Wedding- part one: Let it be epic
The music started playing.
Janina had a serious expression on as she opened the doors of the church. She turned around and marched to the altar. Behind her the guests entered and took their seat.
Only when everyone was seated did the priestess turn to face the crowd.
-The groom!- she said with a steady voice as another song started to play.
Andrew appeared. Step by step he walked down the aisle taking his place, his back turned to the door.
-The bridesmaids - announced Janina, still trying to keep a serious face but not being able to hide a smile for she knew what was about to happen.
As the song started to play Billie, being the maid of honour, lead Hope, Faith and Lexi to their places.
-The groomsmen !
Wolf was being pushed in his carriage by Gabriel, followed by Milan and a stumbling Gianfanco.
-Flower girls!
To the tune Mia, Ruby and Scarlet entered covering the floor with red rose petals.
- And now, ladies and gentleman- the priestess said, her voice trembling ever so slightly for the first time- stand up for the bride.
Andrew turned around when a new song started playing to see his wife-to-be walking through the door. His smile matched hers.
When she reached him he took her hand and they whispered an " I love you" to each other.
The wedding was ready to start.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..."
Wedding- part two: Let it be country
Janina cleared her throat and began:
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of these two love birds.
I wanted to say a few words about love but my Apple pie thought it would be funny to have a musical wedding. So I have no other choice than to give this sermon with a country song.
"'Cause sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sand
What you've been up there searching for
forever is in your hands
When you figure out love is all that matters after all
It sure makes everything else
seem so small"
Janina then turned to the groom.
-Do you Andrew take Apple as your wife?
He smiled and looked at Apple, sharing his vows. With a song, of course.
If you'll be my soft and sweet
I'll be your strong and steady
The priestess then turned to the bride.
-And do you Apple take Andrew as your husband?
It was Apple's turn to sing to Andrew.
We were one together
And we must have talked forever
And it was then and there I realised that
I don't want to wait even one more night
It's hard to slow it down when it feels so right
Janina looked at them and continued.
-Ok, now can I get an "I do" without a song so we can get to the party?
The couple looked at each other and said I do , waiting anxiously for the next part.
-I now pronounce you - the priestess paused for the dramatic effect.. and them a bit longer just to see them squirm- husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
And he did .
Wedding- part three: Let there be food!
After the ceremony it was time to party.
And eat.
And drink.
And eat some more.
So take a step closer to the table and choose your poison !
Highlights of the day:
- I got married.
- The priest was smoking hot
- I got robbed (a funny story to tell the grand-kids).
- My chicken died ( not actually a good thing... poor thing).
- I changed a diaper in the middle of the ceremony.
- The thief was actually nice and gave me back my stuff.
- My shoes didn't hurt my feet at all.
- I ate like a pig.
- Everyone danced around.
- My kids had a blast.
- I got not one but two tattoos for the first time.
- We all got glow sticks to play around.
Thank you to all of my friend that came to the party and to all of those who couldn't but wanted to. :)
I love you all and you helped make this day extra-special!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
From Apple's journal #40
Bringing a new baby home is always tricky.
No matter how excited the kids are when the baby is something hidden away in mommy's belly it's a whole new story when he is out and keeping mommy busy most of the time.
Mia is acting all grown up. She is a professional big sister and she is always telling Scarlet and Ruby to be mindful of the little one.
She is very careful around Wolf and tries to help all she can.
Ruby is curious. She thinks her new brother is a cute puppy and is very happy to know that he will not be playing with her toys for a while.
She likes to "pet" him and sings and dances for him so that he "won't get bored from sleeping all day long".
Scarlet... well, she doesn't like the idea of having something in the house that doesn't really do anything and takes a lot of her mommy and daddy's time. I think she feels like he is taking up her space as the "little one".
Most of the time she ignores him. She thinks we should "send him back" but I know it's only a matter of time until she warms up to him.
Little Wolf couldn't care less about his sisters right now. The only thing he is interested in is my bobbies and eating. He is a big baby and something tells me soon he will be even bigger.
As any newborn he eats, poops and sleeps. In an adorable way, of course.
No matter how excited the kids are when the baby is something hidden away in mommy's belly it's a whole new story when he is out and keeping mommy busy most of the time.
Mia is acting all grown up. She is a professional big sister and she is always telling Scarlet and Ruby to be mindful of the little one.
She is very careful around Wolf and tries to help all she can.
Ruby is curious. She thinks her new brother is a cute puppy and is very happy to know that he will not be playing with her toys for a while.
She likes to "pet" him and sings and dances for him so that he "won't get bored from sleeping all day long".
Scarlet... well, she doesn't like the idea of having something in the house that doesn't really do anything and takes a lot of her mommy and daddy's time. I think she feels like he is taking up her space as the "little one".
Most of the time she ignores him. She thinks we should "send him back" but I know it's only a matter of time until she warms up to him.
Little Wolf couldn't care less about his sisters right now. The only thing he is interested in is my bobbies and eating. He is a big baby and something tells me soon he will be even bigger.
As any newborn he eats, poops and sleeps. In an adorable way, of course.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
From Apple's journal #39
There is nothing that makes us more aware of life than movement.
When we are little we think that everything that moves must be alive and everything that stays very still is obviously dead.
You try to explain to a little child that there is a baby growing inside your belly and they look at you blankly. They see the belly getting bigger but it's just that. A belly. Nothing more.
Today the girls were finally able to feel the baby move.
Suddenly it's not a belly anymore. There is obviously something alive inside.
Suddenly they understand that their little brother or sister is there.
Now they want to pet my belly, talk to it, Scarlet even asks me to pull my shirt up to show things to the baby.
They connect and they interact with the baby. They giggle when they feel a kick and they say it's saying hello.
I was kind of expecting that reaction from the girls.
I was not expecting it from Andrew.
The first time he felt the baby was in the middle of the night.
I felt a strong kick, not just inside of me but with the hand I had on my belly.
I woke up Andrew and asked him if he wanted to feel the baby.
He was half asleep when he nodded but as soon as he felt the movement his eyes opened.
He was laughing and saying " I can feel it! I can fell it!" over and over again.
Like with the girls somehow the movement threw the baby from a dream world straight into reality.
Now my belly gets more attention than I do.
"Careful with the baby"- Ruby says when Scarlet runs to me.
"Letty want to kiss the baby goodnight"- says my little one before going to bed.
"Let me get you more pillows for your belly"- says Andrew every time I sit anywhere at home.
It's like... it's like the whole family is pregnant with me. All of them teaming up to take care of this wee one inside my belly.
I'm loving it!
When we are little we think that everything that moves must be alive and everything that stays very still is obviously dead.
You try to explain to a little child that there is a baby growing inside your belly and they look at you blankly. They see the belly getting bigger but it's just that. A belly. Nothing more.
Today the girls were finally able to feel the baby move.
Suddenly it's not a belly anymore. There is obviously something alive inside.
Suddenly they understand that their little brother or sister is there.
Now they want to pet my belly, talk to it, Scarlet even asks me to pull my shirt up to show things to the baby.
They connect and they interact with the baby. They giggle when they feel a kick and they say it's saying hello.
I was kind of expecting that reaction from the girls.
I was not expecting it from Andrew.
The first time he felt the baby was in the middle of the night.
I felt a strong kick, not just inside of me but with the hand I had on my belly.
I woke up Andrew and asked him if he wanted to feel the baby.
He was half asleep when he nodded but as soon as he felt the movement his eyes opened.
He was laughing and saying " I can feel it! I can fell it!" over and over again.
Like with the girls somehow the movement threw the baby from a dream world straight into reality.
Now my belly gets more attention than I do.
"Careful with the baby"- Ruby says when Scarlet runs to me.
"Letty want to kiss the baby goodnight"- says my little one before going to bed.
"Let me get you more pillows for your belly"- says Andrew every time I sit anywhere at home.
It's like... it's like the whole family is pregnant with me. All of them teaming up to take care of this wee one inside my belly.
I'm loving it!
Monday, August 22, 2011
From Apple's journal #38
That's what I am while I'm pregnant.
I go from a tiny seed to a an expanding body in a matter of days.
I'm always ready to pop.
Physicality with every trip to the bathroom.
Emotionally with every mood swing.
Ahhh.. yes... the mood swings.
They are not all bad.
Most of the time I just jump from really happy to really lovey-dovey to really... hum... in the mood for some specific activities.
But there are some moments where I get insecure, bitchy, clingy.
Lucky that does not happen often and I can usually be brought back to my usually sunny self with promises of food or back rubs.
Anyway... just to let the people around me know that I'm sorry for the grumpy bits.
Specially let Andrew know that I'm sorry for going all black widow on him and almost biting his head off when he didn't told me immediately that he wanted at least a dozen babies.
If it helps making my case... I just got another mood swing and it is not the happy or the lovey-dovey one. :P
I go from a tiny seed to a an expanding body in a matter of days.
I'm always ready to pop.
Physicality with every trip to the bathroom.
Emotionally with every mood swing.
Ahhh.. yes... the mood swings.
They are not all bad.
Most of the time I just jump from really happy to really lovey-dovey to really... hum... in the mood for some specific activities.
But there are some moments where I get insecure, bitchy, clingy.
Lucky that does not happen often and I can usually be brought back to my usually sunny self with promises of food or back rubs.
Anyway... just to let the people around me know that I'm sorry for the grumpy bits.
Specially let Andrew know that I'm sorry for going all black widow on him and almost biting his head off when he didn't told me immediately that he wanted at least a dozen babies.
If it helps making my case... I just got another mood swing and it is not the happy or the lovey-dovey one. :P
Sunday, August 21, 2011
From Apple's journal #37
I'm expanding.
My pants don't fit.
My bras refuse to go all the way around.
My shirts are way too tight.
It's time to get those comfortable maternity dresses out and embrace my new found roundness. Also time to say goodbye to my feet because as in my other two pregnancies my belly is not the only thing getting bigger.
As I was putting the girls to sleep today Scarlet pointed at my belly and asked: " the baby ix thele?".
I said yes and prepared for the next question. There is always the next question.
Ruby was too little to ask anything when I was pregnant with Scarlet but this time they were both at that "how and why" stage and I was not getting a free pass again.
-How did it go to the belly, mommy? - she asked immediately.
I sat them both down on Ruby's bed and took a deep breath.
I started:
Ok... so tonight instead of reading you a story I'm going to tell you how babies are made, ok?
You see... making a baby is just like making a cake.
The mommy has some of the ingredients, the daddy has the others and the belly is the oven.
So, let's say that the mom has the sugar and the flour and the daddy has the milk and the eggs.
I already explain to you that girls and boys are different. They have different... things between their legs. So the daddy puts the... hum.. wet ingredients in mommy's belly using his pee-pee.
He puts his private part in the mother... vajayjay and when the time is right the ingredients mix.
Then after 9 months in the oven... a baby is born.
The girls were looking at me, funny expressions on their faces.
-So a baby is like a cookie? - Scarlet asked.
-A bit.. yes.
-But I don't have a daddy with a pee pee... -said Ruby.
-No, darling. But it works the same way. A doctor put the ingredients in mummy's belly and you lived there until you were ready to be born.
They looked at each other, then at me, then decided they had enough of that conversation.
I expect more questions in the next few days.
My pants don't fit.
My bras refuse to go all the way around.
My shirts are way too tight.
It's time to get those comfortable maternity dresses out and embrace my new found roundness. Also time to say goodbye to my feet because as in my other two pregnancies my belly is not the only thing getting bigger.
As I was putting the girls to sleep today Scarlet pointed at my belly and asked: " the baby ix thele?".
I said yes and prepared for the next question. There is always the next question.
Ruby was too little to ask anything when I was pregnant with Scarlet but this time they were both at that "how and why" stage and I was not getting a free pass again.
-How did it go to the belly, mommy? - she asked immediately.
I sat them both down on Ruby's bed and took a deep breath.
I started:
Ok... so tonight instead of reading you a story I'm going to tell you how babies are made, ok?
You see... making a baby is just like making a cake.
The mommy has some of the ingredients, the daddy has the others and the belly is the oven.
So, let's say that the mom has the sugar and the flour and the daddy has the milk and the eggs.
I already explain to you that girls and boys are different. They have different... things between their legs. So the daddy puts the... hum.. wet ingredients in mommy's belly using his pee-pee.
He puts his private part in the mother... vajayjay and when the time is right the ingredients mix.
Then after 9 months in the oven... a baby is born.
The girls were looking at me, funny expressions on their faces.
-So a baby is like a cookie? - Scarlet asked.
-A bit.. yes.
-But I don't have a daddy with a pee pee... -said Ruby.
-No, darling. But it works the same way. A doctor put the ingredients in mummy's belly and you lived there until you were ready to be born.
They looked at each other, then at me, then decided they had enough of that conversation.
I expect more questions in the next few days.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
From Apple's journal #36
I just had the best Valentine's day dinner ever.
Andrew proposed to me!
Like... "marry me" and all that!
And he did it in the most perfect way!
I swear... there was no way I was ever going to say no to that.
He took me out to dinner, nice restaurant, candlelight, music... the full package.
He feed me a nice, juicy steak and my (now) carnivorous belly loved it.
Then he gave me a valentine's card that he made with the girls. First AWWWWWWW moment.
Then he ordered dessert and said he needed to go to the bathroom.
When he came back he had Ruby and Scarlet with him.
He looked at me and put Scarlet in my lap telling me she had something to show me.
She pointed at herself and said: " new shirt, mommy!". I unbuttoned her jacked and my mouth fell open.
She was wearing this .
Ruby then handed me a tiny box with a beautiful ring as Andrew took of his shirt to reveal another one saying "will you marry me" and got down on one knee.
Then the waiter brought us our dessert .
I couldn't speak... I could barely breathe.
I got up, put my arms around him and said "Yes!".
We kissed and then we picked the girls up for a big hug.
I was laughing and crying the whole time...
It was perfect.
You.. sneaky man.. you know how to get me. Using meat and the kids...
I cant say how much it means to me that you did this like this.
I love you!
Andrew proposed to me!
Like... "marry me" and all that!
And he did it in the most perfect way!
I swear... there was no way I was ever going to say no to that.
He took me out to dinner, nice restaurant, candlelight, music... the full package.
He feed me a nice, juicy steak and my (now) carnivorous belly loved it.
Then he gave me a valentine's card that he made with the girls. First AWWWWWWW moment.
Then he ordered dessert and said he needed to go to the bathroom.
When he came back he had Ruby and Scarlet with him.
He looked at me and put Scarlet in my lap telling me she had something to show me.
She pointed at herself and said: " new shirt, mommy!". I unbuttoned her jacked and my mouth fell open.
She was wearing this .
Ruby then handed me a tiny box with a beautiful ring as Andrew took of his shirt to reveal another one saying "will you marry me" and got down on one knee.
Then the waiter brought us our dessert .
I couldn't speak... I could barely breathe.
I got up, put my arms around him and said "Yes!".
We kissed and then we picked the girls up for a big hug.
I was laughing and crying the whole time...
It was perfect.
You.. sneaky man.. you know how to get me. Using meat and the kids...
I cant say how much it means to me that you did this like this.
I love you!
Monday, August 15, 2011
From Apple's journal #35
It's such a beautiful spring day it would be a shame to keep the kids indoors. It was time to go for one more camping trip.
After getting the girls from their morning dance lessons I put their bathing suits on, a thick layer of sun block, colourful comfortable dresses and sent them on their way with Andrew.
He was going to teach Ruby how to fish and she was very excited.
Scarlet looked at the fishing pole and could not understand why her sister was so thrilled about it. Finally she pointed at it and asked " can you catch cookies with that?".
I stayed behind to prepare our dinner.
Camping isn't so rough when you have this to sleep in and not one , not two , but three picknic banquets that look like this .
I admit I went a bit overboard with the food.
We have roasted beef sandwiches , more sandwiches , even more sandwiches , sugary ice cold water and lemons to make lemonade and an apple pie .
And now I'm off to enjoy wearing a bikini while I can still see my feet.
After getting the girls from their morning dance lessons I put their bathing suits on, a thick layer of sun block, colourful comfortable dresses and sent them on their way with Andrew.
He was going to teach Ruby how to fish and she was very excited.
Scarlet looked at the fishing pole and could not understand why her sister was so thrilled about it. Finally she pointed at it and asked " can you catch cookies with that?".
I stayed behind to prepare our dinner.
Camping isn't so rough when you have this to sleep in and not one , not two , but three picknic banquets that look like this .
I admit I went a bit overboard with the food.
We have roasted beef sandwiches , more sandwiches , even more sandwiches , sugary ice cold water and lemons to make lemonade and an apple pie .
And now I'm off to enjoy wearing a bikini while I can still see my feet.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
From Apple's journal #34
I could be worried because I'm eating like a pig on a date... but I'm also getting up every 10 minutes to use the bathroom so I'm thinking one thing covers the other one up.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
From Apple's journal #33
I decided to bake this afternoon.
But what should I put in the oven?
I had three mouths to feed with the ending result.
Andrew loves muffins .
Ruby doesn't like anything sweet that does not have some sort of frosting or cream .
Scarlet loves cookies .
As I bought the ingredients I needed I kept thinking how to make something that would be a hit with everyone.
Andrew and Ruby's preferences were easy to combine. Turn that muffin into a cupcake and you're done.
But Scarlet's love for cookies was throwing me off.
Suddenly I saw the light.
Literally... I open the fridge, saw the light and the idea popped in my head.
Not an original idea, mind you.. I had seen it somewhere in a cooking magazine.
So I made two batches of cookies.
This one .
And this one .
But what should I put in the oven?
I had three mouths to feed with the ending result.
Andrew loves muffins .
Ruby doesn't like anything sweet that does not have some sort of frosting or cream .
Scarlet loves cookies .
As I bought the ingredients I needed I kept thinking how to make something that would be a hit with everyone.
Andrew and Ruby's preferences were easy to combine. Turn that muffin into a cupcake and you're done.
But Scarlet's love for cookies was throwing me off.
Suddenly I saw the light.
Literally... I open the fridge, saw the light and the idea popped in my head.
Not an original idea, mind you.. I had seen it somewhere in a cooking magazine.
So I made two batches of cookies.
This one .
And this one .
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
From Apple's journal #32
Wake up startled by a screaming Ruby yelling "Dance! Dance!" while she twirled around the bedroom.
Got ready in less then 3 minutes because two toddlers highly excited cannot wait much longer.
Spent all my morning buying everything on the list that they gave me at the dance studio.
The shoes .
The other (ugly!)shoes .
The leg warmers.
The leotards .
The skirted leotards ( there's a difference, who knew...).
The tutus .
More tutus ... because sometimes a layer just isn't enough...
The fancy costume .
Uff!!!
So much stuff.
Them I had lunch with the girls and drop them at the dance studio for their first lesson.
Ruby was on cloud nine.
I wanted to watch but she sent me on my way because she had to "concentrate".
The teacher told me it was fine, they were going to watch a movie about dancing and then they would do some exercises.
As suddenly my afternoon was free I called Andrew and asked if he wanted some agriculture lessons.
So after much cutting and grinding and cooking and churning we were done.
Quick bath and to the dance studio to get the girls. I got one... Scarlet was done for the day, Ruby begged me to stay and watch the older class.
Now... what shall I do about dinner?
Got ready in less then 3 minutes because two toddlers highly excited cannot wait much longer.
Spent all my morning buying everything on the list that they gave me at the dance studio.
The shoes .
The other (ugly!)shoes .
The leg warmers.
The leotards .
The skirted leotards ( there's a difference, who knew...).
The tutus .
More tutus ... because sometimes a layer just isn't enough...
The fancy costume .
Uff!!!
So much stuff.
Them I had lunch with the girls and drop them at the dance studio for their first lesson.
Ruby was on cloud nine.
I wanted to watch but she sent me on my way because she had to "concentrate".
The teacher told me it was fine, they were going to watch a movie about dancing and then they would do some exercises.
As suddenly my afternoon was free I called Andrew and asked if he wanted some agriculture lessons.
So after much cutting and grinding and cooking and churning we were done.
Quick bath and to the dance studio to get the girls. I got one... Scarlet was done for the day, Ruby begged me to stay and watch the older class.
Now... what shall I do about dinner?
Saturday, August 6, 2011
From Apple's journal #31
Sometimes we fall.
What should we do then?
Do we learn our lesson and stay away from the dangerous path?
Do we persist and try again?
What is the wise decision?
Get right back on the horse or remember that insanity is doing the same thing twice and hope for different outcomes.
Or is this situation a new one?
If I keep away am I being safe or am I being a coward?
If I go am I following my heart or being reckless?
Sometimes life hands us these weird questions that seem to have no right answer.
So what should I do?
What should we do then?
Do we learn our lesson and stay away from the dangerous path?
Do we persist and try again?
What is the wise decision?
Get right back on the horse or remember that insanity is doing the same thing twice and hope for different outcomes.
Or is this situation a new one?
If I keep away am I being safe or am I being a coward?
If I go am I following my heart or being reckless?
Sometimes life hands us these weird questions that seem to have no right answer.
So what should I do?
Monday, August 1, 2011
From Apple's journal #30
It's hard when something you really wanted doesn't turn out to be what you expected.
People are different and waiting to see if someone changes is mostly a waste of time.
You can sit in a corner and cry about what you lost... but that is just silly because what you lost was just an illusion.
You can blame the world and promise yourself you will not be so trusting the next time... but you'd be the one loosing the chance to meet people who actually deserve your trust.
You can point your finger and angrily yell "they are all the same" but some people are *not* the same. Some are exceptional. And you can only meet them by going through a bunch of average ones.
Hope is just something way to precious to throw away just because you bumped into a few people that didn't meet your expectations or didn't treat you right.
So what do you do?
You move forward. You keep close and cherish the ones that love you as you deserve and you smile at the people you don't know but who might one day be part of your heart.
People are different and waiting to see if someone changes is mostly a waste of time.
You can sit in a corner and cry about what you lost... but that is just silly because what you lost was just an illusion.
You can blame the world and promise yourself you will not be so trusting the next time... but you'd be the one loosing the chance to meet people who actually deserve your trust.
You can point your finger and angrily yell "they are all the same" but some people are *not* the same. Some are exceptional. And you can only meet them by going through a bunch of average ones.
Hope is just something way to precious to throw away just because you bumped into a few people that didn't meet your expectations or didn't treat you right.
So what do you do?
You move forward. You keep close and cherish the ones that love you as you deserve and you smile at the people you don't know but who might one day be part of your heart.
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