Well...it is Christmas Eve! "Santa" just made his visit here at the Lopez Residence. This is an exciting Christmas because it is Trystans First Christmas and Alexis' Bicycle Christmas!! We did open the gifts from my grandparents, my mom, and Chris' sister already b/c we usually open gifts from family on Christmas Eve and from one another and "Santa" on Christmas. We did open a few from one another tonight, but mostly just for fun. :) So far Chris got me the Rachel Ray Big Orange Cookbook and a CD! :) oh yeah, and an Escalade! (He Loves Me!)
It has been nice not having anywhere to go yet. Today we just hung out. We had a ham, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole for lunch! (Yes, I baked the ham myself!!) Then tonight we had GOODIES!! We had hot cocoa, smore cookies, candied citrus peel, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered oreos, and pecan pie! And yes, I made it all lovingly with my two hands!! Just call me Betty Lopez!
The only real set plans we have for this holiday is going to Chris' aunt and uncle's house tomorrow night to eat with all of his family here. We had Christmas with my sister and nephew last weekend and also had a small get together with part of Chris' family to eat goodies and give the kiddos gifts! That made for a really great weekend!
Well...we will have an early morning here! Merry Christmas!! and to all a goodnight!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
12.24.2008
12.04.2008
Christmas Presents!
We have a small deep freezer in Alabama that we could not bring with us. It is about 2 yrs old, white, purchased new from Badcock, and was only used by us. I will need to find the information on it for anyone interested. We are asking $75 for it, but that is negotiable. Let me know if anyone is interested!
December has come!
Soo, it has only been about a month, but I am back again.
Chris has been home and that has made me happy. They have work lined up in TX so hopefully there will be no away time during the holidays!
Trystan has started crawling, and stopped wanting to take his morning nap-hence the lack of updating! He keeps me very busy now. He has been eating anything he can get his mouth on! We only feed him pureed food and I did let him gnaw on an apple for a little while the other day. The kid loves food! He also likes his toys, which he is talking to right now. When they do not work like he wants he talks loudly to them. Trystan learned how to clap! It is very cute! He says the MaMa and DaDa and when he wants his diaper and sees it he says "DDDD". He is growing up soo fast!
Alexis is doing very well in her gymnastics! They have an expo on the 13th to show off what they have learned. We are still doing pre-k at home. We have not been able to keep a good schedule since Trystan doesn't nap well now, but we are still doing a good deal of learning. She is getting pretty good at telling time, spelling and reading 2-3 letter words, recognizing larger words, handwriting, and counting! It is really cool to watch the children learn and grow!
I am being mommy and wife. I like it. I am still doing pampered chef, just have not done any shows here with Chris being gone and trying to get things settled in. We have been putting out Christmas this week and should be getting a tree this weekend to put up! I am really excited. We went to Bama for Thanksgiving. It was hectic. We were tired. We are NOT driving that far again for a LONG time, do not care what the occassion, not gonna do it!!! 18 hrs in a vehicle...Trystan doesn't like riding in the car that long, he is a mover and a shaker. So saying it was not a fun drive is an understatement. We did do some shopping for the kids without them so most of their Christmas is done! We just need to help "santa" and pick up some stocking stuffers. We did enjoy seeing our families though! I do with we could have seen more ppl but the entire family was so beat from going all over the place, the only way anyone could have seen us would have been to go where we were.
Glad you all got updated on our life!
Merry Almost Christmas!
Lori Jean
Chris has been home and that has made me happy. They have work lined up in TX so hopefully there will be no away time during the holidays!
Trystan has started crawling, and stopped wanting to take his morning nap-hence the lack of updating! He keeps me very busy now. He has been eating anything he can get his mouth on! We only feed him pureed food and I did let him gnaw on an apple for a little while the other day. The kid loves food! He also likes his toys, which he is talking to right now. When they do not work like he wants he talks loudly to them. Trystan learned how to clap! It is very cute! He says the MaMa and DaDa and when he wants his diaper and sees it he says "DDDD". He is growing up soo fast!
Alexis is doing very well in her gymnastics! They have an expo on the 13th to show off what they have learned. We are still doing pre-k at home. We have not been able to keep a good schedule since Trystan doesn't nap well now, but we are still doing a good deal of learning. She is getting pretty good at telling time, spelling and reading 2-3 letter words, recognizing larger words, handwriting, and counting! It is really cool to watch the children learn and grow!
I am being mommy and wife. I like it. I am still doing pampered chef, just have not done any shows here with Chris being gone and trying to get things settled in. We have been putting out Christmas this week and should be getting a tree this weekend to put up! I am really excited. We went to Bama for Thanksgiving. It was hectic. We were tired. We are NOT driving that far again for a LONG time, do not care what the occassion, not gonna do it!!! 18 hrs in a vehicle...Trystan doesn't like riding in the car that long, he is a mover and a shaker. So saying it was not a fun drive is an understatement. We did do some shopping for the kids without them so most of their Christmas is done! We just need to help "santa" and pick up some stocking stuffers. We did enjoy seeing our families though! I do with we could have seen more ppl but the entire family was so beat from going all over the place, the only way anyone could have seen us would have been to go where we were.
Glad you all got updated on our life!
Merry Almost Christmas!
Lori Jean
11.09.2008
Teefers!
Look at these two beautiful Teefers!!! The road was rough, we were weary, but we came out of it two teefers richer!! He is growing up too fast!
10.23.2008
Happy 6 Months!
Today is Trystans 6 month birthday! In celebration he got to eat some Baby Food-Turkey Flavored! Woo Hoo! He has had some rice cereal, but his pediatrician suggested we wait until 6 months for solids since he was doing soo well on breastmilk alone. We did the rice about once or twice a week, but now he is headed down dinnertime alley! Poor kid, he had it figured out a while ago I think. He is in fact feeding himself in the pics-he didn't like eating when I tried, but if I haded him the spoon he was happy to eat the "lovely" meat! His two teefers are looking good. We also celebrated by using a baby gum brush on his teefers tonite! I wish Chris had been here, but we talked about it and both agreed it was a good time to go ahead and start. Enjoy the photos!
Gynmastics!
Alexis had her first gymnastics class last Monday. She LOVED it! They did a lot more than I expected for a beginner class. Some of the pictures turned out blurry but it is ok. She went with a Hannah Montanah Leotard and Backpack. It was cute!
10.20.2008
Tidbits of Texas Life
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Alexis is doing ok here. She has had some troubles with the move and just missing some people, but I think she will be ok. We should have custody now legally, even though we have had her anyways, we wanted it official with the move and all. We are still doing "learning time". I think Alexis is doing really well. She can do letter sounds to "G" and even more, but that is as far as we have actually studied. She is working on telling time and working with money-mostly just familiarizing, no major stuff there yet. She almost has the days of the week down and she is getting a better understanding of months/dates/years. I really feel like Alexis will be reading by Kindergarten due to her quickness to recognize words that she already knows-and also that she has been making the letter sounds for words that she sees but doesn't know. This is an all too exciting time. I know that she will really enjoy it when she does learn to read b/c she loves books and I cannot always read them for her when she wants a story. Tomorrow Alexis starts gymnastics at a place here called The Rock. She is really excited. We found a Hannah Montanah leotard and backpack for her. If she does well with this then she will start dance classes in Spring-we wanted to start with one and see how it went. It was totally exciting that we could finally afford to put her in a class like this!
Look at my boy! He sits up by himself, has began getting up on his hands and knees and rocking (hence the blur), and he has two teeth that have broken through! All this excitement! The only really bad thing he has started is this blood curtling scream-he usually only uses this if he is unable to go to sleep before 9pm. Love my boy though. Chris' aunt was showing me some pics of Chris as a baby and young boy-I pray Trystan keeps looking like his daddy b/c his daddy was awesomely cute!! :) Oh yeah-Trystan says DADA! He said Momma one day, but now he just says DADA.
I miss my Mr. :( <--my face is sadder than that one.
Chris came back a few days back is now back in MS. I don't feel complete without him here, but, this is how it is. We still fully believe this is where God wants us to be, so I cannot dwell on the sad part, just that we are doing his will now. He is doing really well with his new job. It is nice b/c Chris has such joy and pride even on the bad days at work. He always seems to feel good about it. I am soo very proud of him and all he is doing to take care of us and follow the Lord.
Thanks to April I have been going to a bible study on Thursday mornings. It has really opened my eyes about my relationship with Chris. Where I thought I was doing great I realized I could do soo much more to make sure he knows how special he is. God lays it all our for us to have a great marriage, we just have to seek out the knowledge in the bible and apply it! I am also learning that no matter how good things are, you always need to strive to seek out God's will and words to keep you getting closer and doing better. If you ever stop trying to do better then you are just settling for not nearly good enough. This move has done soo much for our family and our faith. It is exhilarating. God truly does awesome work in our lives. I don't like Chris being gone, but it has honestly given us both a chance to remember all the things that we fell in love with in one another that we were putting on the back burner since we had Trystan.
It is late, cannot sleep without chris but I should try again.
Goodnight!
10.04.2008
Sleepless is Weatherford
So I have learned that I am almost incapable of sleeping without Chris by my side. He had to go to MS for work and I have taken a bypass on sleeping more than a few hours a night. I try. I lay in the dark, but without him there to hold me it just isn't the same. I might go crawl in the bed with Alexis. That sounds like a joke, but if I am not sleeping by 2am it might be reality. Trystan is sleeping all night again-it is like if Chris is here he won't, but if Chris isn't here then he sleeps all night.
Speaking of Trystan sleeping. My favorite part of the day aside from cuddling with Chris-is when Trystan nurses the last time for the day and goes to sleep while he nurses. He is just too sweet at that time. He falls asleep but keeps nursing and usually holds my hand. That is just one of those moments that no matter what happens that day, that moment makes it all better.
Now for Alexis. She is doing pretty good. She is starting to adjust a little better and relaxing a bit more as we get more settled. We do "Learning Time" each day. Alexis is learning very quickly. She is working on her letter sounds. She recognizes many words verbally and in print that suprise me. There is a really big gymnastics and etc school not far away and they start a new session on Oct 20 so I am hoping to get her into that. I need to find a regular dance studio for things like tap and ballet b/c she has been interested in taking those classes. It is exciting to be able to let her do all of these things.
Chris is doing really well at the job from what I hear. I don't think I need to update you all on how Chris and I are from my above grumbles about him not being here. I miss him too much.
Ahh...I should try to sleep thing again...
Goodnight all!
oh yeah....if anyone needs pampered chef, I am still doing that here and my website is still up. www.pamperedchef.biz/lorilopez
Also...if anyone needs a small deep freezer let me know. We have one that we are selling from our townhouse in Alabama.
Goodnight again!
The Lonely Mrs.
Speaking of Trystan sleeping. My favorite part of the day aside from cuddling with Chris-is when Trystan nurses the last time for the day and goes to sleep while he nurses. He is just too sweet at that time. He falls asleep but keeps nursing and usually holds my hand. That is just one of those moments that no matter what happens that day, that moment makes it all better.
Now for Alexis. She is doing pretty good. She is starting to adjust a little better and relaxing a bit more as we get more settled. We do "Learning Time" each day. Alexis is learning very quickly. She is working on her letter sounds. She recognizes many words verbally and in print that suprise me. There is a really big gymnastics and etc school not far away and they start a new session on Oct 20 so I am hoping to get her into that. I need to find a regular dance studio for things like tap and ballet b/c she has been interested in taking those classes. It is exciting to be able to let her do all of these things.
Chris is doing really well at the job from what I hear. I don't think I need to update you all on how Chris and I are from my above grumbles about him not being here. I miss him too much.
Ahh...I should try to sleep thing again...
Goodnight all!
oh yeah....if anyone needs pampered chef, I am still doing that here and my website is still up. www.pamperedchef.biz/lorilopez
Also...if anyone needs a small deep freezer let me know. We have one that we are selling from our townhouse in Alabama.
Goodnight again!
The Lonely Mrs.
9.07.2008
Goodness Gracious
I really should go into all the details, but ladies (and gentlemen if there are any reading), there is just too much to tell!!!
This past week and a half has been super busy. Here is the run down:
-Almost done unpacking
-Added some neato new items to our home decor
-New Washer and Dryer (Maytag at that!)
-Met the coolest relatives of anyone ever (that means you April!!)
-Have been hanging with my Momma, and that has been wayy awesome
-Been learning about the new town
-Had a date with my husband (the first in like a year!-due to baby sitter restraints and pregnancy)
-Night out in Fort Worth (the above date)
Most of the busy has been unpacking, but otherwise it has still been fun! Good times ahead, God is blessing us more than we could ever have imagined. God Rocks!
Goodnight!
The Mrs
This past week and a half has been super busy. Here is the run down:
-Almost done unpacking
-Added some neato new items to our home decor
-New Washer and Dryer (Maytag at that!)
-Met the coolest relatives of anyone ever (that means you April!!)
-Have been hanging with my Momma, and that has been wayy awesome
-Been learning about the new town
-Had a date with my husband (the first in like a year!-due to baby sitter restraints and pregnancy)
-Night out in Fort Worth (the above date)
Most of the busy has been unpacking, but otherwise it has still been fun! Good times ahead, God is blessing us more than we could ever have imagined. God Rocks!
Goodnight!
The Mrs
8.31.2008
2 cars, 2 days, 2 kids, 4 states
We are in Weatherford at our apartment. Everything is off the truck and strewn about the house. thank you for all of your prayers, they have been a great encouragement. Don't stop now though, keep 'em comin'. I will update more when there are fewer boxes about. I will also post some pics when the house is in order and I locate the camera, batteries, and cables, which are probably all in different places-hey, maybe they are with the baby monitors?!?!
Anywho, lunch time, and I get to escape this box prison for a little bit!!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
Anywho, lunch time, and I get to escape this box prison for a little bit!!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
8.23.2008
Dying to Pack
Instead of packing tonight like I had planned, I highlighted my hair for the first time in like 5 years. I had pride that my hair was natural...but it was getting a bit boring. I feel like I am about to meet a cute boy or something with Chris coming back in a day or two. I am using my super duper face mask to get rid of my break out, I tanned some and am going to try to go tomorrow if I can get a sitter for a bit. I will shave my legs and pluck my eyebrows and do my feet and nails! This is the first time in years that Chris will get to "see me for the first time" so I want to be pretty for him. Or as he says "smokin hot". Whatever that is...
And by the way, if you are not Kira or April you may not know about THE BIG MOVE. God said go to Texas for work. Chris went. Then God said, the whole family will go now. So we are. Both callings gave us about a week to prepare. The moving truck will be here on the 28th. This is all too exciting just picking up and going on faith. I Love It! This gives new energy to the family. and fyi-all of this occured when the right amount was written on the tithe checks...coincidence, I think not! :)
Well...Chris does not know I did my hair, and though I am acting like it is a big move for me (which it really is), it is not like I used to do with bright blonde highlights, but a more mature honey brown highlight on the dull brown hair I was blessed with. I hope he likes it. I didn't get to lose 10lbs and a dress size, but he wont mind so I won't either right now.
The packing will resume tomorrow if all goes as planned. After I get all of the breakables packed I may be calling in back up. As I told Kira, I don't want to be able to blame anyone but me if anything breaks.
Well...it is uber late so I should go take off my face mask and get some sleep. Big days ahead...exhilarating!
Pray for us! We love you all! Some people we will have to miss, but we will get to meet some in return so it is exciting!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
And by the way, if you are not Kira or April you may not know about THE BIG MOVE. God said go to Texas for work. Chris went. Then God said, the whole family will go now. So we are. Both callings gave us about a week to prepare. The moving truck will be here on the 28th. This is all too exciting just picking up and going on faith. I Love It! This gives new energy to the family. and fyi-all of this occured when the right amount was written on the tithe checks...coincidence, I think not! :)
Well...Chris does not know I did my hair, and though I am acting like it is a big move for me (which it really is), it is not like I used to do with bright blonde highlights, but a more mature honey brown highlight on the dull brown hair I was blessed with. I hope he likes it. I didn't get to lose 10lbs and a dress size, but he wont mind so I won't either right now.
The packing will resume tomorrow if all goes as planned. After I get all of the breakables packed I may be calling in back up. As I told Kira, I don't want to be able to blame anyone but me if anything breaks.
Well...it is uber late so I should go take off my face mask and get some sleep. Big days ahead...exhilarating!
Pray for us! We love you all! Some people we will have to miss, but we will get to meet some in return so it is exciting!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
8.19.2008
Where to begin...
Being stuck all alone at night unable to sleep has really done some work on my thoughts.
Today is the two year anniversary for Chris and I. Seems like it has been much longer that we have been together, but not that long at the same time, it is wierd. We have been happy and very sure of our love, but being appart has made us both soo much more appreciative. There are soo many things I could have and should have been doing as a wife. I really feel like this time apart is making us both stronger indivually so we can work better together. I am also getting to see how much he did help out despite my constant complaints. I have changed a lot as a person, and there really is no need for it. Inside of me is a fun/loving/caring person. I used to laugh every day...even when things were the worst they could be. I alway had a philosophy that things could be worse so I had to be happy. Growing up with an alcoholic mother gave me some perspectives that I didn't need at such a young age, and did in turn make me more mature before I should have been. That doesn't mean I need to be old now. Chris says he is happy with me, but I cannot help but think about the girl he fell in love with 4 yrs ago. The girl that played off knowing who he was and did lots of dorky things to impress him to only end up running into a large cement ashtray when looking at his butt instead of where she was going. I miss that girl, I think he goes too. Between kids and money issues and just life changes I let the lighter side of me go. I ended up now with the bare minimum for friends and just running a day to day for a life. That is not how it is meant to be. Looking at things in the perspective that God wants us to be happy while being responsible is something I need to remember now. I am going to find fun yet responsible Lori and bring her out again. There is no need to worry day in and day out and surely no need to pass all that on to those around me.
Look out folks Old Lori minus the daily teenager mistakes is coming back! You will soon be amused by me and entertained by Chris stealing my jokes. Uptight "don't do this and don't do that" lori is getting packed up and moved out.
I state this here b/c I need help with this. I want to be a happier, healthier, better person. That is who I need to be, and who I believe God intended for me to be, not this person I have been acting like lately! Pray for it, let me know when I get too uptight!
~*~Lori Jean, new and improved~*~
Today is the two year anniversary for Chris and I. Seems like it has been much longer that we have been together, but not that long at the same time, it is wierd. We have been happy and very sure of our love, but being appart has made us both soo much more appreciative. There are soo many things I could have and should have been doing as a wife. I really feel like this time apart is making us both stronger indivually so we can work better together. I am also getting to see how much he did help out despite my constant complaints. I have changed a lot as a person, and there really is no need for it. Inside of me is a fun/loving/caring person. I used to laugh every day...even when things were the worst they could be. I alway had a philosophy that things could be worse so I had to be happy. Growing up with an alcoholic mother gave me some perspectives that I didn't need at such a young age, and did in turn make me more mature before I should have been. That doesn't mean I need to be old now. Chris says he is happy with me, but I cannot help but think about the girl he fell in love with 4 yrs ago. The girl that played off knowing who he was and did lots of dorky things to impress him to only end up running into a large cement ashtray when looking at his butt instead of where she was going. I miss that girl, I think he goes too. Between kids and money issues and just life changes I let the lighter side of me go. I ended up now with the bare minimum for friends and just running a day to day for a life. That is not how it is meant to be. Looking at things in the perspective that God wants us to be happy while being responsible is something I need to remember now. I am going to find fun yet responsible Lori and bring her out again. There is no need to worry day in and day out and surely no need to pass all that on to those around me.
Look out folks Old Lori minus the daily teenager mistakes is coming back! You will soon be amused by me and entertained by Chris stealing my jokes. Uptight "don't do this and don't do that" lori is getting packed up and moved out.
I state this here b/c I need help with this. I want to be a happier, healthier, better person. That is who I need to be, and who I believe God intended for me to be, not this person I have been acting like lately! Pray for it, let me know when I get too uptight!
~*~Lori Jean, new and improved~*~
8.15.2008
When others say it best.
Thank you for those who have prayed for us in this time of new things and scary things. It is much appreciated. and now for something I don't think I have pulled out since high school-my favorite book, and I will share some of Charlie Straightarrows poetry with you all. I feel content...I feel loved...I feel good...but above all this-I feel wide awake. you can take that as me feeling awake to the future and all its possibilities or as unable to sleep...I will take it as both.
[these do not mean that they are how i feel now or anything, i just like them]
I will tell the story about this book later. (note to self, talk about mom and this book later)
/2.
Some people tend to complicate love
like a florist who wraps a lot of green junk with a single rose
trying to make it appear more than it is-
after all,
what it is is enough.
/5.
Love is
forgiveness
acceptance
and sometimes understanding
Numbers:
If you don't make a conscious effort to change it
the only difference between this year and next year
will be the last digit
some people learn from experience
experiences just happen to others
/7.
along the interstate
besides the ones that read:
"See Rock City"
are blue signs that say:
"Rest Area 1 Mile"
why can't we have them
along the road of life?
/8.
Some people avoid reality at all cost
don't as for my advice or opinion
unless you want the truth
just the way it is
I won't give reassurance
to your rationalizations
/9.
at times
rational justification doesn't exist
it's just
that you really feel
it's something you have to do
if that's the way it is
then do it
and don't look back
Well...since awakeness is still here and tiredness did not set in. The abbreviated version of the story of the book.
I got the book "Where the hell is mulberry street?" for $0.25 at the Christian Mission when I was in high school. it is a small, green, tattered book. I fell in love though. This book makes my imagination soar. I love the bluntness of the man's poetry and his attitude of "take it like it is", but, this book was a gift. A man named Tom gave this book to a woman that he had just barely met but loved her already. It makes me sad that I found it where I did. I wonder what happened to their love. A few years ago I got a suprising email from the son of Charlie Straightarrow. I got background information on him and unfortunately learned that he had passed away. His son had searched his name and found a website I had where I had some of the poetry posted. Charlie's son was glad that I enjoyed his father's writing. I was glad that he found me. I now just feel this connection. This book also got me through a lot of tough times and I just feel good when I read it. Maybe you liked some of the short poems above, I just like the simplicity of it. I wish I still had my email from his son but it was in an account that I cancelled and wish I had kept the email.
Well...gonna try sleeping goodnight!
[these do not mean that they are how i feel now or anything, i just like them]
I will tell the story about this book later. (note to self, talk about mom and this book later)
/2.
Some people tend to complicate love
like a florist who wraps a lot of green junk with a single rose
trying to make it appear more than it is-
after all,
what it is is enough.
/5.
Love is
forgiveness
acceptance
and sometimes understanding
Numbers:
If you don't make a conscious effort to change it
the only difference between this year and next year
will be the last digit
some people learn from experience
experiences just happen to others
/7.
along the interstate
besides the ones that read:
"See Rock City"
are blue signs that say:
"Rest Area 1 Mile"
why can't we have them
along the road of life?
/8.
Some people avoid reality at all cost
don't as for my advice or opinion
unless you want the truth
just the way it is
I won't give reassurance
to your rationalizations
/9.
at times
rational justification doesn't exist
it's just
that you really feel
it's something you have to do
if that's the way it is
then do it
and don't look back
Well...since awakeness is still here and tiredness did not set in. The abbreviated version of the story of the book.
I got the book "Where the hell is mulberry street?" for $0.25 at the Christian Mission when I was in high school. it is a small, green, tattered book. I fell in love though. This book makes my imagination soar. I love the bluntness of the man's poetry and his attitude of "take it like it is", but, this book was a gift. A man named Tom gave this book to a woman that he had just barely met but loved her already. It makes me sad that I found it where I did. I wonder what happened to their love. A few years ago I got a suprising email from the son of Charlie Straightarrow. I got background information on him and unfortunately learned that he had passed away. His son had searched his name and found a website I had where I had some of the poetry posted. Charlie's son was glad that I enjoyed his father's writing. I was glad that he found me. I now just feel this connection. This book also got me through a lot of tough times and I just feel good when I read it. Maybe you liked some of the short poems above, I just like the simplicity of it. I wish I still had my email from his son but it was in an account that I cancelled and wish I had kept the email.
Well...gonna try sleeping goodnight!
8.13.2008
8.11.2008
I am my own worst enemy
[WARNING, SARCASM MIGHT BE INCLUDED, AND NO PERSON WAS "LOST" IN THE MAKING OF THIS BLOG STORY-so don't cry]
Monday, August 11, 2008:
Today we have lost one of our best. She was lost during a tragic door closing incident. She always helped me put my best foot forward. We had many good times, lots of girls nights and spa nights. Still, many things we did not get to do together. I will miss her, as will my open toed shoes. Right big toe toenail, I bid you farewell.
ahh...so yeah, checked the mail, walked in, shut the door and in the process knocked my toenail loose. it is attached at the base only, and hurts more than a little bit. luckily my mom came over to help with the kiddos tonite. I bandaged it until the nail finally falls off. I was soo looking forward to a pedicure, just not sure if I would want to do that with only 9 toenails. I was joking and told Chris I would go if I got a 9 nail discount.
Well...I am tired, and hurting!! bleh.... tomorrow will be movie day at the house, b/c as petty as it sounds, it hurts to carry a baby without full use of your foot.
goodnight! I would post pics but I was told it looked kinda gross, and I don't want to unwrap it now. ouch.
~*~Lori the Clumsy at your service~*~
Monday, August 11, 2008:
Today we have lost one of our best. She was lost during a tragic door closing incident. She always helped me put my best foot forward. We had many good times, lots of girls nights and spa nights. Still, many things we did not get to do together. I will miss her, as will my open toed shoes. Right big toe toenail, I bid you farewell.
ahh...so yeah, checked the mail, walked in, shut the door and in the process knocked my toenail loose. it is attached at the base only, and hurts more than a little bit. luckily my mom came over to help with the kiddos tonite. I bandaged it until the nail finally falls off. I was soo looking forward to a pedicure, just not sure if I would want to do that with only 9 toenails. I was joking and told Chris I would go if I got a 9 nail discount.
Well...I am tired, and hurting!! bleh.... tomorrow will be movie day at the house, b/c as petty as it sounds, it hurts to carry a baby without full use of your foot.
goodnight! I would post pics but I was told it looked kinda gross, and I don't want to unwrap it now. ouch.
~*~Lori the Clumsy at your service~*~
8.09.2008
Yackity Yack!
I should be repainting my toenails, or to be more correct-chiseling off the old few layers of paint and then repainting. The wedding Wednesday I had to rush to get ready for so I ended up painting over my old polish and throwing some open toed shoes on. It turned out nice, err, just as good as if a blind man had done it for me with his toes!! So, next on the agenda, toenails!!
Today was pretty un-eventful. We stayed home except for a trip to walmart. With Trystan in the carrier all these little old ladies would come up to see him and talk about how i need an extra set of hands with the two kids. I am a trooper though. I told Chris I was glad I made it through this week. I am soo used to getting a break when he would get home, but I can hang with it. God didn't give me the go yet.
Tomorrow after Church (which my Dad is supposed to go with us again-praise Jesus and can I get an AMEN!) we are going to Dothan to my grandparents and the whole family will be there for lunch. It is kind of a welcome home for my mom since she just got back from Teen Challenge last week. So far so good too. I just pray for her to have strength and stay straight. You are more than welcome to pray for her too. I will get to show Trystan off to the half of the family that hasn't seen him. I will try not to plow over their "For Sale By Owner" sign in the front yard!!
Must Have It:
Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask. This stuff is awesome for acne. I have gone through 2 tubes in like 6 yrs since it lasts forever. It is very good for those pesky nerve related problems right before a big day. http://www.queenhelene.com/skincaremaskscrub2.php I haven't tried the rest of their line but I will have to b/c of how great the mask is. Warning though, it does burn a lot the first time and if you get it close to your eyes. Otherwise, dries everything up and tightens and it is totally awesome.
Well...I will keep everyone posted on plans for moving, etc as soon as the big guy gives me instructions.
~*~Lori Jean and the Kidsters~*~
Today was pretty un-eventful. We stayed home except for a trip to walmart. With Trystan in the carrier all these little old ladies would come up to see him and talk about how i need an extra set of hands with the two kids. I am a trooper though. I told Chris I was glad I made it through this week. I am soo used to getting a break when he would get home, but I can hang with it. God didn't give me the go yet.
Tomorrow after Church (which my Dad is supposed to go with us again-praise Jesus and can I get an AMEN!) we are going to Dothan to my grandparents and the whole family will be there for lunch. It is kind of a welcome home for my mom since she just got back from Teen Challenge last week. So far so good too. I just pray for her to have strength and stay straight. You are more than welcome to pray for her too. I will get to show Trystan off to the half of the family that hasn't seen him. I will try not to plow over their "For Sale By Owner" sign in the front yard!!
Must Have It:
Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask. This stuff is awesome for acne. I have gone through 2 tubes in like 6 yrs since it lasts forever. It is very good for those pesky nerve related problems right before a big day. http://www.queenhelene.com/skincaremaskscrub2.php I haven't tried the rest of their line but I will have to b/c of how great the mask is. Warning though, it does burn a lot the first time and if you get it close to your eyes. Otherwise, dries everything up and tightens and it is totally awesome.
Well...I will keep everyone posted on plans for moving, etc as soon as the big guy gives me instructions.
~*~Lori Jean and the Kidsters~*~
8.08.2008
Friday Is a Day
Sooo...I fear some of my posts were getting a bit boring, so I will try to be slightly more entertaining. I am thinking I will add in a "must have it" paragraph for those who just NEED to know what I must have!! :) I dunno...let me know if the idea is totally lame.
Anywho. Today. Up. Ready. Exit for Chris. Toys R Us. Chuck E Cheese. Home. Dinner. PChef work. The In-Laws. Home. Showers. Bed.
I should have taken the camera but the batteries are downstairs, the camera is upstairs, and my brain is mush when I try to get out the door!!
MUST HAVE IT:
Soo...you would never guess what I found at Toys R Us!!!! The Boon Spoon ( http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2908664) AND the Boon Flo (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2574618) !!!
I wanted these already and saw them today, needless to say, the store had one less of each after I got out of there. (fyi-i did pay for them) The spoon is AWESOME! I didn't have to worry about the great "grab and dump" maneuver happening when I fed Trystan his rice cereal (err...milk rice soup). The Flo was pretty cool too. It even has a dispenser to put in bubble bath so Alexis got to make her own bubbles in the tub and we are hopefully working towards independent rinsing!!
I also found some sweet deals on some CDROMs. One is Dancing Princess games and the other is a Pre-K jump start with two disks, 5 books, and flashcards! They were $7.98 each! Since we don't have any dates or plans or anything set right now for moving I am not putting Alexis in pre-k yet, but I still want her to learn and she really enjoys when we let her play games on the computer so I hope it works out that she can learn that way too. She gets kinda closed off when I try to do learning with just us, she does MUCH better when there are other kids around.
Alexis and Trystan are doing good. Alexis is going more into helper mode aside from putting EVERYTHING in her mouth for some reason. Alexis consoles Trystan, washes her body, puts on her clothes, brushes/flosses/rinses/mouthwash, lots of neato stuff! Next step is tennis shoes with laces!!! DUN DUN DUN! Trystan wants to sit up and also walk soo bad. He gets ill if i lay him down. He hasn't slept a full night again, but he is only waking up once now and still going back to sleep for 30 min - 1 hr in the am so I can wake up more.
Now for the inevitable part: I miss Chris. A lot. It sucks having to wait and having to be responsible when all I really want to do is pack up and go be with him. I don't like having to go through an entire day without him holding me, much less entire days back to back. I just keep praying for all the doors to open when it is GODs time for us to go. He knows that if we try to do this on our own we would mess it up. Soo...it is guidance I am praying for, and guidance I must wait for. So far it is all looking like living in TX will be the plan. We more than likely have someone to rent our place here, and my dad is offering to drive whatever moving truck we get to TX for us. My dad is cool-he told me today that he wants to get me back with chris soon because I don't sound happy without him. and though it sounds like party/vacation/fun time central here, if it were just me I would be a sad puppy home all the time. I don't want Alexis to get any sadder than she is though so I gotta keep busy and keep my head up. Plus, when you follow God you cannot get down, you gotta trust and keep your chin up!
Well...I should go and cuddle Chris' pillow and go to sleep.
~*~Lori Jean~*~
nite
Anywho. Today. Up. Ready. Exit for Chris. Toys R Us. Chuck E Cheese. Home. Dinner. PChef work. The In-Laws. Home. Showers. Bed.
I should have taken the camera but the batteries are downstairs, the camera is upstairs, and my brain is mush when I try to get out the door!!
MUST HAVE IT:
Soo...you would never guess what I found at Toys R Us!!!! The Boon Spoon ( http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2908664) AND the Boon Flo (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2574618) !!!
I wanted these already and saw them today, needless to say, the store had one less of each after I got out of there. (fyi-i did pay for them) The spoon is AWESOME! I didn't have to worry about the great "grab and dump" maneuver happening when I fed Trystan his rice cereal (err...milk rice soup). The Flo was pretty cool too. It even has a dispenser to put in bubble bath so Alexis got to make her own bubbles in the tub and we are hopefully working towards independent rinsing!!
I also found some sweet deals on some CDROMs. One is Dancing Princess games and the other is a Pre-K jump start with two disks, 5 books, and flashcards! They were $7.98 each! Since we don't have any dates or plans or anything set right now for moving I am not putting Alexis in pre-k yet, but I still want her to learn and she really enjoys when we let her play games on the computer so I hope it works out that she can learn that way too. She gets kinda closed off when I try to do learning with just us, she does MUCH better when there are other kids around.
Alexis and Trystan are doing good. Alexis is going more into helper mode aside from putting EVERYTHING in her mouth for some reason. Alexis consoles Trystan, washes her body, puts on her clothes, brushes/flosses/rinses/mouthwash, lots of neato stuff! Next step is tennis shoes with laces!!! DUN DUN DUN! Trystan wants to sit up and also walk soo bad. He gets ill if i lay him down. He hasn't slept a full night again, but he is only waking up once now and still going back to sleep for 30 min - 1 hr in the am so I can wake up more.
Now for the inevitable part: I miss Chris. A lot. It sucks having to wait and having to be responsible when all I really want to do is pack up and go be with him. I don't like having to go through an entire day without him holding me, much less entire days back to back. I just keep praying for all the doors to open when it is GODs time for us to go. He knows that if we try to do this on our own we would mess it up. Soo...it is guidance I am praying for, and guidance I must wait for. So far it is all looking like living in TX will be the plan. We more than likely have someone to rent our place here, and my dad is offering to drive whatever moving truck we get to TX for us. My dad is cool-he told me today that he wants to get me back with chris soon because I don't sound happy without him. and though it sounds like party/vacation/fun time central here, if it were just me I would be a sad puppy home all the time. I don't want Alexis to get any sadder than she is though so I gotta keep busy and keep my head up. Plus, when you follow God you cannot get down, you gotta trust and keep your chin up!
Well...I should go and cuddle Chris' pillow and go to sleep.
~*~Lori Jean~*~
nite
8.06.2008
Woo to the Hoo!!!!!!!
For the first time since my first trimester with Trystan....I SLEPT ALL NIGHT!!!!!
I LOVE my boy!
I didn't have to get up with him until 6am! I feel refreshed, invigorated!! yay!!
AND...I got to start my day talking to Chris since I was up before he went to work!!!
This should be a good day...heck...even if it isn't...I am glad!! Blessed!!! Elated!!!!
Have a Good One!!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
ps-he even went back to sleep again so I have been able to get myself ready for the day!
I LOVE my boy!
I didn't have to get up with him until 6am! I feel refreshed, invigorated!! yay!!
AND...I got to start my day talking to Chris since I was up before he went to work!!!
This should be a good day...heck...even if it isn't...I am glad!! Blessed!!! Elated!!!!
Have a Good One!!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
ps-he even went back to sleep again so I have been able to get myself ready for the day!
8.05.2008
I miss my smooches...
Today....was....long....
Ok...Here is the low down.
We are getting paperwork drawn up for Alexis to "officially all ours". We needed that for her to start school next year anyways. From there lets all just pray that things go well. There is no way for us to be all together if Alexis isn't a part of us.
I found a dress for Brian's (my half ex step brother or something like that) wedding tomorrow. FYI-The clothing industry had reduced sizes by 2 and didn't tell us. (ex: a tag says ten but it is really an eight). Thought you all might want to know that. I was quite baffled!! ;)
We had lunch and naps and I got some Pampered Chef work done during naptime.
I got to talk to Chris more today, that was especially nice. Scrubs is on, I miss watching Scrubs with Chris...I miss him. But, we got here by praying, we will get out on the other side praying.
My friend Kristen came over this afternoon and we went and ate Mexican with her then met Chris' sis and niece at Smoochies for ice cream. After that it was home for showers, stories, crying Trystan, talking to Chris, and bedtimes.
Tomorrow is library and smoochies lunch day. I think my mom is joining us. After that is the wedding. Then I think I should cook some dinner...I haven't done that in almost a week. Thursday I think I will try to keep us home for some house cleaning, naptimes, and rest.
I am fairly tired now. I will try to get some more interesting 411 to share here.
goodnight
~*~Chris' old lady~*~
Ok...Here is the low down.
We are getting paperwork drawn up for Alexis to "officially all ours". We needed that for her to start school next year anyways. From there lets all just pray that things go well. There is no way for us to be all together if Alexis isn't a part of us.
I found a dress for Brian's (my half ex step brother or something like that) wedding tomorrow. FYI-The clothing industry had reduced sizes by 2 and didn't tell us. (ex: a tag says ten but it is really an eight). Thought you all might want to know that. I was quite baffled!! ;)
We had lunch and naps and I got some Pampered Chef work done during naptime.
I got to talk to Chris more today, that was especially nice. Scrubs is on, I miss watching Scrubs with Chris...I miss him. But, we got here by praying, we will get out on the other side praying.
My friend Kristen came over this afternoon and we went and ate Mexican with her then met Chris' sis and niece at Smoochies for ice cream. After that it was home for showers, stories, crying Trystan, talking to Chris, and bedtimes.
Tomorrow is library and smoochies lunch day. I think my mom is joining us. After that is the wedding. Then I think I should cook some dinner...I haven't done that in almost a week. Thursday I think I will try to keep us home for some house cleaning, naptimes, and rest.
I am fairly tired now. I will try to get some more interesting 411 to share here.
goodnight
~*~Chris' old lady~*~
Keep it up!
Soo...today we stayed busy.
I have felt much better. Chris sent me some pics and a cute one of him today via text. He called on lunch to let us know he didn't forget us, and he seemed to be pretty happy! This time away is hard, but it does make me miss even the things he usually does that I thought I didn't like. ex: When cleaning up I always first look around for his socks/shirts/etc that get left on the floor and then have to chat with him about what is "dirty" and what is "clean". I didn't get to do that, and I miss it. I don't get to cook really b/c it is just me and Alexis. I really don't have much at all to do around here without Chris. Less laundry, fewer dishes, less conversation, no decision making chat over daily tasks, no one to make me stop running and relax a min. A lot more is getting done around here, but I will be happy when I can be late everywhere and have lots to do. It makes the seperation better being able to look forward to all of his quirks that I thought I would never miss. Hopefully he is missing my quirks if I have any that are missable...he probably is better off without some of it! ;)
Today Trystan and I got up around 8, he ate and I got him dressed for the day. I got Alexis up at 9 and we got dressed for the day. We had toast, bananas, and juice for breakfast. Then we went to wal mart and got some pool fun stuff so we can go swim with my step sister Mary and some things for the house. We came home and had sandwiches, yogurt, and water for lunch-Trystan had the Good Stuff of course. Then naps for both the kiddos while I made a few phone calls (mother's day out program, no more office cleaning, kristen is good and her dad might want me to do some work for him, my sister is doing good and being Trina). After naps we watched Rachel Ray and ate snacks then headed out for Dothan. We went around the mall some, I got an outfit on sale, we got some fudge for my mom and some tiny bags of candy for us from the candy store and an array of chocolate covered items to include gummy bears. After that we went to Daleville and saw my mom. It was the first time in ten months! She is pretty good, I will need to post a pic of her. Her story will be a whole blog in and of itself-let's just all pray for her strength and dedication to God to stay strong even being back here! We ate with her and she had fun getting to see Trystan for the first time. I also got to see my little brother Ryan for the first time in ten months. He thinks he is all grown up...but he might be a little-he had to back the car out for me. After that is was home for baths, feeding Trystan, stories, talking to Chris and me being online and unable to sleep until this 1am post. I will try to sleep after this, I will cuddle Chris' uncomfortable pillow that I previously did not like.
Anywho...now that you know my entire day...off to bed and to start a new day for a new post tomorrow. Should be some interesting 411 tomorrow-going to see about taking Alexis with us to Texas-of course, if she cannot go I won't go b/c we are not a family without our Alexis.
Good night/Day and God Bless!
~*~Chris' Lori Jean~*~
ps-Thanks for the prayers everyone, I have been feeling mucho bettero!!
I have felt much better. Chris sent me some pics and a cute one of him today via text. He called on lunch to let us know he didn't forget us, and he seemed to be pretty happy! This time away is hard, but it does make me miss even the things he usually does that I thought I didn't like. ex: When cleaning up I always first look around for his socks/shirts/etc that get left on the floor and then have to chat with him about what is "dirty" and what is "clean". I didn't get to do that, and I miss it. I don't get to cook really b/c it is just me and Alexis. I really don't have much at all to do around here without Chris. Less laundry, fewer dishes, less conversation, no decision making chat over daily tasks, no one to make me stop running and relax a min. A lot more is getting done around here, but I will be happy when I can be late everywhere and have lots to do. It makes the seperation better being able to look forward to all of his quirks that I thought I would never miss. Hopefully he is missing my quirks if I have any that are missable...he probably is better off without some of it! ;)
Today Trystan and I got up around 8, he ate and I got him dressed for the day. I got Alexis up at 9 and we got dressed for the day. We had toast, bananas, and juice for breakfast. Then we went to wal mart and got some pool fun stuff so we can go swim with my step sister Mary and some things for the house. We came home and had sandwiches, yogurt, and water for lunch-Trystan had the Good Stuff of course. Then naps for both the kiddos while I made a few phone calls (mother's day out program, no more office cleaning, kristen is good and her dad might want me to do some work for him, my sister is doing good and being Trina). After naps we watched Rachel Ray and ate snacks then headed out for Dothan. We went around the mall some, I got an outfit on sale, we got some fudge for my mom and some tiny bags of candy for us from the candy store and an array of chocolate covered items to include gummy bears. After that we went to Daleville and saw my mom. It was the first time in ten months! She is pretty good, I will need to post a pic of her. Her story will be a whole blog in and of itself-let's just all pray for her strength and dedication to God to stay strong even being back here! We ate with her and she had fun getting to see Trystan for the first time. I also got to see my little brother Ryan for the first time in ten months. He thinks he is all grown up...but he might be a little-he had to back the car out for me. After that is was home for baths, feeding Trystan, stories, talking to Chris and me being online and unable to sleep until this 1am post. I will try to sleep after this, I will cuddle Chris' uncomfortable pillow that I previously did not like.
Anywho...now that you know my entire day...off to bed and to start a new day for a new post tomorrow. Should be some interesting 411 tomorrow-going to see about taking Alexis with us to Texas-of course, if she cannot go I won't go b/c we are not a family without our Alexis.
Good night/Day and God Bless!
~*~Chris' Lori Jean~*~
ps-Thanks for the prayers everyone, I have been feeling mucho bettero!!
8.03.2008
The Lonely Hearts Club
So, I know that there are a lot of women out there missing their husbands b/c of war, work, etc...but I still think I have a right to feel completely lost right now...and I do.
This is DAY 2 of Chris being gone. I don't like it, not one bit. I wish I could just go be with him now. When we looked at financial aspects of everyone going and having all the $$ needed to get a place and get us there we said a month to a month and a half. I am just having to pray that just as Chris ended up in Texas, God will again lead us by opening the doors for us. I feel like a piece of me is missing. I realized I don't even know how to talk to other people really. I have gotten past the cry every hour thing now and have felt more peace, but I am still soo lonely. Chris and I would talk on the phone 2-10 times a day while he worked and then when he got home and again after the kids went to bed...I don't have anyone to talk with now really, especially not in person. Well...that was a lie...sorry...My Dad has been here-oddly enough he has been then most supportive person of me lately, and really has had a lot of encouraging things to say on the topic. If anyone is still reading this, **WARNING** the rest of this post will be about like the beginning, a lot of me boo hooing. My sister said I have three days to be sad so I am taking them.
I find myself just kind of sitting here doing nothing sometimes, most days my motivation was Chris. I act like he is gone for good or something-but he is my other half, and as corny as it sounds-he completes me. That being said-there is just a Lori shell here with my heart in Texas. I will pull it together though. I need to get an activity for the kiddos set up and get myself to tan and work out. This is tough...I will stop babbling...bleh...
time to sit up until I pass out from sheer exhaustion...bleh
goodnight.
~*~Lori Jean~*~
This is DAY 2 of Chris being gone. I don't like it, not one bit. I wish I could just go be with him now. When we looked at financial aspects of everyone going and having all the $$ needed to get a place and get us there we said a month to a month and a half. I am just having to pray that just as Chris ended up in Texas, God will again lead us by opening the doors for us. I feel like a piece of me is missing. I realized I don't even know how to talk to other people really. I have gotten past the cry every hour thing now and have felt more peace, but I am still soo lonely. Chris and I would talk on the phone 2-10 times a day while he worked and then when he got home and again after the kids went to bed...I don't have anyone to talk with now really, especially not in person. Well...that was a lie...sorry...My Dad has been here-oddly enough he has been then most supportive person of me lately, and really has had a lot of encouraging things to say on the topic. If anyone is still reading this, **WARNING** the rest of this post will be about like the beginning, a lot of me boo hooing. My sister said I have three days to be sad so I am taking them.
I find myself just kind of sitting here doing nothing sometimes, most days my motivation was Chris. I act like he is gone for good or something-but he is my other half, and as corny as it sounds-he completes me. That being said-there is just a Lori shell here with my heart in Texas. I will pull it together though. I need to get an activity for the kiddos set up and get myself to tan and work out. This is tough...I will stop babbling...bleh...
time to sit up until I pass out from sheer exhaustion...bleh
goodnight.
~*~Lori Jean~*~
8.01.2008
Everythings Bigger In Texas...
Ok...I will keep this upbeat.
Tonite we are packing for Chris to go to Texas tomorrow bright and early. I am nervous/scared/excited about it all. The kids and I will go later when he has a place set up there. I am not quite sure how I will function without Chris. In the past 4 yrs I haven't gone an entire day without him. We have prayed about this and everything is just falling into place. I pray constantly that he will make it safely and that everyone will be ok and that Alexis doesn't get too upset. I don't think she knows that he won't be home tomorrow night to tuck her in. We will make it, God is taking care of us, it is just human nature to get this antsy.
We are also praying for direction on if we should end up renting out our house here and moving, or going back and forth, or just keeping this place and going there and renting. It is hard. We do know that the time apart needs to be as minor as possible. Heck, he is only at his parents right now to tell them by and give them some spare keys and you would think he was already gone as sad as I am already. Of course I will just have to be strong and stay busy.
You ask my plans for this seperation:
Become the hottie Chris thinks he married. I have not had time to get back into shape since Trystan was born so I need to work on that. Yes, it has only been 3 months, but I got hooked on rice cooker cakes and that has ruined me. I will more than likely sign Alexis and Trystan up for Little Blessings-Mom's day out at Hillcrest so I can have those tues and thurs mornings to tan/exercise/ clean house/etc. So, I do look forward to chucking the snacks in the house and getting into shape so he sees the lady he fell in love with when I see him again. I want him to always be proud that I am his wife. I know he still is, but...I also know I need to get back into my clothes so I don't feel the need to buy new ones.
Well...this is a ramble, just a little something to say hey "pray for us" and to let you all know what is going on.
~*~Mommy Jelly Bean-Lori Jean~*~
PS-Aug 19th is our anniversary and we will more than likely not be able to be together, I will need ice cream and a chick flick and a friend or two. Chris will probably need someone to occupy his mind too. God preplanned the seperation by giving us the news of Trystan for our first anniversary to make up for this seperation I think.
Tonite we are packing for Chris to go to Texas tomorrow bright and early. I am nervous/scared/excited about it all. The kids and I will go later when he has a place set up there. I am not quite sure how I will function without Chris. In the past 4 yrs I haven't gone an entire day without him. We have prayed about this and everything is just falling into place. I pray constantly that he will make it safely and that everyone will be ok and that Alexis doesn't get too upset. I don't think she knows that he won't be home tomorrow night to tuck her in. We will make it, God is taking care of us, it is just human nature to get this antsy.
We are also praying for direction on if we should end up renting out our house here and moving, or going back and forth, or just keeping this place and going there and renting. It is hard. We do know that the time apart needs to be as minor as possible. Heck, he is only at his parents right now to tell them by and give them some spare keys and you would think he was already gone as sad as I am already. Of course I will just have to be strong and stay busy.
You ask my plans for this seperation:
Become the hottie Chris thinks he married. I have not had time to get back into shape since Trystan was born so I need to work on that. Yes, it has only been 3 months, but I got hooked on rice cooker cakes and that has ruined me. I will more than likely sign Alexis and Trystan up for Little Blessings-Mom's day out at Hillcrest so I can have those tues and thurs mornings to tan/exercise/ clean house/etc. So, I do look forward to chucking the snacks in the house and getting into shape so he sees the lady he fell in love with when I see him again. I want him to always be proud that I am his wife. I know he still is, but...I also know I need to get back into my clothes so I don't feel the need to buy new ones.
Well...this is a ramble, just a little something to say hey "pray for us" and to let you all know what is going on.
~*~Mommy Jelly Bean-Lori Jean~*~
PS-Aug 19th is our anniversary and we will more than likely not be able to be together, I will need ice cream and a chick flick and a friend or two. Chris will probably need someone to occupy his mind too. God preplanned the seperation by giving us the news of Trystan for our first anniversary to make up for this seperation I think.
7.13.2008
7.05.2008
Finally---I update!
The Pampred Chef show went well. I have a show open again with some orders going in on it, a show for the end of the month! I am excited.
The summer is going pretty well. I have now got a scheduled library visit for me and the kiddos for story time on wednesdays and we are getting pretty good at all going to the park. It is exciting.
I am learning Trystan's cries and signals better. We are by no means on a schedule or even near understanding the complexities of the little man, but it is all too exciting.
Chris is doing well in real estate-hopefully another closing this month.
We need these closings though. $$ is getting to the low point here and there...sad...but it will all work out...pray, tithe, work hard in the direction God leads...it will all be ok. Kira-I understand the overspending, it happens to the best of us. I personally want more and want to shop more when I don't have the $$.
Alexis is doing ok. The family is trying to spend more time with her and I am getting better at putting Trystan down to do paper crafts and read stories. It is getting a lot better. There were a few weeks I thought I would just do terribly at the stay at home mommy job, but I am getting better.
Well...this is it for now, it is almost 7 and I think the family might want dinner...and we have like 10 wipes in the house so the store is inevitable!
Goodnight! and Late Happy 4th.
The summer is going pretty well. I have now got a scheduled library visit for me and the kiddos for story time on wednesdays and we are getting pretty good at all going to the park. It is exciting.
I am learning Trystan's cries and signals better. We are by no means on a schedule or even near understanding the complexities of the little man, but it is all too exciting.
Chris is doing well in real estate-hopefully another closing this month.
We need these closings though. $$ is getting to the low point here and there...sad...but it will all work out...pray, tithe, work hard in the direction God leads...it will all be ok. Kira-I understand the overspending, it happens to the best of us. I personally want more and want to shop more when I don't have the $$.
Alexis is doing ok. The family is trying to spend more time with her and I am getting better at putting Trystan down to do paper crafts and read stories. It is getting a lot better. There were a few weeks I thought I would just do terribly at the stay at home mommy job, but I am getting better.
Well...this is it for now, it is almost 7 and I think the family might want dinner...and we have like 10 wipes in the house so the store is inevitable!
Goodnight! and Late Happy 4th.
6.13.2008
Yay for me!
Day two of two kids napping at once!!
Well...ok...Alexis is probably awake, but she is still in her bed which works for me!
Now then...what to say...
I am super excited about the pampered chef consulting! I will get my 2nd commission check on the 23rd and I will get pampered chef bucks to purchase supplies and also products for myself! Way Cool!! I don't have any more shows planned right now other than one for Janie-my step mom of sorts. I am thinking that this will be a good way for me to make new friends and keep in touch with old ones. Plus...it gives me a reason to get out and be "Lori"--cause if you know me much you know I like to cook a lot! Chris is pretty excited about it too, he is a closet pampered chef junkie. We prayed about it lots and so far it is awesome!
Chris is working really hard lately. He is getting tired being a new daddy and working the two jobs. His goal is to get us to a point that he can do only real estate but that is more like a one year goal. Since the income isn't guaranteed, we want to have our debts paid (old credit cards, the car, etc) and only have the mortgage and utilities to pay before he starts full time. We also need to make sure we can go ahead and pay atleast 6 months for individual insurance since it isn't offered an it isn't cheap. Pray that we can get all this settled. We prayed before he signed up for the class and have been along the way so we are sure we are on the right path, we just need the strength to keep on it!
In Trystan news...the breastfeeding is still going really well and I am getting better at handling nighttime feedings. He will only stay asleep at night if Daddy puts him to sleep. Example: last night I am up from 10p-11:30p nursing, burping, changing, and rocking Trystan to get some sleep in and to not have to wake up Chris since he has been getting up earlier for work now. Trystan is so asleep i think a train could run through so I lay him down....turn around and look back at him and he is staring at me...this happens a second time so I finally tap Chris and ask for help. Chris lays down at the foot of the bed, put his hand on Trystan and Chris goes back to sleep...and oddly enough...so does Trystan, and he sleeps for about 5 hrs. Oh well...Chris cannot breastfeed so I guess he can have the sleepy time.
Alexis has been going to the neighbors for 1.5 hrs a few days a week for learning. The neighbor is a 1st grade teacher and offered to tutor some since Alexis isn't doing the learning at daycare now. That is going well and gives Alexis a chance to do "her own thing" too. We are going on weekly library trips and go for walks when it isn't too hot. It is slow coming but I am getting better at balancing new baby and toddler.
I must say, I do admire those with more than two living and breathing children in the house at once...I don't think I could do it!
Trystan is stirring and it is about his "afternoon snack" time so I should end this here.
Glad I got a chance to blog! Love to hear from you all!
~*~Lori Jean and the sleeping jelly beans~*~
Well...ok...Alexis is probably awake, but she is still in her bed which works for me!
Now then...what to say...
I am super excited about the pampered chef consulting! I will get my 2nd commission check on the 23rd and I will get pampered chef bucks to purchase supplies and also products for myself! Way Cool!! I don't have any more shows planned right now other than one for Janie-my step mom of sorts. I am thinking that this will be a good way for me to make new friends and keep in touch with old ones. Plus...it gives me a reason to get out and be "Lori"--cause if you know me much you know I like to cook a lot! Chris is pretty excited about it too, he is a closet pampered chef junkie. We prayed about it lots and so far it is awesome!
Chris is working really hard lately. He is getting tired being a new daddy and working the two jobs. His goal is to get us to a point that he can do only real estate but that is more like a one year goal. Since the income isn't guaranteed, we want to have our debts paid (old credit cards, the car, etc) and only have the mortgage and utilities to pay before he starts full time. We also need to make sure we can go ahead and pay atleast 6 months for individual insurance since it isn't offered an it isn't cheap. Pray that we can get all this settled. We prayed before he signed up for the class and have been along the way so we are sure we are on the right path, we just need the strength to keep on it!
In Trystan news...the breastfeeding is still going really well and I am getting better at handling nighttime feedings. He will only stay asleep at night if Daddy puts him to sleep. Example: last night I am up from 10p-11:30p nursing, burping, changing, and rocking Trystan to get some sleep in and to not have to wake up Chris since he has been getting up earlier for work now. Trystan is so asleep i think a train could run through so I lay him down....turn around and look back at him and he is staring at me...this happens a second time so I finally tap Chris and ask for help. Chris lays down at the foot of the bed, put his hand on Trystan and Chris goes back to sleep...and oddly enough...so does Trystan, and he sleeps for about 5 hrs. Oh well...Chris cannot breastfeed so I guess he can have the sleepy time.
Alexis has been going to the neighbors for 1.5 hrs a few days a week for learning. The neighbor is a 1st grade teacher and offered to tutor some since Alexis isn't doing the learning at daycare now. That is going well and gives Alexis a chance to do "her own thing" too. We are going on weekly library trips and go for walks when it isn't too hot. It is slow coming but I am getting better at balancing new baby and toddler.
I must say, I do admire those with more than two living and breathing children in the house at once...I don't think I could do it!
Trystan is stirring and it is about his "afternoon snack" time so I should end this here.
Glad I got a chance to blog! Love to hear from you all!
~*~Lori Jean and the sleeping jelly beans~*~
6.11.2008
The Blog You Are Reading...
This blog will note some moments in the lives of Chris, Lori, Alexis, and Trystan Lopez. We might have funny posts, we might have informative ones, we might have boring ones, and we might have sad ones, but they will all be true enough and real in our lives. I hope that anyone who reads this blog will sometime in the future have atleast one blog that makes them have a better day. Even if not that, this will give me a place to write out my thoughts on my new life...
The Family:
Lori:
I am now stay at home mommy of 2. Just had my first baby. And I am loving it. I also just started as a Pampered Chef Consultant. I am 24 and have lived in Enterprise most of my life. I love to cook and be crafty. Reading would be fun if I had the chance. Sleeping would be fun too!
Chris:
The most awesome husband. He puts up with me and loves me endlessly which is more than I could ask for. He works full time at the gas company and does real estate work with Exit Success Realty here in Enterprise when he isn't wearing the blue.
Alexis:
A cute and smart 4 year old going on 14. Definitely a big part of our little family.
Trystan:
Born April 23, 2008 he is the newest addition to the clan. Each day we are amazed at how quickly he is growing, but none-the-less, happier than ever that we get to be the ones to watch him grow.
That's it for now!
~*~Lori Lulu Jean~*~
The Family:
Lori:
I am now stay at home mommy of 2. Just had my first baby. And I am loving it. I also just started as a Pampered Chef Consultant. I am 24 and have lived in Enterprise most of my life. I love to cook and be crafty. Reading would be fun if I had the chance. Sleeping would be fun too!
Chris:
The most awesome husband. He puts up with me and loves me endlessly which is more than I could ask for. He works full time at the gas company and does real estate work with Exit Success Realty here in Enterprise when he isn't wearing the blue.
Alexis:
A cute and smart 4 year old going on 14. Definitely a big part of our little family.
Trystan:
Born April 23, 2008 he is the newest addition to the clan. Each day we are amazed at how quickly he is growing, but none-the-less, happier than ever that we get to be the ones to watch him grow.
That's it for now!
~*~Lori Lulu Jean~*~
Here it is!
Ok...everyone is doing it so I will too!
I will try to keep this updated, though I may fail at that. I am sure though, that when I fail to post in a timely manner Kira will give me a friendly reminder to update.
For now, since I am reaching over Trystan to type, I will make this the end of my first blog.
~*~Momma Lori Jean~*~
I will try to keep this updated, though I may fail at that. I am sure though, that when I fail to post in a timely manner Kira will give me a friendly reminder to update.
For now, since I am reaching over Trystan to type, I will make this the end of my first blog.
~*~Momma Lori Jean~*~
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