(thank you AvealM AKA Skye Everard for the Floral Table Lamp, and thank youShavonne1990 for the Traditional Ribbons Hairstyle! I'll be sure to gift you guys back as soon as I get some Simpoints...)
When I woke up, Mark was already out of bed, and the babies were wailing in the other room. I sighed, rolling out of bed with droopy eyes. I walked to the mirror slowly and almost fell over- my hair! Its ORANGE! I studied myself and decided that it could be worked with, so I got out a pair of scissors and chopped my hair until it looked right. Afterwards I dug into the bottom of my dresser until I pulled out these really cute overalls that could also be used as maternity wear. I sighed to myself, and prepared to do something I've been dreading to do since last year- pull out the Christmas decorations.
I started with the Christmas tree. Yes, I have a fake tree- i'm not proud of it, but all the good trees were already taken, so I just hauled this one down from the attic. Seeing as the only other members of the household were infants, Soda, Mark and I were the only ones decorating, but it didn't turn out half bad. I stuffed some of the gifts I already had wrapped under it and cranked up the Christmas carols. I spent another 5 minutes mentally preparing myself for what came next.
You see, a few years ago my older (now deceased) brother gave me this giant snowglobe for the front yard. I used to hate putting it up, but out of respect for him I pull it out of one of the cardboard boxes Soda pulled downstairs for me and blew it up. Since I didn't have an air pump, I was stuck doing it manually- or, to be more specific, with my mouth. It was horrible- I got light headed and dizzy after the first few blows. I eventually got it up, but it was NOT easy, and even when I recruited the help of Mark and Soda it took us at least an hour to do.
When I finally finished hanging the garland and baking fruit cakes, I turned up the Christmas carols a little higher than before and studied the tree. I hung a few wreaths on the wall and front door, made some hot chocolate and lit a fire in the fireplace. Before I knew it I was half asleep on the sofa when out of nowhere my phone starting ringing. I glanced at the caller idea and was thrilled to see it was the amazing Calista Smith!
Violet: Calista! Hi! Long time no see, eh?
Calista: You're telling me! So, great news, Violet!
Violet: What? What is it?
Calista: To celebrate your marriage, Amber, Hadley and I are all coming over! AND, to make things even better, tomorrow I'm taking you, Amber, Hadley, Skye and Destiny all dress shopping for the wedding!
Violet: Really? This is awesome! I can't wait!
Calista: We'll be over before you know it!
And she wasn't lying- it was literally under 5 minutes before Calista showed up with the other ladies.
Violet: Hey Calista! I'm so happy to see you! You look great!
Calista: As do you, my friend! Shall we go inside?
Violet: We shall!
Once inside, I greeted the other moms one by one. I started with Hadley.
Me: Hadley! I'm a huge fan of your challenge- it's great to finally meet you! I can't believe you're finished- it seems like just yesterday you were hanging with those vampires from the brotherhood!
Hadley: Oh, I know! But at the same time, it feels good to be done, and have Mason all to myself!
We both laughed before I moved on to Amber.
Me: Hi Amber! Its great to finally meet Amber Lights in person. I'm a huge fan.
Amber: Wow, thanks!
Me: I can't believe you're done, too!
Amber: Yeah, I can't believe it either. No more kids in the house, its just James and I... I could get used to it, though!
Lastly, I talked to Calista, who was making herself at home, comfortably sitting in the kitchen area with a coffee.
Me: Umm.. hi, Calista! Great too see your making yourself comfortable..
Calista: *slurp* Mmm? Oh, yeah! Your coffee maker sure makes a good drink.
Me: *Laughing* Well, your definitely coming along in your challenge! Already on baby 70! Your doing really well!
Calista: Yeah, its a big milestone for me. Violet, have you ever thought about getting a pet for your kids? Like Bambi or Midnight?
Me: I'm glad you brought it up, because for Christmas, i'm getting the kids a HUGE surprise... i'm getting them a dog! I already bought it. I'm planning to pick it up on Christmas Eve..
Calista: WOW! Thats great! You'll definitely have to show me it when you get it.
Eventually Hadley grabbed some coffee and joined our conversation.
Me: Hey, its a shame Skye and Destiny couldn't make it..
Calista: I agree.. hey, wheres Amber?
So after shouting for Amber for lord knows how long she finally came downstairs and joined us.
Me: Well look who showed up! Its miss Lights!
Eventually, the ladies had to leave, but I couldn't help cheering- I was so happy to have met them!
Amber: Wow, Violet. Thanks for having us- we had a great time. Next time you've gotta introduce us to the kids!
Me: Will do, Amber. See you around!
After they left I went upstairs to tend to the babies.
Me: Hi, Cherry! Do you want to age up? Huh? Yes, you want too? Well, okay!
Cherry is adorable- I can't tell if she got her black hair from my side or from Hadley's side, but i'm pretty sure she favors my features. Shame, I was really hoping for a baby that looked like Hadley..
Darry also favored my features, although I don't know who's hair.
Yay! I baby who looks like Hadley! Marcia is a spitting image of her. I can't wait to see them as kids.
So, the next morning, I fed the triplets before piling in the car with Skye, Amber, Destiny, Calista, Hadley and Soda to go pick out a wedding dress. As we left, I couldn't help but think to myself about how interesting this experience would be..
The first dress they shoved me into didn't even look like a wedding dress, and showed way to much boobage.
Calista: Is THAT actually a wedding gown?
The second dress.. well.. no comment.
The third dress I tried on was beautiful- I loved it!
Calista: Wow, Violet. You look AMAZING.
Amber: I must agree. Gorgeous.
Destiny: Ditto!
Skye: Very nice, Violet.
Hadley: You look GREAT!
The fourth was beautiful too, and everybody agreed. And that's why I need YOUR votes- dress number 3 or dress number 4? You decide what Violet wears on her wedding day! Thanks for reading!
I like dress number 3!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was great seeing Calista and the other challenge mothers. :)
~Catlover800 aka Calista Smith
I like 3. 4 looks, weird. And also, I loved seeing all the Moms together. It was lovely.
ReplyDelete-Skye
Put me down for 3 as well!
ReplyDelete3 for dress no. 3
ReplyDelete1 for dress no. 4
I think we have a winner! Thanks for your feedback! Skye, i'm really sorry that i couldn't have you in this post. you'll definitely be at the wedding!