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Tweak says, "A dingo ate my maybe!"

ᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇss ᴏғ ᴘʀᴇsᴛɪᴅɪɢɪᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (cigam) wrote in valarcomm,
@ 2017-06-18 08:37:00

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lina inverse, zatanna zatara

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>> Feel like going shopping?
>> I could use some help picking out a dress
>> Probably a size or two up than my usual, but that just means I can eat fries drizzled with chocolate afterward and not feel bad

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	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 01:13 am UTC (link)
	>> Sure thing! >> Dresses and baby bumps go well together >> What's the occasion? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-06-19 01:30 am UTC (link)
	>> A marriage thing >> Me, getting married >> In pretty much the most low-key thing ever with the least amount of people >> But still, I want to look nice (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 01:42 am UTC (link)
	>> Seriously?? >> Look at you, reigning in a grumpy englishman >> They're a gem, aren't they >> Congrats! >> But hell yeah, we'll make sure to get you into something good >> When's the date he becomes your ball and chain? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-06-19 01:44 am UTC (link)
	>> I was pretty floored when he asked if I thought we should get married >> And then he summoned a ring that was once his mother's >> It was very sweet >> And surprising, in a good way >> There's no date as of yet >> We'll just have an officiant do it, with a couple witnesses >> He's not so big on the idea of a party afterward but maybe I can convince him (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 01:56 am UTC (link)
	>> You two live together so it won't change much >> I'd say the kid's the real test of commitment >> Things definitely change after one's introduced into this world >> At least go out and eat >> Food's important in any celebration no matter the size >> You guys taking a trip somewhere afterwards? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-06-19 01:58 am UTC (link)
	>> I'm very excited to meet him or her >> Though we haven't even picked a name yet >> And there are months to go >> We tried to talk names and it was harder than we thought >> Going out to eat afterward seems like a good idea >> So does a trip for us >> I will have to bring it up (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 02:04 am UTC (link)
	>> Names are tricky >> Hell, it took us almost until the nursery was done to pick one >> But knowing what you're having also helps narrow down the search >> When's that Big Appointment? >> Get some alone time with each other as much as you can >> If you're not doing some kind of registry or anything, we'll be happy to toss some bucs at the Honeymoon Jar (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-06-19 02:09 am UTC (link)
	>> Week of the 4th of July, actually >> So pretty soon >> Maybe magic will tell us sooner >> We definitely don't have a registry >> But that is sweet of you >> I will let you know if there's a honeymoon and where >> I think a trip would be nice >> Before I get too huge to make traveling uncomfortable (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

dragonspooker
2017-06-19 02:24 am UTC (link)

>> Confirmations all around wouldn't hurt to eliminate chances of error
>> I always hear stories about how the ultrasound tech said one thing but when the kid's born it was actually the other
>> Your gut telling you anything specific?

>> And before a little one keeps you in the house for awhile too
>> Pete and I were homebodies when Amelia was a newborn
>> Get some adventure in beforehand

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cigam
2017-06-19 11:53 am UTC (link)

>> I keep calling the baby a girl
>> John refers to it as 'mate,' so he must think boy
>> Or he's just being ornery on purpose, which is more likely
>> I know it's cliche, but I'll be happy either way
>> He looked at the baby's mana - life energy, you could say?
>> It seems to be more homo magi than saddled with his powers
>> I know that is relieving for him

>> This is true
>> I look forward to the lack of sleep
>> And general zombie state of being

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dragonspooker
2017-06-19 02:10 pm UTC (link)

>> Haha, of course he calls it mate
>> That's cute
>> But, yeah, regardless you'll have your own little poopster
>> Helicopter pee or no helicopter pee
>> And glad to hear some new fatherly stress has been relieved from his shoulders?

>> Lack of sleep's gonna start early for you
>> Your organs will be nothing but trampolines at 2am in the morning
>> Your bladder, especially

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cigam
2017-06-19 02:16 pm UTC (link)

>> Some stress, yes
>> There is no way to tell for sure before the baby actually arrives, but
>> It is a step in the right direction
>> I want our child to know its history but also understand that there are some things we just need to keep them away from

>> Naturally we won't keep the same sleeping hours
>> That would be far too generous
>> Oh well, I'm sure I'll be awake anyway
>> It seems difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position with a watermelon stomach

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	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 02:37 pm UTC (link)
	>> Hey, as long as you raise 'em to be decent humans and are there when they need it >> Your kid's gonna be fine with whatever birthright it gets >> Yeeeeeep >> You'll get creative though >> And you should invest in like, five extra pillows (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-06-19 02:43 pm UTC (link)
	>> I think so too >> I believe we can do this >> Plus, our child will have plenty of friends/family around too >> I certainly will >> Besides using John as a pillow >> Grumpy Englishmen do make for excellent pillows though, yes? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 03:01 pm UTC (link)
	>> Exactly >> This is the place to raise the next generation when you know they'll be born a little differently >> You've got people who Get It >> Oh, hell yeah >> Least they could do, right? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-06-19 03:34 pm UTC (link)
	>> I feel the same way >> John is hoping for 'normalcy' but look at where we live >> We'll be prepared as best we can be, at least >> Ha, indeed >> How is my goddaughter anyway? >> I must come see her (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 03:41 pm UTC (link)
	>> This place isn't other people's version of 'normal' >> But it's at least ours >> Trolling us, mostly >> She's starting to stand up but no steps yet >> We try to get her to come over, but nah >> She sits, and she squeals like a pig (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-06-19 04:05 pm UTC (link)
	>> Our own special little slice of oddness >> Musicals and all >> Oh, that's adorable >> She'll get there >> She's determined enough (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 04:17 pm UTC (link)
	>> We're not too worried on rushing her >> She's a little bit of a preemie baby anyway >> I'll bring her shopping with us if you want >> Maybe if she sees something shiny she'll be half-assed to walk on her feet towards it (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-06-19 04:18 pm UTC (link)
	>> That would be lovely >> And who knows, she really might some inspiration >> Something shiny, or something tasty (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-06-19 04:29 pm UTC (link)
	>> Any of the two would work, she's got half of my genetics after all >> But awesome >> Let me know when and we'll make it a lady's day (Reply to this) (Parent)