I don't envy you having to deal with debutantes on a daily basis. Have you encountered any that have a talent for sailing? I can't imagine many of them are suited for that type of life.

I don't believe there's much normal to be had when sharing your life with someone. There's always going to be something that is occupying most of your time. I do hope you have a quieter summer if that's what you desire, or a less anxious summer at the very least I suppose.

You didn't tell me but I knew his name from the announcement. Is he crawling yet then? Once they become mobile they never stop moving. Ilona loved to chase Ivan around when she first learned to crawl, it was all I could do to keep her from pulling his tail.

The situation between Zach and I is complicated. We've yet to work through some of our larger issues (to the point that I've begun to wonder if we ever will) and yet we're living together for Ilona's sake. His livelihood is dependent on him having a favorable reputation, and up until recently there was his sister's prospects to consider (not that I care much for her but she is his sister). It's a mess and I sometimes wonder if we would be better off remaining friends rather than trying to pursue something romantic. He is Ilona's father though, so we have to continue working through it somehow. She deserves someone as loving and considerate as him.

I don't think I would've been able to explain that in person without drinking. The way I left and what I intended for Ilona caused me such guilt that I

For what it's worth, I'm sorry for leaving the way I did. I don't think I've told you that.

Jo

  

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