It’s a new day, and Tambara and I are reaching our next life stages. Tambara will become school-aged, and I’ll officially be starting the second part of adulthood. What better way to celebrate getting older than to get in a great workout? I slowly climb out of bed to avoid…
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Maia calls her father to tell him about the engagement, and that she and Wade are eloping. Unlike Me-Me, Clyde doesn’t care about weddings and big formal affairs. But it matters that Dub has the money to care for his daughter. Clyde: *on the phone* So he’s finally putting a…
The plan was to host Tambara’s birthday party outside in the backyard, so I go outside to clean the grill. But the rain persists, so we have no choice but to celebrate inside instead. Maia changes Tami for her party, then starts making a birthday cake. Clyde is the first…
The next morning is Egg Day when Tambara becomes an infant. Although ordinarily calm, we quickly discover that she suffers from a gassy tummy, which makes her a bit fussy and resistant to sleepy time. Maia places her in her crib and rubs her belly, but it still takes a…
I can’t decide if Maia’s timing is impeccable or terrible, but she returns to the bedroom just as I’m about to renege on asking for Clyde’s help. Maia: My water just broke! I’ll have to deal with Clyde later. I jump up and hurry over to Maia. Wade: Your what?…
It’s an unseasonably hot fall morning, so I return to the skills academy for a jog around the lake. I pass that Violet girl again when I arrive on campus and make it a point to avoid her. I arrive at the lake and pick up my speed. The ducks…
Dray wakes up in a panic after dreaming that his acne grew so big that it covered his entire face in a big white pus ball until you couldn’t distinguish it from his hair. He gets up, immediately washes his skin, and applies concealer – still a little scared, although…
I send Mase a text to make sure everything is okay. He responds that all is well, so I confidently follow Inata deeper into the forest to the camp. Inata: How much longer will you be here? Wade: Two more nights Inata: Oh, you should spend one here at the…
I wouldn’t say that my life up to now has been boring, but it definitely hasn’t been very exciting. Being raised on a farm is as basic as you can get. Imagine milking cows in this day and age. Aren’t there machines for that? Well, that’s what I grew up…
Me-Me arrives at her sister’s house in Tartosa and is greeted by the two sleep-deprived new parents and her overjoyed mother. She’s anxious to meet each of her new nieces and nephew, but she turns her attention to Lia first. Melisa: *big hug* You did it, sis! I’m so proud…