Hello again, y'all!
It seems it's been quite some time since my last update. A whole lot has gone on since then, and despite the fact that I'm sure most of you could care less about reading it all, I'm going to post it anyway.
I promise to try and make it as painless as possible.
I. The purchasing of real estate
SPOILERS! (Click to view)That's right, I'm taking the plunge into the world of home ownership. Really, when you stop to think about it, it's sort of like renting a house to yourself. Anyway, my mom is moving to Florida come autumn, and I'm going to buy her house. Growing up, it was really just me, my mom, and that house, and I don't want to be left here with nothing, y'know? The other reason I'm buying the house is that it's in a perfect location. It's in an easy location to get to any of the surrounding areas (unlike where I currently reside), and the police station (where my best friend works), a doctor and dentists' office, as well as all of the schools are right around the corner.
Last Friday I spent the morning at the bank starting all of the appropriate paperwork and such. They get pretty nosy when it comes to shelling out $130,00.
Now I'm waiting to hear back as to whether or not I'm going to actually get the money, despite making it through the first round of qualifications. Wish me luck on the rest. Once the money is in hand, I'll be starting to basically remodel the entire house. I need to move things around, and make more space in it, which leads us to item number two...
II. The first meeting
SPOILERS! (Click to view)
This is Nicholas and Annabelle. As most of you know, I've been dating
Pajamamama now for a couple of months. Many of you are also aware that she has two children, and this past weekend was my first time meeting them. It's taken this long because Melon wanted to be sure about the relationship, and I completely respect her for that. She loves her kids very much, and really wants the best for them.
I have to admit to being really nervous about it before hand. I love Melon with all my heart, and I want nothing more than to be with her for the rest of my life. I can't wait for the day when I get to kiss her good night and good morning everyday. If her children didn't like me, it would put a pretty huge crimp in my plans.
The first night was a bit rough. Nick was pretty standoffish, and it made me even more aprehensive about the rest of the weekend. In fact, the last thing he said to me before he went to sleep was "You're not my dad, so you can't tell me what to do." Encouraging, huh?
Thankfully though, the next day saw him lightening up a bit. I'm sure it must be tough for him, but I think once he started to see that I was an okay guy, it made it a bit easier for him. By the end of the weekend things were good with us. Annabelle on the other hand was easy fromt the get go. By the end of the weekend she was practically my shadow. I felt awful when everyone left because poor Annabelle cried and cried because she was going to miss me and she really liked it here. It was hard to keep it together and try to make her feel better. I was really sad that they were all leaving too. It's always hard when Melon leaves, but it was extra hard this time. I have to admit to not keeping it together so well once they were on their way.
Here are some pics of our time together this weekend:
Me and "Bananabear"
Nick, bringer of crippling back pain
Me and the beautiful, amazing
Pajamamama
III. The great conjunction
SPOILERS! (Click to view)I'm looking toward the future. I've always known what I wanted in life, and I finally found what I want, and I'm headed in the right direction to really make it happen. One of the reasons for Melon's trip up here with the kids was so they could see the new house, and the area, and to see what they thought of it. They still don't know that we're all going to live together (although I think Annabelle has figured it out), and Melon wanted to give them the chance to make up their minds about the place without having anything else attached to it. They both seem okay with moving up here. It's a beautiful place, and their new house will have a nice yard, replete with a brook running through it so they can go frogging (which they did on Sunday
).
It's all going to be a huge change, and a lot of adjustment for all of us (especially me), but I think it is all for the best. I really feel like we belong together. I want to give Melon and the kids a safe, happy environment, and I want them to enjoy the life that they have. I will take care of them as best I can.
IV. New friends from across the sea
SPOILERS! (Click to view)In addition to having Nick and Annabelle in tow, Melon brought along with her
MoLi and
Badangela!
It was really nice getting to know these two (well, in such capacity as I was able with the kids around
). They are both really nice and introduced me to some really great new music from New Zealand. I feel kinda bad about not getting to spend more time with them, but I think they understand. Thankfully I'll get another chance to see them next week before they go back home.
V. Summary
SPOILERS! (Click to view)So, basically my life is changing in ways I never imagined. It's completely scary, but wonderful at the same time. While not everything about the situation is ideal, I couldn't possibly let go of someone so incredible. We make a good team, Melon and me. I've already made room in my heart for all of them. Now I'll be spending the next couple of months making room in my house.
It's going to be a long summer, both because I'll be working so much (at work and on the house), and because when Melon isn't here, I feel like she's away from home. I like to spend lots of time alone, and have rarely felt lonely in the past, but when she's not here, my place feels very empty. I can't wait for us to be together every day. I love you, Melon, with all my heart, and all that I am.
There you have it. A big 'thank you' to those who read all that. A big 'bite me' to those who didn't. Calm down, I'm just kidding. I hope all of you are well. Take care, everyone.
=Jme
EDIT: I got the money from the bank!!!
Oh, and bonus points to those who know where I aped the title for part III from.
And congratulations on... everything! Reading through your entry almost brought a tear to my eye. I'm so glad for your and your lady! And for the new home ownership and the kids liking you and all. See, this is what I want to believe in life; genuinely good people achieving and getting and having good things in their lives, and that's what I see happening here with you.
I'm sending happy thoughts your way and wishing you a nice weekend!