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Written By Lucita

Oct. 18, 2020, 4:31 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)

The twin's top 10 list for not going to Saikland this spring, part 2:
05. There's no room for all our plushie collection sailing there. They might get wet. Getting wet is very bad for plushies.
04. We'd miss _your_ birthday! (yes, they mentioned birthdays...again.)
03. We don't _want_ to leave!

At this point, after we calmed them down, we avoided speaking of their leaving in the hopes time would help in the matter. And it did for a few days till they overheard Lady Zoey and I discussing if she would leave her children in Arx or send them to stay with family once the weather warmed.

02. Quivering lower lips, big sad eyes, sniffling, too quiet, reproachful looks that speak volumns without a word being uttered. Thankfully, they are just five and could not maintain that for very long before they were back playing and staying busy with the usual children's activities. But when they think of it, this is a reason they revisit.
01. You _need_us to snuggle you when you have bad dreams.

That is something with which I can not argue, something for which I had no reply. There might be offers by others but either they are away, occupied with someone else, or by the time I stir around enough to consider sending a message, I put on my 'big girl' skirt, suck it up and manage alone. It isn't something for which you can plan, and it isn't something that happens all that often now, and you don't earn friends by sending a messenger to wake them in the middle of the night because you want a hug.

Written By Lucita

Oct. 15, 2020, 10:17 p.m.(3/16/1014 AR)

The twins top 10 list for not going to Saikland this spring:
10. Crazy Legs 67 (who hitched a ride to Saik Tower from the Shrine of the Queen of Endings) would miss them if they left.
---- Or else Crazy Legs 67 would miss his (or is he a her.. an it?) siblings if he went with them.
09. The guard dogs would get lazy if they were not home to throw balls for them to fetch.
08. They would fall behind in their lessons with Count Domonico.
07. They absolutely must not miss the birthdays of their cousins and the cakes Juliana and Luis will have for them to share.
06. They told a disciple they would help decorate the Shrine of Jayus this year.
---Five and a half year old logic is interesting to observe. Touching and exasperating, emotional, logical and humorous at the same time. To be continued later after I stop giggling enough that the handwriting is not all squiggly.

Written By Lucita

Oct. 11, 2020, 9:57 p.m.(3/8/1014 AR)

Neilda and Medeia did a very nice job organizing a family dinner. There were old friends and new acquaintences there to enjoy the relaxed informal gathering.

Written By Lucita

Oct. 7, 2020, 8:36 p.m.(2/28/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Avary

Blessed Avary delighted the Saiks as she attended the informal dinner they hosted. She brought an Abacus Table to me, such a remarkable and useful gift. It is clear I how much I adlore it and appreciate her thoughtfulness since it seems I just can't stop telling people about it.

Written By Lucita

Oct. 4, 2020, 10:09 p.m.(2/22/1014 AR)

I've said this before, but it still applies, months later. The more I learn, the more I realize I don't know.

Written By Lucita

Oct. 3, 2020, 12:25 a.m.(2/19/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Preston

Time spent with friends is heartwarming. These cold, challenging months that is as necessary as as the warmth from a cozy fire on the hearth. I did not know a tour of Saik Tower could turn so interesting when hearing another's observations.

Written By Lucita

Oct. 1, 2020, 8:02 p.m.(2/16/1014 AR)

Congratulation on the new song are due Prince Talwyn. 'Thunder Between His Thighs" has such a visual (or would that be auditory?) mental image. It may just catch on like 'Rattle Me Bones', the song for Lady Eirene, did a few years ago.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 27, 2020, 8:27 p.m.(2/8/1014 AR)

A few drinks and time spent with friends was a necessary respite from troubles, worries, and distractions.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 25, 2020, 7:20 p.m.(2/4/1014 AR)

Sometimes all you need is a hug.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 25, 2020, 11:49 a.m.(2/3/1014 AR)

Delicious tea shared with Legate Ailith and Archlector Avary. I just wish it had been under less trying circumstances.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 19, 2020, 12:27 a.m.(1/19/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Itzal

I was cleaning out my song collection case today and found some of the songs Itzal wrote. I remembered how we went together to all the open forges in Arx and sang a duet, the Song of the Forge to the smiths and gave a copy of it to the Crafters Guild. He is missed.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 17, 2020, 10:55 a.m.(1/15/1014 AR)

I was forced to give Medeia and Neilda their birthday presents early. Their cats and my dogs and the children were not a good mix when all wound up in the same area at one time. Separated out they should do much better and be easier to handle.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 13, 2020, 9:35 p.m.(1/8/1014 AR)

Next time I go to a lecture during winter, I will have to wear warmer gloves so my fingers and hands are not so cold stiff my note taking winds up as scribbles till they warm up.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 13, 2020, 8:49 p.m.(1/8/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Sebastian

Ice sculptures are now in our garden area, amusing ones almost like the ones back in 1008. Prince Sebastian made them to the absolute delight of the twins. Estie was especially interested in how he worked them. It is delightful to see the children trying to imitate some of the poses.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 11, 2020, 9:52 a.m.(1/3/1014 AR)

I hope this winter will be full of joyful quiet times with family and friends huddling around a cozy fire and watching the snow fall. And cuddling, must not forget the cuddling or snuggling, or whatever one may wish to call it when one has a lap full of their beloved children begging for stories or songs and making faces at each other.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 6, 2020, 9:55 p.m.(12/22/1013 AR)

I managed to get a few pieces of honeysilk and now sit here holding it and am uninspired on just what to ask the tailor to do with it. I guess a new dress will have to wait till I decide.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 6, 2020, 9:54 p.m.(12/22/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Fortunato

Such a talented artist. And one who speaks wisely when one takes time to really settle down into conversation with him. He does the Whispers proud.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 3, 2020, 9:02 p.m.(12/16/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Kastelon

Skinny? I'm slender but not skinny and I have curves, else my belt would fall off and nothing hold up those interesting Lycene bodices. I'm certainly no bag of bones nor is Lady Sasha. Bah!

Written By Lucita

Aug. 30, 2020, 8:17 p.m.(12/8/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Neilda

Some things are alright to keep private, some things your head of house should know before something happens where backup might be required or help given. I'm glad you are feeling better but hope you never have such headaches happen again.

Written By Lucita

Aug. 27, 2020, 9:25 a.m.(12/1/1013 AR)

Poor Micana, my assistant, seems to have writer's cramp or scribe's wrist from all the copying and work on notes and messages lately. I'll have to be more considerate and space some of that work out better for her. Maybe will put her to some research instead for a while.

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