First Attempt

This is the first time I have ever practiced Martial Arts. My mother is pretty good at it, though not an expert, and I was thinking of having her train me. I hope she will, this seems like something I could enjoy doing.

Gotta run

Every morning since Amon has arrived, I can not wait to go play with him with him before leaving for school. I even cuddle with him before I eat! Lately that is what my life has been full of; my little brother and school. Mother is going back to work now, so in the evenings Amon is mine to take care of.

After school, of course I sit and do my homework. Even if someone has come home from school with me. Then we hang out for a while.

Today, while my mother is at work, I am going to start practicing my Martial Arts. This is gonna be fun!

Today is also Amons birthday! He has gotten so big in such a short amount of time. I will already miss him being a little infant! He still loves to be alone, and even though he is just a toddler, he seems to be a bit of a slob too. He must have gotten that from his father because Mother and I are both neat freaks. I have been snapping some photos of him as he learns and grows. He is fun to be with.

Although, he is at his cutest when he is sound asleep in his bed.

The next day I decided, with Amon being a little more independent now, and Mother having a few days off, I am going to go on a trip. Start the morning off right though; get up, shower, eat breakfast, and always use the restroom right before a long flight right?

I think I will have one of these blueberry muffins for breakfast though, not to much, I'm a little nervous about flying. Just to be sure I have this right, I am going to call and confirm my flight plans.

I gave Amon his xylophone to play with and kissed him and Mother goodbye, told them I would be back soon! Mother wished me luck, and told me to be safe.

I am headed out to start my life as the great adventurer I am!

The new me

Now that I am a teenager, it is time to get busy with my life! Mother started me off nicely, and gave me her old car. Oldie but still a goodie, she did not drive it after she got her truck. I am not a gold person though, I am headed out to get it painted!

Well, I dropped my car off at the body shop, they said it would be a couple hours wait though. Okay so I am gonna run and do a few things while I wait. The gym is right across the street, I would love to start working out on a regular basis, and there is no day like today right? So I headed to the weight bench first... I can do cardio easy at home. I had a pretty good chuckle when the guy behind me fell as he was power walking on the treadmill. It did not slow him down though, he got right back at it. Way to go!

Okay, so I have had a little bit of a workout, I'm feeling pretty pumped about this new outlook on life, being more in control of my life is awesome. Okay second thing on the 'to do' list, is get a new outfit. I am sick of this clothing that looks like I am an old lady waiting to happen.

Since I am older now, the state would allow me to get a job if I wish. Actually, I do not want a full time, nor part time job. I want a job with open hours... and one I can do while on my travels. I am gonna go into city hall and see what they have available.

Alright! I found the perfect job opening while I was there. Browsing on their job openings a little bit, I found out that there are not many photographers around. That sounds perfect, I'll take it. Thankfully, my car was ready to take home soon after I got my new job. So I think I am done in town for a while, time to go home and cook my mother dinner.

Oh my goodness! As I walked in the door, I saw my mother crouched over in pain in the middle of the living room. She said it was nothing, it couldn't be... the baby was not due quite yet! After about 20 minutes and quite a few shooting pains, she gave into them being contractions and I gave her a ride to the hospital.

Somehow, Caitlyn (my cousin) heard about the baby coming, and she was in front of the hospital when we got there. She wished Mother the best of luck and a smooth delivery. We headed in for a long and obviously painful delivery.

Mother was in labor for 5 hours. The doctors told her the baby was premature and slightly underweight, but he would be fine to come home with us.

My mother decided to give him an Egyptian name, Amon. Amon means 'the hidden one', and since she did not realize she was pregnant at first, she thought it would be fitting.

He is the most adorable baby I have ever seen, actually the only baby I have ever seen. He is a very happy little man, and actually tends to be a little happier when he is by his self. I thought that was kind of odd for an infant, but every one is different right? He's so cute I just want to pinch his cheeks!

It is great to finally have Amon in our life, I am happy to help Mother whenever she needs it. Even though it is already pretty late tonight, I am going to stay up with Amon while mother gets some needed rest. That delivery wore her down to nothing.

Teen Birthdays

My father moved in with us, and ended up getting a job. The only thing available was a firemans waterboy, so he took that. That job is night shift, and he always goes in early to work out and maintain the truck, so he is always gone before I get home from school. He has been here for days, and I never see him, I think he is trying to avoid me.

Here is a picture of the firehouse. I pass it on my way to school, and took this shot myself from the bus window. mother also gave him Grandmothers van, which he got painted red, to make it a work vehicle.

Grandmother bought this the day she passed away, it has never been driven.

That is not the only thing that is new...

A few days after my fathers arrival, mother realized she was expecting again. From what she explained to me, this is an unplanned blessing. I think it will be nice for me to have a sibling. Maybe it will help father adapt more, to be there for the birth and the young years of his second child. He lost plenty of time with myself that he will never get back. not saying that he wants to.

Mother told him the news when she saw him a little later that morning. He freaked out, litterally, and again stated that he couldn't handle this... he tried and has failed. He has commitment issues. He broke it off with my mother and moved out, ran out is more like it.

This is a happy occasion all around though. Mother is expecting a beautiful baby, and it is my birthday today. I am getting into my teenage years now, and I will be happy to help Mother as much as I can with the new baby. I am pretty excited about this!

Mother bought me a birthday cake, although I am not sure when. She totally surprised me with it. Before I blew out my candles I told her I wished for her to have a healthy baby, and a happy life. I also said I knew that telling your birthday wish would not hurt the outcome. She seemed like she was going to cry. Mother thanked me for thinking of her.

My first pictures as a teen girl.

Mother says I am prettier than she imagined I would be.

Aren't all mothers supposed to say that?

A little while after my birthday celebration, my mother seemed quite upset. In asking her what was wrong, she said "I just feel so stupid, trying to give your father a second chance. I wish I had never done that"

I comforted her as best I could, and reminded her that she has a new baby to think about now. Thinking about the baby put her mind at ease, and she felt a lot better. "At least there are 2 wonderful things in my life that came from knowing your father", she said.

After our little conversation, Mother decided to go for a jog. She was always a fit and healthy woman in her younger years, and she was not feeling as 'fit' as she used to be. So she decided to jog regularly to remain healthy.

Mother is through her second trimester, and the baby is due anytime. We are both waiting anxiously in hopes the delivery goes smoothly. I hope it is a girl, but a boy would be great too. Just over all hoping the baby is healthy.