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Date Posted: 10:35:24 03/05/10 Fri
Spring has finally come, and with it, a new son.
Lucas Cornelius Montgomery, Jr. A fine, strong name, just like his fathers.
My labor was mild for two days, and the third brought him into the world. Rose was at my side, along with Bette and Laura. I know Lucas wanted to be a part, but it was my wish he stay out of the room. Rose insured it, and he was the first to hold his son, but I feel some regret for it.
Tis just a females domain, and one I could not let him into.
Our son is strong and healthy and beautiful. He could not be more perfect. Rose calls him a caulbearer, for the caul covered most of his face and eyes when he was born. This seems to overjoy the girls, for all seem to believe he will be lucky in life and may even have the sight.
I am relieved and happy that he is now in the world with us.
My relief and happiness go beyond the birth of our little Lucas however. I am relieved to be past the pregnancy, and at least now, perhaps I can venture out of the new home that has become my prison.
Lucas offered to take me on a sail..and perhaps it is telling of my situation lately, that I agreed, and am almost looking forward to it. The water is not my favorite thing under my feet..but the idea of just being myself, in the sun and wind..is a powerful temptation, and quells any fear I have of the water. Myth has it that if the caul is given to the ship, none will ever die of drowning. Myth it may be, but the caul shall accompany me on board.
The twins are overjoyed and amazed at their little brother, and I am happy to say, they are not appearing jealous or ill tempered about him. I believe they will be the ultimate little protectors over him..but if he be anything like his father, tis my girls that shall be protected by him.
Lucas seems very happy with his new son..naive he is about infants, but quite willing to learn.
My heart is somewhat heavy, for I know that even now that the baby is here, I shall have little more freedom than I have had. The babe needs me for a few months at least..yet even afterwards, I have not the luxury of being myself out of these doors. I must keep up appearances as sister to Lord Viper and adopted mother of these children. It hurts my heart to pretend..and somewhere deep in my soul, it screams for the freedom it once had.
I am no longer the roguess, the thief or assassin. I am now, mother, sister and caregiver.
Oh how many that have known me would laugh now.
~C~
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