July 1st, 1973
Dear Diary,
Can you believe that it is already July? I mean, really. June just totally flew by! It seems like just yesterday that we moved here, but it's been over a month now. Wow! Well, anyways, yes, it's July and it started on a Sunday of all things! I mean that is just way weird, but anyhow…
Candice and Karri, as I mentioned yesterday, came over today and we actually had a lot of fun. I mean it was kind of depressing how Mom sent us out to do yard work and wash the car, but the boring activities turned around alright. Mom actually left us alone at the house and went out shopping with my brother so we had a little fun with the car soap and water. Good thing it was hot out because by the time the car was done, we were all soaked!
But the day just kept getting increasingly better. I'll bet Mrs. Partridge saw us outside washing Mom's car and sent her kids out to wash theirs. Because, before I knew it, there was the whole Partridge Family washing down the station wagon. Keith waved at us and we waved back. Boy, were Karri and Candice on my case after that!
After lunch, we started on the flowerbeds. I think Mom has got it in her head now that I like weeding after I did a whole lot of it with Jon at Grandma and Grandpa's farm. That reminds me… I decided not to tell Candice and Karri about Jon. After all, I don't think it's really important. I mean, he was only briefly interested in me and I was never interested in him… well, no more then just as a friend I mean. Besides, They'll only ask a bunch of questions I won't be able to answer, and I've already made up my mind. Keith is the guy for me. Nobody else.
Speaking of Keith, I got to talk to him about the tickets today. While Candice and Karri went inside to begin lunch, I asked him about the third ticket. He told me it was for Mom. He said that he wanted all three of us to come to the concert. I asked him if he were crazy and he just smiled and told me to trust him. I think he's got a plan up his sleeve. I don't know what, but I hope it works and is relating to what I think it is: Mom's reluctance to my seeing Keith. Anyhow, all I know is that I'm going to have to somehow persuade Mom to go to the concert. After all, Keith said that the third ticket was for her. He must need all three of us in attendance for some reason.
Anyway, It's getting late, so I guess I'd better go. Hopefully tomorrow will be fun. I don't have anything planned, so I'll just see what comes my way. The weather's supposed to be nice, so maybe I'll take Ricky to the park and play some tennis. I don't know…
Till Tomorrow,
Donna
July 2nd, 1973
Dear Diary,
Today I saw my Mom actually talking with Mrs. Partridge! That is like the first time in weeks! I don't know whom approached whom, but they didn't look angry. In fact, they seemed to be having a pleasant conversation. However, Mom didn't say anything to me after they were done, so I guess no apologies were said, and Mom's still against our (her children's) communication with the Partridge Family. I guess I can only pray that things will change…
Anyhow, apart from that, I did end up going to the park today and took Ricky with me. I practiced my serve a bit and then attempted to play a couple matches against my little brother. He's not very good, though, so he spent most of his time chasing the ball, but it was alright. Then at about two, I took him for ice cream and then after that we headed home. I've been home since then.
It was a fairly uneventful day, but I won't complain. It's summer after all, and I am just waiting for that concert later this month. The faster the days fly by the better. I'm just dying to know what Keith has planned.
Anticipating,
Donna
