Even though, in my head, this family has been in the same house and growing their farm since Marion was born, I didn't cheat any skills or anything to reflect that. As a result, we still get Laurel catching herself on fire while trying to make dinner.
This is Cunningham, the neighborhood fox. While the Cornelias have seen him around, he hasn't caused them any trouble so far.
(This is literally just to say how cute this door from the pack is. That knocker is everything!)
Usually, Marion's best friend, Collin, will come over after school. He lives with his mom, Marcella, and the two men who helped raise her, Ian and Derek.
The lyrics of "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)," one of the songs that influences this generation's story, shed a lot of light on how the friendship between these two will change and grow as they get older.
And our daddies used to joke about the two of us
Growing up and falling in love and our mamas smiled
And rolled their eyes and said oh my my my
Collin is equally as outraged at the bakery's inflation rates.
As wild and silly as Marion can be, it's still one of her favorite things to be tucked into bed by Laurel.
Can a morning even be a good one if it doesn't have chicken greetings?
Side note: can you tell that this is Marion's favorite outfit? I think it fits her personality so well, and I am patting myself on the back for keeping her barefoot in it.
Charlie told Marion to end her morning chores by watering some of the plants. She ended up doing so in the community garden. You're welcome, neighbors.
I am so glad kids being able to garden was finally added to the game. It's such a simple thing but it makes such a difference. I can't wait for this story to progress and for Marion to eventually teach her own kids how to grow their own food.
Coming up: a fox in the house, a picnic, and a chicken fair!
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