Thyme is moving on, and our Christmas is slowly growing up. One final prom night before she graduates? Here she is after a fabulous night with her boyfriend, Pietro. It is such a sizziling romance everyone at the dance was talking, and it was all good things.
One more good memory to place in her special places in her room. This one goes up on her desk where she spends so much of her thyme writing.
The next day was her birthday. After a good night's sleep, she was ready for the big birthday bash her Mom and Dad had planned for her. She was full of both joy, and trepidation. Getting older and having real responsibilities, especially to the dynasty was a scary thing, but not so scary you couldn't have fun!
All her best friends were there. Friends she hoped to keep for as long as they lived, especially that one very special friend, Pietro. Puggsley seemed more interested in the cake, but hey, let the good times roll!
At last, the moment of truth.
"Oh wow! This is awesome! It tickles!!"
And now, for that last quick spin......
And....voila! A lovely young adult rises in Riverview! (and Puggsley just KNOWS cake is soon to come his way....yay! cake!)
Now, just before you think, ho hum, another boring birthday, everyone had a huge surprise. No, it wasn't the typical appearance of Grim, thank heaven. Instead, Chrissies heart throb, Pietro, decided it was such fun to become an young adult, that unannounced he had his birthday as well!
No cake, but hey, there was already one on the premises, right?
Not a bad lookin' guy. It didn't even take away anything from the party which was declared epic!
That night Chrissie couldn't sleep. It took forever to get all the guests to leave, especially the Adams kids. However, they finally left and Chrissie called up Pietro and invited him over. She was taking no chances on her future or the future of this family.
"Hey, Pietro."
"Hey, Chrissie. What's up honey? I didn't expect you to call at this hour."
"Well, I have something important to ask you, but first, do you really care for me? I know we've talked about our future, getting married, having kids and all, but now we're old enough, is it still something you want?"
"Barzo! Gwardeegash! Are you kidding me? I love you, and always will. Of course I want us to get married."
"Ok, then........
"Pietro Gepetto, will you........
"Omigosh, omigosh! Yes! Yes, yes, yes! Of course I'll marry you!"
"Wow! This is beautiful! Almost as beautiful as you are! But I thought the guy was supposed to ask?"
"Mmmm, traditionally in most families that would be yes. But in our family it's usually the heir who asks, no matter if it is male or female. Do you mind?"
"Heck no! This is just so gorgeous and such a great end to a perfect day. Ummm, do we get married now?"
"No, silly. I want a big wedding with all our friends in formal dress and a cake for Puggsley, (Pietro snickers), and a lovely dress and flowers and the whole shtick!"
"Well, give me a big hug then babe because I'm all yours and I'm willing to have whatever kind of wedding you want!"
"You've made me so happy, Pietro."
"Me too. And just think......NO HOMEWORK!"
"Too funny! Ok, you've gotta go. No spending over till we're married. I'm pretty old fashioned that way and I have lots of things to do. G'night lover."
"'Night sweetie. Cya tomorrow!"
The next day brought a final recital for Christmas. All the family attended and had a great thyme. They are all so proud of her. Off she goes to work on wedding plans, and to figure out how to tell the family she's engaged! She figures she'll work it all out on her podcast thingie. It must have features for a wedding planner, no?
