Category: Dixon Legacy

Bonnie has now become a toddler and started sharing a room with Anneka.  They never argued or broke any of each other’s toys, so they ended up with a strong sisterly bond with each other.   Anneka taught bonnie a few things and became a good big sister.

Emilie announced that she about to give birth again, this time not knowing she was pregnant.  J wanted to celebrate, as he also got another promotion at work to a Project Manager.   They headed off to their favourite picnic spot at the back of Willow creek.   Emilie knew she had some hamburgers spare, so she started cooking them on the barbecue.   Everyone had a great evening and couldn’t wait to meet their new brother/sister/son or daughter.

Family time around the dinner table was a regular theme, as they all enjoyed this quality time together.   A huge step forward to the newly ‘never around’ parents when Anneka was born.  J made a wish before blowing out his candles, hoping for a little boy to play footie with.

Things were progressing with Anneka’s relationship with parents, visiting parks and meeting some nursery friends. One morning Emilie started feeling unwell and by lunchtime all was fine.  She ignored the signs and carried on with the rest of the day.   The next morning same thing happened, she knew deep down that she couldn’t ignore it so decided to take the test.   A positive result, a new member to the household.

During the pregnancy, Anneka aged up to a young child making new friends at school.   She liked school as was always keen to do her homework with either her Mum or Dad. Emilie was unsure how Anneka would react when the new baby arrived, so she allowed her to bring a friend home from school.   Although she didn’t realize that her chosen friend was a boy, Gary.   They seemed to really like each other so Emilie and J invited him to stay for Dinner.     Gary was liked by everyone, so he continued to visit at the weekends.

One day after school Fatima was at home to great Anneka.   This is was strange as she only helped as Nanny occasionally by this point.   Anneka asked why her parents weren’t home and she replied the new baby is arriving. ‘Your Dad is at work and Mum is at the hospital’ Fatima continued ‘I am babysitting until Mum arrives home.’

Bonnie was introduced to the family when Emilie got home and very quickly the midnight feeds and screaming became all too familiar.   Anneka didn’t seem to mind that Bonnie had now become centre of attention.  She constantly phoned and chatted to Gary, who by now was her best friend.   They consoled in each other when they needed a little assurance about school and home life.

It was long when Anneka came rushing home from school, with a good report card and certificate from teacher saying she was the top of the class.   She was delighted, so Emilie and J decided to celebrate and take her for dinner at her favourite restaurant.

We pick up this story from Emilie Dixon – Homeless Challenges – where both J and Emilie decide to move to a new Neighbourhood in ‘Willow Creek’. J had managed to get a mortgage for bigger plot of land to raise their unborn child.  They started hiring builders to build their new home, occurring lots of problems and taking weeks to complete.  In the meantime Emilie had stored all her stuff in J’s garage and spent many nights at his house.

Once Emilie had settled again, she asked J to move in which was risky as he is afraid of commitment.     Emilie was delighted when he said yes and asked why the sudden change in personality.   J said he was excited that his kid would enter the world soon and couldn’t wait.

A few days later they were both decorating the nursery, when Emilie started labour pains.   Time to head to the hospital and get booked in.     The labour lasted for hours, making them anxious to find out if it was a boy or girl.