Midsummer celebrations and vacations!

Well, today the midsummer's celebration was in full swing! Wynni wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and so we decided to meet Pizzy in Stormwind - he had a bit of business to take care of in the Auction House beforehand. After running into Imble and chatting for a sec, we we found him there in the Auction House. Wynni spotted him first and gave him a huge hug. I'm so pleased with how well she likes him. I'm still a little paranoid about her becoming too attached before it's really permanent, but on the other hand, since things seem to be going well, then maybe the transition will be a little easier.

ANYWAY! So after we met Pizzy (and he offered to take Wynni cliff jumping - HOLY. CRAP.) we headed on over to the canals where all the festival stuff was set up. Wynni was TOTALLY amazed by the guys juggling torches and tossing them at the braziers. Then we found the ribbon pole, and I held Wynni on my hip while I spun and danced. She LOVED it. Pizzy tried it, but oh man, that was bad news for him. He looked SO sick. I helped him into the nearby bookshop so he could sit and recover just a bit while Wynni looked at picture books. Poor guy. I hope he doesn't get seasick as easily.

So, he caught his breath and let the world stop spinning a bit, and then Wynni asked us what a kobold was. Evidently, she had found a book on the shelves called "The Little Kobold That Could." (That could do what, I don't know. Maybe he managed to keep his candle or something.) Anyway, I told her it was a rat guy who liked candles, but Pizzy went into more detail, even so far as to imitate one. Wynni just ate it up.

Then he mentioned that sometimes there were spiders in the caves with kobolds, and Wynni FREAKED. So he taught her how to smash spiders, using his hands to imitate one. She thought that was a pretty good game. So that led to a conversation about spiders and bizarre cuisine, and before we knew it, it was time to go to school! Usually Wynni is super excited for school, but today she just wanted to stay with Mr. Pizmo. Aww. We walked her to school, and she asked like a million questions on the way. She even gave Pizzy a kiss goodbye - how sweet is that?

Pizzy and I continued on to Telaar; he wanted to chat about our upcoming trip to Northrend, since he's still paranoid about meeting my family and all. I guess maybe I didn't mention that the whole point of my trip was to be there when Noodler's wife gave birth, because he was all freaking about that. It's not like he has to BE there for that part, gosh. He wanted to know what kind of things he should do up there, what to talk about, what not to talk about, what to wear, etc. The questions seemed perfectly obvious to me, but I forget that social situations can be difficult for him sometimes.

Then he wanted to know what we'd say if they asked about, well, us. I told him I'd say "we've discussed the possibility of marriage but there are no plans in the works at this time." He seemed to like that answer. He fretted for a moment when I mentioned Noodler had met Zandramas, but then I reminded him about how Zan had, you know, LEFT. Then I told the story about how Zandramas accused Noodler of being my secret boyfriend because he didn't think he was my brother since we didn't look alike. Boy, was Pizmo's smile wide!

We made love, and afterwards he asked me to promise that I liked him as much as he loved me. Well, of COURSE that's the case! He told me he just gets worried that I'll get tired of him, and that all good things are supposed to end eventually. I wanted to tell him it doesn't have to be that way, but he had to leave before we could really get into the subject. In time, I guess. Maybe someday he'll stop being so insecure.

Pizmo meets Wynne

So, today I totally had Pizmo meet up with Wynni and me before she went to school, cause I figured it was pretty much about time that they met - I mean, COME ON, they're totally the two most important people in my life right now! And I totally thought we'd have lunch together or something, but then we just totally started chatting in the middle of the terrace. And Wynni asked RIGHT AWAY if "the naaru forgot their crayons when they made Pizmo." Oh my GOSH, I was so totally embarrassed. I told he it was for the same reason that I fall asleep all the time, and the Pizmo, bless his HEART, told him about some of the problems he has cause of his albinoism, like sunburns or whatever. And we moved on! That was it!

And Wynni told him about school, and Pizmo was like, I bet you're a better colorer than me, and Pizmo showed her his machines like the mechanical squirrel, and she was totally amazed. There was one other kinda weird moment - she totally asked him if he was her new daddy. I think I totally resembled a strawberry in that moment. I just kinda stammered but Pizzy TOTALLY stepped in and was like, I'm your mommy's friend, can I be your friend? And then Wynni was talking about playing catch and everything. And he was just INCREDIBLE with her. I was just like, holy gyrochromatoms, he'd be an amazing father. And wow, do I love this man like SO MUCH. I think I'm the luckiest woman EVER.

So, I totally took Wynni to school, and we totally started talking about what we would do with the rest of our afternoon together, and really, I totally just wanted to have a day like we did last week at the Loch, where we just snuggled and talked about whatever and generally enjoyed being together and stuff. He totally wanted to go out and GET THINGS DONE -like, he wanted to help me get materials for tailoring or enchanting or make some money or things like that. I tried to think of ideas, and a couple times I inadvertently suggested activities that would help him more than me, and he was totally like, no way, I want to help YOU. He's so sweet.

So, FINALLY, after talking around in circles for like EVER, we decided to go to Shadowmoon Valley to try to find me an enchanting recipe or something. And as we walked towards the flight master, I was like, nuts to this. I totally don't want to light anyone on fire today. So I gave him a good kiss before hopping on the gryphon, and when we got there I totally dragged him to the inn. And he was all, what's going on, and I'm all, dude, I can't kill anything in this dress. So, I took it off and seduced him. Hehehe. If I can't have a mushy romantic afternoon, then this is totally just as good.

I totally told him I loved him again afterwards, when we were just kind of cuddling on the bed. He totally asked me again how I knew, and I was totally fumbling with words again and stuff. At some point, I told him that I felt like I could totally be with him forever and it'd be totally fine, and his eyes got all big, and he was like, you want to get MARRIED?! And I was like, crap, I totally didn't mean to bring that up, like, at all. And so then I prolly sounded even MORE stupid cause I was freaking out that he would freak out, and while yeah, I'd like it maybe someday, I totally didn't even mean RIGHT NOW, and oh my gosh. I was so worked up that I was totally shaking.

But he totally didn't freak out. I mean, he worried, "what if it's a disaster" and told me some of his fears and stuff, which are totally unfounded but I guess I understand why he's concerned and stuff. And I tried to assure him that everything was totally OK, but I guess it's something that will only be resolved with time, you know what I mean? And I assured him that it's not like I wanted us to get married RIGHT NOW, cause even if my heart is totally saying that, my brain tells me that we have a long time to go.

He totally had to get going to some kind of trade show thingee, and we left with a lot to think about. I don't really know what's going to happen, but at least there's an open dialogue now, right?

New Year's goals!

OK, so, the fjord DIDN'T freeze, and we were sailing all day yesterday and it was totally dull and stuff and our ship landed in Menethil today and BOY, I'm glad for the power of portals because dragging Wynne across the entire frickin' continent to get to the Dark Portal is not terribly amusing! Unfortunately, it wasn't Pizzy's portal that got us home. I totally left him a couple messages at his workshop, and I don't know if he even GOT them or not, and I really really hope that I see him soon and stuff.

ANYWAY, since it's Winter Veil and the year's almost over and stuff, now's TOTALLY a good time to make goals and everything, and since I'm totally in charge of a whole bunch of crap, I have a freaking ton of goals to set. But this year's going to be totally killer. I hope. Anyway! Here's what I've totally decided.

OK, so first of all, the ORDER of the WHITE TOWER! Maintaining the Order as a viable organization is SERIOUS work, particularly when the ties are more social than anything else. You can do something TOTALLY amazing, but if you never follow up then people just kinda of think that nothing ever happens, which totally isn't true, but it's totally exhausting to keep coming up with ideas and gathering interest and advertising and running it and then starting over from scratch. So, this year I'm totally gonna bug other people for help, because when I try to run everything then sometimes stuff doesn't get done, which I hate, but I guess that's kind of the reality of things.

ANYWAY! So, Layelle Ash'Therod, who's totally in the White Coven and stuff, has totally volunteered to help out with events. I totally discussed it with other officers and I think we're going to totally raise her to my old office, the "Activities Wisdom".

OK, so, I totally have help and all, what am I going to DO? Well, it totally occurred to me that while we talk about different covens and stuff, nothing ever really happens with them lately, so what's the point? So in JANUARY we're totally having coven-sponsored activities! I totally want each coven to come up with an activity that has an educational component and an activity component. FEBRUARY is going to be Racial Pride month! So, every race within the Tower will do some kind of activity (educational component is optional). The idea is to build solidarity and educate about diversity and stuff like that.

OK, so, those are the goals for the Tower. For my armies, I totally want us to start making serious progress in Serpentshrine Cavern and start venturing into Tempest Keep. I mean, the Lurker isn't all that big a deal to the Nagas or whatever - he's just a big fish - but when we smooshed Hydross, I think Lady Vashj noticed. She'll be totally tightening up her defenses and stuff, and we really need to PULL TOGETHER if we're going to kick her butt and get back that Vial of Eternity! I know we can totally do it - we just have to focus and stuff. And we really need to do this if we're going to launch attacks on the real threat out here - Illidan and the Black Temple!

As for Wynni, I totally think that I can start bringing her to more things. I mean, obviously if I'm lighting blood elves on fire then she should be somewhere safe, but I mean, she can totally come to guild meetings or business around town or whatever. I think that usually I'm just like, well, busy, need to leave Wynni at home when it's TOTALLY not the case. I guess I've been thinking a lot more about her future lately, and it's not like anyone's going to care for her if I get squished by a fel reaver unless they know she EXISTS! GOSH! And thinking along those lines, when would it be good for her and Pizzy to start getting to know each other? I mean, on the one hand I don't want her to get attached and be hurt if things don't work out, but on the other hand, if he's going to be an important part of my life then she SHOULD know him, right? Man, this single parenting stuff is totally complicated.

Anyway, so, those are totally my goals for the coming year. I'm going to push, push, push and make things work, cause I know that my organizations are the best anywhere, on or off Azeroth! Pizzy might have money, but I have the power to get people to DO stuff, and this year I intend to use that power for AWESOME!

Journey to Northrend!

Ugh, so even though I TOTALLY wanted to sleep in just a little bit this morning, Wynni was still up and bouncing around at seven in the morning, and I'm like, can't you go back to bed, and she's all, No way! I guess I was gone almost the whole day yesterday, and I totally promised her that it would be just her and me til the end of Winter Veil and stuff. Sometimes it's totally hard to figure out how to balance family with work and other stuff! So I was like, OK, whatever, and I let her play with my tonk til we were totally ready to go.

First, I TOTALLY checked the mail and there was a letter from Pizzy saying that he couldn't stop thinking about our wonderful day together, and he totally gave me another heart candy - this one said "I'm all yours." Eeee, he is so ADORABLE! Ahem. Anyway. We rode down the elevator and hopped through the Ironforge portal and caught a quick flight to Menethil. I was totally trying to time it so we'd get there about the time they'd be boarding the ship. I guess there are a couple decent places in Menethil, but for a dwarven and human town, it's a pretty big hive of scum and villainy, if you know what I mean.

So, we got on the ship, and we had some nice accommodations that I've totally been working my tushy off to pay for. Is it totally awful that I brought along some dreamless sleep potions for Wynni to take during the trip? She was just retching so badly during our South Seas Voyage - I'd hate for her to stay in such misery. Anyway! We totally didn't have a lot of passengers, which I thought was totally weird, but it turns out that we were gonna stop at Kul Tiras to pick up more people. I guess if it's on the way, that's good planning or something, but I totally wish I'd have known cause then I coulda launched from there and saved some cash! I gave Wynni some potion and I actually took one myself, cause man, those coast-hugging voyages can be totally ROUGH!

So, after we woke up, we wandered about the ship a bit, and I totally met this regiment of marines from Kul Tiras. They were going up to Valgarde to help strengthen the defenses there or something - there's been a lot of troll attacks and what not. (STUPID TROLLS! Holy crap, they are just EVERYWHERE and making EVERYONE'S lives miserable, GOSH!) They totally had this really funny accent and used weird vocabulary when they talked. I guess when you live on an island nation that doesn't have a whole lot of in and out, your speech will be a bit different from everyone else. ANYWAY! So one of them - Corporal Swenson - put his helmet on Wynni and it was so funny because it was totally as tall as she was. She was sticking her little arms out the eyeholes and hollering frantically.

That's pretty much it for today. Traveling is really pretty boring compared to kicking Naga ass and taking blood elf names, but eh, what can you do? And not like this is a super big surprise to anybody, but I totally miss Pizmo something awful. I totally forgot to tell him that I actually sold some of my arcane dust to help finance this trip - he'd be so proud of me. Hmm. Maybe I can send him a postcard or something when I get there.

The birth of Wynne

So, oh my gosh. I was totally in Tanaris at Gadgetzan, waddling in my huge pregnant way, and I totally started having contractions. Like, REAL contractions. HOLY CRAP! I walked around for a bit until they really couldn't be ignored. So I buzzed Zandramas, and I hopped side-saddle on a gryphon to fly to Thalanaar, which was the nearest moonwell that I could think of. (And I totally needed to give birth in a moonwell to counteract all the demonic energies I've been in contact and stuff.)

So, I stripped and lowered myself into the moonwell; Zandramas and Tristah (a human gal who's a friend of mine) arrived shortly thereafter. Oh man, it was totally painful. And they totally didn't have any idea what was going on! And I was like, GUYS, you gotta support me so I can stand and let gravity help! And Zandramas was totally freaking out cause of the blood!

Well, finally, when it was about quarter after 9, it was totally time to start pushing. OOF. I didn't remember it being this hard last time, but that was totally a long time ago. After about 5 good pushes, she was born! She was SO BIG! I immediately put her up to my breast and started nursing. Zandramas pulled out a blanket sewn of mooncloth to wrap her in. She had blue eyes and a mess of green hair on her head. She was so beautiful!

I asked Zandramas what we should name her, and he named her Wynne Whistlescrew. I thought that was kind of a weird name for a gnome girl, but that's OK. After everything that I've put him through, I figure he should be able to name her, even if he's not technically her daddy. But there's no need for those thoughts now, because he WILL be her daddy.

I have a family again! I'm a mother again! After so many years since Gnomeregan, and things are finally getting back to normal for me.

Adding insult to injury

Oh. My. Gosh.

So, the last few days or so, I've been feeling awful. TOTALLY awful. Sick, and bloated, and generally tired and crappy. And I figured, OK, so I've done some drinking, and I've just emerged from hell on Azeroth, and so I'm just totally recovering and stuff.

But then, I started thinking UH-OH. How many other women had come to me describing the EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS? I mean, HELLO, miss midwife? So, I checked my calendar, and I was in fact a little late, and so then I grabbed a pile of grain and peed on it just to make sure. Yeah, it totally sprouted.

THAT MEANS I'M PREGNANT.

Oh my gosh. Holy crap. Holy crap. Holy crap. As if all this wasn't totally bad enough. Oh my gosh. I can't believe I'm pregnant with the - his - baby. Oh my gosh. What am I going to do? What is Zanny going to say? Can things get any worse?