( Stolen from Ianto )

Things are pretty quiet around here without Dad around. It's funny how you don't really notice how much a part of your life someone is until they're not around any more. I'm just glad that Dad's reason for not being here is a happy one.

In other news, plans continue for the wedding. Brynn has, of course, agreed to be my Maid of Honour and we've picked out a gorgeous red dress for her. I should probably send out invites next week, since I just realised tonight that the wedding is in 2 months and 17 days. I thought I had more than 3 months to go, but then I came across one of those fun ticker sites that does wedding tickers so I made one out of interest and discovered that it's actually 2 months and 17 days.

I don't think there's any point having a proper reception. There are only a handful of people invited (quite literally) so we might just have dinner somewhere and cake and that'll be it. I don't really care about all that. We could have pizza at home and I'd be happy as long as the people I love are there (and I know Steven would prefer that!).

I don't think there's much more to organise actually. At least, for me. John is organising the honeymoon, the rings and his and Steven's suits. I just have to find my dress, which is harder than I thought given that no one shop stocks all of the dresses I want to try on, so this means a lot of driving.

I do, however, already have some sexy lingerie to wear on our honeymoon... ;)

( Locked (hackable only because Alice's skills are v. basic) )

I managed to book the church today, for July 29. Luckily they had a cancellation, although I feel bad saying that because obviously that means a couple has broken up. I guess it's better to find out now rather than on the day.

Anyway, that was the main thing that I was concerned about, because we wanted that particular date to work in with Steven's football camp, but if I hadn't been able to book the church, then we would have found another place to have it. I just had my heart set on a church wedding with my Dad walking me down the aisle.

The rest of it should all fall into place now as there really isn't all that much to organise. The fun part is going to be finding the dress, but there's no rush.

OMG. The very first question on the Manchester United Soccer School FAQ...

1. Will my child get spotted by Manchester United and become a Manchester United player?

Do people seriously think a) they're going to recruit kids? (admittedly they do have a camp for teenagers so that I could understand) and b) that that is the most important reason to go to this camp?

God, I hate competitive parents.

The paperwork came through. Steven and I are now officially Harknesses. Steven is thrilled, of course. We had to re-label every single school book, pencil, piece of clothing, and basically anything that has his name on it had Carter removed and Harkness added. He even mentioned business cards, but when I asked him who he would give them to, he really had no answer.

It's odd, writing Alice Harkness now. I realised while labelling all of Steven's things that I'm going to have to change my name on everything, from bank accounts, to the electricity bill etc. Actually I'll have to add John to all of those things anyway. I'm sure I'm going to forget things, but as mail arrives, I'll just gradually change it all.

And I just realised I'm going to have to do it all again in August...

( take me or leave me )

Instead of posting a picture of me, I thought I'd put these two of Steven up. He's about 16 months here.

( Click for cuteness )

OMG I'M FREE!!!

My lawyer just called me and Joe signed the papers!!!! HE SIGNED THE PAPERS!!!! Steven is ALL MINE NOW!!!!

You have no idea how relieved I am!!! The papers will be lodged with the court tomorrow and then we're free.

I ______ you.
You have (a) nice _______.
You make me _______.
You should _______.
Someday I will ______.
You + me = ________.
If I saw you now I'd __________.
I want to ________ you.
I would build a _______ just for you.
If I could sing you any song it would be _________.
We could __________ under the stars.
your my _______ friend.
Love, _______________
(P.S. ______________.)

Stolen from the Doctor who apparently has no first name.

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Brynn, you are an angel!

( No, I am NOT telling you what the J stands for )

So much to do and not enough time to do it in.

Steven has his school camp this week. They're going to be camping just outside Aberystwyth. He has all of his equipment ready, but we also have to buy food and such. The kids have to be self-sufficient so I need to pack foods he'll eat, that he can prepare himself. I think it's going to be a really great experience for him.

(I'm just really glad I'm not going!)

Brynn has plans for us on the Wednesday night. They leave Wednesday morning and come back on Friday afternoon, so it's just two nights.

Btw, Dad, I called Joe this morning. Suffice to say that he's not happy. I told him I was calling my lawyer and that's when the gloves came off. I think he's bluffing, but he said he's going to sue me for custody of Steven. He's trying to spin it that I'm the one keeping Steven from him. His bluff probably would have worked if I didn't know I had you on my side.

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( Groundbreaking Thinker )

I couldn't figure out the little widget thing, so I just copied and pasted the result...

Oh and I found the test here if anyone is interested. It's literally only 4 questions. Easiest test ever. lol Thanks for the link, Brynn!

( Personality Test )

I am so glad to be home. And thank the LORD they gave me a packet of these really quite good painkillers before I left the hospital.

Steven is adorable, as always. I missed him so much when I only saw him once a day and now it's so good to be with him again. He's being a bit clingy but I think that will fade with time once it sinks in that I'm really not going anywhere.

Back to work on Monday. At least it's an office job so it should be fine. I think I can manage to sit and answer phones and do paperwork. It will give me something to focus on instead of staring at the walls all day and going crazy.

I was thinking, Dad, since Steven had such a great time with you (and he's still in one piece, jk) that maybe he could have a sleep over with you once a week or every couple of weeks or whatever works for you really. He really needs a good male role model and I couldn't think of anyone better qualified for the job.