Hi, this is Bree. Like Kaya said in her last post, we've been really busy with school, so sorry we haven't been posting or commenting a lot lately! Also since she posted, Kirsten, Josefina, Charissa, and Evelyn got sick - just a cold - but they're feeling somewhat better now. So it's been a stressful time in the Green household.
Kaya and Fiona had their dress rehearsal tonight for their dance recital! Kaya wanted to tell you about it, but she was so exhausted when she got back that she just ate supper, did her homework, and went to bed. After the real recital, she'll tell you all about it. This was the second day they danced on stage, and the first day they danced in costume. Kaya said it looked really good! I'm excited to see the first real performance tomorrow night.
Also, Fiona's teacher finally made a decision about whether she was allowed to dance in the recital.
Well, actually, she didn't decide right away. On Wednesday, Fiona proudly showed how well Kaya had taught her the dance her class was doing. The teacher acted impressed... but she said, "That's very good. Too bad you don't have a costume! You still can't dance."
Fiona cried again, and Kaya got mad because the teacher has known for weeks that she didn't add Fiona to the list of costumes ordered and just never mentioned it, and then they came home and Kaya and Felicity sewed all night. Literally. All night. Kaya fell asleep in math class the next day, but Fiona had her costume!
So then the teacher made her decision! Fiona gets to dance with the other ten-year-olds! We're all really happy. (If the teacher had still said no, she would have had to explain it to all of us, because sisters stick together.)
We decided to invite our neighbours to the dance recital. We've been spending a lot of time with them, and they've become like extended family. When Inna answered the door, we could tell she was upset. I offered to help her in the kitchen for a minute, and while we were in there I asked what was going on. It turns out the police figured out who tried to break into their house.
I can't really say much about it right now... but what I can say is that it wasn't a stranger. It's someone they know. While it's true that one of the reasons they moved here was Inna got a job at the museum, they also came here to get away from a situation of domestic violence, but apparently they got tracked down. I was worried it was because we mentioned their names (although first names only) on the blog, but Inna says the police think someone found out by calling the museum and confirming she worked there by asking for her. I felt a little better that we didn't cause it, but it's really scary that the person knows where they live!
The one good thing is that now that they know, the police can protect them. For now, they aren't going to move again, which is good news for us. We've gotten attached to them already. We're worried, though. Hopefully they can stay safe! (And yes, they're coming to the dance recital!)
Love,
Bree
I'm glad that your neighbors aren't planning on moving; still, that is a very frightful situation.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to hear about the dance recital! I have been to plenty, and while I can't dance myself, I appreciate the art of it.
To answer your comment on my blog:
As for Micki, I really, really don't know. Lilly feels like I am out to prove her wrong, but I just don't know. I don't want to pass any judgment on Micki until I know the truth. Her cousins did say that she lost weight while living in Belgium, but that could simply be because Europeans tend to walk to places more than Americans?
I think I might try talking to Micki...she has been a good friend to me, and I want to make sure everything is OK.
Bises,
Sabine
Sorry; it sounded bad when I said "pass judgemet". By that, what I really meant was that I don't want to assume anything until I find out the truth.
ReplyDeleteSorry about that; I didn't like the way I worded it.
Hi, Bree again.
ReplyDeleteI understand what you mean, and I knew you meant you didn't want to make assumptions. That makes sense. I think talking to Micki is a good idea.
I'm concerned about her. (Also, you may already know this, but people with bulimia often don't lose massive amounts of weight like people with anorexia do.)
I would suggest that if you do think there's a problem, you mention to her that she can talk to a counselor confidentially. A lot of times girls our age are nervous about going to counseling because they're worried their counselor would tell their parents/guardians or their friends what was said in the appointment. Definitely don't pressure her about that... but I think it's helpful for people to know.
Thanks for the sympathy for our neighbours!
I'm leaving for the dance recital in about an hour. I'm excited to watch my sisters dance.
Love,
Bree
I hope everything turns out alright with your neighbors. My own family had to move to get away from my dad. It's a very scary situation; they're lucky to have such wonderful friends and neighbors!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about the dance recital! Kaya and Fiona will do great.
Emily
Thanks, Emily! Kaya is going to post about the recital a little bit later, and I don't want to steal her thunder since she and Fiona were the stars tonight. I (Bree) wanted to address the rest of your comment, though.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your family situation. That's tough. You had mentioned a little about it before when I talked about some stuff in my life, but I didn't know all the details. *hugs*
I'm glad you're safe now. Do you still have family members left in that situation? Do you live with just your mom now?
I definitely understand the need to get away. I didn't officially move somewhere else till I came here, but I spend a lot of time with friends and other relatives to get out of the house, so I know what you're talking about.
I feel bad for our neighbours but we'll do our best to help them.
Love,
Bree
Hi Bree,
ReplyDeleteLuckily we are all out of that situation. My sisters and I just live with our mom. The scary thing is we don't know where our dad is. But we have a lot of support and many friends here that will make sure nothing happens to us again. Take care!
Emily
Emily, it's good to hear that you and your family are safe, and you have a lot of people to support and protect you.
ReplyDeleteI'm safe here too. It's a great thing.
Love,
Bree