AUTHOR'S NOTE: These are loosely connected to my Alvin 2.0 alternate universe. I'm making these diary entries as a way to practice getting into the mindset of the characters. If you want to know more about Alvin 2.0, check out my stories Alvinette Sunset and Physics Bowled Over.

WEDNESDAY

BRITTANY'S POV

Dear, Diary,

Today was the greatest day ever! There was a football game and my cheer squad helped give the players all the pep they needed to lead them to victory! Oh my gosh! It was SO exciting! I feel so privileged to be the cheer captain. I can't believe I almost turned down the offer. A lot of people think that cheerleading is only for stuck up catty girls who bully everyone else. They're so wrong! I mean, okay, so Amber and Annie kind of do, but the rest of us DON'T! We take our jobs very seriously and we work as a team. Don't let anyone ever tell you that being a cheerleader is easy. We train just as hard or maybe even HARDER than other sports. It takes a lot of work to keep up our near perfect image.

The football game wasn't even the only good thing that happened today!

Principal Meadows also gave me a special award for being such an amazing assistant. I am such a lucky lucky hardworking girl.

After school, I went home and worked on more of my fashion designs and watched a rom com. And you know what? Neither of my sisters bothered me! Alvin didn't bother me either!

I wish more days were like today. I wonder what's in store tomorrow.

JEANETTE'S POV

Dear Diary,

Today was simply wonderful! The Green Living Club and I managed to plant 8 new saplings. I also got an A on my report in English Language Arts! I chose a book about this kid who lived with his hippie grandmother. He has to go to school for the first time when his grandmother is injured. It's such a great story. Schooled, I think that's what it's called.

I got to spend the lunch period in the library checking out new books. Hopefully we'll get to do another book report before the end of the year. Or several. I would love it if we could do several.

I would have gone to my sisters' football game, but I don't like watching people tackle each other. Besides, I always show up to soccer and baseball games. Well, I have to show up to baseball games since I'm part of Eleanor's team. I do love being active even if I'm not a very sporty type person.

Now that I'm winding down for the night, I think I'll go check and see how Alvin's doing. He seems like he's had a rough day.

Tomorrow is a weekend and I'm actually glad to have a break from school. Maybe I'll go to the park or rescue a stray animal.

Thanks for listening to my rambling, Diary.

ELEANOR'S POV

This is the private journal of Eleanor Nichole Miller. Anyone caught touching this will be SORRY!

Touchdown! Today was awesome! I scored the winning goal in the most important football game of the season...not that anyone remembers it. I guess I'm going to have to get used to that. Being an unsung hero who flies under the radar does have its perks. At least I don't wind up dog piled by a bunch of sweaty players congratulating me.

I also made some blueberry scones with Theodore in home economics class. I think I'm getting pretty skilled at fruit pastries. Maybe I'll make some cherry ones for Britt's next party. My sister plans so many parties...even on school nights. It is downright exhausting.

After school, I went on patrol downtown and scoped out the local supermarket. I've gotta find out who keeps stealing bags of green beans. It's such a weird thing to steal. I know there must be a reason.

Anyway, I think, before I head to sleep, I'm gonna watch The Revenge Of Buttkicker. That's one of my favorite kung fu movies.

Peace out, Journal.

THEODORE'S POV

Dear, Diary

Today I had a stack of delicious and fluffy pancakes for breakfast. I also had a glass of almond milk and a banana and a bag of cashews.

Class was okay, nothing really unusual happened. Jeanette's ELA report was pretty cool. I liked how passionate she was about the book. Alvin forgot to do his report and Simon started lecturing him, but I put my headphones in and drowned out their fighting.

Lunch was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Grape jelly, cuz we can't have strawberry jelly in the house. Dave's really really allergic.

After lunch, Eleanor and I made blueberry flavored scones in our home economics class. Then, when all of the school classes were over, I watched Eleanor play football and score a bunch of goals. I even brought my giant foam finger so she would see me in the stands, cheering her on.

When the football game was over, I went home and had some lasagna for dinner. Dave really likes lasagna a lot. During dinner, Dave and Alvin got into a big fight so Simon and I went upstairs to play videogames.

I think Dave's pretty hard on Alvin, but Alvin is also rude to Dave. I wish they would find a way to get along better. I wish there was something I could do to help.

I'm gonna have my midnight snack now. Goodnight, Diary!

SIMON'S POV

This Journal is Property of Simon Oliver Seville

DO NOT TOUCH: ESPECIALLY YOU, ALVIN!

I've always loved learning new things, which means everyone assumes I love school. Really, school is very much a pain. Most of what the teachers teach, I already know. The one place I can actually learn new things is my AP class. I usually don't agree with Alvin on anything, but the homework Miss. Smith dishes out IS very excessive.

I wanted to watch the football game today, but I had to choose between that and homework. I barely even finished my book report for ELA class on time, so I didn't want to take any chances. At least I attempted to do the book report at all….unlike my brother, who conveniently forgot the assignment existed at all. He'll never become the good student he desires to be if he keeps acting so scatterbrained.

If I'm being totally honest, sometimes I wish I could join the basketball team. I enjoyed the basketball unit in gym class. I was actually pretty good at the game. I need something to allow me more exercise in between my academic pursuits. Maybe that can help fight my crippling depression as well.

I suppose I'll bring it up with Dave. Not tonight though, as he's arguing with Alvin again. My entire family needs therapy.

Theodore asked me if I want to play a videogame with him, so I'm off to do that now. I shall endeavor to update this journal more frequently.

ALVIN 2.0'S POV

This is NOT a diary. It's just a dumb book to write my thoughts.

Don't call it a diary!

I think my dad hates me. Or at least, he doesn't like me very much. I have been nothing but the best student I can be, but it's STILL not enough. Every day I slave away on a stack of homework and chores and what do I get in return? "Gee, Alvin, maybe you need an English tutor." I DON'T NEED A TUTOR! I SPEAK English, hello! I missed ONE book report and he instantly jumps to "uh oh, what if Alvin's grades start slipping?" He doesn't understand how HARD it is to keep up!

Why are people always mad at me? The football team is mad that I quit. (Technically I didn't quit. I got kicked off for bad grades and then didn't rejoin when my grades got better.)

The bullies are mad cuz I'm nerdy now. Simon is mad because I'm still accident prone. Brittany is mad cuz she wanted me to watch her cheerleading thing, but I said I couldn't because I have to get home and do homework and study for my AP class. I just,...I can't do all the things I commit to. I don't have enough time.

Am I still a failure as Alvin 2.0?

I haven't even checked my grades lately. Maybe Dave's right about them slipping. I hope he doesn't start tiger parenting me again. I do even WORSE when I try to stick to a schedule.

I get that my dad wants the best for me, but I have told him what I need to succeed and he ignores it completely. Guess I better get used to having 0 free time. That's the curse of being "not a troublemaker."