1-6 Gnome is Where the Heart is

Noel was a very easy baby. She hardly ever fussed, and she only cried loudly when she was really hungry or needed her diaper changed. Of course neither parent set her down for very long. They both loved to cuddle her. They were such attentive parents that she was never bored, or lonely.

Trevor managed to get the kids room completed before Noel was ready to start school. It was the first completed room in the house. 

Two twin beds, in hopes of another child before Casseil was too old to have them. 

On the other side of the room was an art table, a huge teddy bear, and seating area with bookcase.

Noel’s birthday came quickly. Casseil wasn’t sure she was ready for her baby to grow up, it meant she was getting older as well. 

Noel has her mother’s hair, nose and ears I think. I’m not sure about the eyes, cheekbones and chin, but I think they are closer to Trevor’s. The first item on her list was a nice long nap. Her energy bar was in the red even though she had just woken from a nap. I guess growing up so quickly is tiring for a troll.

Trevor and Casseil took some pictures together to celebrate the day, and then went off to celebrate some more now that Noel wasn’t sleeping in the room anymore. 

Trevor wonders where Cass gets her inspiration. There is the picture of the freezer bunny in the forest, and now the gnome looking up into the light. He asks her about the gnome.

“Well, when I was a little girl my daddy used to tell me wonderful stories about magical places, and amazing creatures. There were gnomes and fairies and elves. He told me about a mystical cave guarded by a gnome that protects the realm of magic. I guess having little Noel has brought out the fairy tales in me.” She watches Trevor closely as she tells the story, but she can’t tell what he is thinking. He stares at the painting and a flash of light explodes in his mind. He jumps, and shakes himself.

“What is it Trev? You’ve never told me anything about your life before we met, tell me where you’re from.”

“I wish I could Cass, but I can’t remember any of it. Just feelings, and the occasional image, but nothing that I could say was anything more than just a dream. It's okay though, this is where I want to be. As long as you are there, where ever we are, that will be home to me.” He heads to the room to cry as a wave of sadness hits him. He is happy, but the loss of the life before saddens him sometimes still. Cass watches him slowly shuffle away, hurting because he’s hurting, unsure how to help him. Then slow understanding hits her as she realizes, he hasn’t told her, not because he doesn’t trust her but, because he doesn’t remember. 

She heads to the shower but only gets in the door when she realizes that she is pregnant again. 

And joy of all joys, it’s the morning sickness again. Hello old friend you have not been missed. 

Feeling better, Trevor tackles the sink. Now that they have one the darn thing breaks like every day. Noel joins him excited that she can actually carry on a conversation with him and not just gurgle or smile at what he says. When he leaves the pile of rubble on the floor she says “Um daddy, are you done with this? Or can I play in it?” “Oh I’ll grab the spare parts in a minute, poppet. But right now I have to blog about my feelings. Today is a special day and I want to remember everything about it.” He tells her. 

She decides to ditch the hat and finds a cuter shirt, pulls her hair back in pigtails and wanders outside. The sun feels so good to her she feels rejuvenated. Noel has rolled Loves the Outdoors, and Artistic Prodigy. She is like a mix of her parents already. In looks and in spirit. She sees a pile of rocks and heads over to check it out. By the time she heads home she has found 6 different collectables and decides to ask her parents for more toys.

Casseil brings in her lunch and eats while she helps Noel with her homework. Noel seems to want to tell  jokes and stories more than study, but eventually she gets her homework done. 

“Oh yeah, who’s a champion? I am! Look out world here I come.” 

Casseil is thrilled with her little girl. The glorious red hair, the prominent cheekbones of her father, cute little nose, and it looks like she also does have mom’s ears. She couldn’t be prouder of her daughter. She decides to share her secret with her. “Noel, you are going to be a big sister soon, mommy and daddy are going to have another baby.” I’m not sure if Noel heard her or not. I think in her mind she was ruling over the kingdom and listening to her adoring subjects.