Thursday, May 10, 2007

ISBI: Generation One (Part Two)

After a nap and a cup of espresso, we settle back down with Imogen so she can finish her tale as torch holder.
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Now where was I?
You left off leaving our readers hanging...you were pregnant with you second baby and we all had our fingers crossed that it would be the male heir you needed to pass the torch to.
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Ah yes, we were preparing for baby number two and I am pleased to say that I did have a son we named him Louis, but I call him Lou.
He is a doll! And I am thrilled that you got your boy without having to have a third.
Come on mom, you know me. I would have welcomed a third. Matter of fact I had that want from the moment that Lou was born to the moment I grew too old to bear children...but I am getting ahead of myself.
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Lou was a charmer and he and his dad were like peas in a pod. I have to say that I couldn't have asked for a better husband and father than what I got when I married Quent.
I am so glad that you were able to find happiness honey. Now tell us more about this heir...
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Well, he seemed a bit agressive as a baby. So I was a bit worried about his nice points to be honest, but such is life...I can't decide how nice I want him to be, but I can encourage him, and that I did!
Was there any other interesting occurences in the second half of you time as torch holder?
Actually, yes. I finally found time to get the garden into tip top shape, and wound up with my very own wishing well...take a look for yourself...
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The house looks beautiful, and that wishing well should come in handy for future generations!
As you may expect we had some birthdays...first my lovely daughter Chamile became a teen.
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Next it was my baby boy and future heir's turn.
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I hate to say that we fell into a fairly simple routine after that.
Well, that's not always a bad thing.
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Quent gained a few pounds, but I love him just the same. He was not getting his promotions at work though, so I made sure he skilled at every opportunity.
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But it was a slow go, that is until I reached my LTW but achieving TOC in education. I immediately went to work in the medical field so that I could get the equipment I needed to help my dear hubby get a promotion!
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And then, it was time for my little boy to become a teen, my lovely daughter was headed off to university, and that meant that it was time for both Quentin and I to enter our golden years.
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Bummer! Looks like we won't get to see the heart undies any longer.
Yeah, well, you will see enough of these to get your fill I asure you.
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I had only a few short days left until I would have to pass the torch on to Lou, but I managed to squeeze in a few skill building sessions with Quent, and he finally got that promotion we were after!
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With that the time came for me to pass the torch.
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I explained everything to Lou and gifted him a few things that I had collected through my time as torch holder that might aide him.
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After that all I could do was wish him luck and let him know I would be there for him...and that YOU would be there for him too.
Awww! Im I am gonna miss you girl. You were an awesome first torch holder!
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He is off at university now, and I am sure he will be thrilled to tell you all about his experiences.

6 comments:

Roo said...

Aw Lou is adorable!
And you survived the first generation without a hitch! Bravo!
You're braver than I am, I tell ya this one scares me *g*
Good luck Lou! Well done Imogen!

Bubbs said...

Why does the heir ‘have’ be male? That is your choice right? (I don’t remember that rule from when I did this one.) The children are beautiful! HAHAHA – FAT DADDY!!!

WHAT??? No more heart undies???

I love how she is passing the torch with a gift! Great idea there. :)

Ruby, this challenge is easier than you think. You just have to enjoy fat family members, lol.

Kerry said...

Both the kids are darling and I look forward to seeing what happens to them at college. I hope Imogen enjoys her retirement!

Twoyys4me said...

What a great update. I love the 'gift' and the passing of the torch.
Makes me wanna dig mine out and get back to it...lol.

Ziese52 said...

It went so fast! Yay a boy! Interesting how this will work with Seasons! Lovely garden

ASimWen said...

Yeah! Great update. Heh