The Contingency Plan

we all know i love these quiet moments when everyone is asleep. it's been nearly two weeks since i've been able to enjoy this stillness.

our house has been full lately. rachael, our last au-pair came to stay with us for a week before leaving for germany (yesterday) and natasha's been camping out here quite a bit, not including all the visitors and phone calls. although i generally relish the company, i'm starting to crave alone time. less chaos. yeah right.

i've also been busy playing mum to everyone in the family and, between us internets, i'm so tired of talking about my dad. i don't want about hear of his wedding. i don't want to know the circulating stories about how he thinks i turned my brother and sister against him. i don't want to analyse his stupidity, re-play scenarios, or break any more news. i want it over with so we can all move on. i don't want to think about him anymore.

So are you brother and sister going to participate in the wedding?

No, they've both had a conversation with Dad and explained why they don't want part. Harry's not even sure if he's going to attend the wedding now. As he said to Dad, he doesn't feel there's any cause for a celebration.

Kazumi, sorry to hear things are getting a little fraught. I suppose, in a way, to be expected. My thoughts are with you.

HMHB