A/N: Can you see the pattern? It's really simple. So you should know what comes next. Chapter 3.

Now, I'll explain some names. Keko and Kaga are named after Kikyo and Kagome on Inuyasha. Bob, Rose and Rozia are named after friends. Nathan... I just like it. When I hear Nathan, I think of him as Marlin's son. A name like John or Steve doesn't sound right for Marlin's son. Not that those are bad names. I like Steven as a name. Tina, that took me forever to come up with. She just looks like a Tina to me. Jill isn't a bad name. I just looked at her and said, "...That's not her name. I need to find a fitting name." Natsume farm? Do I even have to explain that one? Serious fun? Ring a bell?

Well, this is the end of year 2. Year 3 is the most boring. At least to me. Nothing really happens. Just farm work. I'm glad I hung on until year 4. Now THAT was interesting. I'm splitting the entries to make it easier to read. Half of these aren't proper paragraphs but it does look cleaner.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest Moon. Especially not the elves, Tartan, Mukumuku or any other weird thing in that game.

Entry 74 day 31 Winter

I did the usual things. Marlin liked the yam soup again. And it started raining. Just like it did a few years ago.

I went up to the waterfall. It's strange when I think about how fast everything went. I didn't really even go on a date or become his girlfriend. Well, I guess you can call us hanging out on the bridge a date.

I was technically his girlfriend when we were engaged for a month. I thought it might have been rushed. But we liked one another since the moment we met. His stuttering and shyness proved that. It's nice that he doesn't stutter when he talks to me anymore.

Marlin...I'm happy that I worked up the courage on this day. The very day I decided to stay in Forget-Me-Not valley. But whose to say you wouldn't have asked me if I waited a bit? I wasn't so sure back then. But I'm positive now. Marlin loves me.

Well, on with what happened. It stopped raining and I went home. I gave the Earth soup to Marlin. You might say it's an anniversary present for our engagement. This year is going by so fast. That night, Marlin asked if I liked our style of living. I said "Of course." I mean, even if it's hard right now. All of this is worth it.

Entry 75 day 32

The same things happened. And I talked and gave a flower to Lumina. I visited Romana and Dr. Hardy too. But I didn't have time to visit Nina's grave like I wanted. I wish to clean it again.

I saw Mukumuku in the forest. So I took Nathan with me to see him/her. That was mostly it.

The dead grass... some of it may be able to feed my animals. So everything might be okay. Snow started falling and it covered the ground. Marlin liked the Earth soup by the way. Maybe this winter won't be so bad after all.

Entry 76 day 33

After it stopped snowing, I took my son to Vesta's. Is there a day I don't take him? I honestly can't recall. But Vesta and Celia love seeing him. And Nathan likes seeing them too.

I went to Nina's grave later. I washed it, and Galen said I did a good job. I imagined (I hope I just imagined) Nina appearing and thanking me.

Anyway, Celia said that she likes to listen to the crickets. I spoke with Muffy. I think she's doing okay. We don't talk a lot because of our work. But we're good friends. Remember, she works at the bar. And it's not like I go in there a lot.

Van came again. I sold a bunch of stuff and bought Marlin some Turbojolt. I think he really liked it. Nathan is getting more affectionate then ever. I'm so happy. My son loves me too.

Entry 77 day 34

Let us all dance! And drink......MILK! Kaga stopped giving mothers milk and gave me 5 rank S milk at a time. Meaning...Isadora needs 2 a day, and the other 8 go to me! And you know I'll sell it like crazy! Sorry if I'm a little hyper. I finally get cow milk again.

Money won't be a problem for a while. Just the fodder issue. But that won't be for too much longer. Next Spring will be great. Just like this year.

By the way, the elves called me and said the egg hatched. I went over there and saw a baby duck! How odd... a chicken was sitting on the egg. I assumed it would be a baby chicken. Not a duckling. My ducks Bob and Rose rarely even go in the coop. I could count the times on my hand. Oh, well. They said it was a girl. So I named her Rozia. Rose's offspring all right.

Nathan spent time in the field with me. I showed him the duckling and he was very happy. Yes, he'll be a rancher or farmer for sure.

Another thing, Marlin liked the Turbojolt. And I gave him some yam soup when he asked for some food. I wanted to give him milk but.....I want to sell them all!

Entry 78 day 35

Kaga has saved me with her milk. It's making me a lot of money. It's a shame I have to keep spending it on good fodder. The golden eggs from my chickens help too.

Marlin liked the yam soup. Life is good. I'm sure you can tell my hyper mood is gone. I'm not sad, just content.

I talked to the usual people and spent time with Nathan. Speaking of offspring. Kaga keeps standing near her calf. It's very sweet. She makes a good mother. It makes me wonder how I'm doing in that department. I had another bath moment with Nathan.

Well anyway, I made another 1,000G+ in a day. Winter will be over soon. I can't wait for Spring. Wow, I think I talk to Celia a little too much.

Entry 79 day 36

I got A and S milk. And for some reason, the milk from my goat Nina is always bad. Her heath and happiness is high though. It's confusing.

I found out that goats can only give milk for a certain amount of time. Then they'll never produce milk again. Nina will be more of a pet one day.

I gave Marlin some S milk and drank some myself. I think we deserved it.

Nathan went out to the field again after our visit to Vesta and Celia. He adores it when I pick him up. Nathan's fussing is a rare thing now. Maybe I am a good mother after all. His fussing is mostly aimed at Marlin at bedtime sometimes. Nathan has yet to refuse to go to bed when I tell him. Like what happened tonight for example. Well I hope it rains. Maybe my grass will live again if that happens.

Entry 80 day 37

Same old same old. Marlin loved the milk. He said it was fantastic and should sell for a lot of money. That is great.

I wanted to visit Romana and Lumina, but it started snowing. Again. That's how it's been during this month. Snows, stops snowing, snows again in the afternoon. It's getting a little tiring.

During the period that the snow stopped, I was surprised to see Danny jump in his dog house. It wasn't snowing at all. I looked up and I didn't even see any clouds. Then, it started snowing a little while later. My dog is more accurate then the weather man on T.V..

The apple tree is fully grown. But there are no apples of course. I doubt there would be any in Winter. Well, I harvested some turnips and that's mostly it for today.

Entry 81 day 38

Yes! Most of the grass grew back last night! Anyway, I did the usual and had enough time to visit everyone at the villa. I think Lumina gets a little lonely in that mansion. So I gave her a flower.

Van came, so I sold a lot of things. Including the golden wool I got from Cody earlier. I bought some Bodigizer and gave it to Marlin.

Nathan is becoming more interested in farming with each passing day. Who knows? Maybe He'll help me on the farm in the future.

By the way, I saw the turtle. He looked dead. But I looked closer and he was breathing. And he jumped awake.

I have to say that things are going well. I almost have 10,000G! Isn't it great that Cody gives me wool the day Van comes? Cody loves me a lot now. Why can't my cat be as easy as him? I guess the way to Romeo's heart is through his stomach.

Speaking of food, I made stew. With a fish, carrot and a turnip. I picked the rest of those today.

At night, Marlin said he wondered what Takakura thought of him. I can tell he wants to get along with my late father's friend. Well actually, Takakura is my friend too. He still buys and sells things for me. And his advice really helps. You know, I just remembered Van wont come again this year. I'll have to catch him on New years.

Entry 82 day 39

It didn't snow or rain. The snow is actually melting away.

I found out that the duckling, Rozia, is all grown up. And the calf won't take milk any more.

I gave Celia a flower later on. Taking Nathan to Vesta's farm is tiring. I wish I could hold Nathan while riding Stan. Oh well. Going for walks is good for my heath. Great, now I'm starting to sound like my husband.

Well, I washed all of my animals and I gave Marlin stew for dinner. Takakura will work one more day, then he can rest since it will be the last day of the year. Things are going well. Now if that fodder would grow faster...

Entry 83 day 40

It's the last day of the year. I did the usual. And I talked to most of my friends. The elves and Tartan and Mukumuku were included. This year was great. I have over 10,000G. I love Nathan and Marlin very much. I looked at the stars like I did so long ago. The only difference is that I won't be getting married tomorrow.

Entry 84

I arrived at home a little late at night. Marlin was looking at Nathan, who was asleep. Marlin welcomed me home. I walked over to him.

Marlin said that Nathan just fell asleep. Nathan suddenly mumbled something about milking cows. Marlin just remembered something. He said that Nathan has been watching a lot of TV lately. Shows that feature animals.

Marlin continued to say that Nathan has been interested in the farm report. And that he thinks Nathan may want to work on the farm one day. Marlin asked what I thought. I said that I bet he's right.

My husband was thrilled. And said that Nathan might help me one day in the future. I think that would be nice. We both looked at our son, and thought about the future. I love my family. It still feels a little new. But this new family will become a strong one. I promise that we will.