I got the truck inspected today between Eisley's first and second naps. It took a while, so by the time we got home, she was more than ready for her nap.
I watched a couple shows while she slept, since I'd not watched any in a while because I'd been reading a book to Tyler and emailing it to him. It took an average of 20 minutes per chapter, which is a lot longer than it took to read silently. However, I enjoyed doing something for Tyler. I hope he's able to listen to it while he travels home.
I'm moving to the house tomorrow. There's no net or cable hooked up. For the most part, I'm done blogging, since Tyler will be home in a few days. Though, I think I'll update every so often... maybe. It really depends on how much time I get with Tyler...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Day 295: Heights
Round two of stuff to Heights.
I filled up the Matrix. Wednesday, we will take the "last" load... at least until Tyler is home :)
There is very little left here at the moment, but enough to get me to Wednesday...
I was packing the car and Puck was beside himself with worry. At one point he escaped outside and sat by the open car door, staring at me. It was heartbreaking. I gave him some treats and told him I'd be back in a few hours.
Anyway, we left after Eis woke from her nap. Mom sat in the back with her, so she wouldn't cry and feel alone. We went to look at a "dresser" that I found on Craigslist, before we did anything else. It was beautiful, but I was shocked to see how small it was. The pictures were deceptive and there was no information giving size.
Eis woke up from yet another nap, so we stopped by WalMart. We bought a new yogurt snack thing for Eis and she loved it. We fed her little freeze-dried yogurt disks as we went around the store. She loves riding in the cart. She loves even more when I drive it all crazy!
When we got to the house, Mom gave Eis her bottle and played with her, while I unpacked the car.
The house is officially insane. Everything is in boxes and it's incredibly daunting. I don't know what to do or where to start. I think I may wait til Ty gets home to do anything. We have to go through every single box, anyway, and try to get rid of even more stuff. We have entirely too much.
We have two months to do it...
I filled up the Matrix. Wednesday, we will take the "last" load... at least until Tyler is home :)
There is very little left here at the moment, but enough to get me to Wednesday...
I was packing the car and Puck was beside himself with worry. At one point he escaped outside and sat by the open car door, staring at me. It was heartbreaking. I gave him some treats and told him I'd be back in a few hours.
Anyway, we left after Eis woke from her nap. Mom sat in the back with her, so she wouldn't cry and feel alone. We went to look at a "dresser" that I found on Craigslist, before we did anything else. It was beautiful, but I was shocked to see how small it was. The pictures were deceptive and there was no information giving size.
Eis woke up from yet another nap, so we stopped by WalMart. We bought a new yogurt snack thing for Eis and she loved it. We fed her little freeze-dried yogurt disks as we went around the store. She loves riding in the cart. She loves even more when I drive it all crazy!
When we got to the house, Mom gave Eis her bottle and played with her, while I unpacked the car.
The house is officially insane. Everything is in boxes and it's incredibly daunting. I don't know what to do or where to start. I think I may wait til Ty gets home to do anything. We have to go through every single box, anyway, and try to get rid of even more stuff. We have entirely too much.
We have two months to do it...
Day 294: Lunch
I met with Danielle for lunch today, since she was in Austin for an appointment. I enjoy talking to her and spending time with her. She is so beautiful and told me about some body competition she's going to do with a friend in St. Louis, so she has motivation to get in better shape. She's trying to get down to 10-15% body fat.
Sheesh.
Needless to say, I felt mildly unattractive after leaving her. I could really use a taming of my hair. It's been two months since it was trimmed and is morphing into a weird style. Unfortunately, I'm cheap, so I'm waiting as long as possible... like til June.
On another note, I've been trying to find a photographer to take pics for me during homecoming. For free, of course! How? you ask. Well, through OP Love! It's a site where photographers donate their time and sessions to military families. I contacted the best photographer and she's busy, so I contacted the others who are nearby because any is better than none.
I just wish Katie Lee could do it, but she's not a part of OP Love and would cost a lot. She is phenomenal, though.
Sheesh.
Needless to say, I felt mildly unattractive after leaving her. I could really use a taming of my hair. It's been two months since it was trimmed and is morphing into a weird style. Unfortunately, I'm cheap, so I'm waiting as long as possible... like til June.
On another note, I've been trying to find a photographer to take pics for me during homecoming. For free, of course! How? you ask. Well, through OP Love! It's a site where photographers donate their time and sessions to military families. I contacted the best photographer and she's busy, so I contacted the others who are nearby because any is better than none.
I just wish Katie Lee could do it, but she's not a part of OP Love and would cost a lot. She is phenomenal, though.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Day 295: Heights and Hunger
Mom, Eis, and I dropped off a big Lexus-full of stuff today in Heights. I have very little left here for myself. Most of Eisley's stuff is here and we will take it Monday and Wednesday.
I took a pic of one of the fields we pass on 2484. It is gorgeous and full of lantana...?
Tonight, I have been working on reading THG into GarageBand. I've got three hours of myself reading and that's only the nine chapters of Part I! I sent it to iTunes but it was like 109MB, so I couldn't mail it.
I ha to spend another two hours breaking it down by chapters and moving each to iTunes then emailing each m4a file. I wasted so much time just making it all smaller!
It might have been easier had I had a newer or "bigger" computer. However, mine is so full of stuff and just out of space, so everything takes a bit longer.
I have to remember to have Tyler ask if the army will move his motorcycle for him or if we have to do that. If it's in the truck, then we don't need a tonneau cover, but that means we can't take the stuff in the truck that we would have.
We also have to send in the paperwork for housing as soon as he gets home, since I would like to have a house to live in when we are there.
I am looking forward to being able to have discussions and not rely on my thumbs and iPhone to talk to him ;)
I took a pic of one of the fields we pass on 2484. It is gorgeous and full of lantana...?
Tonight, I have been working on reading THG into GarageBand. I've got three hours of myself reading and that's only the nine chapters of Part I! I sent it to iTunes but it was like 109MB, so I couldn't mail it.
I ha to spend another two hours breaking it down by chapters and moving each to iTunes then emailing each m4a file. I wasted so much time just making it all smaller!
It might have been easier had I had a newer or "bigger" computer. However, mine is so full of stuff and just out of space, so everything takes a bit longer.
I have to remember to have Tyler ask if the army will move his motorcycle for him or if we have to do that. If it's in the truck, then we don't need a tonneau cover, but that means we can't take the stuff in the truck that we would have.
We also have to send in the paperwork for housing as soon as he gets home, since I would like to have a house to live in when we are there.
I am looking forward to being able to have discussions and not rely on my thumbs and iPhone to talk to him ;)
Day 294: shopping
Went to target and babies r us. Bought the apptivity for the iPhone, a pool, shoes, an outfit, swim shirt all for eis... And a dress for me :)
While at BRU, we found some cute bunny ears and eis wore them... They were not cute enough to buy though.
I decided that Tyler needs to read The Hunger Games, but he doesn't have them, so I decided to read them to him. Although I have read the first book twice in just a couple weeks' time, I didn't think about recording it until now. It makes things hard, since I have to do it fast so he can download it before he leaves.
I started last night and although I read the whole book in a few hours, it takes an average of 20 minutes to read each chapter aloud. That doesn't count mistakes I make and have to fix.
While at BRU, we found some cute bunny ears and eis wore them... They were not cute enough to buy though.
I decided that Tyler needs to read The Hunger Games, but he doesn't have them, so I decided to read them to him. Although I have read the first book twice in just a couple weeks' time, I didn't think about recording it until now. It makes things hard, since I have to do it fast so he can download it before he leaves.
I started last night and although I read the whole book in a few hours, it takes an average of 20 minutes to read each chapter aloud. That doesn't count mistakes I make and have to fix.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Day 293: Lookalike
I accidentally got sunburned today. It hurts and I can't believe I was so dumb.
Anyway, I was randomly hit yesterday by the thought of how often I get told that I "look like" someone. Ninety-nine percent of the time, it is someone famous that is thrown out, but occasionally I'll look like some random girl.
After trying to remember all those faces, I thought there were more, but perhaps I've forgotten some. Regardless, through the years, I have been said I look like the following celebrities:
That would be:
Brooke Shields
Alicia Silverstone
Christa Miller
Nicole Kidman
Meg Ryan
Dev
Morena Baccarin
Kristen Stewart
I don't get why someone ever suggested "Nicole Kidman." I am not sure they knew what she looks like...
However, they all do have a similar look to them. I think it's the symmetry of the faces. I have a very symmetrical face, as it fits the golden ratio. Here's an explanation of the golden ratio, if you didn't know.
* Face is 1.5 times longer than it is wide
* The forehead hairline to a spot between the eyes; between the eyes to the bottom of the nose; and the bottom of the nose to the bottom of the chin are all equal in length.
* The length of an ear is equal to the length of the nose, and the width of an eye is equal to the distance between the eyes.
Anyway, I was randomly hit yesterday by the thought of how often I get told that I "look like" someone. Ninety-nine percent of the time, it is someone famous that is thrown out, but occasionally I'll look like some random girl.
After trying to remember all those faces, I thought there were more, but perhaps I've forgotten some. Regardless, through the years, I have been said I look like the following celebrities:
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That would be:
Brooke Shields
Alicia Silverstone
Christa Miller
Nicole Kidman
Meg Ryan
Dev
Morena Baccarin
Kristen Stewart
I don't get why someone ever suggested "Nicole Kidman." I am not sure they knew what she looks like...
However, they all do have a similar look to them. I think it's the symmetry of the faces. I have a very symmetrical face, as it fits the golden ratio. Here's an explanation of the golden ratio, if you didn't know.
* Face is 1.5 times longer than it is wide
* The forehead hairline to a spot between the eyes; between the eyes to the bottom of the nose; and the bottom of the nose to the bottom of the chin are all equal in length.
* The length of an ear is equal to the length of the nose, and the width of an eye is equal to the distance between the eyes.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Day 292: Thoughts
I had two things I wanted to write about tonight, but I forgot one... despite my trying not to forget.
While I was driving to rehab, I saw a man running. He had on short running shorts and no shirt. It was nice and made me think of Tyler... not that Tyler would run in short shorts unless I begged him to do so :)
Seeing him running made me think of Tyler, obviously, then the Army and PT and thus, the PT uniform. I know there are many soldiers who are not up to snuff in regards to their PT and I think the army uniform and the PT uniform don't push anyone to be in better shape. Thus, I think the military should change the PT uniform.
For warmer weather, the following two pictures provide a perfect example of what should be required. I don't mean the colors, but the styles are right.
Certainly the short shorts and no shirt would push the guys to work harder to be in shape, since no one would want to see flabby flab hanging over the waistband, but if they needed a shirt, then a fitted beater would be ok. Regardless, hot, buff guys are more daunting enemies than not.
And for colder weather:
Yes.
I don't think the women should be required to wear such sexy things, since there are sex issues when they wear hideous and baggy things. However, to push them to work harder, they should wear things similar to the following:
Grey capris and tanks or loose-ish shorts and tees for warmer weather... then sweats for colder weather.
Anyway, on another note, I've been vaguely watching American Idol this season and there are some talented kids! However, my favorite is Phillip Phillips. He reminds me of Dave Matthews... a younger and better looking version.
He not only has an amazing voice, but he plays guitar and and fun little groove he'll do. He has an incredibly grovel(?) to his voice and an adorable face. He reminds me of Tyler.
Oh oh oooooh! I remembered what I was going to write about along with the PT uniforms. It's time consuming, so I'll just prepare for it tonight and write about it tomorrow.
While I was driving to rehab, I saw a man running. He had on short running shorts and no shirt. It was nice and made me think of Tyler... not that Tyler would run in short shorts unless I begged him to do so :)
Seeing him running made me think of Tyler, obviously, then the Army and PT and thus, the PT uniform. I know there are many soldiers who are not up to snuff in regards to their PT and I think the army uniform and the PT uniform don't push anyone to be in better shape. Thus, I think the military should change the PT uniform.
For warmer weather, the following two pictures provide a perfect example of what should be required. I don't mean the colors, but the styles are right.
Certainly the short shorts and no shirt would push the guys to work harder to be in shape, since no one would want to see flabby flab hanging over the waistband, but if they needed a shirt, then a fitted beater would be ok. Regardless, hot, buff guys are more daunting enemies than not.
And for colder weather:
Yes.
I don't think the women should be required to wear such sexy things, since there are sex issues when they wear hideous and baggy things. However, to push them to work harder, they should wear things similar to the following:
Grey capris and tanks or loose-ish shorts and tees for warmer weather... then sweats for colder weather.
Anyway, on another note, I've been vaguely watching American Idol this season and there are some talented kids! However, my favorite is Phillip Phillips. He reminds me of Dave Matthews... a younger and better looking version.
He not only has an amazing voice, but he plays guitar and and fun little groove he'll do. He has an incredibly grovel(?) to his voice and an adorable face. He reminds me of Tyler.
Oh oh oooooh! I remembered what I was going to write about along with the PT uniforms. It's time consuming, so I'll just prepare for it tonight and write about it tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Day 291: Not Much
I did go to Zumba this morning, so I wasn't totally useless today.
Here are the pics from yesterday that I took of Eis. She's funny with her feet up :)
Anyway, today we just played, danced around, ate, and napped. She seems to get more and more attached everyday. I was hoping for a slightly more independent child, but oh well, maybe someday.
Anyway, I was reading Amanda's blog and she was talking about her next round of fertility treatment. She and her husband have been trying to get pregnant for 30 months. Thirty months! That's two and a half years. Wow. I can't even imagine the emotional and mental toll that would take. Plus, thinking about all the money they have to spend on visits, treatments, procedures, and other things... I can't even fathom.
I would be so discouraged. I wouldn't even try if I didn't have my insurance covering everything. I can't believe how incredibly lucky I have been with Tricare. Since September 2010, I have had knee surgery, innumerable baby doctor appointments, multiple ultrasounds, a biopsy, thyroid surgery, labor and delivery, another thyroid surgery, months of physical therapy appointments, MRIs of my shoulder, cervial, and lumbar spine, and injections in my spine, neck, and shoulder.
Thinking about what that would have cost with any other insurance is mind numbing. I wouldn't be broke because I wouldn't have had most of it done. I wonder how much money Amanda and Brian have spent and will spend before they get pregnant. I suppose if you want a baby more than anything, that it's worth it. Though it's a lot when you have to spend that much to get pregnant, then spend all the money for the 10 months of appointments and it doesn't help that it costs thousands just to deliver the baby and stay in the hospital for a couple days.
She may have to have a C-section, since her sister did, and that costs even more than a vaginal delivery. And all that is the cheapest part of a child.... It just gets more and more expensive once they're born. I want to save my Rock-n-Play, Kickin' Coaster, Bumbo, cradle, Little Lamb, Rainforest jumperoo, billions of bottles, Medela pump stuff, and electronic pump and give them to her so she has less to buy. I was lucky enough to be given a lot of things and I didn't have to pay for 30+ months of trying to have a baby.
*sigh*
Tyler should be home in ten-ish days... I miss hugs. And kisses. And love.
Here are the pics from yesterday that I took of Eis. She's funny with her feet up :)
Anyway, today we just played, danced around, ate, and napped. She seems to get more and more attached everyday. I was hoping for a slightly more independent child, but oh well, maybe someday.
Anyway, I was reading Amanda's blog and she was talking about her next round of fertility treatment. She and her husband have been trying to get pregnant for 30 months. Thirty months! That's two and a half years. Wow. I can't even imagine the emotional and mental toll that would take. Plus, thinking about all the money they have to spend on visits, treatments, procedures, and other things... I can't even fathom.
I would be so discouraged. I wouldn't even try if I didn't have my insurance covering everything. I can't believe how incredibly lucky I have been with Tricare. Since September 2010, I have had knee surgery, innumerable baby doctor appointments, multiple ultrasounds, a biopsy, thyroid surgery, labor and delivery, another thyroid surgery, months of physical therapy appointments, MRIs of my shoulder, cervial, and lumbar spine, and injections in my spine, neck, and shoulder.
Thinking about what that would have cost with any other insurance is mind numbing. I wouldn't be broke because I wouldn't have had most of it done. I wonder how much money Amanda and Brian have spent and will spend before they get pregnant. I suppose if you want a baby more than anything, that it's worth it. Though it's a lot when you have to spend that much to get pregnant, then spend all the money for the 10 months of appointments and it doesn't help that it costs thousands just to deliver the baby and stay in the hospital for a couple days.
She may have to have a C-section, since her sister did, and that costs even more than a vaginal delivery. And all that is the cheapest part of a child.... It just gets more and more expensive once they're born. I want to save my Rock-n-Play, Kickin' Coaster, Bumbo, cradle, Little Lamb, Rainforest jumperoo, billions of bottles, Medela pump stuff, and electronic pump and give them to her so she has less to buy. I was lucky enough to be given a lot of things and I didn't have to pay for 30+ months of trying to have a baby.
*sigh*
Tyler should be home in ten-ish days... I miss hugs. And kisses. And love.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Day 290: Shopping
Holy crap. The net is so incredibly slow right now -- I don't get it. Needless to say, I'll just have the one pic, instead of three.
Anyway, today, while Dad watched Eisley, Mom and I went shopping for some new sundresses for me. We had looked at the mall the other day, but there wasn't anything at the department stores that I liked. We went to American Eagle and I tried on a bunch and found a few that I liked and fit well. My mom ended up buying three for me! Yay!
While at the register, I remembered that I had some "free panty" cards from Victoria's Secret, along with a $10 off card. My mom and I went over and I gave her my second free and $10 card. I picked out two pair of free chonis, then I decided to get five pair and use my $10 off card. My mom said she'd buy me some, too, so in all, I got 12 pair of new chonis!
I got home and put Eis down for her nap and started making dinner. When she woke up, it was time to eat and my mom fed Eis, so it was nice getting a small break. It was funny though because she kept putting her feet up and leaning back! She was lounging throughout the meal and giggling. It was funny. The pics I took were of here at dinner. Here's the one that I was able to fully upload:
She cracks me up and I hope Tyler hurries up and comes home before Eisley is dating and about to be married!
Anyway, today, while Dad watched Eisley, Mom and I went shopping for some new sundresses for me. We had looked at the mall the other day, but there wasn't anything at the department stores that I liked. We went to American Eagle and I tried on a bunch and found a few that I liked and fit well. My mom ended up buying three for me! Yay!
While at the register, I remembered that I had some "free panty" cards from Victoria's Secret, along with a $10 off card. My mom and I went over and I gave her my second free and $10 card. I picked out two pair of free chonis, then I decided to get five pair and use my $10 off card. My mom said she'd buy me some, too, so in all, I got 12 pair of new chonis!
I got home and put Eis down for her nap and started making dinner. When she woke up, it was time to eat and my mom fed Eis, so it was nice getting a small break. It was funny though because she kept putting her feet up and leaning back! She was lounging throughout the meal and giggling. It was funny. The pics I took were of here at dinner. Here's the one that I was able to fully upload:
She cracks me up and I hope Tyler hurries up and comes home before Eisley is dating and about to be married!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Day 289: Heights
Yesterday, when I went to walk with Leslie and her baby, I had Eis in my left arm and got the stroller out with my right. I pushed the bottom out with my foot, but instead of it opening, the whole thing just dropped back and bashed me in the shin. My leg was dented and hurt something fierce! Now, it's just all swollen and starting to bruise. I only noticed the swelling in the night when I got up to tend to Eis.
Anyway, this morning, I packed up the big Lexus and we left to drop off stuff at the house in Heights. I got quite a bunch of stuff crammed into the car. The plan was to drive during Eisley's nap, so she could nap on the way there and on the way back and be awake and playing while in Heights.
Unfortunately, she did not nap on the drive, but screamed and cried for much of it. At best, she was just whining. I ended up giving her a bottle of juice and milk, which was supposed to be her snack after she woke up.
I put her down for a nap when we got to the house, but she didn't sleep longer than 30 minutes. She was awake shortly after Christine came to look at the house. Once Christine left, I got my mom and Eis and we went to WalMart to get a few things.
I picked up some new wipers for the truck, some weed killer, juice, milk, and food for Eis and some snacks for us, since we were hungry. We ate and relaxed once we got back to the house. Eis played for a bit longer before we packed up and drove home.
Mom and I were in the truck with Eis and my dad drove the Lexus. Luckily, Eis fell asleep about 30 minutes into the drive, so she got a decent nap on the way home. And because she was sleeping, we were able to stop by HEB and I ran in to get stuff for dinner, while Mom stayed in the car with Eis.
I picked up steaks for my mom and I, and some hotdogs for my dad. I got everything ready and grilled when we got to the house. While I cooked, Eis and my mom were outside on the deck and my dad watched golf.
Eis went down fairly easy tonight, but was a bit fussy during her bath and in general throughout the day and evening. Just within the past week, she has become highly attached to me and will cry or fuss if I'm not holding her. Standing next to her and paying her attention isn't enough anymore. Sheesh! I hope she doesn't give Ty a hard time.
I am so excited to see Ty that I could poo. It feels like the days just can't go quick enough.
Anyway, this morning, I packed up the big Lexus and we left to drop off stuff at the house in Heights. I got quite a bunch of stuff crammed into the car. The plan was to drive during Eisley's nap, so she could nap on the way there and on the way back and be awake and playing while in Heights.
Unfortunately, she did not nap on the drive, but screamed and cried for much of it. At best, she was just whining. I ended up giving her a bottle of juice and milk, which was supposed to be her snack after she woke up.
I put her down for a nap when we got to the house, but she didn't sleep longer than 30 minutes. She was awake shortly after Christine came to look at the house. Once Christine left, I got my mom and Eis and we went to WalMart to get a few things.
I picked up some new wipers for the truck, some weed killer, juice, milk, and food for Eis and some snacks for us, since we were hungry. We ate and relaxed once we got back to the house. Eis played for a bit longer before we packed up and drove home.
Mom and I were in the truck with Eis and my dad drove the Lexus. Luckily, Eis fell asleep about 30 minutes into the drive, so she got a decent nap on the way home. And because she was sleeping, we were able to stop by HEB and I ran in to get stuff for dinner, while Mom stayed in the car with Eis.
I picked up steaks for my mom and I, and some hotdogs for my dad. I got everything ready and grilled when we got to the house. While I cooked, Eis and my mom were outside on the deck and my dad watched golf.
Eis went down fairly easy tonight, but was a bit fussy during her bath and in general throughout the day and evening. Just within the past week, she has become highly attached to me and will cry or fuss if I'm not holding her. Standing next to her and paying her attention isn't enough anymore. Sheesh! I hope she doesn't give Ty a hard time.
I am so excited to see Ty that I could poo. It feels like the days just can't go quick enough.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Day 288: Worn Out
I skipped Zumba this morning. I was so dang tired that I thought I might just die. I slept until 1030, instead.
Ray left shortly after I got up, then Mom said she wanted to go to the mall. I tried to put waves in my hair, but it didn't work. Then I tried to straighten it, but it would not straighten. Then I tried some dry shampoo and it looked awful, so I ended up showering.
I dried the roots, threw on some clothes, then we headed out.
My mom said she would buy me a new sundress, but there aren't many great ones around. We tried the mall today. First, we looked through Macy's, but they had nank. Then we tried JCP, then Forever 21, and Dillards.
I grabbed a bunch of stuff at Forever 21, but I think that store is designed for women with no hips. Or perhaps a waist as wide as one's hips. Nothing looked right and I ended up feeling fat and gross. We then went to Dillards and I got to experience the same fat and gross feeling again. It was nice.
When I got home, my dad was in his chair watching golf and Eisley was in the rocker next to him playing with her toys...
She thought sitting in her own chair was the greatest thing ever.
Eis and I went outside to play for a bit when I got home and I took a pic of myself:
Then she napped and I played on the computer. When she was waking up, I got a text from a girl I used to teach with at LTMS -- Leslie. She suggested meeting up to walk with our strollers. I was all up for it, so I packed up Eis and drove over to where we were going to meet.
Unfortunately, Eis was not up for it. She cried and cried, so we tried switching strollers, so Eisley could face me. She continued to cry. Eventually, I gave in and carried her. It was about and hour and a half or so that I carried her. It was not super pleasant, though it was nice seeing Leslie. I miss feeling like I have friends.
Walking and talking would be incredibly fun to do on a daily basis, but not alone. It was only fun because I had someone to walk with and talk with, so my mind was occupied.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Day 287: Stress
I lost my shiz today. The stress was just too much. Between trying to close on the refinancing loan, the loan processor, both banks being full of idiots, my dad's questions and comments, Tyler's questions, Eisley fussing and needing a nap... I just cracked.
Only a bit, but still. I cracked.
When Eis woke from her nap, my mom and I took her and had to get out. I required Starbucks, since I needed something and an entire pie or cake just didn't seem like a healthy choice. Then we went to the Galleria and walked around.
My mom said she'd buy me a dress, so we looked in a few stores, though I didn't try anything on today. I figure I'll try stuff on next week.
Eisley's second nap wasn't long enough, which we found out at dinner. She wouldn't stop fussing and I had to hold her the whole time I ate. Part of the time I had to hold her and stand up... she's relatively high maintenance.
When we got home, I gave her a short bath, but she was already cuckoo. She ended up crying for about an hour before falling asleep. It was a bit stressful. However, to top off the day-o-irritations, the neighbor's dog has NOT STOPPED BARKING FOR THE PAST FOUR HOURS.
I can only assume they're not home because no one would let their dog bark that much for that long. It's great though because I can hear it though the bathroom window and skylight... they're apparently not as thick as the deck doors and bedroom windows :(
Only a bit, but still. I cracked.
When Eis woke from her nap, my mom and I took her and had to get out. I required Starbucks, since I needed something and an entire pie or cake just didn't seem like a healthy choice. Then we went to the Galleria and walked around.
My mom said she'd buy me a dress, so we looked in a few stores, though I didn't try anything on today. I figure I'll try stuff on next week.
Eisley's second nap wasn't long enough, which we found out at dinner. She wouldn't stop fussing and I had to hold her the whole time I ate. Part of the time I had to hold her and stand up... she's relatively high maintenance.
When we got home, I gave her a short bath, but she was already cuckoo. She ended up crying for about an hour before falling asleep. It was a bit stressful. However, to top off the day-o-irritations, the neighbor's dog has NOT STOPPED BARKING FOR THE PAST FOUR HOURS.
I can only assume they're not home because no one would let their dog bark that much for that long. It's great though because I can hear it though the bathroom window and skylight... they're apparently not as thick as the deck doors and bedroom windows :(
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Day 286: Out and About
There was no Zumba today. I woke up and got Eis ready, then my mom, Ray, Eis, and I all went to an early lunch... I suppose it was brunch, as the time was 1045 by the time we ate.
Anyway, we went to Baguette au Chocolate and I got a crepe with ham, cheese, and mushrooms. It was rather tasty. My mom suggested we go by the Home Consignment store and check for furniture for Eis, but everything was so unbelievably overpriced, it was nuts. There was also nothing appropriate for a child, so that I was not disappointed by seeing something I wanted.
We came home and Eis napped while I chatted with Ty. When she woke from her second nap, we went to take pics in the bluebonnets. However, as soon as I sat her down, she started crying and wringing her hands. It was not quite what I hoped... as you can see. I got them all up on flickr, as well as the ones from the other day.
I stupidly thought she would want to touch the flowers or enjoy seeing the pretty things around her. I took a few pics, regardless, though we will have to try again. I really would like some where she's not crying.
It was time for another nap when we got home, then we left for dinner when she woke. We all went to Z Tejas and it was pretty yummy. We got some queso, guacamole, and salsa to eat while we had margaritas. For the most part, we all got something small for dinner, though -- I think I knew I wouldn't be super hungry.
My dad and I got two margaritas each, while my mom and Ray each got one. However, my dad didn't finish his, so I finished it for him. I was feeling it pretty good by the time we left. I bathed Eis and put her down for bed when we got home and then I laid on my bed and stared at whatever was on tv for a couple hours until I was about my wits again.
Yesterday, I pulled Eis in her highchair closer to the table and accidentally pinched the side of my foot. Now, I have a wicked bruise on my foot and it does not feel so great to walk on, but there's nothing I can do.
I am having trouble concentrating. I put The Tempest on on Showtime On Demand, since it has Reeve Carney in it -- and he's one of my favorites. Unfortunately, this movie is in Shakespearean English, as it was written, which means that it loses a lot of its allure. I think they imagined it to be like Romeo and Juliet was with Leo and Claire, but they've not made it modern, so it's incredibly un-relateable.
We close on the refinance tomorrow. I got a call this afternoon and Michelle told me there was a snag. The POA has a different amount than the final loan amount, which means we either have to get another POA or I have to make a check out for the difference. I said I'd make a check for the difference, since it would be easier. There is no chance of getting another POA here. Tyler will be home before we could get one. Who knows, the whole thing may not even work.
Anyway, we went to Baguette au Chocolate and I got a crepe with ham, cheese, and mushrooms. It was rather tasty. My mom suggested we go by the Home Consignment store and check for furniture for Eis, but everything was so unbelievably overpriced, it was nuts. There was also nothing appropriate for a child, so that I was not disappointed by seeing something I wanted.
We came home and Eis napped while I chatted with Ty. When she woke from her second nap, we went to take pics in the bluebonnets. However, as soon as I sat her down, she started crying and wringing her hands. It was not quite what I hoped... as you can see. I got them all up on flickr, as well as the ones from the other day.
I stupidly thought she would want to touch the flowers or enjoy seeing the pretty things around her. I took a few pics, regardless, though we will have to try again. I really would like some where she's not crying.
It was time for another nap when we got home, then we left for dinner when she woke. We all went to Z Tejas and it was pretty yummy. We got some queso, guacamole, and salsa to eat while we had margaritas. For the most part, we all got something small for dinner, though -- I think I knew I wouldn't be super hungry.
My dad and I got two margaritas each, while my mom and Ray each got one. However, my dad didn't finish his, so I finished it for him. I was feeling it pretty good by the time we left. I bathed Eis and put her down for bed when we got home and then I laid on my bed and stared at whatever was on tv for a couple hours until I was about my wits again.
Yesterday, I pulled Eis in her highchair closer to the table and accidentally pinched the side of my foot. Now, I have a wicked bruise on my foot and it does not feel so great to walk on, but there's nothing I can do.
I am having trouble concentrating. I put The Tempest on on Showtime On Demand, since it has Reeve Carney in it -- and he's one of my favorites. Unfortunately, this movie is in Shakespearean English, as it was written, which means that it loses a lot of its allure. I think they imagined it to be like Romeo and Juliet was with Leo and Claire, but they've not made it modern, so it's incredibly un-relateable.
We close on the refinance tomorrow. I got a call this afternoon and Michelle told me there was a snag. The POA has a different amount than the final loan amount, which means we either have to get another POA or I have to make a check out for the difference. I said I'd make a check for the difference, since it would be easier. There is no chance of getting another POA here. Tyler will be home before we could get one. Who knows, the whole thing may not even work.
Interim Post
I'll start this off with the end. I read Allison's blog and she spoke of another blog from Erin, whom I don't know, but who is doing a giveaway for a $100 Starbucks gift card. I know I never win anything that depends on chance, but I definitely can't win if I don't try, right? Right.
I don't know if she bought the gift card and is randomly doing the giveaway, which, if she is, is incredibly generous or if it is some promotion via another source (it seems the latter). I was thinking the other day how nice it would be to be able to get a Starbucks drink once or twice a month with Tyler, once he comes home. However, I know it's something we will generally have to forego, in order to budget properly.
One way to win is to blog about the promotion. I am not too concerned that my blogging about it will increase the number of people who enter because I know no one but Ty actively reads my blog. However, if others stumble across this, then follow the above link to Erin's blog for your chance to tweet, blog, or comment for your chance to win a $100 Starbucks gift card.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Day 285: Wednesday
I was so damn tired this morning. Luckily, I could move my arm a smidge better than last night. I nursed Eis, then headed to Zumba.
Sabrina had hurt her back on Monday and was in agony, but instead of having me teach or even lead a few routines, she moved as little as possible and talked about how bad it hurt all through class. I mean, how hard would it have been to have me teach. Sheesh. She's so irritating.
I went to pick up Honey Ham breakfast tacos for the fam. I didn't get any for myself, since I just wanted cereal. When I got home, I found out that Martha was going to leave because her allergies had gotten bad and she was up coughing and wanted to go home and try to feel better.
It was disappointing, but I could understand. Ray said he'd still come visit. I think he's supposed to be here tonight. It makes sense, since he originally said he'd be here at noon. He and Martha are usually a few (or nine) hours later than they say they'll be :)
After Eisley's nap, play, and snack, Mom and I took her to the grocery store, since she likes riding in the cart. As she was sleepy when we got home, I put her down for a nap and I decided to nap, too, since I was so tired. Luckily, she napped for an hour and a half, so I got a pretty good nap, myself.
I gave her to my mom when we woke up and I cooked dinner. After dinner, we went outside and I put Eis in the run I made. She had a lot of fun.
Here are some pics from the past couple days:
First, I saw some random bluebonnets in our backyard in Heights.
Second, is Eis in the chair in Heights and drinking her bottle.
Third, Eisley's little profile.
Fourth, Eisley and her new snack. It's called a Baby Mum Mum and it's a rice rusk and she likes them a lot! She'll hold them and chew them all on her own. :)
Sabrina had hurt her back on Monday and was in agony, but instead of having me teach or even lead a few routines, she moved as little as possible and talked about how bad it hurt all through class. I mean, how hard would it have been to have me teach. Sheesh. She's so irritating.
I went to pick up Honey Ham breakfast tacos for the fam. I didn't get any for myself, since I just wanted cereal. When I got home, I found out that Martha was going to leave because her allergies had gotten bad and she was up coughing and wanted to go home and try to feel better.
It was disappointing, but I could understand. Ray said he'd still come visit. I think he's supposed to be here tonight. It makes sense, since he originally said he'd be here at noon. He and Martha are usually a few (or nine) hours later than they say they'll be :)
After Eisley's nap, play, and snack, Mom and I took her to the grocery store, since she likes riding in the cart. As she was sleepy when we got home, I put her down for a nap and I decided to nap, too, since I was so tired. Luckily, she napped for an hour and a half, so I got a pretty good nap, myself.
I gave her to my mom when we woke up and I cooked dinner. After dinner, we went outside and I put Eis in the run I made. She had a lot of fun.
Here are some pics from the past couple days:
First, I saw some random bluebonnets in our backyard in Heights.
Second, is Eis in the chair in Heights and drinking her bottle.
Third, Eisley's little profile.
Fourth, Eisley and her new snack. It's called a Baby Mum Mum and it's a rice rusk and she likes them a lot! She'll hold them and chew them all on her own. :)
Day 284: Martha and Injection
I woke up and got ready, since I had my shoulder injection today. Originally, I put on jeans and a tee, but then realized they would have to get at my shoulder and I didn't want to have to wear a gown. I looked around for a tank that would allow access and wouldn't get in the way, as they put that brown sterile dye all over, but I couldn't find anything. Most of my clothes are back at the house in Heights, now.
I looked for a strapless top, but to no avail. I did have a few dresses that would work, so I grabbed a black one and threw on some flats and a sweater over it. It turned out to be a good choice, since all I had to do was remove the sweater and they could do the injection.
I waited a minute before they called me back. They took my blood pressure and then took me back to the room with the x-ray machine. I laid down on a table and they put dye on my shoulder, then laid a marker on my shoulder and took a few x-rays to determine where to make the injection. He injected anesthetic, then waited and injected some dye, then the steroid.
It didn't hurt too bad. I was walked back to a recovery area where they took my blood pressure again, then the doctor came and moved my arm around and gave me a "pain diary" to fill out for the next week. I headed home, but ran by Starbucks to pick up some drinks for my mom and I.
When I got home, I tore my room and folders apart looking for the second POA Ty said he mailed to me. I found the note he said he mailed it with, but I didn't have the envelope and there was no date on the card. I looked all over, but found nothing.
I did find the original. I decided I would use it and just go with it. I figure if it doesn't work, then we'll just reschedule for when Tyler is home.
Shortly after I dealt with all that, Martha showed up. She came to visit, since it's too hard for me and Eis to go see her. She had brought a dress pattern and some material and we set to work making a dress for Eisley. She also bought and outfit, headband, and onesie for Eis. The headband is adorable -- it all is, but the headband, especially.
I ironed the material and she showed me how to lay out and cut the pattern onto the fabric. She showed me how to put it together, then sew it up. It was challenging to get the machine to sew correctly. We had to rethread it a few times and I had to make a new bobbin, but it turned out alright.
The dress is really cute and reversible. I like it a lot, but is large, despite being for sizes 16-19 pounds. Oh well, she'll grow into it. Better too big than too smile.
While working on the dress, I also had to cook dinner. As I cooked, and continued sewing, my shoulder began to hurt worse and worse. By the end of the night when I was heading to bed, I could barely move it. Yay steroids.
I'll say it made picking up Eis throughout the night, when she'd need a diaper change or to nurse, completely excruciating! I was swearing a bit every time I had to pick her up. It didn't help that I couldn't sleep well on it and Eis was awake from midnight to 0200.
Needless to say, I was exhausted when I had to wake up at 0715.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Day 283: MRI and Heights
I woke at 0700 and nursed Eis, then got ready for Zumba. I was so painfully tired, but I went anyway because I needed to work out. It was pretty good, I had to try to focus because I was sleepy and kept forgetting to pay attention.
I got home, showered, dressed, then fed Eisley. I put her down for a nap, then left for my spine appointment with Dr. P. They saw me pretty quick once I arrived. He showed me my MRI and told me I have a small labral tear in my left shoulder.
As you can see, the labrum is where the "ball" of the shoulder "rests." It explains the pain I've been having...
Anyway, I scheduled a steroid shot for my shoulder for tomorrow. I also have a refined set of instructions for physical therapy, which I'll go back to next week. I should have a few visits to rehab left by the time Ty gets home. I would like him to go with me to a visit or two, so he can see how she maneuvers me to fix my back.
When I got home, I moved the carseat and Mom, Eis, and I headed out to Heights to drop off some of our stuff. Eis napped on the way and we spend an hour and a half at the house just hanging out and playing with Eis.
We stopped by Mama Fu's on the way home to pick up dinner. Eis hadn't napped since the drive up to Heights, so she was a bit frantic when we got home. She wouldn't nap, so I bathed her, fed her, then put her down. I have a feeling she'll be up fairly early, but 'tis the joy of daylight savings.
I got home, showered, dressed, then fed Eisley. I put her down for a nap, then left for my spine appointment with Dr. P. They saw me pretty quick once I arrived. He showed me my MRI and told me I have a small labral tear in my left shoulder.
As you can see, the labrum is where the "ball" of the shoulder "rests." It explains the pain I've been having...
Anyway, I scheduled a steroid shot for my shoulder for tomorrow. I also have a refined set of instructions for physical therapy, which I'll go back to next week. I should have a few visits to rehab left by the time Ty gets home. I would like him to go with me to a visit or two, so he can see how she maneuvers me to fix my back.
When I got home, I moved the carseat and Mom, Eis, and I headed out to Heights to drop off some of our stuff. Eis napped on the way and we spend an hour and a half at the house just hanging out and playing with Eis.
We stopped by Mama Fu's on the way home to pick up dinner. Eis hadn't napped since the drive up to Heights, so she was a bit frantic when we got home. She wouldn't nap, so I bathed her, fed her, then put her down. I have a feeling she'll be up fairly early, but 'tis the joy of daylight savings.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Day 282: Building Stuff
Eis slept pretty good last night. I woke up, showered, and she was waking up just as I got dressed. I nursed her, then gave her to my dad, so I could dry my hair. When I came out, I fed her some Cheerios until my mom got home.
She took over watching Eis, while I gave Puck a pedicure. Eventually, it was time for her to nap. I put her down and read some HP until she was close to falling asleep. I gave my dad the monitor, then grabbed my mom and went to the car.
We drove down to Lowe's, since I wanted to buy some materials to make something for Eisley. I had decided that I didn't want to spend money on a walker, since I wasn't sure it would help her to learn to walk and it seemed like a lot of money to spend on something that she'd use for two months. Plus, we don't have the right floors for a walker. Either there's rugs or steps or lips or grout and it'd just be too much trouble.
I figured I could come up with something better. I decided that if I had two bases connected by a rope, then I could use a pulley (upside down) to run along the rope and she could be in something that was hooked up to the pulley.
I quickly realized that any "base" would not be able to hold her weight without tipping over. I decided to look around the house and yard to see where I could set up. I finally decided that there was a perfect spot on the deck between a bracket and a post.
I picked out a pulley, then some new rope. I then decided I needed a D-ring or some type of hook to attach the seat to the pulley. I grabbed another small pack of rope and paid for my goodies. When I got home, Eis was still asleep, so I headed outside to start setting up. My dad asked what I bought and when I told him, he said, "Oh boy." I don't think he was very confident in my plan.
I got the rope around the bracket and post and put the pulley on before I tied it all up. I came inside and grabbed the pieces of her doorway jumper, which I had previously taken apart. I put the fabric seat back on the frame and put the frame back together. I connected all the straps back up and fastened it to the pulley.
I put her in it and fiddled with the height. I quickly realized that the rope was not tight enough, but it was ok for a few minutes. After a few minutes, she needed a diaper change, so I tightened the rope while my mom changed Eisley's diaper. Eis did really well. She didn't walk, necessarily, but she did enjoy being outside and in the "run."
I walked her from side to side. However, for the most part, I just sat on the deck while she jumped and spun around next to me. We were outside for an hour and a half! Don't worry, I had a sun hat on her, along with sunscreen on her arms.
She went down for a nap and I ran back to Lowe's to buy some paint. I decided I wanted to paint the birdhouse my parents had on their deck and it should be pretty.
I took a few pics of us outside today, but I need to get the on the computer and up to flickr.
I could die with anticipation of seeing Tyler again.
She took over watching Eis, while I gave Puck a pedicure. Eventually, it was time for her to nap. I put her down and read some HP until she was close to falling asleep. I gave my dad the monitor, then grabbed my mom and went to the car.
We drove down to Lowe's, since I wanted to buy some materials to make something for Eisley. I had decided that I didn't want to spend money on a walker, since I wasn't sure it would help her to learn to walk and it seemed like a lot of money to spend on something that she'd use for two months. Plus, we don't have the right floors for a walker. Either there's rugs or steps or lips or grout and it'd just be too much trouble.
I figured I could come up with something better. I decided that if I had two bases connected by a rope, then I could use a pulley (upside down) to run along the rope and she could be in something that was hooked up to the pulley.
I quickly realized that any "base" would not be able to hold her weight without tipping over. I decided to look around the house and yard to see where I could set up. I finally decided that there was a perfect spot on the deck between a bracket and a post.
I picked out a pulley, then some new rope. I then decided I needed a D-ring or some type of hook to attach the seat to the pulley. I grabbed another small pack of rope and paid for my goodies. When I got home, Eis was still asleep, so I headed outside to start setting up. My dad asked what I bought and when I told him, he said, "Oh boy." I don't think he was very confident in my plan.
I got the rope around the bracket and post and put the pulley on before I tied it all up. I came inside and grabbed the pieces of her doorway jumper, which I had previously taken apart. I put the fabric seat back on the frame and put the frame back together. I connected all the straps back up and fastened it to the pulley.
I put her in it and fiddled with the height. I quickly realized that the rope was not tight enough, but it was ok for a few minutes. After a few minutes, she needed a diaper change, so I tightened the rope while my mom changed Eisley's diaper. Eis did really well. She didn't walk, necessarily, but she did enjoy being outside and in the "run."
I walked her from side to side. However, for the most part, I just sat on the deck while she jumped and spun around next to me. We were outside for an hour and a half! Don't worry, I had a sun hat on her, along with sunscreen on her arms.
She went down for a nap and I ran back to Lowe's to buy some paint. I decided I wanted to paint the birdhouse my parents had on their deck and it should be pretty.
I took a few pics of us outside today, but I need to get the on the computer and up to flickr.
I could die with anticipation of seeing Tyler again.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Day 281: Cold and Rainy
I finally got the pics up on Flickr, today. I was trying to get a pic of her two toofies, so it's a lot of close-ups while she's eating Cheerios and laughing at my dad. She's a cutie, though, so they're not painful to peruse.
Today, I got to go run errands with Mom while Dad watched Eis. I got all her food ready and told him when she would need to go back down for a nap and we headed out. We went to Home Goods, Sams, Specs, and Crate & Barrel.
At Home Goods, my mom returned a comforter and we perused the children's things. I find I am more inspired by regular furniture, than kids' furniture. I was talking about getting furniture for Eis because she will obviously need some and I said I'd like something inexpensive, it doesn't matter what color or finish it is cause I can paint it and I am just concerned with the overall shape of it. It's very difficult for her (and my dad) to imagine pieces and everything not being so conservative and boring.
Next, we went to Specs and she returned a bottle of wine and bought me a moscato! Yum! We ran into Sams, next door, for more diapers. Along with diapers, we bought some rice rusks, a Dr. Seuss book, and some baby foods, in case I am low on the homemade stuff.
When we finished, it was raining again, so I ran to get the car. We loaded up, then drove up north to Crate & Barrel. There's so much in that store that I like, but it's so expensive. I remember how I thought it was pricey when both Ty and I had jobs. Now, I think the prices are even more insane. (I hate not making money. ) Anyway, there was a beautiful duvet cover on clearance and my mom bought it for me because it would go perfectly in our Paris room. She also bought me a tea diffuser, since I didn't have a good one for my loose tea.
Eis was a wreck when we got home. My dad didn't put her down when I said, so she was too tired when she went down, and thus only slept 25 minutes. She was up for about 45 before I put her down again. It took 30 minutes before she fell asleep and slept 35 minutes, but it was enough to get her through the evening.
My mom rented two DVDs from RedBox and she got Abducted for me -- as per my request. It was pretty good. I think Taylor Lautner will improve with age. He could be the next big action star. He is certainly attractive and has all the moves, but I think he was trying too hard in this movie. It was like he was thinking that this was his first big role outside the vampire/wolf movies. He was convincing at moments, but he needed work overall.
He is actually better in the vampire movies. I didn't realize he was a karate champion though; it explains the dropkick. I don't know why, but I find it incredibly sexy when a man dropkicks another man. Sheesh! I also am disturbed at how attractive I find Taylor Lautner to be... he's so young. And those eyes! There should be a warning sign for those bedroom eyes. Goodness.
Though, perhaps the attraction is amplified by the fact that I haven't seen my husband in almost TEN months. People don't realize how long we go without seeing our spouses. If women thought about how much their baby ages in 10 months, then they might -- maybe -- have an understanding. However, they would also think, "Well, those 10 months flew by, so it can't be that bad." But if I told them that they could not see their baby for those 10 months, then I would imagine it would feel like a lifetime.
That is exactly what it feels like. A lifetime. Every. Other. Year. And knowing what you're "getting into" doesn't make it any easier and it certainly doesn't mean I either deserve it or am ok with it. You can't help who you fall in love with, but you better know damn well that both you and your love (the feeling/bond, not spouse... though, the spouse should know, too) are strong enough to handle that kind of stress.
Being apart is not bad. If Tyler were in another state or someplace not being shot at where every citizen is seemingly a lunatic, then it would be easier. It is the constant fear and anxiety of wondering and worrying and praying that they'll come back to you.
What if they don't? You can't help but wonder.
However, what if they do?
What will they have seen? Felt? Dealt with?
How will things be the same?
How will they be different?
Will he talk to you? Can you bridge the gap... again.
I'm looking forward to a couple years where he won't deploy. He will need the time home to recharge and we will need it to become a family.
Today, I got to go run errands with Mom while Dad watched Eis. I got all her food ready and told him when she would need to go back down for a nap and we headed out. We went to Home Goods, Sams, Specs, and Crate & Barrel.
At Home Goods, my mom returned a comforter and we perused the children's things. I find I am more inspired by regular furniture, than kids' furniture. I was talking about getting furniture for Eis because she will obviously need some and I said I'd like something inexpensive, it doesn't matter what color or finish it is cause I can paint it and I am just concerned with the overall shape of it. It's very difficult for her (and my dad) to imagine pieces and everything not being so conservative and boring.
Next, we went to Specs and she returned a bottle of wine and bought me a moscato! Yum! We ran into Sams, next door, for more diapers. Along with diapers, we bought some rice rusks, a Dr. Seuss book, and some baby foods, in case I am low on the homemade stuff.
When we finished, it was raining again, so I ran to get the car. We loaded up, then drove up north to Crate & Barrel. There's so much in that store that I like, but it's so expensive. I remember how I thought it was pricey when both Ty and I had jobs. Now, I think the prices are even more insane. (I hate not making money. ) Anyway, there was a beautiful duvet cover on clearance and my mom bought it for me because it would go perfectly in our Paris room. She also bought me a tea diffuser, since I didn't have a good one for my loose tea.
Eis was a wreck when we got home. My dad didn't put her down when I said, so she was too tired when she went down, and thus only slept 25 minutes. She was up for about 45 before I put her down again. It took 30 minutes before she fell asleep and slept 35 minutes, but it was enough to get her through the evening.
My mom rented two DVDs from RedBox and she got Abducted for me -- as per my request. It was pretty good. I think Taylor Lautner will improve with age. He could be the next big action star. He is certainly attractive and has all the moves, but I think he was trying too hard in this movie. It was like he was thinking that this was his first big role outside the vampire/wolf movies. He was convincing at moments, but he needed work overall.
He is actually better in the vampire movies. I didn't realize he was a karate champion though; it explains the dropkick. I don't know why, but I find it incredibly sexy when a man dropkicks another man. Sheesh! I also am disturbed at how attractive I find Taylor Lautner to be... he's so young. And those eyes! There should be a warning sign for those bedroom eyes. Goodness.
Though, perhaps the attraction is amplified by the fact that I haven't seen my husband in almost TEN months. People don't realize how long we go without seeing our spouses. If women thought about how much their baby ages in 10 months, then they might -- maybe -- have an understanding. However, they would also think, "Well, those 10 months flew by, so it can't be that bad." But if I told them that they could not see their baby for those 10 months, then I would imagine it would feel like a lifetime.
That is exactly what it feels like. A lifetime. Every. Other. Year. And knowing what you're "getting into" doesn't make it any easier and it certainly doesn't mean I either deserve it or am ok with it. You can't help who you fall in love with, but you better know damn well that both you and your love (the feeling/bond, not spouse... though, the spouse should know, too) are strong enough to handle that kind of stress.
Being apart is not bad. If Tyler were in another state or someplace not being shot at where every citizen is seemingly a lunatic, then it would be easier. It is the constant fear and anxiety of wondering and worrying and praying that they'll come back to you.
What if they don't? You can't help but wonder.
However, what if they do?
What will they have seen? Felt? Dealt with?
How will things be the same?
How will they be different?
Will he talk to you? Can you bridge the gap... again.
I'm looking forward to a couple years where he won't deploy. He will need the time home to recharge and we will need it to become a family.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Day 280: Twenty-ish Days Left
I went to my shoulder MRI today. I had to push my shoulder into this "cup" (for lack of a better word) and then I had to put my palm toward the ceiling. They laid a weight on my forearm and wrist, so I could just relax my arm.
Although it was nice to "relax" my arm, it did hurt my shoulder after about a minute. Unfortunately, I had to be still for twenty whole minutes. I had to really focus on the music to ignore the pain. However, after the twenty minutes, I was more than ready to go home.
Eis was napping when I got home and when she woke up, she, mom, and I went to run some errands. We got some Starbucks, then went to The Beauty Store and my mom bought my dad a new brush. She sat in the back and gave Eis a bottle and we drove to Target.
Mom bought Eis a few things and I got new windshield wipers for my car. It was raining pretty hard when we were set to leave, so I had to change the wipers as it poured down. It wouldn't have been so bad, but it was also 40º so I felt freezing, too.
Eventually, I got it all sorted out, then got my mom and Eis in the car and we headed home. Eis fell asleep on the way, so I had to sit in the car with her once we got home, so she could finish her nap. Wouldn't you know, she napped for an hour an forty-five minutes! I was dying to get out of the car and change out of my wet clothes, use the bathroom, and just stretch out, but I sat there like a good mama and chatted with Tyler for a bit.
I chose to stay home for dinner, while my folks went out. They usually take me and Eis, but I was just crampy and beat, not to mention, Eis was fussy for the heck of it. I ended up bathing her at 1800, then she was getting her bottle by 1825. She "read" Goodnight Moon (or as I say, "goodnight moonskers") with Daddy, then I read some Harry Potter to her and she went to sleep.
We're doing pretty good on the HPs. She's seven months old and we're on book seven, so it's worked out to a book a month, which is faster than I though it would be. Meanwhile, I am rereading the Hunger Games series... at least I assume I will. I am only on the first book (for the second time).
I am tired. Not necessarily sleepy-tired, but worn down and out-of-steam. It's a terrible way to feel... daily. I am hoping it's just the deployment and I'll feel "better" once Tyler is home, but who knows. If it's the combination of having a child and being in pain, then I'm screwed. Royally.
Although it was nice to "relax" my arm, it did hurt my shoulder after about a minute. Unfortunately, I had to be still for twenty whole minutes. I had to really focus on the music to ignore the pain. However, after the twenty minutes, I was more than ready to go home.
Eis was napping when I got home and when she woke up, she, mom, and I went to run some errands. We got some Starbucks, then went to The Beauty Store and my mom bought my dad a new brush. She sat in the back and gave Eis a bottle and we drove to Target.
Mom bought Eis a few things and I got new windshield wipers for my car. It was raining pretty hard when we were set to leave, so I had to change the wipers as it poured down. It wouldn't have been so bad, but it was also 40º so I felt freezing, too.
Eventually, I got it all sorted out, then got my mom and Eis in the car and we headed home. Eis fell asleep on the way, so I had to sit in the car with her once we got home, so she could finish her nap. Wouldn't you know, she napped for an hour an forty-five minutes! I was dying to get out of the car and change out of my wet clothes, use the bathroom, and just stretch out, but I sat there like a good mama and chatted with Tyler for a bit.
I chose to stay home for dinner, while my folks went out. They usually take me and Eis, but I was just crampy and beat, not to mention, Eis was fussy for the heck of it. I ended up bathing her at 1800, then she was getting her bottle by 1825. She "read" Goodnight Moon (or as I say, "goodnight moonskers") with Daddy, then I read some Harry Potter to her and she went to sleep.
We're doing pretty good on the HPs. She's seven months old and we're on book seven, so it's worked out to a book a month, which is faster than I though it would be. Meanwhile, I am rereading the Hunger Games series... at least I assume I will. I am only on the first book (for the second time).
I am tired. Not necessarily sleepy-tired, but worn down and out-of-steam. It's a terrible way to feel... daily. I am hoping it's just the deployment and I'll feel "better" once Tyler is home, but who knows. If it's the combination of having a child and being in pain, then I'm screwed. Royally.
Day 279: Thursday
I really didn't do much of anything today. I went to Zumba and Eis was up and fussy when I got back, so I had to take her before I showered, since my dad had to leave for golf. I changed her, fed her, then put her down for her nap.
She slept for an hour and a half, which was nice, then we played with her toys. She also jumped in the jumparoo and had snacks. Eventually, it was time for her second nap and I was tired, too, so I was hoping she'd nap at least an hour.
Hahaha. Joke's on me. She must've known I was sleepy because she slept only 30 minutes. She seemed fussy from that point on for the remainder of the evening. Eventually my dad came home and he took her so I could make dinner. She fussed while she ate and she fussed a bit after. She fussed during the bath. She fussed during her bottle. She fussed when she woke after only sleeping 45 minutes...
You get the idea.
I downloaded a bunch of pics from my camera, but I've not yet put them on Flickr. I'll do that soon.
However, I do have these from today. Three are of her playing and one is her bath hair:
She slept for an hour and a half, which was nice, then we played with her toys. She also jumped in the jumparoo and had snacks. Eventually, it was time for her second nap and I was tired, too, so I was hoping she'd nap at least an hour.
Hahaha. Joke's on me. She must've known I was sleepy because she slept only 30 minutes. She seemed fussy from that point on for the remainder of the evening. Eventually my dad came home and he took her so I could make dinner. She fussed while she ate and she fussed a bit after. She fussed during the bath. She fussed during her bottle. She fussed when she woke after only sleeping 45 minutes...
You get the idea.
I downloaded a bunch of pics from my camera, but I've not yet put them on Flickr. I'll do that soon.
However, I do have these from today. Three are of her playing and one is her bath hair:
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Day 278: Not Much
I woke up to go to Zumba this morning, then realized I wouldn't have much time there, since I had an early rehab appointment. Instead, I played with Eis for a bit when she woke up, then gave her to my dad, so I could shower.
I had a pretty good rehab appointment. She mashed on me and I did some exercised. I came home and played with Eis some more and gave her some Cheerios. She actually grabbed one with her pincher grasp today! I was so proud and I took picture of it. I still have to upload that and other pics to Flickr.
Here are a few I took with my iPhone:
I had a pretty good rehab appointment. She mashed on me and I did some exercised. I came home and played with Eis some more and gave her some Cheerios. She actually grabbed one with her pincher grasp today! I was so proud and I took picture of it. I still have to upload that and other pics to Flickr.
Here are a few I took with my iPhone:
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Day 277: Tuesday
I got to go to Zumba this morning because my Dad didn't golf until 1130. My body was so achey and it took a lot of effort to move. Unfortunately, my shoulder was aching something fierce, too.
Unfortunately, during one of my night wakings, I really had the sensation that something was "wrong" with my shoulder, as opposed to the generic pain that I usually have. It's been getting worse over the past couple weeks and I have been able to really pinpoint the pain within my shoulder after getting injections last week.
I wonder if getting the injections numbed the pain and made me hurt it worse? I doubt it because I don't recall doing anything that would have injured it since last week... unless lifting 16 pounds repeatedly all day and night long counts :(
Once I got home, I got dinner in the crockpot, then fed Eis when she woke from her nap. We played for a while, then she went down for a second nap around 1345. She woke up an hour later and we got in the car to run a couple errands.
We went to CVS to pick up Eisley's prescription for her rash. Then we went to HEB to pick up stuff for dinner this week. Eis rode in the cart and had a jolly time. I think she enjoys being up high and able to see so much more than in the stroller. She also likes to touch the bars on the cart -- after I've wiped them down, of course.
I'm tired of being in pain and wish I could get a good work out. Being barefoot on the rubber floor is just not conducive to a good workout from Zumba. There can be zero twisting, like there needs to be.
Tomorrow I have an early rehab, so hopefully she can try to mash away some pain or feel if there are bones out of place.
Unfortunately, during one of my night wakings, I really had the sensation that something was "wrong" with my shoulder, as opposed to the generic pain that I usually have. It's been getting worse over the past couple weeks and I have been able to really pinpoint the pain within my shoulder after getting injections last week.
I wonder if getting the injections numbed the pain and made me hurt it worse? I doubt it because I don't recall doing anything that would have injured it since last week... unless lifting 16 pounds repeatedly all day and night long counts :(
Once I got home, I got dinner in the crockpot, then fed Eis when she woke from her nap. We played for a while, then she went down for a second nap around 1345. She woke up an hour later and we got in the car to run a couple errands.
We went to CVS to pick up Eisley's prescription for her rash. Then we went to HEB to pick up stuff for dinner this week. Eis rode in the cart and had a jolly time. I think she enjoys being up high and able to see so much more than in the stroller. She also likes to touch the bars on the cart -- after I've wiped them down, of course.
I'm tired of being in pain and wish I could get a good work out. Being barefoot on the rubber floor is just not conducive to a good workout from Zumba. There can be zero twisting, like there needs to be.
Tomorrow I have an early rehab, so hopefully she can try to mash away some pain or feel if there are bones out of place.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Day 276: Allergies
Eis was the fussiest fuss-bucket ever today. All day, today.
We went to the doctor to have her rash checked out again and he prescribed a mild steroid and said it looked like eczema, but that it was a strange place to have eczema. Just so you know, eczema is a totally awkward word to type; it's so unnatural for my fingers to find those letters in that order... that is if you type "correctly." If you hunt and peck, then it's just like any other word.
I have had such terrible allergies, that I took some benadryl this morning, after taking my zyrtec because i was so itchy that I couldn't stand it. I asked if I could get a refill for my allergy eye drops, while at the doctor, and he said I needed to make an appointment. Boooo. That won't happen anytime soon.
I ended up taking a two hour nap this afternoon. My parents watched Eis when she woke up and they must have been on top of things because usually I'll hear her chat or whine when she wakes, but I didn't.
Before she went to sleep, Dad was giving her her nightly bottle and after she finished it, he burped her and she threw up ALL OVER him! He came to show me and it was gross... but funny.
I feel like I just don't have enough time to get things done. Perhaps, it's also because I'm so exhausted all the time and generally in some form of pain, to boot. It's just draining.
Did you check out the Flickr pics? What did you think?
We went to the doctor to have her rash checked out again and he prescribed a mild steroid and said it looked like eczema, but that it was a strange place to have eczema. Just so you know, eczema is a totally awkward word to type; it's so unnatural for my fingers to find those letters in that order... that is if you type "correctly." If you hunt and peck, then it's just like any other word.
I have had such terrible allergies, that I took some benadryl this morning, after taking my zyrtec because i was so itchy that I couldn't stand it. I asked if I could get a refill for my allergy eye drops, while at the doctor, and he said I needed to make an appointment. Boooo. That won't happen anytime soon.
I ended up taking a two hour nap this afternoon. My parents watched Eis when she woke up and they must have been on top of things because usually I'll hear her chat or whine when she wakes, but I didn't.
Before she went to sleep, Dad was giving her her nightly bottle and after she finished it, he burped her and she threw up ALL OVER him! He came to show me and it was gross... but funny.
I feel like I just don't have enough time to get things done. Perhaps, it's also because I'm so exhausted all the time and generally in some form of pain, to boot. It's just draining.
Did you check out the Flickr pics? What did you think?
Day 275: Kites!
I took my mom and Eisley to the 84th Annual Zilker Kite Festival today! It was great!!!
I drove us a back way and parked fairly close. We had Eis in the stroller and I had my camera. My mom had never been, so she was enchanted by it all. We walked around, looked at everything, then shared some popcorn and each got a drink. After an hour or so, Eis was tired, so Mom sat with her in the shade, while I went and took more pics.
It was an absolutely perfect day for the kite festival. It was sunny -- not a cloud in the sky -- and windy! I don't know any other cities that would think to put that many people and their kites all together at once. It's so awesome.
I like this one because of the pirate ship kite! All the other pics are on flickr:
I drove us a back way and parked fairly close. We had Eis in the stroller and I had my camera. My mom had never been, so she was enchanted by it all. We walked around, looked at everything, then shared some popcorn and each got a drink. After an hour or so, Eis was tired, so Mom sat with her in the shade, while I went and took more pics.
It was an absolutely perfect day for the kite festival. It was sunny -- not a cloud in the sky -- and windy! I don't know any other cities that would think to put that many people and their kites all together at once. It's so awesome.
I like this one because of the pirate ship kite! All the other pics are on flickr:
Day 274: Saturday Ring Race
I had a busy day today. I woke up, showered, got dressed, nursed Eis, dressed her, then ate some cereal. While eating, my mom came home to pick up the baby, so Dad and I could go downtown for the big race!
I grabbed a Zanaflex, since I figured I'd be in some pain with all the standing and walking. However, I mindlessly took it when I walked into the kitchen and saw my water. It wasn't until a few minutes later when I started looking for it that I realized I took it. This was only a problem because I took the whole thing, whereas I usually would take a quarter to a half of a pill. Needless to say, I had us stop by Starbucks on the way, so I could have something to counter the sleepy/hazy effects of the pill.
We arrived downtown and parked right next to the park and stood around for about fifteen minutes until 1100 arrived. At that time, they told us that they would start registration and we'd begin at 1200 and it would take two hours. Sheesh. Wish they'd said that in all the emails. Anyway, we registered, grabbed our t-shirts and walked around the park. I took a few of our things back to the car and changed into my new shirt.
At noon we gathered and they took our picture and told us the rules:
You have to be a team of two.
You can only use one phone.
You must stay together.
You may not use public transportation.
If you answer too quickly and it seems like you're cheating, we'll take away all your points and not tell you.
You'll be given an address, then a challenge. Text back your answer.
We counted down, then texted for our first challenge. I started walking east, since I knew nothing was west, which kind of worried my dad, since we didn't have the challenge yet. As soon as we got it, we were headed from 11th and Guadelupe to 6th and Trinity. I started jogging and my dad stayed right behind me (about 20 feet).
The first challenge was, "What is the color of the door?" As it was just wood, my dad thought it may be a trick. Eventually, I convinced him that "Brown," would be an acceptable answer... and I was right. Further challenged asked things like:
How many stars on the sign?
How many cowboy hats on the mural?
If A=1, B=2, C=3, etc., what is the value of the last name of the performer for March 3?
What number would I call if you wanted to buy this building?
Look at the third clock; what time is it?
We made four mistakes and missed two questions fully. However, we came in 3rd place overall. It ended up being a minimum of 6.5 miles of RUNNING over a two hour period. We were told there were 50 questions, but we were on 51 when the time ran out. My dad kept going by his watch and almost convinced me not to run to answer question 50 because "the time is up." However, according to my phone (and the game system) we still had a minute. I told him that it doesn't matter what time his watch says.
He was a good sport and fairly helpful, overall. I take the blame for the mistakes that cost us 1st and or 2nd place, but if it were a time thing, then that blame would get passed to him.
When time was up, we walked back to the car and sat there for about 35 minutes just drinking our water and resting. We then decided to go over to the Blind Pig Pub and head on up for the awards. We found a parking spot around the corner and walked in. Everyone was upstairs drinking and snacking on free food. We went to the bathroom, then upstairs and got a tea and cookie and they began announcing winners.
I was pleased with 3rd place. I had to talk about the positives because my dad is nothing but negative, so I have to counter that as often as I can. We spoke to Dan, Matt, and Kirk (Root), then headed home.
I showered once I got home, then got ready to go to Belton. Ashley and Tim were on their way to El Paso and stopped in Belton for the night and were having a small get-together. I wrote instructions for Eis for my parents, fixed her dinner, then headed out.
I talked with Ashley, Jen, and Kelly all night. They served pretty good food and a yummy cake! I left at 1030, when things were winding down and made it home by 1140.
It was hard to go to sleep after a day when it was "go go go" since I woke up!
I grabbed a Zanaflex, since I figured I'd be in some pain with all the standing and walking. However, I mindlessly took it when I walked into the kitchen and saw my water. It wasn't until a few minutes later when I started looking for it that I realized I took it. This was only a problem because I took the whole thing, whereas I usually would take a quarter to a half of a pill. Needless to say, I had us stop by Starbucks on the way, so I could have something to counter the sleepy/hazy effects of the pill.
We arrived downtown and parked right next to the park and stood around for about fifteen minutes until 1100 arrived. At that time, they told us that they would start registration and we'd begin at 1200 and it would take two hours. Sheesh. Wish they'd said that in all the emails. Anyway, we registered, grabbed our t-shirts and walked around the park. I took a few of our things back to the car and changed into my new shirt.
At noon we gathered and they took our picture and told us the rules:
You have to be a team of two.
You can only use one phone.
You must stay together.
You may not use public transportation.
If you answer too quickly and it seems like you're cheating, we'll take away all your points and not tell you.
You'll be given an address, then a challenge. Text back your answer.
We counted down, then texted for our first challenge. I started walking east, since I knew nothing was west, which kind of worried my dad, since we didn't have the challenge yet. As soon as we got it, we were headed from 11th and Guadelupe to 6th and Trinity. I started jogging and my dad stayed right behind me (about 20 feet).
The first challenge was, "What is the color of the door?" As it was just wood, my dad thought it may be a trick. Eventually, I convinced him that "Brown," would be an acceptable answer... and I was right. Further challenged asked things like:
How many stars on the sign?
How many cowboy hats on the mural?
If A=1, B=2, C=3, etc., what is the value of the last name of the performer for March 3?
What number would I call if you wanted to buy this building?
Look at the third clock; what time is it?
We made four mistakes and missed two questions fully. However, we came in 3rd place overall. It ended up being a minimum of 6.5 miles of RUNNING over a two hour period. We were told there were 50 questions, but we were on 51 when the time ran out. My dad kept going by his watch and almost convinced me not to run to answer question 50 because "the time is up." However, according to my phone (and the game system) we still had a minute. I told him that it doesn't matter what time his watch says.
He was a good sport and fairly helpful, overall. I take the blame for the mistakes that cost us 1st and or 2nd place, but if it were a time thing, then that blame would get passed to him.
When time was up, we walked back to the car and sat there for about 35 minutes just drinking our water and resting. We then decided to go over to the Blind Pig Pub and head on up for the awards. We found a parking spot around the corner and walked in. Everyone was upstairs drinking and snacking on free food. We went to the bathroom, then upstairs and got a tea and cookie and they began announcing winners.
I was pleased with 3rd place. I had to talk about the positives because my dad is nothing but negative, so I have to counter that as often as I can. We spoke to Dan, Matt, and Kirk (Root), then headed home.
I showered once I got home, then got ready to go to Belton. Ashley and Tim were on their way to El Paso and stopped in Belton for the night and were having a small get-together. I wrote instructions for Eis for my parents, fixed her dinner, then headed out.
I talked with Ashley, Jen, and Kelly all night. They served pretty good food and a yummy cake! I left at 1030, when things were winding down and made it home by 1140.
It was hard to go to sleep after a day when it was "go go go" since I woke up!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Day 273: Friday
No Zumba... I got up and changed, but I was so darn tired... so I went back to sleep.
I have rehab today and she mashed, but also had me to exercises that hurt my shoulders. I am feeling not tiptop right now, unfortunately.
I prepped for the "scavenger hunt" tomorrow. I can only hope for the best. Again, I know I am not lucky and my dad has even less luck than I do, so it's hard to imagine winning.
I'm gonna go to sleep. I miss Tyler. TWENTY FIVE MORE DAYS.
I have rehab today and she mashed, but also had me to exercises that hurt my shoulders. I am feeling not tiptop right now, unfortunately.
I prepped for the "scavenger hunt" tomorrow. I can only hope for the best. Again, I know I am not lucky and my dad has even less luck than I do, so it's hard to imagine winning.
I'm gonna go to sleep. I miss Tyler. TWENTY FIVE MORE DAYS.
Day 272: Thursday
I went to Zumba today. I must've slept wrong because my body was so stiff and sore; it was extremely difficult to move.
I came home, showered, and put dinner in the crockpot. Eis takes a nap for an hour and a half, so I start book three. I read during her naps and play with her when she's awake. She's found her screaming voice... screaming as in volume. She seems to think she needs a lot of practice in being loud.
I get her down and I read. I finish book three.
My mom thinks it was a waste of money, so did my dad. They said I read them too fast and I couldn't have enjoyed then. I disagree. I read them so fast because I couldn't put them down.
Twenty-six days left. Things are going to be so different. It will either take some getting used to or it will be seamless.
I came home, showered, and put dinner in the crockpot. Eis takes a nap for an hour and a half, so I start book three. I read during her naps and play with her when she's awake. She's found her screaming voice... screaming as in volume. She seems to think she needs a lot of practice in being loud.
I get her down and I read. I finish book three.
My mom thinks it was a waste of money, so did my dad. They said I read them too fast and I couldn't have enjoyed then. I disagree. I read them so fast because I couldn't put them down.
Twenty-six days left. Things are going to be so different. It will either take some getting used to or it will be seamless.
Day 271: Wednesday
I received my books today.
I go to rehab.
I make dinner and after Eis is down, I read book two from start to finish.
I go to rehab.
I make dinner and after Eis is down, I read book two from start to finish.
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