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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 17, 2011 9:29:03 GMT -6
Jessie was so cute, sometimes kids can pick up on things before everyone else I hope things work out for Melinda and Henry. Loved this chapter
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Post by jessie on Sept 18, 2011 19:30:57 GMT -6
Chapter 10
Melinda and Henry were talking Reid was looking over. Henry was making her smile that was great, but he couldn't help but worry about her.
Sanda walked over , "Reid can I have a cookie"?
"Sure I will go get you three a cookie". Jessie ran over to Melinda, "Mommy do you, and Henry want a cookie"?
"No Sweetie but maybe Henry would"
"Would you we have 3 kinds"?
"Sure I love all cookies". Jessie ran over, "Reid Mommy doesn't want one but Henry does"
"Sure I will be right back" Sanda followed Reid into the house, Jessie walked over to Jacob.
"Do you want to play Barbie's"?
"No I don't play Barbie's, I'm not a girl"
"So"
"Silly boys don't play Barbie's"
"Yes Reid plays Barbie's, and he is a boy". Henry walked over, "Reid played Barbie's no way"
"Yes Henry why are you laughing"?
"Me I just think it is funny". Jessie pouted, and went to her Mom. Melinda knelt down, "He isn't making fun of you sweetie".
Melinda lifted her up, "I'm going to get her changed, it is getting chilly out here"
Melinda walked inside Henry knelt down, "I think Jessie is sensitive, we have to watch ourselves around her".
"Girls always cry it is so strange". Henry smiled, "Well I think they are cool so lets be nice OK"
"You want me to play Barbie's with her, and Sanda"
"Will it kill you"?
"Would you"?
"Yes"
"You are weird Uncle Henry"
"I know Bud but I don't want to make a girl cry do you"?
"No fine but I will be mad if you make fun of me after I play with them"
"I won't promise" They shook hands as Reid walked out with Sanda carrying cookies.
"What did you do to Jessie guys she is so upset"
"I wouldn't play Barbie's, she said you played with her that isn't true is it"?
Sanda walked over, "Yes he played Barbie's". Henry and Jacob looked at Reid who made a face for them not to upset Sanda.
Reid lifted Sanda, "I think maybe you should go downstairs to , and change it is getting chilly"
"Can you come with me Reid"?
"Sure". He handed Henry the cookies, and turned but yelled, "Don't you dare eat them all we will be right back"
"I will try". Reid turned but smiled as he carried Sanda downstairs.
Reid yelled out Melinda's name, and she said it was OK to come down. He could see she was really upset, he walked over to her.
"Did Henry upset you both"?
"No but Reid we did something real stupid Jessie is in pain"
"Why"?
"Her infection we let her go in the pool, how could we, it is so red". Reid ran into the bedroom looking at her leg. He checked it out it wasn't worse but it was sore. He ran upstairs getting his bag. He came down, and put some ointment on it that would dull the pain. Jessie didn't cry but she was upset, but he thinks it was more about Henry and Jacob teasing her. He put a fresh bandage on her leg, and touched her face.
"Does that feel better"?
"Yes"
"I'm sorry I should have known better this is all my fault". He stood up walking over to Melinda, "Don't you dare blame yourself, I should have said something, we were having such a fun day I forgot about her leg"
"Me too but how could we"?
"Shh it is fine that ointment will keep any new infection away, she will be fine, and she won't be in pain".
Melinda smiled, "Thank you Reid, I owe you so much"
Sanda walked over, "Mommy I have to change, you know they will eat the cookies on us". Jessie sat up, "Oh cookies, I want to go up". Melinda smiled, 'You wait for me, and your sister we all will come up together". Reid smiled as he said he would let them get ready but he promised them there would be cookies waiting for them.
Melinda was changing Sanda while Jessie laid watching them. Melinda smiled, "Do you two like Henry"?
Jessie whispered, "Yes but he laughed at me"
"No he didn't he just was surprised Reid played Barbie"s"
Sanda smiled, "Mommy can we call Reid Daddy"?
"Sweetie I'm never going to marry Reid or Luke, they are together"
"What do you mean"?
"Well they are in love"? Jessie and Sanda were staring at her, she knew they were confused, but she had to fine a way to explain, but they were 3 years old, she knew it probably would be hard for them to understand.
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Post by Sanda on Sept 18, 2011 22:48:08 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Melinda and Henry are so cute and adorable together in this story. I don't blame young Sanda for wanting to call Reid daddy. I am really interested to see how young Sanda and young Melinda are going to react to the news that Reid and Luke are gay and that they are a couple.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 21, 2011 9:13:27 GMT -6
Love the Henry-Melinda and Henry kids interaction. It should be very interesting to see how Melinda explains the concept of Reid and Luke being in love to her kids. But I know you and your skills as a writer, it will be awesome to read!
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Post by jessie on Sept 21, 2011 19:41:53 GMT -6
Chapter 11
"Well Luke and Reid are in love, and they are a couple"
"Ma Ma they are both boys". Jessie says
"I know Sweetie but they love each other, you both are to young to understand. You will learn there is all kinds of loves, they are a same sex couple. "
"What is a same sex couple Ma Ma", Jessie asked
"Oh girls you are making this hard on me, it is when 2 women or 2 men fall in love"
Jessie looked at Sanda, "They love each other but they can't kiss Mommy". Sanda asked confused.
Melinda smiled, "Well yes they can kiss"
"On the lips" Sanda asked making Melinda a little nervous. "Yes on the lips, why all these questions, do you love Reid and Luke"?
"Yes Ma Ma a lot" Sanda said.
Jessie smiled, "I like them too Ma Ma, but can Henry be our Daddy or is he a same couple too"? Melinda smiled, "I don't think he is I think he is adorable, but we will keep that a secret"
"Mom I want to call Reid Daddy not Henry". Sanda said
"Well how about you call Reid and Luke Uncle that is just as cool". Sanda smiled, "Uncle Reid and Uncle Luke"
"Yeah that sounds great to me, what do you think"?
"I like it Mommy but do I have to call Henry Daddy"?
"No Sweetie now lets go upstairs". Sanda walked to the bottom of the steps, and walked up. She couldn't wait to see Uncle Reid, and Uncle Luke. Jessie whispered, "Mommy will you kiss Henry"?
"I sure hope so Sweetie". Jessie giggled as Melinda turned seeing Henry behind her. She looked at Jessie, "You naughty girl you knew he was there". Jessie smiled, Henry lifted her up, "Well I see you are not mad at me anymore, I'm sorry pumpkin".
Jessie giggled, "I'm not a pumpkin, I'm a girl right Mommy"
"Yes Angel that is a nickname, a cute one "
"Is Sanda a pumpkin too"?
"Sure unless you want me to pick another special name"?
"Yes"
"Ok Sanda is Sugar Plum"
"Sugar Plum that is cute, what about Mommy"?
"Oh what should I call your Ma Ma"?
"Princess". Melinda smiled, "Oh Sweetie Henry doesn't want to call me Princess, Henry don't ask her she will come up with some wonderful names"
Henry smiled, "How about My Girl"?
"What"?
"I'm sorry Melinda you are adorable, and I'm going for it, will you go steady with me, please say yes"
Melinda laughed, Jessie giggled, "Mommy say yes"
Melinda wanted to cry, but she couldn't believe she said it but she said yes as Henry walked over giving her a sweet kiss. He smiled at Jessie, and whispered, "Come on Pumpkin lets go see Sugar Plum". Jessie went into his arms, he walked to the stairs, and turned, "You ok Melinda"?
"I'm just fine". Melinda smiled as they walked upstairs. They walked outside, Reid walked over.
"Hey are you ok Henry wasn't bugging you was he"?
"No My Mommy is going steady". Jessie smiled but Reid's face dropped making Melinda feel bad.
Henry put Jessie down, "Pumpkin go see your Sister, and Jacob". She ran over, Henry whispered, "Reid please I know this sounds weird but we like each other"
"You just met"
"I know but we are going on a date we are not getting married at the moment"
Melinda whispered, "Reid don't worry, we are not going to rush things. My girls are the most important thing to me, and that will never change"
"I'm sorry I just know you are going through a lot right now"
Henry walked over, "I promise you Reid, I would never hurt Melinda or her children"
"You better not". Sanda ran over, "Uncle Reid, can you play Barbie's with us, Jacob is playing too". Katie walked over, "Go on Uncle Reid, that is so adorable". Henry smiled, Reid grabbed his arm, "Come on lets play Henry it will be fun"
"Barbie's "?
"Yeah Barbie's". Henry followed making Melinda and Katie laugh.
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Post by Sanda on Sept 21, 2011 19:56:32 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Melinda did an outstanding job of explaining same sex relationships to young Sanda and Young Jessie. I LOVE the nicknames that Henry picked out to call Melinda, Sanda and Jessie. I LOVE that young Sanda and young Melinda are calling Reid and Luke Uncle Reid and Uncle Luke even though I prefer "Daddy" Reid and "Daddy" Luke myself. LOL Reid and Henry are so cute and adorable because they are going to play Barbie's with young Sanda and Young Jessie. I don't blame Reid for being protective of Melinda, Sanda, and Jessie.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 21, 2011 19:56:53 GMT -6
oh you handled this so well. That is a sensitve subject a lot of adults can't comprehend let alone small children their ages, and I think that you handled it right. Just a simple, short explanation was right. Loved the rest of their conversation too. Good job!
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Post by jessie on Sept 23, 2011 15:52:41 GMT -6
Chapter 12
Jessie had her two Barbie's and Sanda had two. Jessie handed Henry her old one she wanted to play with the new Barbie she just got. Sanda had two too, she gave one to Reid, and kept one. Jacob was happy he got up running over to his Mom.
"Thank God they are playing Barbie's now, it is weird"
Katie and Melinda smile as Luke walked over to them.
"OMG they are playing Barbie's we should video tape this"
"Do it Luke it will be something to remember forever". He ran inside Melinda whispered, "Reid and Henry are amazing don't tease them this is way to sweet"
"You don't get it this is a rare occasion that Henry and Reid are sitting beside each other. I think they personally like each other, but they will never admit it."
"Henry is sweet Katie"
"Henry is amazing Melinda any lady that gets him is real lucky"
"Why don't you date him"?
"Done that we are just great friends, I love Luke and Reid too"
"Yeah I owe them so much they helped me when no one else did"
"That is them but you know what girl give Henry a chance he needs some romance in his life"
"Romance I'm not ready for romance"
"Why not you need it so does he give it a try"
"We are going on a date Friday"
"Oh man really that is sweet is Luke and Reid taking care of the girls"?
"No Henry invited them, I want them with me"
"Well that is good he has to get their approval or Mommy isn't dating him"
"True if they don't like him I can't date him. Jessie is already taken with him, Sanda not so much yet. She is really close to Luke and Reid she wanted to call Reid Daddy"
"Awe that is sweet how did you handle that"?
"I said call him Uncle, and Luke too"
"That is cool that is what Jacob calls them"
"I had to explain same sex couple to two three year olds. I didn't know what to say but I think they are ok"
Luke walked up behind Melinda, "They asked Melinda"?
"Well they are confused they thought Reid could be their Daddy, and I explained you and Reid are together. They asked some questions which I answered short, and sweet. They love you both, please don't ever think I have a problem with you being a same sex couple, I don't really"
"I know that"
Luke smiled , "Lets get this on film".
Luke was filming, Henry was pretending to walk the Barbie, he smiled, "What is her name"?
Jessie smiled, "Well it is Barbie but I changed it to Daphne , she is pretty like Mommy's favourite character on her show. You know the one with a little dog names Eddie he is my favourite. Mommy likes Daphne and Niles, but I like Eddie"
"The Dog" Reid smiled making Jessie giggle, "Yes I love Dogs, all animals I'm going to be a Dog Whisperer when I'm a big girl"
Melinda smiled, "Oh man we watch that show together, she thinks it is way to cool"
Sanda smiled, "I like cats, I'm going to be a movie star like on Young and the Restless. I'm going to be real pretty, and everyone will love me a lot. My Mommy said I'm her little Star, Jessie is to shy she wouldn't be good on TV like me. She is pretty I guess so she is pretty like me". Henry and Reid smile at each other, "Yes you both are adorable"
"Is adorable like Pretty"
"Yes better"
"OK I'm adorable too than"
Melinda put her hand to her mouth, she was so proud of her girls. Sanda and Jessie were twins but the total opposites. Sanda was strong, brave, talkative, and she knew exactly what she wanted, and wasn't afraid to tell people how she felt. Jessie was her shy one, she looks up to Sanda, and tries so hard to be like her. She worried Melinda some times because she trusted people to easy, and she always worried she would trust a stranger, and that is why she never took her eyes off either one. She remembered once when a Man in a store lifted Jessie up, and she didn't cry she was so afraid she froze. Melinda has nightmares if she didn't notice him walking away that moment, she can't imagine what would have happened. She screamed the man thank God put Jessie down, and left. He was never caught but to this day , she vowed she would never leave them alone, because if she lost her children she knew her life would be over because they were her life, and she would protect them as long as she lived.
Sanda smiled, "Uncle Reid you have to change her clothes she has a bathing suit to wear".
"Oh I take off her clothes this is awkward". Katie and Melinda laugh as he removed her dress but he was blushing like he was doing something wrong. Luke was filming he was glad Henry and Reid didn't notice.
Jessie giggled, "Henry she is cold hurry put her bathing suit on".
Henry whispered, "Reid this doll has boobs, they make them pretty sexy don't you think "
Jessie frowned, "Boobs what is boobs, what is sexy"
Reid mouth opened, so did Henry's while Sanda and Jessie stare at them waiting for a explanation.
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Post by Sanda on Sept 23, 2011 16:30:28 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. I LOVED the conversation between Melinda and Katie in this chapter. I also love that Henry and Reid were playing Barbie's with Sanda and Jessie. OMG I can't wait to see how Reid and Henry are going to explain to young Sanda and young Jessie about boobs and the word sexy. LOL
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 23, 2011 19:22:43 GMT -6
Oh Henry...I would be a little freaked out if I were Melinda lol. Loved the whole conversation, this was such a good chapter
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Post by jessie on Sept 23, 2011 20:07:48 GMT -6
Chapter 13
Reid glared at Henry who smiled, "Well when you are older you will understand what those words mean Pumpkin, and Sugar Plum"
"What is Boobs, tell me"? Sanda said making Reid decide to help Henry out. "Well that is a female body part , and the proper word is breasts"
"Chicken Breast". Jessie asked so seriously, Katie laughed, "Oh God should we help them"?
Melinda was a little angry at Henry, "No Henry should explain this, he has to be careful around children". Katie smiled, "You are right Henry should be the one sweating. Katie walked over kneeling down, "Well Henry you started this maybe you can explain in a child friendly way"
"Katie help"
"No Melinda isn't real happy either explain"
Henry lifted the Barbie, and pointed to the breast area. "See you are babies, but when you get big like Katie you will have boobs". Katie smacked the back of his head, "That is not a proper way to talk what is wrong with you"
"What do you call them"?
"Breasts like Reid said you know that"
"Well same thing".
Melinda walked over, "I will explain don't worry Henry, but please don't use grown up words with my girls, I don't like it"
"I'm sorry I didn't think I used words like that with Jacob"
"You do"?
"Well yeah but he is a guy"
"A child really Henry we are going to have a long talk tonight". Katie scolded him
Henry got up, "Melinda I'm sorry I didn't think before I spoke please say you understand"
"It is Ok I'm just a little overprotective, but I'm serious watch what you say in front of them. They are 3 not 18 so appropriate words is what I expect"
"Sorry you are right". Sanda walked over pulling Henry's shirt.
"Yes Sugar Plum"
"I'm not a baby I'm a big girl"
"Oh man of course you are not a baby, I really can't do anything right can I"?
"No you didn't explain what Boob is or Sexy"
"Bad words I shouldn't use around big girls like you, and Jessie. I'm so sorry, I promise I will be good from now on"
"You are silly Henry but I guess I forgive you". Henry smiled as Sanda walked over to her Uncle Reid he lifted her, and smiled at Henry. Melinda knelt down "what is wrong Jessie"?
"Mommy I don't want Boobs, or to be sexy, I'm scared"
"Oh Sweetie you have a long way to go before you mature, don't you worry about it"
"It is bad Henry said they are bad, I don't want them". Melinda lifted her up, "Shh it is OK". Everyone looked at Henry he felt horrible he scared a child, he never thinks before he speaks. He liked Melinda but he knew he probably blew any chance with her, and her beautiful Daughters.
Reid walked over, "Jessie would you like a hot dog, Sanda wants one with mustard, and pickles"?
"Ketchup, can I have ketchup"?
"Sure sweetie you can have whatever you want, would you, Sanda and Jacob like to come inside , and help me get the stuff ready"?
"Ok" He took her out of Melinda's arms, she whispered, "Thank You"
"That is fine". Sanda and Jacob followed Reid and Luke inside. Melinda turned to Henry, she could see he was devastated.
"Henry it is ok but you are right they are babies, Jessie gets scared you have to be careful from now on ok"
"Forgive me"
"Yeah but promise you will be careful from now on"
"I promise don't worry I feel like crap"
"Great word Henry , I really have to have a talk with you", Katie said making Melinda smile but she agreed he really needs a reality check on how to be around small kids.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 23, 2011 21:21:41 GMT -6
Henry is way inappropriate with those nicknames and with his comments. I'm glad Melinda stepped in but I don't know if I would feel comfortable around him. He seemed a little off. I am curious to see how he does in the future. Hope Reid can talk some sense into him!
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Post by Sanda on Sept 24, 2011 0:08:54 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. OMG I feel bad for Henry in this chapter but I agree with MelindaJo that his comments were very inappropriate in front of the young Sanda and young Jessie. I don't blame young Sanda for going into her Uncle Reid's arms in this chapter. I hope that young Sanda's Uncle Reid will be able to talk some sense into Henry. Katie and Reid both need to talk to Henry bigtime. I don't blame Young Sanda all if she calls Reid "daddy" in this story. LOL In my opinion Reid rocks becuase he tells the kids the TRUTH be in a very appropriate way.
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Post by jessie on Sept 25, 2011 18:03:10 GMT -6
Chapter 14
Reid came out with the kids , and the hot dogs. He set them on the table set they bought for the girls, and Jacob. They were so excited having their own table. Reid knelt down, "Now eat up, and than you get ice cream"
Sanda smiled, "With sprinkles right"?
"With sprinkles"
"And chocolate". Jessie giggle but Sanda laughed, "It is chocolate ice cream silly"
"I know". Reid smiled, "No fighting eat"
Jacob was eating when Jessie and Sanda started. Reid walked over, 'Henry come inside help me with our food"
" I feel bad already Reid no lectures please"
Reid whispered, "Please inside no scenes". Melinda and Katie could see Reid was a little upset, Henry went inside with him. Luke watched he knew Reid was upset he really thought Henry was out of line, so did Luke actually.
"Reid calm down I'm sorry it won't happen again"
"They are three, and Jacob is 5 there is no excuse talking like that in front of them. Boobs, sexy what is wrong with you, did you think that was cool"?
"I get it I'm a idiot for doing that I didn't think"
"You scared that child they have been through enough. You don't deserve to be part of their lives, I hope Melinda realizes that"
"I'm sorry I was kidding around, I'm not use to children"
"I see that I'm so upset right now, Melinda doesn't know both children were really shaken up by you. Jessie was crying, making Sanda upset, all because of you"
"I feel like crap enough".
"You deserve to feel like crap, I can't stop Melinda from dating you, but I won't allow you in my house again if you make one more rude remark around children"
"I understand but really you are a role model"
"What did you say"?
"Nothing"
"I'm gay but I would never harm a child, I have class so don't you ever say I'm not a role model"
"Oh God I'm sorry"
"Take this outside, and give Melinda the respect she deserves, I'm going to watch you , make one mistake, and I will do more than talk to you"
Henry grabbed the plate , and walked outside. Luke walked in, "Reid you ok"?
"No he is so wrong for Melinda and the girls"
"He is a good guy give him a chance, Melinda will end any friendship with him if he does anything else inappropriate"
"He said I'm not a role model you know why right"?
"He said that"?
"Yeah because we are gay, I hate that will people ever realize we are no different than anyone else. We love each other we are not sick."
"He is so out of line saying you are not a role model, you are the most amazing man. I'm real surprised you helped Melinda and the girls. You showed me a side of you that was so sweet, and special. You would be a great Dad, and I'm sure someday it might happen but don't you ever think you are not wonderful with Jacob, and Jessie and Sanda.
"Yeah I guess". They turn as Sanda walked in, "Uncle Reid can we have 2 more hot dogs"?
"You and Jessie"?
"Well Jacob wants another one, Jessie only wants half. I will have the other half because she can't eat much"
"Ok Angel we will be right out"
"Uncle Reid"
"Yes Angel"
"Thank you, you are the best" . Sanda walked out, making Reid start to cry, as Luke hugged him, and whispered, "You are great with them, please don't take what Henry said to heart".
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 25, 2011 18:25:31 GMT -6
Oh boy Henry just makes it worse and worse, he is offending everyone. Maybe Melinda can be a good role model for him, along with everyone else. Love this update and Reid was awesome for setting him straight! you wrote that well
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