The Last Days Of Childhood
Dear Nettie,
I came home from school one day to find Donny spaced out in my room.
Earth to Donny! *snap snap*
He didn't bat an eyelid so I went to clean up all the dishes. Grampy Gavin complains about the mess we leave behind so I thought I'd do my bit. It also meant extra pocket money from everyone.
Granny must have had a talk with Donny as he wasn't in my room when I went to check later. I opened the toy box I'd borrowed from the kids room no one uses to give the poor things some love. The Llamacorn said some very rude words about being locked up for years so I threw him back in.
A new family moved in next to the Goths. They weren't in so I called the cousins and we played pirates for a while. I let Debbie take the wheel, she's afraid of heights and the boys only joined in to play with the cannons.
Land ahoy, Cap'n Debs!
When the Kellys returned home I invited myself in. They have a teenage daughter who went prancercising as I was about to introduce myself. I went upstairs to find her brother, Matteo, and his Dad who destroyed the dollhouse before I could lay my hands on it.
Sorry, my Dad does that a lot.
Yeah, we have someone like that at ours.
Daddy, I can't work with you looking like that.
The ladies of the forum voted for me, I think they'd appreciate it, love.
Did Nettie vote for you?
...No.
You won, Daddy, that's what counts.
I finally plucked up the courage to visit the SKLs. Greyson wasn't in but his brother Jessie and sister Destinee were gracious hosts. Jessie's the kind of boy girls will swoon over when he's older and I can already tell Destinee will be prettier than me.
Hey, Dad. Any chance you've seen Mum?
She's gone clubbing with Katrina. She'll visit before long, lad.
Grampy J is easily fooled by the trick I learnt from Daddy.
Granny and Grampy Gavin are so cute together. It almost makes me wish to be serenaded by someone.
Almost.
I've had more success with creating potions. I tried the slimy green drink that's supposedly an emotion potion.
Nothing. What a waste of time.
We all forgot Mal's birthday. He's mean to everyone so there's no prize for guessing why there was no party or a cake. He wasn't too miffed and played dolls with me. The kids room is looking much more inviting, I just may sleep here once in a while.
Nancy was long overdue a visit, and when she did show up Grampy J started flirting with her.
And it wasn't long before one of our own went to join her and Geoff on the other side.
Love, Kestrel H Chant.
