Saturday, October 20, 2012
Logan's 15 Month Well Check
Sweet Logan had his 15 month appointment a couple of days ago and it was a little rough...on both of us! I'm usually not one to cry along with my kids while they get shots. Its over fast and Super just never had much of a reaction to it and its forgotten even before the exit door is reached. SO not the case with Logan. He is so tender and hated the entire visit. He probably cried more in the 45 mins we were at the doctors office than his entire life. Thats not an exaggeration in the slightest! Poor sweet man. The worst part is that Chris got called out just prior to the appointment so I had to go it alone. It was not easy because Logan is not an independent walker yet. He officially weights 30 lbs...I swear their scales are broken LOL because I thought he was 32. Regardless, its torture on my back mainly because he's a wiggler to! The good news is Dr. Melvin said he'll probably be walking in 2 weeks or less. He walked him around the room with one finger and he told me Logan has almost no grip on that finger..maybe its a confidence thing. He may have to fall out of the nest a few times. He wont like me for that. He's also still "well above average for height and weight, no changes" were his words. I'm assuming thats the same as last time 85% for both. He's just a bit smaller than Kal-El, although it doesn't seem like it (at least in weight) those are the stats :) Logan has done really well following his shots with no reactions. I don't blame him for hating them. He held on to my neck so tight after the shots that I really thought I'd cry to. We are both doing much better now! ;) Here are 4 non crying pictures I managed to take!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
And The New Middle Weight Champion is....
The Black Mamba of course :) Chris without a doubt deserved the belt and title. He was less than thrilled with the circumstances surrounding last nights events and so was I. Not because of Chris, because he definitely did his part and I'm extremely proud of him! Basically his opponent failed to show up for weigh ins saying his work schedule prevented him from cutting weight. Really? My husband works...a lot...and is mostly sitting on a train, has obligations at home with a wife and two little people and never once complains about weight cuts. Thats because its a choice to be a fighter. Either you can make the scarifies or you can't. No excuses. After weight ins his opponent was supposed to send a video of himself weighing in before the fight the next day. That didn't happen either. I was afraid at that point he may not show at all. I was NOT happy about being away from my children for a fight that may or may not take place. I was even more upset for Chris because I knew how hard he trained in the weeks leading up to this fight.
Saturday morning we got the kids ready to take to moms to spend the night. My boys have never spent the night away from home. Nope, not even with grandparents. I just miss them so much and really can't stand to be away from them. I knew they would be in good hands and I knew I wanted to be able to give Chris my undivided attention and support so off to grandma's they went :) Once we arrived in Tennessee we headed to the venue so Chris and Tim could attend the fighters meeting and go over rules, take care of paper work etc. Chris's opponent was not there yet. That happens often so not really a issue initially. Fighters are often late and you get some from out of town that drag in last minute. When 7 oclock (showtime) came and he still had not entered the doors I started to get a bit concerned. The promoters told Chris they had just heard from him a few minutes after that and he was on his way. I was relived for Chris at that point bc I want him to have his fight. The guy indeed showed up. Showed up obviously no where near 185 pounds. They weighed him since he never bothered to show up for weigh ins nor send any proof that he was within his weigh class. When he stepped on the scales he weighed 206. Yep, ridiculousness! How unprofessional you you possibly be. With a whopping 21 lb advantage he wouldn't be belt eligible but it was still at Chris's desecration whether or not he wanted to take the fight. He took it. Some may not of but Chris did because he did his part. He trained hard and regardless of his opponent basically being in another weight class he agreed to fight. If that drama wasn't enough to deal with there was about 5 more fights before Chris headed into the ring. When the time finally rolled around I was so ready to get it over with. They checked in with Chris before calling the fighters out to make sure his hands were wrapped and he was ready. He was. They then went to check for Justin (his opponent). Here's where it gets bad. Justin left the building. Ran away. Wimped out. Whatever you want to call. He bailed. He gave no reason for his departure. He didn't have to it was obvious. I was dumbfounded and just could not wrap my head around him not being man enough to approach Chris, Chris's trainers, and especially the promoters and make them aware of the reason. He just ran out the back door like a child. I felt so horrible for Chris. All that training and hard work. Chris received the belt and title by default. He would of been he champion regardless. I'm not saying that because I'm his wife. Even Justin knew it. His actions proved it. Yet he had the audacity to make statements in the locker room that "Chris wouldn't stand up with him...blah blah blah" Its called MMA not boxing. If your ground game is weak and you think a well rounded athlete and fighter is not going to capitalize on your weakness and actually bring their skill set DOWN to your one dimensional level and fight YOUR fight and limit themselves for your lack of ability you should probably go whine elsewhere. Here's an idea if you don't want taken down...learn some descent take down defense and become a well rounded fighter. Not that I think this person should ever have the chance to be on a card again. To show up and then leave is another level of pathetic and complete lack of professionalism. I know there are plenty of professional fighters that want a belt and I know Chris will welcome the opportunity to defend his title. I can't wait to be there to support him while he does it!
I didn't cave and get the kiddos last night while they were sleeping but you better believe I woke up bright and early to retrieve my little men :)
Before we left :)
Logan pre hair cut!
Post...he's holding his own title belt that Kal-El handed him lol :)
Begging Kal-El to come get in the frame with his Daddy :)
He declined ;)
We are so proud of you Chris <3 br="br">
Saturday morning we got the kids ready to take to moms to spend the night. My boys have never spent the night away from home. Nope, not even with grandparents. I just miss them so much and really can't stand to be away from them. I knew they would be in good hands and I knew I wanted to be able to give Chris my undivided attention and support so off to grandma's they went :) Once we arrived in Tennessee we headed to the venue so Chris and Tim could attend the fighters meeting and go over rules, take care of paper work etc. Chris's opponent was not there yet. That happens often so not really a issue initially. Fighters are often late and you get some from out of town that drag in last minute. When 7 oclock (showtime) came and he still had not entered the doors I started to get a bit concerned. The promoters told Chris they had just heard from him a few minutes after that and he was on his way. I was relived for Chris at that point bc I want him to have his fight. The guy indeed showed up. Showed up obviously no where near 185 pounds. They weighed him since he never bothered to show up for weigh ins nor send any proof that he was within his weigh class. When he stepped on the scales he weighed 206. Yep, ridiculousness! How unprofessional you you possibly be. With a whopping 21 lb advantage he wouldn't be belt eligible but it was still at Chris's desecration whether or not he wanted to take the fight. He took it. Some may not of but Chris did because he did his part. He trained hard and regardless of his opponent basically being in another weight class he agreed to fight. If that drama wasn't enough to deal with there was about 5 more fights before Chris headed into the ring. When the time finally rolled around I was so ready to get it over with. They checked in with Chris before calling the fighters out to make sure his hands were wrapped and he was ready. He was. They then went to check for Justin (his opponent). Here's where it gets bad. Justin left the building. Ran away. Wimped out. Whatever you want to call. He bailed. He gave no reason for his departure. He didn't have to it was obvious. I was dumbfounded and just could not wrap my head around him not being man enough to approach Chris, Chris's trainers, and especially the promoters and make them aware of the reason. He just ran out the back door like a child. I felt so horrible for Chris. All that training and hard work. Chris received the belt and title by default. He would of been he champion regardless. I'm not saying that because I'm his wife. Even Justin knew it. His actions proved it. Yet he had the audacity to make statements in the locker room that "Chris wouldn't stand up with him...blah blah blah" Its called MMA not boxing. If your ground game is weak and you think a well rounded athlete and fighter is not going to capitalize on your weakness and actually bring their skill set DOWN to your one dimensional level and fight YOUR fight and limit themselves for your lack of ability you should probably go whine elsewhere. Here's an idea if you don't want taken down...learn some descent take down defense and become a well rounded fighter. Not that I think this person should ever have the chance to be on a card again. To show up and then leave is another level of pathetic and complete lack of professionalism. I know there are plenty of professional fighters that want a belt and I know Chris will welcome the opportunity to defend his title. I can't wait to be there to support him while he does it!
I didn't cave and get the kiddos last night while they were sleeping but you better believe I woke up bright and early to retrieve my little men :)
We are so proud of you Chris <3 br="br">
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Fun At The Pumpkin Patch!
Last week Mom, Larry, the superheros, Chris Bear and myself all made our way to Isbells's Pumpkin Patch! Everyone had an amazing time except my sweet Logan. My little docile mush face who literally never cries was just not feeling the pumpkin patch. He did fine for the few minutes he was pushed along in his stroller and then once we got him out to get on the hayride it was all down hill. Super manage to be oblivious to his little brothers misery and had a blast. I'm so glad he at least enjoyed it. It made getting lost on the way down all worth it lol! Chris had to meet us there and I was so thrilled he got to make it after getting called out the night prior. Thankfully, he got a local so he could enjoy the day with his little pumpkins! I absolutely love fall and this was the perfect way to celebrate its arrival!
Getting jackets on..burrrr
This should of been a sign lol
Is this nonsense over yet?
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