#duraphor

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The seven of us had a quiet day. School, work, cleaning, playing, homework,

adopting children, playing drums, eating dinner, getting promoted.

Yes, you read that right, and I can count. Our adoption application was approved and I’m pregnant! So I guess I’ll be taking a few days off and the house renovation will happen sooner than we thought. I wouldn’t trade my life for anything, dear diary.

Nothing in the world could be better than this! Love ya, Flippa

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Which leaves us. Dante forgot to get a babysitter for Simone. I guess he thought I was taking a day off work? He missed the carpool, but did manage to get to work at least. I thanked and tipped Peggy when I got home. I’m glad he found someone reliable at least.

I was able to tip her well, since I got a new promotion, too. Mayor’s office, here I come! I used the bonus to get a new tree and some toys for the yard. Not enough room for a pool or a soccer net, but a slide will be fun for the kids, and they can always go over to Gideon’s to swim if they want. So, a good day at work.

And, I might add, I also taught Simone to talk, helped Robert with his homework, and made sure we all were at dinner together, though I was the only one not eating grilled cheese. Maybe tomorrow I’ll report that everyone here ate healthy meals? Ha! Not likely!

Goodnight Diary,

Love ya, Flilppa

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I want to end on a good note, because I think everyone would want it that way. We almost finished renovating the house for the nooboos. It’s a good thing, as little Jason arrived today. I love his big brown eyes.

While she was here, the social worker said that she’d be bringing our next nooboo tomorrow. Dante got a promotion. All three of the big kids got As in school today.

And my family is happy and growing and healthy, and I love them all so very much.

And I miss my mom and my sister-in-law, and the baby that didn’t get a chance to join us.

I’ll write more tomorrow, Diary. Tomorrow has to be better. Love ya, Flippa

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As for the five of us, I used my vacation day to stay home. I taught Beatrice to walk this morning.

Then I went to Uncle Thor’s. He gave us Duraphor. She’s such a cutie, and the almost-twin to Gideon’s Dvalinn, which makes her extra special.

She’s so sweet with the twins. Beatrice, in particular, loves her woofum an awful lot.

I thought I heard Dante say he wasn’t sleeping very well, but maybe that’s because Simone isn’t?

I’m not sure I care, though I want to. Today just kinda sucked for so many people I love, and he can suck it up. And with that, dear Diary, I’m going to bed. Love ya, Flippa

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Dear Diary, When Duraphor and I walked by Rob Oto’s place this morning, I saw that he had some new trees too. I didn’t see him, and of course didn’t stop by. I don’t really need to know, I’m just...curious.

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Rest in Peace, Tish Gleeson.

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Before going to the party, I’d spent a full day of work. Dante and the kids had a pretty good day,

though Duraphor got in a fight with a stray cat.

And when I got home, the front yard was in flames. I guess the tree was struck by lightening, and Dante was trying to put out all the flames.

And he nearly died. I’m in shock.

I was really scared for a moment that I was going to lose him, and I felt such loss. I’m really going to have to process that. I’ll write more tomorrow, Diary, and maybe you can help me do that? Love, Flippa

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Honestly, all told it was a wonderful day. Before he went to work, Dante apologized again for everything.

While he was at work, the kids and I had a lot of fun. I’m really glad to be such a lucky mom. And Simone is almost exactly like Beatrice; I could even forget that I didn’t give birth to her.

After Olivia’s party, Dante and I went on our first date since the twins were born. I really do love him, and we’re going to give ourselves another try. He stinks, (Literally. I have no idea what happened at the party, but we need more than one shower in this house!), but he’s mine, and he does love me.

And we love all three of our children. I’m looking forward to what tomorrow brings!

Love ya,

Flippa