten really good at reinforcing stitching these days. Boys and their scraped knees. Anyway, we should totally get them together for a play date sometime.

It’s a small world, isn’t it? Indeed, it is terrifying. I do not want her to be heartbroken because I ended up ruining her favorite stuffed toy. I might take you up on that kind offer one day, use a play date for the two of them as cover to get her Unicorn reinforced. We should. Maybe sometime before the holidays? 

[mc-alexcross]

dxni-mxrkhxm‌:

So this site seemed like the best place to rant about the fact that I clearly should not be allowed to go unsupervised into a store that is full of Christmas decorations ever. I will without a doubt over buy and now I have lots of decorations that I probably don’t need…including these adorable Christmas mugs and plates that I probably will never use unless my family comes to visit or I have people over.

This is the perfect place to bitch about such a thing. Though there isn’t anything wrong with having no impulse control when it comes to shopping for Christmas decorations you don’t need.     

[mc-alexcross]

valentinadeveraux‌:

Hey there Alex! I’m Valentina Deveraux. And noted, if I happen to run into a beautiful Disney princess named Faith, I will know it’s your daughter. I’m Montclair’s Elementary School music teacher so I will probably have her next year. 

Also…a woman will never have enough clothes and shoes and make up, so I think you will have to get used to it.

Nice to meet you, Valentina. I don’t want to think about that yet, she’s growing up way too fast as it is. I can hardly believe she’s in Kindergarten already. Why Elementary school and not high school?  Duly noted, and thanks for that warning. 

[mc-alexcross]

blake-carlson‌:

I don’t even know how he survived the afternoons I had to wash it. It was a lot of sneaking it away while he napped and hoping for the best. He does still have it, actually, and he still insists on taking it with him to school.

Hang on, my daughter told me about a boy in her class that takes his dino with him to class. I take it that’s your son? Faith has a unicorn-fluffy she had since birth which -if it is up to her- she takes pretty much everywhere. It’s been patched up so many times that it looks more like a unicorn made from a quilt these days. I’m always afraid that one of these days it will not survive the washing machine. 

[thecloneclub]

[mc-alexcross]

sve-delcs‌:

“Right? 4. Freaking. Am. I’m a full believer that if the sun isn’t up, I probably won’t be either.” She laughed with a shrug. “See you get it. And if the caffeine fails me, I move on to sugar or Redbull.” The blonde watched and listened to the girl with a look of utter amusement, enjoying seeing how excited she was. Sure Sue loved kids in general, but Faith had definitely taken the top spot on her list since she’d started babysitting her. “Oh I do see, Princess Anna. Its very sweet of you to come all the way from Arendelle to come here.” Sue smirked as her eyes traveled back up to Alex when he spoke. “Oh yeah? Clearly I missed all the fun shopping. I unfortunately only have a Rapunzel dress, but I firmly believe you can never have too many princess dresses.” She winked at Alex before continuing. “Maybe I’ll have to bring it over next time I babysit and then the Princess and I can dress up.” Which as an actress she would jump at any chance she got to. “Two hot cocoa with whipped cream and marshmallows coming right up.” Sue moved to make their orders and looked back at them. “So is this a stop before you head home or are you two going to do more shopping?”

“That is a good philosophy to have, one more people should try to live by.” Alex smiled, watching Faith do her little twirl, showing off her dress as she talked to Susanna. The ease in which Sue replied to her, it was good to see. His eyes caught her's for a second and he gave her a soft smile. “You should, she would love that. Although I do feel that I should warn you; She probably wants you to always bring that dress and play dress-up when you do. Faith's becoming quite the little actress lately.” Alex nodded. “Last stop on our way home, this little princess,” he ruffled Faith's hair, “was getting tired so we're going home. Is your shift almost over?”  

[mc-alexcross]

marismontgomcry‌:

“Oh yes. Mr. Cross correct?” Maris said as she got up from a behind the counter going through the small folder of books that she had ordered. Pulling out a rather thick hardcover book. She placed it on the counter softly and she gave the man a smile. “It actually just came in this morning. It looks like a very interesting read. Are you a gardener?”

“Alex Cross, yes.” He confirmed, watching her as she got up to check up on the order. He smiled when she found the book he ordered. “ Ah, perfect timing.” He gave a short nod with his head. “I am, or garden architect, landscaper, whatever people call it.” He carefully lifted the cover and flipped through a few pages. “What did it cost?” 

[mc-alexcross]

blake-carlson‌:

The worst part is that you probably won’t ever actually be done with it. I’m an adult and I still feel the need to gravitate toward glittery things. Dinosaurs are awesome, I really think it’s my brother’s fault. He got him a stegosaurus toy when he was born and the kid took to it like white on rice.

I have a feeling that you are probably right, that is if she’s anything like her mother was. That is one of the cutest things I have heard in a long time. It’s cute when kids find something that they really enjoy learning about at such a young age. Does he still have that stegosaurus? 

[littlemusings]

[mc-alexcross]

theeliotquinn‌:

Okay, but like…the Disney store is the greatest place of all time. She’s lucky! I wish I could wear princess dresses all the time. She sounds cute. 

Don’t get me wrong, I love the Disney store. There is just something about it that always has me smiling. It’s just that at the moment she grows out of her clothes within 2 to 3 months, so I’ll be heading back there soon to buy the same kind of dress again, only in a bigger size. She is cute. And knows how to work those big puppy dog eyes so I can never say no. Who says you can’t? Don’t they sell adult-sized princess dresses?