The child is hinting.
'I wish you could stay with us forever!'
'When you move to Baltimore, I want you to live next door to us so I can see you every day'
'We should get a house wth 4 bedrooms. One for Daddy's desk, one for Mummy and Daddy, one for me and one for you!'
I cannot wait to see her face when we finally tell her that we're all living together. Breaking the news to Minx's parents will be another matter entirely. And she, my poor darling, has the joy of doing it this weekend. They've been asking all kinds of questions about why this house, why so big, why are they going to Baltimore anyway etcetc. They won't be told everything (that would seriously cause more trouble than it's worth) but just the fact that there will be a close female friend living with Minx and Hermit will probably be deeply upsetting. Mother is already concerned about how close I am to Hermit...they have no idea exactly how much time we all spend together and don't really understand how I can be considered 'family' when I am, traditionally, not. Poor Minx :( It's not going to be a fun conversation.
Aww, that's really cool (The bit about the kid). I still haven't quite got used to the idea that Minx isn't my sister - good luck to her, it'll all be worth it :)
ReplyDeleteAww, yay! I'm excited for you for telling the child, that's awesome! =D
ReplyDeleteHope telling Minx's parents goes well! *hugs*