Chapter 9 #4
Nicolas: How did it go?
Ophelia: Not bad… not great?
Ophelia: Dad doesn’t mind, but Mom’s a bit upset about not hosting.
Nicolas: Maybe give them time to get used to the idea.
Ophelia: Yeah…
[Private Chat: Rosalind]
November 6 — 10:21 PM
Rosalind: Mom went on a rant tonight
Ophelia: Uh oh, what now?
Rosalind: About not hosting Christmas and about Thanksgiving.
Rosalind: Dad said they can invite Aunt Ruth for Thanksgiving, which annoyed her…
Rosalind: But then I reminded her she won’t be here for Christmas so I think I won us points lol
Ophelia: You’re a genius!
Rosalind: IKR?!
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
November 12 — 10:21 PM
Parveen: Guys… Saki decided she’s a vegetarian now, and Ash is officially allergic to nuts ??
Rosalind: Oh, wow!
Courtney: Is that a big deal? The menu already had veg options and not many nuts, right?
Ophelia: We can totally tweak it to be nut-free, no worries!
Ophelia: And the rooms are basically ready for everyone! ??
Courtney: Thanks again for being so understanding.
Courtney: For once, I’m really looking forward to Christmas.
Parveen: You guys wanting Christmas Eve just the 5 of you is totally valid!
Parveen: We’ll see you on the 25th!
Rosalind: I can’t believe it’s happening!!!
[Private Chat — Nicolas]
November 15 — 11:12 AM
Nicolas: [Link to cat Christmas costumes]
Ophelia: Honey……….
Ophelia: We’re already working on how not to overwhelm them with so many guests!
Nicolas: They will be fine. They enjoy attention, and Coconut loved having the children around last time.
Ophelia: Muffin is still NOT going to want to be a Christmas log!! ??
[Group Chat: Hansel2 & Wifeys]
November 23 — 8:15 PM
Emi: We’re so excited to have you for Thanksgiving!
Ophelia: Me toooo! Can’t wait!!
Antoine: We’ve got the poutine and raclette ready! ??
Nicolas: Looking forward to it.
— December—
[Private Chat: Parveen]
December 6 — 9:07 PM
Parveen: Hey hun!! I’m so excited for Christmas!!
Ophelia: I knowwww, me too!! Nicolas and I keep texting each other ideas and links to decorations! ??
Parveen: The stockings were SO cute!!
Ophelia: Right??
Parveen: Are you guys still okay with us arriving on the 23rd?
Ophelia: Absolutely!! Gives us plenty of time to do the last grocery run!
Ophelia: Your room is ready, and we’ll set up the girls in the office, the pull-out couch should be big enough! ??
Parveen: Perfect!! We’ll bring their bedding and a Pack ‘n Play for Ash!
[Private Chat: Emi]
December 12 — 7:56 PM
Emi: I got your cookbook!! I downloaded it, I will make your Christmas b?che for my parents!
Ophelia: OMG, thank you! I hope they love it!
Emi: For sure!
Emi: They’re so excited to have us, and to see Kenzo! We’ll miss you, but hope you have a lovely Christmas!
Ophelia: You too, safe travels and Happy Holidays!!
[Private Chat: Rosalind]
December 17 — 6:23 PM
Rosalind: I JUST GOT MY LICENSE!!!
Ophelia: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! ????
Rosalind: Now I can drive the parents too lol
Rosalind: I can’t WAIT to see you and spend Christmas in Boston!! The pics you sent were amazing!!
Ophelia: Yessss, we definitely blew the decoration budget! ??
Ophelia: But we can’t wait to have you!!
[Private Chat: Nicolas]
December 19 — 3:51 PM
Ophelia: Almost time for the holidays, honey!?
Nicolas: I know. Can’t wait for it.
Ophelia: Thanks again for spoiling me so much!
Ophelia: I love you!
Nicolas: I love you, sweetheart.
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
December 19 — 9:03 PM
Ophelia: [Picture of their decorated living room]
Rosalind: Omg, I’m so excited!!
Parveen: Ophie, that is amazing!! Looks straight out of a movie!
Ophelia: I know, I love it too!!
Ophelia: Nicolas got into my Pinterest account and definitely blew the budget….
Ophelia: I love it and he said it’s an early Christmas gift, but still!
Courtney: Oph, hun, when your man’s love language is gift-giving, you just say thanks and keep those Pinterest boards going. ??
Parveen: It’s so adorable!!
Rosalind: PLEASE tell me you got the cats in their costumes! I gotta see that!
Ophelia: Coconut doesn’t seem to mind his, but Muffin hates it! He hissed big time when we tried…
Parveen: The girls are excited to spend Christmas at yours, Uncle Nicolas is very popular!!
Courtney: Can’t wait to see you guys. Please make sure to save us some food though.
Rosalind: Can’t guarantee nothing! ??
Parveen: We will!
Ophelia: We planned plenty, even for breakfast if you guys arrive early!! ??
[Group Chat: Hansel2 & Wifeys]
December 21 — 8:25 PM
Emi: We arrived! ??
Emi: [Picture of them with her family and Kenzo]
Ophelia: Have a Merry Christmas, you guys!
Nicolas: Merry Christmas to you.
Antoine: See you next year!!
[Private Chat: Parveen]
December 23 — 5:49 PM
Parveen: We’re on our way!!
Ophelia: Can’t wait to see you guys!!
[Private Chat: Rosalind]
December 24 — 1:12 PM
Rosalind: Okay, leaving Portland with J and the parents!
Ophelia: See you soon, drive safe!!
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
December 24 — 9:03 PM
Courtney: [Picture of their family in matching Christmas pajamas]
Rosalind: Awwww, you guys are so cute!!!!
Courtney: I know, my husband’s a dork.
Ophelia: So, so cute!!
Ophelia: Gotta love matching PJs!
Parveen: [Picture of them in Ophelia & Nicolas’s house around the dinner table]
Parveen: Have a wonderful time, see you tomorrow!!