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Woo, what a day. Actually, more like what a night. John got home later than expected, and we had to go to Wal-Mart to go shopping for some things, including coats for the kids. It's always a treat taking the kids to the store. Madison stayed here to be watched by Becky and well, just about everyone else, and I tell you that it can be hard to leave the baby when you're a new mom. It's not that I worry that something is going to happen to her or anything since she has so many competent people watching her, it's just that I miss her. But I managed to survive.

We did fill a cart full of stuff, though. We got Madison her Christmas present from Jason since he knew just what he wanted to get her, and we got some more stuff for the baby, including the essentials such as diapers. We also found this cool bear that, when you turn it on, makes womb sounds to help comfort the baby. She seems to be rather fascinated with it. It's also cool because it has a velcro strap to attach it to the side of the crib so it doesn't pose a risk to the baby by falling on her face or something.

I did take her in to see Cult for awhile earlier today, and laid her on the bed next to him at one point, telling him I needed to use the bathroom. Yes, I did that on purpose. See, I wanted him to know that I trust him alone with her, and figured that was the best way to do it. He looked rather unsure when I did it, but I didn't give him a chance to protest too much. I'm sneaky that way. I spent a little over five minutes away from them, and when I went back into his room, he was lying on his side next to her and just watching her. I doubt that he took his eyes off of her for even the briefest of moments. She was even smiling at him. I think that it did help him to feel better about it all around. Hopefully this will help him to feel better about himself. The one thing I wish I could give him for Christmas is a sense of self-worth, because he sure as hell both needs and deserves it. Maybe Madison will help him with this. I think she has a shot, I really do.

Friday is Allyn's birthday, which is odd to me. She's going to be 15 years old. I have a hard time looking at her and seeing a blooming adult. She's still my little girl in my eyes. It's hard for me to see my kids grow up. Even with my two older boys it was weird, and I adopted them in their teens. Bait was more difficult in that respect because he was so vulnerable when I started taking care of him. He still is at times, although I think he's starting to get past some of it. It can be hard, because I don't feel like he needs me like he used to, which is a common thing with parents, I'm sure. But I know that there are times he does really need me, and I'm glad to be there for him. He still has bad dreams at times, and there are other times that his leg still bothers him immensely, and then I can feel all motherly and take care of him.

So yeah. I'm in and odd mood, I think. Not a bad one at all. I can't be in a bad mood, Christmas is coming. I still have decorating and baking to do. And cuddling. There is much cuddling to be done.

Oh, why not?

Others are doing it, so why not me? It could be fun, and some people likely won't be getting out of it, much like they didn't on Becky's. Some people I just can't skip. Maybe I'll take a cue from Aaron and threaten to do it with everyone on my friend's list. We'll see. Depends on response or how lazy I am!


1. Reply to this post if you want/need me to tell you how cool you are!

2. Watch my journal over the next few days for a post just about you and why I think you rock my socks.

3. Post these instructions in your journal and give your friends a much needed dose of love and adoration!

EDIT: With the understanding, of course, that the better I know you, the more detailed the post will be.

The coolness that is chrisondra

I knew Becky'd be the first to jump on the bandwagon. I know her so well!

What's great about Becky is, well, she's Becky. She's happy with the world and with herself, which is hard to come by these days. She's about as optimistic as they get, and her outlook on the world is far rosier than that of other people. That might sound like a handicap to some, but I think it's a beautiful thing. If more people were like her in that respect, it would be a much better world.

It doesn't matter what she's facing; Becky always seems to manage to come through it without losing her basic love of the world and humanity. This is partly due to the fact that she's a very stubborn person who will zealously defend her beliefs to whomever tries to bring her down. She doesn't like to get angry, and when she does, it's usually in defense of someone else. I've had her step up to the plate to defend me more than once, and I can't begin to say how much I appreciate it. It might not seem like it to people on here, but she can be like a wildcat once she gets her back up, and one of these days might just use those claws on someone. When she does, I have no doubt that it will be as she stands up for someone else, because that's just the kind of person she is. They say don't piss off the nice people, because you'll open a can of worms for which you're not prepared. That rings so true with Becky.

What else can I say about her but that I love her more than I can possibly express and that I'm honoured to have her as part of my family and part of my life. And hey, she's a great babysitter.

The coolness of innocent_man

This one's not hard, even though I don't know him all that well. I have read his work as well as his Livejournal, however, and so I can easily say what makes him so cool.

The first and most obvious is his writing. The man has great talent, and I absolutely love to read his stuff. Because of him and other quality writers, I fell in love with Werewolf: the Apocalypse, which quickly becamse my favourite of the White Wolf games. Reading some of his stuff gives me goosebumps, and that's not easy to do. Would that I could write like that.

I think what makes him even cooler to me is reading what he writes on his LJ about his family. Ever since he found out he was going to be a daddy, this really sweet, tender, and excitable side showed through to me. It was so cool to watch his feelings about becoming a father, and after little Teagan was born, it was even cooler to see just how proud a dad he is. I can almost see the boyish smile on his face when he talks about her, and I know that little girl is certainly never going to lack love and attention. It's also easy to see just how deep his feelings for Heather are, which is something I love to see. I'm a sucker for things like that. The great gift he gave her of the birth stories is one of the neatest gifts I've heard of, and is something he put a lot of love and thought behind. That's just cool. Heather is a lucky woman, and I hope that if he doesn't realize that now, that he will. And what can I saw? He's cool because I met Heather through him, and she just plain rocks.

Oh, and lastly, who can resist loving a guy who offers you the gift of a Werewolf: the Forsaken book? I know I can't!

triplee the cool

He was right when he said that I'd hunt people down, and he'd definitely be one of them. I've liked him since I first read anything from him on the Werewolf forum, and that like has only grown over time.

There's just something inherently likable about EEE. I get the feeling that I'd feel comfortable with him immediately upon meeting him and that I could talk to him about anything and be sure to get a receptive and sympathetic ear. That's a hell of a great quality, if you ask me. It's also kind of like he has these two sides to him that most people wouldn't think mesh, but they seem to do so rather nicely. He has a corporate job with which he's obviously quite accomplished (and understandably frustrated at times), yet we get to see the side of him that goes to clubs and concerts to dance and really let go. He certainly hasn't let the corporate world stop him from being who he is and enjoying what he enjoys. He loves music, and it's a big part of him. I understand that completely, being a huge music lover myself. It's great to see the enthusiasm with which he talks about such things. He could so easily let Corporate America stagnate him like so many others have, but he refuses to let that happen. Hell, how can you fault someone who dances to the radio? There's certainly no self-consciousness there to prevent him from just having fun. In the end, I seriously respect him, which to me is something of great importance. My respect isn't given lightly, after all.

All I can say is that I hope someday he finds himself a job that he really loves and with which he can be truly happy, because he certainly deserves it. He should be able to enjoy his work, after all. Someday I must travel to that part of the country and meet him, along with others, because it seems to cultivate the kinds of people I just have to get to know. I think that outside the Pacific Northwest, it's got the largest number of people that I absolutely adore living there. Be prepared for me, for I shall do it someday! Then you're stuck with me.

Cool cool firephoenyx

I think back on the "Jessica years" of roleplaying online (those of you who haven't heard about it may consider yourselves lucky, for at times it became nightmarish. It might well make people like Matt cry), and I find myself actually having to thank her for one whole thing. That thing is the fact that she introduced Nick to the group so that he could join us and we could get to know him. She gave us a lot of trouble during the time she gamed with us, but this makes up for a lot of it.

Nick is one of those people who you just feel comfortable with right away. He's easy to talk to and has this innate desire to try and cheer people up who seem like they need it. He's good at it, too. I know that he's made me smile at times when I didn't think I could, and that's priceless to me. He's really become an important part of our group, and when he finally goes off to the Navy and has less time to spend with us, we'll definitely be lesser for it. He'd better keep in touch during that time, that's all I have to say. I'd hate to lose touch with him.

Oh, I certainly can't forget to mention that he's very good at giving ego boosts. He's always saying nice things about me, complimenting me left and right. This is obviously a very good quality. Sometimes I can't help but feel a little down about myself, and it's good to know that there are people out there who will give me just the right injection of ego. I wish I could do the same for him, because he often feels way too down about himself, and this is just wrong. I'm glad that things seem to be going very well in his life now, and I hope that keeps up. I want life to fall happily into place for him.

No matter what happens, Nick, remember one thing. You're a hell of a guy and I love you bunches. I look forward to giving you a real hug one of these days.

The Incarna of Silliness (and coolness) mythdude

Let me start out by saying that I love this guy. I love him a lot. He's just one of those people that you can't help but feel this way about, if you have any taste whatsoever.

John's had it rough, rougher than most, throughout his life. He got some really raw deals in there in several ways, but he still keeps plugging away. I know how hard this kind of thing can be, but it doesn't stop him from going on. There are times I wish I was right there with him to give him all the hugs and cuddles he needs. The thing is, I know that he feels the same way when he sees other people down. If someone is having difficulties, he's right there trying to make them smile and feel better. I'm willing to bet that one of his hugs could do this easily. He is definitely on my list of people to meet in person, for we must not only hug, we must game as well. I very much would love to roleplay with him. We can trade older sister stories, too, for we both have such a bane in our lives. May Caroline and Gloria never meet, for while they might kill each other, they also have a chance of liking each other and doubling the misery for all involved. Caroline needs an Evan in her life, for my dear big brother would gladly verbally rip her apart and send her off with her tail between her legs. So would I, in fact. I'm just not as good at it as he is. Perhaps Kristen and I can gang up on her!

Everyone should have the Incarna of Silliness in their lives, that's for sure. A good dose of Myth makes for a bright ray of sunshine.

Typo of the month!

Okay, who can guess the typo in this conversation where Nick is writing out song lyrics for me?! See how it changes the tone of the song. Laugh!

firefoenyx: "You don't know. What you do.
firefoenyx: Everytime you wank in the room."
firefoenyx: I'm afraid to move. I'm weak.
firefoenyx: Do you see me too. Do you even know you met me?
firefoenyx: I've waited all my life to cross this line.
firefoenyx: To the only thing thats true.
firefoenyx: So I will not hide. I will try anything to be with you.

::laughing really hard::