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Journal entry: T; 02.02.09

Sometimes it's easy to forget how lucky we are to have understanding spouses. Riiku and I made the decision to adopt from the Cabbage Patch as it seemed like a good way to test our parenting skills. It will still be a lot of responsibility, but as I understand it, Patch children grow faster than human children do. I don't know, I'm sure someone out there probably thinks it's an irresponsible reason, but the truth is we do want children, but our lives are too hectic right now, this seemed.... easier.

We decided on the name "Saburi", which is Swahili for "Patience". I'm hoping that it will serve as a reminder to us, and that it will serve as an anchor for our little one when they finally say hello for the first time. For the time being we're keeping the cabbage in our room. In the morning one of us takes the time to water it, and in the afternoon, then again at night. There isn't really much to it for the time but I already find myself thinking of it as a child. Sometimes I catch myself staring, wondering what will emerge. I've seen some of the children from this place and it's a wonder. After working with the Guardians and Orion's Karrick it looks like it should be quite a change. Only time will actually tell us, but I'm looking forward to finding out.

Oh, I'm so used to keeping a journal already that I didn't even think to introduce myself here! I'm Tahja Draven (Maiden name: Estes), recently married in 2006 to Riiku Draven. We live together in our home on the coast, parents to Kyou, Tessa, and Tony (My Guardian), both adopted, as well as several other companions that we've acquired over the years, including one impish feline (Marissa). That said I'm sure that we're actually quite prepared for parenthood. [She chuckled as she paused, writing on afterwards.] If I sounded uncertain before it's only because it's been some time since Tony was a kit, and I don't know what will be coming out of this cabbage plant. All the same, little one, I hope that you're prepared and I want you to know that you will never be in short supply of love. We're a very large family, but we've made a home here and we're all looking forward to welcoming you into it.

- With love, Mom

 

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Journal entry: K; 02.07.09

I've seen some pretty weird things, but babies from cabbages, heh, now that's a new one even for me. When Tahja told us that she and Riiku had decided to adopt a kid, damn. I didn't know what to think. Another brat around here, that's JUST what we need, like there aren't enough loud mouths around here to start with.

Whatever. If it makes Tahja happy, fine. What's one more kid? Heh, maybe I'll luck out and they won't be a pain in my a** like Tessa.

It's weird though... watching them fussing over this-- plant. I mean, what's the big deal? Give it some water and some sun, but is a kid really going to pop out of there? What's it going to look like? What's it going to be? I don't know if I should be afraid or happy for a chance to even the odds.

So... [He muttered to himself, realizing that for the last ten minutes he had been writing, or struggling to, and hadn't really gotten to the point of the entry yet. Tahja wouldn't let him off the hook until he had written SOMETHING about himself, though why it mattered he wasn't sure. Wasn't the point of getting to know someone to do it in person? Why would this kid want to READ about him when she could just see for herself? Another frustrated growl and he gave up arguing the point to himself. He had already lost that argument, so all that was left was to get this over with.]

Just don't expect a bunch of this crap from me. I don't keep a journal for myself for a damn good reason.

I hate leeks, and asparagus, and that damn talking cat Sabrina! Why the hell did we need another talking cat?!

[There was no break in flow to signify it, but Kyou had to stop what he was doing for a few moments to dig up a new pen after snapping the other one in half. A blot of ink smudged on the page does provide evidence that some consequence followed his outburst, but nothing more.]

I'm in school... I study martial arts. I'm pretty good at it I guess, it's supposed to help me learn to stay calm, but how can I with that damn Sabrina and Tessa around? Not to mention my nutso cousin, Haru. This whole damn house makes me crazy! That's it, I'm done! I've got better things to do than sit around writing my "feelings" out on paper!

- Whatever... Kyou