Sunday 6/15, We were both awake by 10 to 8 and just talked and cuddled until about 9:30. He informed me he was making me pancakes for breakfast and he also had potatoes so we'd have fried potatoes too. We got up and I sat on the counter while he prepped and got things going. We evaluated the height of the counters and told each other what we really liked about the night before. I saw a little cat scurry across the yard and was determined to make friends so I sat on the back steps and called it and it finally came and got within about 2 feet of me but then scampered off and it was so cute a little. I want to be it's friend. Back inside Eric served me up and the pancakes were really good. He heated up the syrup because this really awesome girl he knows showed him (his words). I called Dad to wish him a happy Father's Day and he said Eric was a classy guy for using Mrs. Butterworth. He was golfing with Papa so I let him go after telling him about Kay-See's race. We talked a lot about his meetings and program and his next steps and I looked at his book a bit then we headed back into his room and laid in bed for a little bit talking then got into the shower to start our day. We were thoroughly enjoying ourselves when the water turned cold so we got out and back into bed to warm up. And boy did things warm up. There was all sorts of biting and other things that kept us in that bed for 4 hours. Finally, finally we got up at 3:30 and got dressed and ready to tackle the day. It was beautiful outside so we got into his car and stopped by the gas station to pump up his tire then on our way down into Tacoma listening to the cds I made him. We cruised around and ended up down on Ruston at the waterfront singing the Golden Girls theme song. We went to Tatonka for some frozen yogurt and ate it in the car as we headed into Point D and down to Owen Beach. I made it all the way through my ice cream without spilling then the last bite I got vanilla all over my boob and a little on my stomach. We walked down to the boardwalk and sat by the water with our feet dangling over the edge of the wall. We laughed at the guy whose butt crack was showing and laughed at some kids and just talked forever. I told him a lot about B and Ian and how I feel with him and how it's completely different from the others and how comfortable he makes me feel and how I can be myself and never feel like I'm not cool enough or hip enough. He's so complimentary it's insane and really wonderful. We stayed there until 6:30 then headed back to his house so he could make me dinner. We stopped to get gas and he pretended to hit on me then get scared off by my bf and squeal out of the parking lot. Next we made an unscheduled stop at Saars Market for some Russian cookies. We're not sure exactly what's in them but we do know they're really good. Back at his house he started making dinner and I sat on the counter and we talked some more, which is like what we always do, and enjoyed each other's company while snacking and waiting. He made chicken parmesan, broccoli and carrots and a really yummy salad with red onion, tomato, feta and a homemade balsamic dressing. We eventually sat down to eat and it was all really good and I taught him all the manners from childhood and he said he's going to try extra hard to blow Mom’s socks off. It was hilarious. I was stuffed and needed to get on the road because it was 10 so he helped me load my car up then said he was strategizing to come up and see me that week since we weren't going to see each other that weekend. I drove home and talked to Susan on the way and made it home by 10:45 and dumped all my stuff and went to bed.
Saturday 6/14, My alarm went off at 6:00 and I got right up, no snooze, and into the shower. I got ready, ate some cereal and was out the door by 7 after packing up the car and repeatedly forgetting things up in my room. I called Kay-See first to enthusiastically tell her where I was and was surprised by my own awaked-ness. I called Mom and Dad next since it was after 7 and almost a guarantee they'd be up despite having been at a concert the night before and drunk dialing me to tell me how much they loved me. Some drunk guy broke the handle on the door trying to get in to pee and Dad let him have it. I talked to them all the way to Ruston then got off so I could concentrate. I found where K was then had to find parking and ended up a few blocks away and hurriedly walked to her car because it was freezing. We sat in there and talked for a while then decided to go into Walgreen’s so I could get some water and she could use the facilities. We wandered around looking at stuff and I heard from Eric who said he was on his way and I thought it was really really early for him to already be on his way (like 8, when it was supposed to be like 10) so I told him where we were. He found us and was dressed all nicely and apparently he'd gotten up so early and gotten his stuff so quickly he'd already been home and gotten ready and back to see us. I was shocked but happily so since he looked so cute in his v-neck sweater. We decided to check out the free stuff and walk around until her race started (about 45 min) so we got her free loaf of bread and a bunch of blueberry pomegranate yogurt water then I got an apple from the Costco stand and Eric got a voucher for free coffee. K strapped a free fanny pack around my waist and happily pointed out how well her diet coke or beer would fit in it. This reindeer came over and tried to eat K's bread then steal it and I got some pictures with her and the guy. Then we checked out his butt as he walked away. Soon it was time for her to start so we went up and stood by the start line and wished her a good race and walked back to his car passing that reindeer on the way who got down on all fours and was pretending to pee where a dog had just taken a dump. Eric and I sat there laughing and in total shock. It was hilarious. He took me on a tour of some little neighborhoods and his Grandma's house and some look out points and it was really nice. We hit Proctor and stopped at Metropolitan Market so he could get some coffee and I could use the bathroom. We kept driving and eventually ended up back at the race site and found a much closer spot after stopping by my car to get the sign. We walked up and waited by the finish line and Eric finally spotted her so I held up my sign and he started yelling "Yeah!" and "Whew!" and she finally looked over and laughed and made her way to us. We took some pictures then got her some fruit and headed back to Eric's car. We went and picked up Andrea (who lives right by UPS) and headed to Poppy Seed Cafe for breakfast. We had a very nice meal, conversation-wise and food-wise. I got the lemon poppy seed waffle with raspberry butter and it was so good. We talked about having Andrea's wedding at Eric's and parties and other fun stuff then got back in the car and dropped Andrea then K back at her car. Eric dropped me at mine and I followed him back to his house where we laid down on his bed and talked and made out then hit the road to Gig Harbor for Madison's birthday party. We got there super early and I was nervous to meet the family but he said I'd be fine. I met Bill first then met Brad and some other people as they trickled in. Everyone had wonderful things to say about Eric and I confirmed back to them how great I think he is. We nibbled and snacked on gummy bears and skittles and then he tried to convince me he could swallow a deviled egg whole and I begged him not to. So he didn't. But still thinks he can. I ate way too much and everything was really good. I talked with both grandmas, Mimi and Mary and told them a little about me and they just love him. Anyway we stayed through the slideshow and the present opening and Grandpa Ray told Eric, "No problem, I'll handle it" then told Madison to open Eric's but she thought it was from Ray so it was funny. All the girls laughed at the book and Uncle Brad teased him some more about Abbie's reaction. We took off around 8 and discussed the family and my and Eric's abilities to open up in relationships so that was interesting. We arrived at the Grand but stayed in the car talking for a few minutes about his struggles with telling me things and how I wouldn’t know from the exterior because he seems so confident and I'm not scary. We went in and got tickets then went next door to a little art gallery and looked around and I loved the little crows and the pearl necklaces in the back. We went back next door and settled into some good seats near the back for Priceless. It was cute and funny but we were both so tired by the time we were heading out to the car. We drove back to his house and got ready for bed. We did all sorts of crazy things and the moonlight was streaming into his window for just enough illumination to make it really hot. He whips me around like no one ever has. It's shocking. Eventually things were wrapped up but the floor needed a wipe down.
Friday 6/13, Sos picked me up from work and dropped me at my car, that took a little while but it looked great so I was pleased. I talked to Susan about meeting at my house, stopped at Michael's for gold glitter then home. I wasn't home long before Susan pulled up so we got down to determining dinner and settled on macaroni and steamed carrots, mmm! We put on After Sunset and did a lot of collective groaning and making fun of Ethan Hawke. His facial hair was killing me. I started on Kay-See's sign and decided on "K you're my #1" with the K and #1 in gold glitter (with Susan's expert opinion). We finished the movie and both thought it was good. I finished doing the glitter in the kitchen then Susan took off and I tried to get things ready for my trip to Tacoma the next morning. I got a text at 10:30 from Eric and I scolded him for not being in bed yet. I decided to make Eric another cd and called it "Non-Negotiables" because he always makes fun of me and I named the other one "Rebirth" because "Phoenix Rising Up From the Ashes" was too long. I put La Vie en Rose to finish that but was only half watching because of cd making and other chores but I got the gist of it. I think I went to bed around midnight or something.
Thursday 6/12, Peggy let me off early so I walked the trail and did a little longer than the day before and the sun was shining and it felt wonderful. I texted Kay-See to tell her how nice it was. I went home and did a few little things like hand wash some things and put some laundry in then sat down on the couch and got through some magazines which felt good. Eric called and I talked to him FOREVER. It was really nice and we covered a lot of topics and discussed plans for the weekend. I ate some dinner while we talked and eventually we hung up and I went back to reading. I went upstairs to start La Vie en Rose and talked to Susan in the middle to confirm I wouldn't be out for dancing then continued with the movie. I made it about an hour and 40 minutes through then turned it off to get ready for bed. Kay-See called and was fearful she'd woken me up but she hadn't and needed to talk about R and what an asshole he is and I reassured her she did the right thing and that she's on the path to healing whether she feels like it or not. She knows the right things to do whether they still make her feel like shit or not. We talked for a long time about that and JJ and her long ago deleted blog entries about it all and how similar they are and her general exhaustion with the whole thing. Then we talked about the race and breakfast and salty meat and checking out cute boys before the race starts. We eventually hung up and I went to sleep. I had a dream I went to the hs reunion and the only other person there was Kelli and I saw one of her boobs because she was changing right in the middle of the room. It was weird.
Wednesday 6/11, K and I trading messages all day about her race and party and coconut cake. I walked / ran the trail after work but only for a half hour then I was on my way home for a nice evening by myself at home. Something I had been looking forward to for a long time. I did a few things in the kitchen and did some murder mystery reading and have some good ideas for decorating and music then steamed some multi-colored carrots and reheated turkey and stuffing for dinner. After that I went upstairs and jumped in the shower then tried on some underwear I haven't worn in a long time - finally dating someone who appreciates it so it's time to break it out. Next was ice cream and I finished off the carton and felt a bit guilty for it. I started going through magazines and got through two then called Court for our phone date but she didn't answer so I went back to reading then talked to Susan then back to reading and ripping covers to my computer from old Q compilations and eventually went to bed before 11 after getting a text from Eric.
Tuesday 6/10, I had to drop my car off super early and Sos was generous enough to pick me up on her way to work and drop me off. We talked about what a scary thing gas prices and climate change are and what an idiot bush is for thinking that opening up Alaska is a good idea and solve our problems. The problem isn't a lack of oil you moron! She dropped me off and it was another rainy dreary day. Boo. I got off work much earlier than normal and went home for a little bit. I got my workout clothes together and headed over to Mom's in Peggy's car. I worked out on the elliptical for a little over a half hour and we watched AFV and I half-perused a magazine. Dad got Grandma and we were eating dinner by like 5:30. Mom had made a huge turkey with stuffing and gravy and it was gooood. I ate quite a bit and we watched some more AFV and Grandma just shook her head at most of it because they’re all such idiots then I left around 6:30. I hit the store then home where I talked to Susan and caught up with her then Dad beeped in twice so I talked to him for a while and nailed down the dates they're going to be here this summer then called Susan back. I made a smoothie after I got off the phone and took a shower then called Chrystol to lay out dates for Plain and murder mystery party-ing and I think she's pretty excited for the costumes. We chatted a little while longer then I called Eric and he called me back while I was updating and we talked for a long time about this weekend and the cds I've made him and other stuff. Around 11 we hung up, I read in bed for a little bit then crashed out.
Monday 6/9, Had some errands to run after work and called John to confirm dropping off my car. Went to QFC for some groceries then home and opted against exercising and decided to do a little cleaning and napping before Kay-See came over instead. I was supposed to go over to Mom's for dinner but she cancelled so I told K that it would work for dinner and talking that evening. I talked to Sos to confirm she could still pick me up in the morning and also picked out a few dates for the next murder mystery party. She was excited but not about having to wear a bikini top. I napped on the couch all wrapped up in a comforter until she got there - like 7:00. She brought turkey kielbasa and tots and we got right down to it talking and cooking. I made the multi-colored carrots and broccoli and she prepped the others. We sat in the living room talking about how she's doing with the breakup and stuff then she brought up going to FL for a mini-vacay since she has a friend with a condo there and gave her free reign. I'm just not sure. I told her all about Eric and the weekend then we stood in the kitchen and finished off some ice cream and cleaned up and planned the murder mystery party and nailed down a date. A little after 9 Eric called and K took off so I called him back and ran the date by him and he said he was in. We talked for a very long time then I made it into bed and cringed at the thought of getting up really early.
Sunday 6/8, Eric was awake when I woke up, which was 9:00. We laid in bed for a little while then got up to have breakfast. I made waffles again and we threw in frozen blueberries then I woke Kassie up to tell her breakfast was ready but she didn't get up for a while. Eric and I sat in the living room talking for a while and listening to music and eventually Kass came down and I fed her though she only ate about 2 bites before giving up so Eric and I polished it off. We sat in there talking about family dynamics and I think some of it was familiar to Eric (Skylar's situation) and I think he got a chance to see our interactions so that was fun. We sat there until about 1:30 then got ready because the party started at 2. On the way over Eric told me how much he enjoys being with me and how much he appreciates me which is really sweet but I always feel bad just saying "Me too!" so I need to work on that. I called Grandma and told her I'd be by to pick her up and we went in to get her and I fixed her phone quickly and it was so hot in there all I wanted to do was get out of there but it was made difficult with a call from Kassie about getting napkins. Finally we were out, got Grandma into the car and over to Mom’s we went. The house wasn't too crazy and Droohv and Akemi were already there as well as Peggy and I did introductions. I snacked a little and more people slowly started showing up and Eric and I mostly sat on the couch and talked and Kassie would join us and Grandma and Mom and we'd laugh about Jake and how tired he was. Alix's huge football player friend was there and Eric called him the Hulk and said something about his purple polo shirt and how he had a lot of people to text. I ate a lot and at one point catapulted Eric's plate and bowl off the footstool and it didn't spill at all and we couldn't believe it. When it was dessert time I was in charge of whipping up the non-alcoholic whipped cream and yelled "No!" at Mom when she tried to make Eric try the other version and everyone looked at me and said that one was for the kids and I told her I didn't care and I made it. It was like she was on crack or something. We stayed there for a few hours then took off after Kassie took Grandma home but I felt bad because I didn't realize until I was halfway home that I wouldn't see her before she left. Eric and I collapsed on my bed and just started talking and he brought up his Dad because of the earlier conversation we'd had with Kassie and I told him I hadn't wanted to ask and he'd wanted to get it off his chest so he told me all about it and his other family stuff and the events leading up to his getting help. I had a lot of questions and he answered them all without hesitation. We laid there for what felt like forever. Eventually he asked if I would mind if he stayed the night and got up early to leave for work the next morning; of course I didn't. I always sleep well with him, probably because he stays on his side of the bed. We went downstairs to get something to eat, I had an apple and cleaned the kitchen a little and he had the rest of the BBQ pizza. I said something about AL and jail and he said it was my turn to talk and that we had a long time so to just start. I told him all about the Cambodia stuff and when I was done he could tell I was semi-upset so he said to come over to him but I was like "I need to take a shower" and he said "I know, I just want to hold you for a second" and it was so sweet it now makes me want to throw up but I think it just shows how great he is. He listened the whole time and only interrupted for clarification purposes at the beginning when I was trying to get all the players laid out. He said he's never heard of anything like that and he didn't have anything like that in his family and I reiterated that the version I was telling was just the tip of the ice berg. It was almost 11 I would guess so we both took showers and got ready for bed. We got in and started messing about and there was another first, on the side, and I busted his balls later asking how many more were there going to be and he said that was it but then listed another one but labeled it as "sick". We hopped in the shower and he started getting a little rough and had me by the rib cage and I was like "Ooh, mama like!" and apparently he could tell. We finally got out and into bed and to sleep. I don't even know what time it was.
Saturday 6/14, My alarm went off at 6:00 and I got right up, no snooze, and into the shower. I got ready, ate some cereal and was out the door by 7 after packing up the car and repeatedly forgetting things up in my room. I called Kay-See first to enthusiastically tell her where I was and was surprised by my own awaked-ness. I called Mom and Dad next since it was after 7 and almost a guarantee they'd be up despite having been at a concert the night before and drunk dialing me to tell me how much they loved me. Some drunk guy broke the handle on the door trying to get in to pee and Dad let him have it. I talked to them all the way to Ruston then got off so I could concentrate. I found where K was then had to find parking and ended up a few blocks away and hurriedly walked to her car because it was freezing. We sat in there and talked for a while then decided to go into Walgreen’s so I could get some water and she could use the facilities. We wandered around looking at stuff and I heard from Eric who said he was on his way and I thought it was really really early for him to already be on his way (like 8, when it was supposed to be like 10) so I told him where we were. He found us and was dressed all nicely and apparently he'd gotten up so early and gotten his stuff so quickly he'd already been home and gotten ready and back to see us. I was shocked but happily so since he looked so cute in his v-neck sweater. We decided to check out the free stuff and walk around until her race started (about 45 min) so we got her free loaf of bread and a bunch of blueberry pomegranate yogurt water then I got an apple from the Costco stand and Eric got a voucher for free coffee. K strapped a free fanny pack around my waist and happily pointed out how well her diet coke or beer would fit in it. This reindeer came over and tried to eat K's bread then steal it and I got some pictures with her and the guy. Then we checked out his butt as he walked away. Soon it was time for her to start so we went up and stood by the start line and wished her a good race and walked back to his car passing that reindeer on the way who got down on all fours and was pretending to pee where a dog had just taken a dump. Eric and I sat there laughing and in total shock. It was hilarious. He took me on a tour of some little neighborhoods and his Grandma's house and some look out points and it was really nice. We hit Proctor and stopped at Metropolitan Market so he could get some coffee and I could use the bathroom. We kept driving and eventually ended up back at the race site and found a much closer spot after stopping by my car to get the sign. We walked up and waited by the finish line and Eric finally spotted her so I held up my sign and he started yelling "Yeah!" and "Whew!" and she finally looked over and laughed and made her way to us. We took some pictures then got her some fruit and headed back to Eric's car. We went and picked up Andrea (who lives right by UPS) and headed to Poppy Seed Cafe for breakfast. We had a very nice meal, conversation-wise and food-wise. I got the lemon poppy seed waffle with raspberry butter and it was so good. We talked about having Andrea's wedding at Eric's and parties and other fun stuff then got back in the car and dropped Andrea then K back at her car. Eric dropped me at mine and I followed him back to his house where we laid down on his bed and talked and made out then hit the road to Gig Harbor for Madison's birthday party. We got there super early and I was nervous to meet the family but he said I'd be fine. I met Bill first then met Brad and some other people as they trickled in. Everyone had wonderful things to say about Eric and I confirmed back to them how great I think he is. We nibbled and snacked on gummy bears and skittles and then he tried to convince me he could swallow a deviled egg whole and I begged him not to. So he didn't. But still thinks he can. I ate way too much and everything was really good. I talked with both grandmas, Mimi and Mary and told them a little about me and they just love him. Anyway we stayed through the slideshow and the present opening and Grandpa Ray told Eric, "No problem, I'll handle it" then told Madison to open Eric's but she thought it was from Ray so it was funny. All the girls laughed at the book and Uncle Brad teased him some more about Abbie's reaction. We took off around 8 and discussed the family and my and Eric's abilities to open up in relationships so that was interesting. We arrived at the Grand but stayed in the car talking for a few minutes about his struggles with telling me things and how I wouldn’t know from the exterior because he seems so confident and I'm not scary. We went in and got tickets then went next door to a little art gallery and looked around and I loved the little crows and the pearl necklaces in the back. We went back next door and settled into some good seats near the back for Priceless. It was cute and funny but we were both so tired by the time we were heading out to the car. We drove back to his house and got ready for bed. We did all sorts of crazy things and the moonlight was streaming into his window for just enough illumination to make it really hot. He whips me around like no one ever has. It's shocking. Eventually things were wrapped up but the floor needed a wipe down.
Friday 6/13, Sos picked me up from work and dropped me at my car, that took a little while but it looked great so I was pleased. I talked to Susan about meeting at my house, stopped at Michael's for gold glitter then home. I wasn't home long before Susan pulled up so we got down to determining dinner and settled on macaroni and steamed carrots, mmm! We put on After Sunset and did a lot of collective groaning and making fun of Ethan Hawke. His facial hair was killing me. I started on Kay-See's sign and decided on "K you're my #1" with the K and #1 in gold glitter (with Susan's expert opinion). We finished the movie and both thought it was good. I finished doing the glitter in the kitchen then Susan took off and I tried to get things ready for my trip to Tacoma the next morning. I got a text at 10:30 from Eric and I scolded him for not being in bed yet. I decided to make Eric another cd and called it "Non-Negotiables" because he always makes fun of me and I named the other one "Rebirth" because "Phoenix Rising Up From the Ashes" was too long. I put La Vie en Rose to finish that but was only half watching because of cd making and other chores but I got the gist of it. I think I went to bed around midnight or something.
Thursday 6/12, Peggy let me off early so I walked the trail and did a little longer than the day before and the sun was shining and it felt wonderful. I texted Kay-See to tell her how nice it was. I went home and did a few little things like hand wash some things and put some laundry in then sat down on the couch and got through some magazines which felt good. Eric called and I talked to him FOREVER. It was really nice and we covered a lot of topics and discussed plans for the weekend. I ate some dinner while we talked and eventually we hung up and I went back to reading. I went upstairs to start La Vie en Rose and talked to Susan in the middle to confirm I wouldn't be out for dancing then continued with the movie. I made it about an hour and 40 minutes through then turned it off to get ready for bed. Kay-See called and was fearful she'd woken me up but she hadn't and needed to talk about R and what an asshole he is and I reassured her she did the right thing and that she's on the path to healing whether she feels like it or not. She knows the right things to do whether they still make her feel like shit or not. We talked for a long time about that and JJ and her long ago deleted blog entries about it all and how similar they are and her general exhaustion with the whole thing. Then we talked about the race and breakfast and salty meat and checking out cute boys before the race starts. We eventually hung up and I went to sleep. I had a dream I went to the hs reunion and the only other person there was Kelli and I saw one of her boobs because she was changing right in the middle of the room. It was weird.
Wednesday 6/11, K and I trading messages all day about her race and party and coconut cake. I walked / ran the trail after work but only for a half hour then I was on my way home for a nice evening by myself at home. Something I had been looking forward to for a long time. I did a few things in the kitchen and did some murder mystery reading and have some good ideas for decorating and music then steamed some multi-colored carrots and reheated turkey and stuffing for dinner. After that I went upstairs and jumped in the shower then tried on some underwear I haven't worn in a long time - finally dating someone who appreciates it so it's time to break it out. Next was ice cream and I finished off the carton and felt a bit guilty for it. I started going through magazines and got through two then called Court for our phone date but she didn't answer so I went back to reading then talked to Susan then back to reading and ripping covers to my computer from old Q compilations and eventually went to bed before 11 after getting a text from Eric.
Tuesday 6/10, I had to drop my car off super early and Sos was generous enough to pick me up on her way to work and drop me off. We talked about what a scary thing gas prices and climate change are and what an idiot bush is for thinking that opening up Alaska is a good idea and solve our problems. The problem isn't a lack of oil you moron! She dropped me off and it was another rainy dreary day. Boo. I got off work much earlier than normal and went home for a little bit. I got my workout clothes together and headed over to Mom's in Peggy's car. I worked out on the elliptical for a little over a half hour and we watched AFV and I half-perused a magazine. Dad got Grandma and we were eating dinner by like 5:30. Mom had made a huge turkey with stuffing and gravy and it was gooood. I ate quite a bit and we watched some more AFV and Grandma just shook her head at most of it because they’re all such idiots then I left around 6:30. I hit the store then home where I talked to Susan and caught up with her then Dad beeped in twice so I talked to him for a while and nailed down the dates they're going to be here this summer then called Susan back. I made a smoothie after I got off the phone and took a shower then called Chrystol to lay out dates for Plain and murder mystery party-ing and I think she's pretty excited for the costumes. We chatted a little while longer then I called Eric and he called me back while I was updating and we talked for a long time about this weekend and the cds I've made him and other stuff. Around 11 we hung up, I read in bed for a little bit then crashed out.
Monday 6/9, Had some errands to run after work and called John to confirm dropping off my car. Went to QFC for some groceries then home and opted against exercising and decided to do a little cleaning and napping before Kay-See came over instead. I was supposed to go over to Mom's for dinner but she cancelled so I told K that it would work for dinner and talking that evening. I talked to Sos to confirm she could still pick me up in the morning and also picked out a few dates for the next murder mystery party. She was excited but not about having to wear a bikini top. I napped on the couch all wrapped up in a comforter until she got there - like 7:00. She brought turkey kielbasa and tots and we got right down to it talking and cooking. I made the multi-colored carrots and broccoli and she prepped the others. We sat in the living room talking about how she's doing with the breakup and stuff then she brought up going to FL for a mini-vacay since she has a friend with a condo there and gave her free reign. I'm just not sure. I told her all about Eric and the weekend then we stood in the kitchen and finished off some ice cream and cleaned up and planned the murder mystery party and nailed down a date. A little after 9 Eric called and K took off so I called him back and ran the date by him and he said he was in. We talked for a very long time then I made it into bed and cringed at the thought of getting up really early.
Sunday 6/8, Eric was awake when I woke up, which was 9:00. We laid in bed for a little while then got up to have breakfast. I made waffles again and we threw in frozen blueberries then I woke Kassie up to tell her breakfast was ready but she didn't get up for a while. Eric and I sat in the living room talking for a while and listening to music and eventually Kass came down and I fed her though she only ate about 2 bites before giving up so Eric and I polished it off. We sat in there talking about family dynamics and I think some of it was familiar to Eric (Skylar's situation) and I think he got a chance to see our interactions so that was fun. We sat there until about 1:30 then got ready because the party started at 2. On the way over Eric told me how much he enjoys being with me and how much he appreciates me which is really sweet but I always feel bad just saying "Me too!" so I need to work on that. I called Grandma and told her I'd be by to pick her up and we went in to get her and I fixed her phone quickly and it was so hot in there all I wanted to do was get out of there but it was made difficult with a call from Kassie about getting napkins. Finally we were out, got Grandma into the car and over to Mom’s we went. The house wasn't too crazy and Droohv and Akemi were already there as well as Peggy and I did introductions. I snacked a little and more people slowly started showing up and Eric and I mostly sat on the couch and talked and Kassie would join us and Grandma and Mom and we'd laugh about Jake and how tired he was. Alix's huge football player friend was there and Eric called him the Hulk and said something about his purple polo shirt and how he had a lot of people to text. I ate a lot and at one point catapulted Eric's plate and bowl off the footstool and it didn't spill at all and we couldn't believe it. When it was dessert time I was in charge of whipping up the non-alcoholic whipped cream and yelled "No!" at Mom when she tried to make Eric try the other version and everyone looked at me and said that one was for the kids and I told her I didn't care and I made it. It was like she was on crack or something. We stayed there for a few hours then took off after Kassie took Grandma home but I felt bad because I didn't realize until I was halfway home that I wouldn't see her before she left. Eric and I collapsed on my bed and just started talking and he brought up his Dad because of the earlier conversation we'd had with Kassie and I told him I hadn't wanted to ask and he'd wanted to get it off his chest so he told me all about it and his other family stuff and the events leading up to his getting help. I had a lot of questions and he answered them all without hesitation. We laid there for what felt like forever. Eventually he asked if I would mind if he stayed the night and got up early to leave for work the next morning; of course I didn't. I always sleep well with him, probably because he stays on his side of the bed. We went downstairs to get something to eat, I had an apple and cleaned the kitchen a little and he had the rest of the BBQ pizza. I said something about AL and jail and he said it was my turn to talk and that we had a long time so to just start. I told him all about the Cambodia stuff and when I was done he could tell I was semi-upset so he said to come over to him but I was like "I need to take a shower" and he said "I know, I just want to hold you for a second" and it was so sweet it now makes me want to throw up but I think it just shows how great he is. He listened the whole time and only interrupted for clarification purposes at the beginning when I was trying to get all the players laid out. He said he's never heard of anything like that and he didn't have anything like that in his family and I reiterated that the version I was telling was just the tip of the ice berg. It was almost 11 I would guess so we both took showers and got ready for bed. We got in and started messing about and there was another first, on the side, and I busted his balls later asking how many more were there going to be and he said that was it but then listed another one but labeled it as "sick". We hopped in the shower and he started getting a little rough and had me by the rib cage and I was like "Ooh, mama like!" and apparently he could tell. We finally got out and into bed and to sleep. I don't even know what time it was.
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