I’m not dead!

That Roscoe likes to add a certain dramatic element to things. The idiot! I’m very sorry, though. I’ve been settling in. A lot of things have been happening in the house. I suppose I should start with my death, though.

I am old. I’ve led a wonderful life, and because of my trusty gardening skills, I was allowed to live a bit longer. You see, years ago I found a seed while I was out and planted it, and it produced this strange flower. Nobody would buy it, and i had no idea what it was, so I just kept it. It turns out that if you have one when you die, no matter what of, the Grim Reaper will want it. And in return, he will bring you back to life. It’s wonderful! I feel years younger! I truly have been blessed.

So a couple of hours after all of that happened, our butler got electrocuted while trying o fix our dishwasher. And then the dishwasher set on fire. Figures, huh? I put out the flames. Of course I did. Roscoe just flapped around. I love him, but he doesn’t do so well under pressure.

I then played chess against the grim reaper for our friend’s life. I had grown to quite like him, too. But he didn’t seem to want to work for our family anymore. We got a new butler. Nice man. His name is Bruce Potts and he sits and talks with me. He’s very good with the girls, too.

Oh my lovely little Mina and Nicola. They are so, so beautiful. On with Shae’s eyes and one with Roscoe’s, mine and my mother’s. The Farrington eyes. They come through no matter what.

Anyway! More horrendous happenings!

We accidentally left the fireplace lit. Shae joined me to fight the flames this time. Roscoe flapped again. I really do love that girl. She has guts.

And then she heaved them into the toilet! Haha! Oh, pardon me. I think being dead has really affected my humor. But yes! Our Shae is pregnant again.

It was soon time for the birthdays of our two wonderful little girls.

Aren’t they just precious! So little. I’d forgotten what it was like to have children around the house. I play with them all the time and teach them things. Shae and Roscoe, too, but of course Shae works normally and Roscoe paints and writes a lot.

Speaking of which, his fifth romance novel was published! So far he’s written books called Shae and the Dragon, A helping Hand, Mina and Nicola’s Big Adventure, The Bear in the Woods and my personal favourite, Amelia’s Garden!

Now, I wasn’t present for this as I had put the girls to bed and then fallen asleep myself, but the two tell me that on a Sunday night at around 3am, Shae started her contractions.

She seemed calm at first.

And then not so much.

She drove again, too. Guts! It’s good for the children, I suppose. Anyway.

Leonardo Lavoie was born. A boy to add to the mix! With two big sisters I wish the little man all the luck!

They were so happy.

And this little doll was sent! Now, my mother, being a witch and all, taught me about many things. And she told me that if child loves a doll enough, it will start to move and may even be brought to life. Now, I wasn’t sure about that, but the other day, I swear I caught it waving at me in the corner of my eye. She has a tag with her name: Riley.

Roscoe had his birthday, and instantly felt self conscious.

He went to the salon.

Where they dressed him in this ridiculous outfit. I took the clothes and his them. He looked stupid. I’m sorry, Roscoe! Poor man. It’s a mid life crisis!

Leonardo grew up! He plays on his little xylophone all the time. He’s a virtuoso!

He and his mother are just alike.

And he really does love that doll! They have a special bond. But he still loves his grandma!

The next stage in the dreaded mid life crisis was this monstrosity. Roscoe sold all of the cars to buy it. I was very angry with him. I had bought that car for him as a teenager! He sold Ellie’s old bike, too, but she had left it behind and it wasn’t used. But still! Oh my dear boy…he snapped out of it, though.

Those two have so much love for each other through thick and thin. It really makes me miss my darling Damien.

The girls had their birthdays, too. We didn’t have a party for them due to our…financial situation (ROSCOE!) but we made sure that they were celebrated. I baked a cake, and we played video games for a while before Shae sent them to bed to be ready for their first day of school.

The playground was finally being used, and the girls adored their princess treehouse. They had little “feasts” there and I could hear their giggles from all the way inside the house! It’s so good the two get along. Not like Roscoe and Ellie. Although Shae gets along with her very well, so I may see a reconciliation yet.

Shae also went back to work, and got promotions all the time! I’m so proud of my daughter in law. She’s a wonderful role model to the kids. And look how cute Leonardo is in his bunny pajamas!

Our family was very happy, and still continues to be. Shae was voted Spring Queen a couple of days after her birthday, and got herself a wonderful makeover. She looks beautiful. And as I write this, our little Roscoe has just grown up!

He’s so handsome!

I am so glad I got the second chance to see my grandchildren grow up. I do not think I have much time left, but I’m happy! I’ve had a long life full of love and wonder and family. I’ve met so many people and done so many things. I’m at the top tier of gardening, cooking, athletics, piano and handiness. I can do anything I put my mind to! Not bad for an old lady. It may not be long before i die again, or it may be quite a while but i want to say that I’m happy, and that when I go, I’ll be ready to go. I have one more plant left to grow my perfect garden, and although that may not be fulfilled in time, I am fine. I have led a long and joyous life.

It just goes to show what can happen with love in your heart and the powers of a well kept garden!

-Amelia