Several hours later, I bring home a little girl who is equal parts sleepy and angry. Tambara can barely keep her eyes open as I carry her through the front door, but that doesn’t stop her from being upset about leaving the splash park. My shoulder is wet from her…
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A strange noise startles me out of my sleep and my first instinct is to protect my family. But how do I do that when I’m terrified myself? I look over at Maia, who hasn’t even stirred, before climbing out of bed. I pause for a moment to see if…
Maia places the birthday girl in her high chair to enjoy her first piece of birthday cake. Tami stares at it as if the cake is part of some trick. She eventually grabs a handful, examines it as it squishes between her fingers, and finally places it in her mouth.…
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…
After several unsuccessful trips back to the cavern in Oasis Springs, Dwight decides to create his own luck by investing his time into growing and nurturing the crystal trees in his jewelry store’s garden. It soon pays off! He now has the Plumbite gem to begin crafting the engagement ring…
After Luca leaves, I text my dad, hoping he can give me some pointers on the garden blight situation before speaking with the tenants next door. Tia answers my knock. I briefly consider mentioning her husband Haru’s strange visit this morning, but decide to keep this strictly business. Wade: Hi.…
Luca: Well…it’s the reason I haven’t reached out in a while, and I’m really sorry for that. You trusted me with your problem, and I kept mine to myself. I just want you to know it’s not that I didn’t trust you. I wasn’t in a good place and didn’t…
Maia and I wake up early to finish a few things while Tami sleeps the following day. While I’d love to go outside for a jog – it’s way too hot, so I run on the treadmill in my office instead. Maia, however, braves the heat and goes outside to…
Although the contents of my stomach threaten to appear several times, I manage to hold it down and finish changing the diaper. Now that Tami is all dressed and ready for bed, the second battle begins – calming her down for her nap. As soon as we approach the crib,…
Tambara sleeps through the night for the first time, but it comes at a cost – a dirty, smelly, diaper-bursting currency that seeps down her leg and all over Maia. It’s safe to say both of them need a bath. Although I know perfectly well what’s happening, I remain in…