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Aug 17, 2023 12:34:28 GMT -5
Post by Carmen Ortiz on Aug 17, 2023 12:34:28 GMT -5
"Okay," she said as she straightened herself up. She had awaken a little earlier to try this whole parent thing as she looked down at Nina. Nina Sylvia Ortiz-Dune. "Let's see," she said as she stared at the kid and carefully picked her up. "Don't throw up on the outfit." She had become a fan of rummaging through the clothes that people brought in since it did give her more of an essence of style. Sophie Chang Sawyer Dune
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Aug 17, 2023 15:03:06 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Aug 17, 2023 15:03:06 GMT -5
“Look what else I found Carmen” Sophie added to this dress up scene. She was in her more usual dress mode these days but wasn’t finding much in what was being donated in her size or style. So had done her dress up as a mashup of a strappy top and wrap round skirt. “These dresses labels are in French” she added. These came from someplace else and certainly looked suitable for Carmen or even Sarah. Then stopping she lifted them up so Carmen could see them. For a change Sophie wasn’t being creative and was trying to take a break. She still had time to figure out what level of time she could put into reclaiming dolls as she would have to go to school soon and pick-up where she left off at. “Also quite different”. Pretty sexy if you had height and a figure as well as wanting to show these assets off. Nina looked settled for now but things could change quickly. Carmen OrtizSawyer Dune
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Aug 18, 2023 21:08:52 GMT -5
Post by Sawyer Dune on Aug 18, 2023 21:08:52 GMT -5
"Hi guys," he said as he looked. Had he missed something with the baby, it did not seem so, so he made his way in a bit more and looked at them. Carmen seemed better but he was looking at it day by day. "Hi Sophie," he said. "So what's going on?" he asked carefully. Carmen OrtizSophie Chang
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Aug 19, 2023 11:21:39 GMT -5
Post by Carmen Ortiz on Aug 19, 2023 11:21:39 GMT -5
"Hi guys," she said. "I was thinking we could hang out today but by doing something fun with this baby. I have no internal idea what fun would be with a baby but I do feel like we could make some and perhaps even learn something today." She turned to Sophie. "Yes I have been looking through it it helps to remind me of the times that we went shopping, had so much fun." Sophie ChangSawyer Dune
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Aug 19, 2023 12:29:12 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Aug 19, 2023 12:29:12 GMT -5
These donated clothes usually didn’t stay unclaimed for long and there were new arrivals most weeks. So donated clothes were always welcome. What was unclaimed by Carmen would go back into circulation and soon enough the outfits that Sophie had brought with her would join the ones in storage here. The time they’d gone to the mall was fun and before they’d all ended up here. “That day was fun. How about we find something summery to wear and go to the beach. Some sun, sand, food and a drink?” she suggested. Their first time as a family group and Nina’s first day out. The little girl who looked so cute and would be loved by them all. “I can take Nina if somebody gives me a push” she added. She couldn’t do both right now but it would give Sawyer and Carmen time as well to figure out where they were as well. Sawyer DuneCarmen Ortiz
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Aug 20, 2023 9:19:31 GMT -5
Post by Sawyer Dune on Aug 20, 2023 9:19:31 GMT -5
It was always a state of be careful around Carmen lately which he looked around and figured it was okay. He took a second and went and stood beside Sophie as a means of security. "You seem in good spirits Carmen which is good." It also appeared that she was not as against taking the baby out now too. "We should make sure we have enough bottles and diapers, things like that are important." Carmen OrtizSophie Chang
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Aug 20, 2023 14:15:42 GMT -5
Post by Carmen Ortiz on Aug 20, 2023 14:15:42 GMT -5
"That sounds amazing, I do not think that I have been down to the beach," she said. "You know what Sophie how about I help you and Sawyer can help Nina," she said. "It will give me a short break and plus we do better together when we shop at least I think that we do but it is great either way." Sophie ChangSawyer Dune
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Aug 20, 2023 15:45:08 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Aug 20, 2023 15:45:08 GMT -5
"I've heard there's a chicken shop in the old town. 'Inda's Grill' its called so we can stop by there and get what box meals we want from there. Nina will just need her milk and juice but we might also need to get Nina a cute outfit and hat first" she suggested. Sophie herself also needed to change into one of her two piece swimsuits before putting on a dress over it along with her sunhat and sandals. There was nothing stopping her swimming but she needed help from time to time given she only had one good leg. This was the start of the plan with it seeming Sawyer carrying the baby bag and Nina herself. She'd have the beach bags. Sawyer Dune Carmen Ortiz
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Aug 21, 2023 19:28:48 GMT -5
Post by Sawyer Dune on Aug 21, 2023 19:28:48 GMT -5
Sawyer was not really nervous he simply just wanted everything to go well but if getting out was going to help then he was going to do his part as best he could. "Food does sound good and we can map out a plan from there." He was still giving Carmen space but she did seem to be in better spirits. "Sophie, you sure you going to be okay while we go out too?" Carmen OrtizSophie Chang
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Aug 22, 2023 10:01:50 GMT -5
Post by Carmen Ortiz on Aug 22, 2023 10:01:50 GMT -5
"Sounds like a good idea," she said as she looked at them. "Look guys I do feel like we need to talk and what I am about to say is not something that I want either of you to worry about. I had a little down moment after the birth but I am feeling better now." Sophie ChangSawyer Dune
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Aug 22, 2023 14:36:44 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Aug 22, 2023 14:36:44 GMT -5
A plan was forming as Sawyer asked if she'd be okay going to the beach. If the sand was smooth she wouldn't get stuck but she could walk using one crutch if that happened. "I'll be fine at the beach Sawyer. I can even swim with one good leg" she cheerfully replied. Then looked back at Carmen who was nursing Nina and made her announcement. "Its good your are feeling better now. I haven't seen any baby things come in lately but we could stop of at the mall and get Nina a little cute outfit and hat" she added. Nina was completely cute and she couldn't help but love her. Getting out would be good for all of them. Carmen OrtizSawyer Dune
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Aug 23, 2023 19:14:43 GMT -5
Post by Sawyer Dune on Aug 23, 2023 19:14:43 GMT -5
"I think it might also be good if we did that. She might like it too," he said as he stepped by Sophie. He nodded to her and took a second to nod a head of thanks to her because he did want her to know how much he did appreciate her help with everything going on with Carmen. Carmen OrtizSophie Chang
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Aug 24, 2023 8:48:29 GMT -5
Post by Carmen Ortiz on Aug 24, 2023 8:48:29 GMT -5
The relationship dynamic between her and Sawyer was still so strange but she did feel like they both had done as well as they could so far. "Whatever you guys want to do I am good for today. It will probably take us a little longer with the baby and Sophie maybe, perhaps needing rest but I think it will still be fun." Sophie ChangSawyer Dune
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Aug 24, 2023 13:10:40 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Aug 24, 2023 13:10:40 GMT -5
Sophie knew had to put a lot more energy into moving around and she was recovering some of the energy she’d lost after being shot. Still she would need breaks and help for a while to come. She didn’t want to be burden so she kept going just like before. Roof tours were not an option right now but there was still plenty they could do. So she suggested after giving Sawyer a smile “I suggest we go to the mall first. Get Nina a nice little outfit and hat. Also a baby swim suit in case we have to take her into the water; very carefully I think. Then we can get food somewhere and go to the beach”. A slightly altered plan as their food venue could be anyone and they needed to go shopping first. Miss Nina wasn’t properly dressed for the beach yet. Sawyer DuneCarmen Ortiz
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Aug 27, 2023 12:43:57 GMT -5
Post by Sawyer Dune on Aug 27, 2023 12:43:57 GMT -5
"Mall it is then," he said as he looked at Carmen. He didn't even like her like that but still his concern was deep but he was simply playing it one thing at a time and right now their baby was most important. Carmen OrtizSawyer Dune
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