but daddy, i love him.

Well, how could I ever say no to that? Especially when you're offering to make official merchandise. Which, by the way, I can totally help you with that, too. That's actually super perfect because my tour ends a couple weeks before Thanksgiving. We could totally do a Friendsgiving type of sleepover.

You can't make your own merchandise, I've got to contribute something to this. You just sit back and relax, soak up your success. Amazing! We'll start with that. That way you have time to depress from tour and you have something fun to look forward to.

And we love authentic. My first award show, nomination and performance, is at the VMAs tomorrow... so, that's something. It feels kinda huge for me. In the future, I'll be setting some time aside to finish my sophomore album. What about you? Anything planned?

How was that?! I want to hear the highs and the lows. You looked incredible, by the way. I wish I could pull off that shade of hair. I've got a few projects coming out that I'm excited for, especially as they're with my own production company.

i’m feeling pretty optimistic about 2025 too. i think it’s going to be a year of growth, both personally and professionally. there’s a lot of new music i’m excited to share, and i’m hoping to keep finding that balance between the craziness of work and just living life. it feels like a fresh start in a way, you know? i’m ready to see where it takes me. do you think we'll continue to be friends in 2025?

I can't wait to hear the new music and see where you go! Of course we'll still be friends...even though you won't let me dognap your puppy back for you.

Oh...that too. That was very demure, very cute of me, don't you say? Or however that fucking meme goes right now. You two are lucky! My mom said I was not a quiet baby at all, I was very fussy.

Was it that or were you just not thinking? Hmmmm? I wasn’t quiet either, don’t worry. I’m sure karma will get us and he’ll have an awful time during the supposed terrible two’s.

Oh, it's not just the terrible two's - they extend into the terrorizing threes...sometimes they go to the fearsome fours...Godspeed.

That's not a bad idea. I read some different books about women's rights, feminism, and all that about a year ago, but I haven't really tapped into anything else since then. So, thank you for giving me the idea to start again. For now, yes. We've got our hands full with the both of them and our combined busy schedules, but considering they were both a surprise to us... I wouldn't be shocked if we had another surprise baby at some point. Our second was supposed to be planned for sometime after our wedding back in July, but life had other plans for us and decided to give her to us before we could even try.

Luckily, it's a never ending cycle of knowledge to be had about it. Since society is always changing, sometimes we're lucky and get more awareness or education about something we may not have known or thought about years before. Aw, so it was two surprise babies? That's sweet, at least they were happy surprises!

my handsome mug? we haven't been hiding from you of course ... i guess we have just been a little caught up but here i am and may i just say i have missed you too.

Why would you hide from me? That's so mean. I thought our bond was forever and ever.

don't worry, after all the beatings i took last year, i'm 100% taking it much easier this season. it's definitely a stressful thing, i know my fiancée feels the same way too when she watches me play.

I dated a football player once and while watching the games was fun, I always felt myself holding my breath until it was over. It's stressful as fuck and this was high school football so I can't even imagine the stakes in the big league. Your poor fiancee!

Eh, they raised us. They need something cute and little to fawn over again.

True, true, and I'm sure any genetic combo of you and Joe are just the cutest fucking babies to exist.

We have so much help, it's amazing. But it was a little more difficult when I was away for work and Joe was in recovery. We didn't wanna pass off the girls to his parents constantly, so she was a big help when we needed her. I'm sure you do, I trust you completely.

I understand that though I'm sure they're probably begging for even more time with them. What is it about grandbabies that our parents seem to melt even more for them? Are we not enough?

I would love that and I would also love if Chrissy could somehow come back because geez, was she cute. Imagine being so good that you're only in one episode and everyone's begging for you to come back. Yep! We should work this.

Really? That's exciting! I can't wait to watch it! I absolutely love it when there are more queer stories. It makes me feel like we're actually being seen, you know? Sometimes, it makes me tear up when I hear that someone's doing a queer storyline in a project, but in a good way.

Thank you! It's called Hal + Harper and it's going to be on Amazon Prime. And I get it, I really do. It's just nice to have representation and realize our stories can be just as varied and complicated and beautiful as hetero stories.

You're on the verge of making me cry again. Oh, please, don't put it like that. I mean yeah it's fucking cool, but I don't want that kind of pressure. It's definitely not going to my head, but the extra attention is nice.

Aw, boo. You can't even humor me and give me some kooky examples? I used to try to request mini fridges of Mountain Dews wherever I went but that only worked after a few seasons on Riverdale and even then, it only happened once.

It's where I fit perfectly, so I'm happy. The people, honestly. The environment. Having a routine and a place to call my own.

I was thinking more like specific spots or certain things you can only do in Boston but I love this energy. I feel like I should tell the mayor of where you live that you need your own key or membership on the council.

I wish I was on the same level as Taylor to be able to say I have my very own "Girl Squad," but alas, I am not. At least... Not yet. Of course, let's do it!

Well since it's so brand new, can I be the first official member? I'll make myself buttons and stickers and everything. Amazing! I guess the first step is figuring out the best time - maybe right before Thanksgiving? That's like the kick off to the holiday season and then it just gets busy for everyone after that.

spending time with family and friends is always a good way to recharge. it’s awesome that you’re looking forward to 2025 with such positivity. i’m sure it’ll be a fantastic year for you.

It's just one of those gut feelings that I have and it's never wise to ignore them. How about you, how are you feeling about 2025?