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Aug 14, 2023 10:20:42 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Aug 14, 2023 10:20:42 GMT -5
David knew mothers worked. His had no choice but too and he also had his grandmother to help. What they had here was day care and with a bit of adjusting of their working hours he was sure they'd work something out. "My mother had the same questions to face but she hadn't a choice. My grandmother co-parented me as mother ran the village post office. She still does in fact. My love it dosen't make you a bad mother. You like work and you miss it and we can adjust our working hours once we're both back. Ella will still need to go to day care but we can shorten that time" he supportively replied. He liked work too but also knew he'd have to work less hours or start earlier in the day to get proper time with his child. Peyton Coldstone |
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Aug 15, 2023 8:58:27 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Aug 15, 2023 8:58:27 GMT -5
"That sounds logical and good," she said. Germs however. Daycare, who did that. "One step at a time I think when I do go back to work I will be a working teary mess but I will also have lots of things to get caught back up on which will also truly help and you David, you have been nothing short of amazing through everything so thank you." David Lightfeather |
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Aug 15, 2023 15:28:52 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Aug 15, 2023 15:28:52 GMT -5
Day care couldn’t be helped but he would continue to help as much as he could. He loved Peyton completely and the new life they seen looking so cute and ready for going out to see the world. Ella gurgled contently seeing her parents doting on her. “My love we will both have catching up to do once we get back to work but life will never be the same again. Not now Ella is with us. I’ll only be a phone call away if you need me” he gently said. Love did change people in huge ways. Peyton Coldstone |
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Aug 17, 2023 17:13:07 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Aug 17, 2023 17:13:07 GMT -5
A different life was the entire reaason that she came here so this was good. "I like our life now so I am glad that we had her," she said. She felt that he had the same feelings too though she knew that her feelings were still hard to convey at times and yet she felt she could express herself fine when it came to their daughter. David Lightfeather |
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Aug 18, 2023 14:54:18 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Aug 18, 2023 14:54:18 GMT -5
David had a hard time imagining a time without Ella being around. Even with a rough start to island life he’d made friends in work and beyond and now Peyton and himself were a couple. The little gurgling bundle between them made life so complete. “She makes life so complete now. When we visited ARI she was even charming our co-workers and she’s getting out to meet new people. I think daycare might actually help her and she seems sociable already” he mused. Peyton Coldstone |
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Aug 20, 2023 15:23:00 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Aug 20, 2023 15:23:00 GMT -5
"I guess if the daycare passes inspection and super clean we could do that for her. I do want her to know how to be social and get along well with others." She did not want Ella to be awkward like she had been but thankfully she had David to help her through it as an adult. "Friends are important even as a baby so yes we can do daycare." David Lightfeather |
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Aug 21, 2023 0:48:25 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Aug 21, 2023 0:48:25 GMT -5
So they would do daycare. “You hear that Ella?you’re going to meet other children and perhaps even play little league with them” he posed to her. Other options could open up as she got older and this island kept being part of the region and the international community. Right now she was free and loved. So later on Peyton had her paint and they were going out to the farmers market. They all needed hats and sunscreen and David carried the baby carrier and the baby. Ella seemed to like the little bit of sway from this and seeing the world round her. She was even looking like the fresh air and heat would put her to sleep again. Peyton Coldstone |
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Aug 22, 2023 9:55:02 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Aug 22, 2023 9:55:02 GMT -5
What had she been thinking moving to an island but at least they were doing their part to protect their skin which was always important. She did enjoy walking with the baby and David. "How amazing is it that children are always doing small things that make such a big impact on our lives?" She liked it. "We should get, coconuts maybe? I think the milk is supposed to be really good." David Lightfeather |
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Aug 22, 2023 16:29:48 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Aug 22, 2023 16:29:48 GMT -5
Not only were David and Peyton scientists who knew about such things; they were both redheads and burnt really easily. So would Ella if she wasn't protected the same way. "Even the little noises she makes tell us a lot. Coconuts sound good to me and they're good for more than just milk. Add ice to the milk and you can make a good smoothie that way. I'll pick up some sweet potatoes and see what fresh spices there are. They'd make good wedges". With so much good food on one island how could you go wrong? He was also getting more into cooking things they could freeze for eating later. Peyton Coldstone |
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Aug 26, 2023 11:46:43 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Aug 26, 2023 11:46:43 GMT -5
"I have seen a lot of recipes that I want to try, especially when the time comes later down the road to introduce their daughter to solid foods but she knew that was a bit more than a ways away thankfully. The time would go by too fast. "So how has your work been? Were they glad to see you back?" David Lightfeather |
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Aug 26, 2023 13:45:55 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Aug 26, 2023 13:45:55 GMT -5
Peyton wanted to try some more cooking and as they could both do this Ella would have good food once she was of baby formula. He’d pick up a food processor to make it easier for her to digest and he’d use it to make Sparky’s food as well. Then came a question. “Work was good. Ella brought things to a standstill but I did get talking to Lucas and Artemis to plan a few things we had in mind. Once I get back they’ll be done” he replied with a happy smile. “They were happy to see me. Just as the people you work with will be happy to see you”. He’d be back first so Ella would only need a little time in daycare initially until she got used to the idea of being round other babies. Peyton Coldstone |
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Aug 27, 2023 13:14:03 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Aug 27, 2023 13:14:03 GMT -5
She nodded and then spoke. "I know that I will be welcomed back, I just like to check in on you and let you know that it is a way of letting me know that I care about you. I love you I mean." She was never going to be a mushy person but nothing wrong with being honest. David Lightfeather |
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Aug 28, 2023 10:18:06 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Aug 28, 2023 10:18:06 GMT -5
"I love you too darling along with the little one we brought into the world" David cheerfully replied as the swaying of the baby carrier was putting Ella to sleep now. He might not phone Peyton that often during working hours but he did show his love when they ran into each other during work and after work. He was a person of actions after all and fully meant what he said. "Oh there's coconuts" he added and they got to examine these next. With the rest of the list still in his head they wouldn't miss out on anything here. Peyton Coldstone |
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Aug 30, 2023 8:58:46 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Aug 30, 2023 8:58:46 GMT -5
She hoped that soon she would be able to pull herself out of this parental hood bliss but she did not want to. "I'm glad we had a kid," she knew he was too but Peyton felt the need to try and express herself for a second. "I feel like the love that we have is best expressed this way and it has truly helped me feel better so thank you for it." She was getting more and most importantly better at her words. "Are we going to make coconut fried shrimp?" David Lightfeather |
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Aug 31, 2023 7:43:59 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Aug 31, 2023 7:43:59 GMT -5
Their baby was a product of love. However baby didn't want to sleep yet so she fought it and cried. It hadn't been the first time she'd exercised her lungs and certainly wouldn't be the last. "I think coconut fried shrimp is a great idea. What side goes with that?" he posed noting they'd also need shrimps. Another thing to pick up. "We did great my love and it will continue" he added softly and then addressed the crying baby situation. "We'll need to check on her soon" he added. Right now there wasn't a chance to stop and deal with things. Peyton Coldstone |
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