To Those in the Know

[suave_thomas]

I'm starving to death, I'm exhausted, I spend all my time changing diapers or reading books or playing games, and I'm so happy. James and I have now managed to classify every single plastic dinosaur he owns by era and species, and Marie and I play the cutest little kicking game. And she likes to make faces at me!! Mostly scrunchy, adorable, bestfaceever faces! And for lunch James and I made sandwich angels which was a sandwich with a cookie cutter angel shape and then he ate the insides and Mara ate the outsides, and then they swapped and I would have eaten one too, but then Marie was awake and now I'm spending my time here instead of doing anything else because James is running around and around my chair, squealing. Mara's chasing him, because they're playing Dogs and Cats, and Mara is a dog and James is a cat. A cat what squeals.

Angels schmangels, this is happiness!!

Comments

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

I AM SANDWICH ANGEL. Bwahaha. I think that needs to be the title of some crazy instrumental or something.

You're such an adorable dad, Thomas. I could watch you doing things like this all day, every day. I'm so lucky that I'll actually get to.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

PLEASE DO IT! I love your crazy instrumentals. And your crazy everything.

So am I, Babe. It's wonderful. They're wonderful. They asked me if I could be a gorilla in their cat and dog game! I'm a gorilla! but then I caught them too easily so I'm not allowed to play anymore. Ah well, I can watch!

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear it! Because I have some pretty crazy vests that could potentially take some getting used to...

Haha, my darling ape man! That's brilliant. I'm sure you'll get to play again when their legs are a little longer! I'm sure James will tower above me by the time he's twelve...

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Have you been saving them up? Can I rip them off you? Not presently, of course...

I just love that they asked me to be a gorilla. I'll remind them of it when they're older. Maybe then will be when I can play!! And yes, James might do. His mother was tall too. But you'll always be his rockstar daddy, taller or no.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

Later, my Thomas, I will give you a whole clothes-ripping-friendly fashion show. I assume you won't require me to wear a shirt under said vests...?

I love it too! And as much as I will always be his rockstar daddy, I think he'll find I will also always have platform boots...

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Oh, Spectre. Considering the reaction you just caused by saying it, I would venture that would be a resounding no.

How I adore you. Baby, you hardly need platform boots for him to look up to you. You just have to be yourself for that.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

Excellent, excellent. I do love to get a reaction!

You say the best things, Thomas. Thank you. I certainly hope to be able to honour those words.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I know you do. Sometimes you clap... It makes my trousersnake nervous...

Honey? I have no doubt that you will. If I did, even a little bit, I wouldn't have wanted children with you, instead being content to just be married without kids. I suffered from not having a strong father figure...or one at all, and though my childhood was still wonderful, I would never put a child in a situation with someone I believed wouldn't be up to the challenge. Because I know how it goes when someone isn't. And I also know the same goes for you. You'll be brilliant. We'll be brilliant.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

Poor trousersnake! I'll have to do something to make it feel more at ease. Well... more like at attention, actually...

It makes me so happy and proud to know that you feel that way, Thomas. You're right, it's the same for me. I want our children to grow up in a safe, stable and loving environment, and I know with absolute certainty that you can provide that. We both know what the alternative is. I'm just so happy to be helping to give our children something better.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

You really don't have to try...

And so am I. And it's perfect. Have you eaten either, Babe? Mary's making things and then we're going to play some more games.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

But it's always more fun when I put the effort in!

I've had a bite, but I could stand to eat again. Certainly with Mary at the helm. Besides, I'm going to need game fuel, by the sounds of things!

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I'm not going to argue!

Yes! Game fuel! Come join us!

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

On my way!

[lady-with-thee.livejournal.com]

How about I make you something to eat, while you're occupied with the kids? That's the consequence of starting a post with, "I'm starving to death," buster.

Thank goodness for your extensive dinosaur knowledge. I bet you always knew it would come in handy!

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Well I am!! You know how my stupid stomach works. As in...how it doesn't. I hope it gets a clue soon. It's really annoying being ravenous only hours after eating. Well, I ate breakfast anyway. I always do, or I can't function. Stupid six-month-old body I actually don't have any other complaints about except for it's lack of immune system!!!!

And by that long winded whinge, I do of course mean, thank you my wonderful wife, for you are brilliant and beautiful.

I just didn't know it would be because I would have a son. I'm so glad I do.

[lady-with-thee.livejournal.com]

Just make sure you keep finding the time to eat! I do know how your body works, just as well as you know I won't let you get away with not feeding it when it wants it! I'm sure your body will catch up to your mind, soon.

And Thomas, you're welcome. You're gorgeous and fantastic yourself.

I'm endlessly glad you do, too. You're such an amazing dad. It'd be a tragedy for you not to be able to give that to someone.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I love that I know that about you, Mary. As I hope you would know about me. I usually find the time. But when I can't, at least I'm happy about the things keeping me from it!

Why thank you!

Now I can give it to two someones. And I'm Mara's Uncle Thomas!

[lady-with-thee.livejournal.com]

I do know, Thomas. I know with you, I never have to worry about who will take care of me in my time of need. I know you'll be there. And I am so, so glad you're happy.

The fact that you have a son, a daughter and a niece all living with you, in addition to your other nieces and nephews, makes me happier than I've ever been.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I know what it means when you say this makes you happier than you've ever been. That's 500 years of history. I don't take it lightly, Mary. It's an honour to be the man who makes you so happy. And Darlin', you're very much one of the reasons I am the happiest I have ever been too.

[lady-with-thee.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad it's reciprocated! You make me feel young, Thomas. Five hundred years doesn't seem very old at all when you're so in love.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

And you make me feel like I've known you for an eternity.

In a good way!

I know you have to leave soon. Come play with us?

[lady-with-thee.livejournal.com]

Eternity with me? Gotta be awesome.

I'll be right there, Thomas. Every beautiful moment counts.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't settle for anything less.

Wonderful.

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

It's awesome to see you so happy, Thomas. There should be posts like this every day. Especially days like these. This is just such a reminder of what we're all fighting to preserve every day. You're brilliant, you and your kids. You're all exactly what we need.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

We're happy. Things are going to be okay. When the kids fall asleep, Peter and I are going to try to find Amadeo because he knows more about this. Rolf thinks he knows where he might be.

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a good idea. I'm glad Rolf has a lead. Hopefully Amadeo will be safe with us again soon. It'll be nice to have that one less thing to worry about, anyway.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Yes, it rather will.

You're going okay? I worry about you, Beautiful. You and Peter. My two best friends in one house trying to do too much...

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

I'm okay. Tired, but okay. Like you said, I think Dad and I are much in the same boat. The world doesn't seem to be able to leave well enough alone.

Thomas, I love being one of your best friends. You're the same for me.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

No it doesn't. But thank fuck for you. Both of you.

And I love that I am. You're priceless, Tasha. Precious and irreplaceable and always willing to tell me exactly what I need to hear. You make me smile and laugh. You make me happy. You understand me.

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

No more thankful than I am for you. This would all be so much harder without you. I love to understand you. You're beautiful and insightful, and full of so much love. To be able to link with that is an incredible gift for me. I feel so lucky to have been given this chance. We've both come back from places where most people might have expected we never would.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

And we can be proud of that. I know I'm proud of you!

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

And I of you, my dear Thomas.