Laura Lohr

Faint as it is, there is a line.  You need super human eye sight to see it, but it looks like it is a positive.

I instantly started feeling sick to my stomach in a very familiar way.

Fingers crossed.

Monday, August 25th, 2008 at 11:22 pm Filed under: New Baby by Laura
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Before bed, Mr. Bear was reading stories to Allie.  She has been sick for the past couple of days (the Croup—Ugh!) and has been a bit emotional.  Tonight, she kept interrupting story time because her baby doll needed to go to the doctor.  Because she was inconsolable and crying, I tried to intervene.  She kept insisting the baby needed to go to the doctor, while big tears welled up in her eyes.  Luckily though, HONEY is the cure all elixir and she was content when we gave the baby doll a dose (imaginary) of honey.  She went to bed without any further fight.

I love being a mommy!

Potty training is going completely awesome.  I have avoided changing diapers for the past week.  Stickers and cookies are evidently some of the best motivational tools in this whole big world!

Friday, August 15th, 2008 at 3:40 am Filed under: Allison Weekly by Laura
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We had a fabulous day with our friends at the horse races!  It was rather last minute (uhh, less than a week’s notice is spontaneous for us ), but a great time!  Allie had so much fun.

Early on in the week, Mr. Bear asked Allie which horse we should bet on.  She said we should choose the RED horse in the sixth race.  After performing some incredible tasks in the week (like winning 400 tickets TWICE in the same night at Boomers–by hitting the button at the precise moment, several poops and pees in the potty, and finally, picking the right numbers on the “Deal or No Deal” suitcases at Boomers), we trusted her tremendous instincts.  All we can say is, “Wow, that was the last time we’ll see that twenty dollar bill!”  Luck was not a lady last night.

All kidding aside, yesterday was “Family Day” at the Del Mar Racetrack and we did have a great time!  I am looking forward to another opportunity to win this Friday, when my sis and I do “4 O’Clock Friday” at the track this Friday.  We are looking forward to seeing who the “Special Guest” will be.  (My money is on Violent Femmes!!!)

On the Infield, there was pony rides, bounce houses, and tons of fun for the kids. Allie had a blast!

Monday, August 11th, 2008 at 12:11 pm Filed under: Just For Fun, Friends, Allison Weekly by Laura
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Stupidity should be fatal in some doses—by default.

…just sayin’, maybe Darwin was on to something with his, “survival of the fit,” business .

On a completely and diabolically opposite and more positive thread—the Olympic opening ceremonies (WOOOO HOOOO!!) were incredibly impressive.

What the hell is up with Russia attacking Georgia on Opening Day of the Olympics?

What is wrong with calling the National Stadium by its name?  The Eagle’s Nest?  Really?  Rings a bit Third Reich sounding to my humble opinion (Like, the Hitler Eagle’s Nest).

Yeh, though, THAT was an awesome opening ceremony.  I expected nothing less out of Beijing this year, but OMFG—AWESOME!

Saturday, August 9th, 2008 at 6:20 am Filed under: Mutterings by Laura
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This week, Allie started swim lessons.  We did not have her in last year because we were on vacation for four weeks, but we had her in when she was just a teeny, tiny baby (about 6 months old).  The pool we were at before was our neighborhood pool and the class had only five kids.  It was a quiet, fun class and everyone seemed to have a great time.  I met some really nice moms that lived in our neighborhood and looked forward to the class every day.

This year, it was obvious from the beginning it was going to be different.   It started with the line-up at the pool.  Some kids were running loose, like animals freed from their cages at the zoo; it was impossible to see who they belonged to.  The roll call started.  I had not heard any of the names before.  A particular name of mention: Ziperella—or Zippy for short.  The swim instructor said they have a Justice, a Ransom, and a couple of other names I had never heard of.  I hear some interesting names these days.  I was relieved when the final name was called—Miguel.  A common name (at least in San Diego).

Whatever happened to Jennifer or John or Jason or Mike or Sarah?  Treasure?  Princess?  Precious?  Surprise?  I am not sure about some of these names.  You can name your kid whatever you like, but seriously, this is something most people or stuck with their entire life.  Try not to go too weird where people have something to say every time they hear your name.   Take it from someone named Laura Lohr.  You want to be careful with bequeathing a name on someone.  It is not something to take lightly.

We have been thinking of names for the new baby (No, not pregnant yet.  Thankfully, I have a drawer from the 99 Cent store because I have been using them like crazy!) and so I have been paying particular attention to the names I hear.  I have some favorites, but usually Mr. Bear has some problem with it (usually he knows or knew someone with the name and they ruined it for him).

Yesterday, while we were at the pool, Allie and Daddy were splashing around.  We have been taking turns with the lessons.  Yesterday was Daddy’s turn in the pool.  Daddy was also on call.  They were in the pool for less than five minutes when the pager went off.  But the pager did not go off once, it went off like ten times in five minutes.  I called Mr. Bear’s co-worker and she said she would call Lou.

So, I told Mr. Bear, “Mary Ann is on the road and does not have her laptop.  She is going to call Lou. ”

What Mr. Bear heard when 12 inches from my face, “Mary Ann is on the road and does not have her laptop.  There is nothing she can do.”

I really love my husband and think he is incredibly awesome.   It really is what five marriage can do to a person’s hearing.  Blah, blah, blah.  I think you said, “X.”

The next thing I know, Allie and Mr. Bear are out of the pool and cannot go back in(they do not allow you to leave and come back).   Allie threw herself to the grass and began sobbing uncontrollably.  It was a disaster.  We felt so bad.  She was so disappointed.

We saved the day with a trip to Boomers, where she played lots of games, went on bumper boats, and where all was right with the universe again.  We finished it up with a nice dinner together and an early bed time!  All and all, a pretty good day!

Friday, August 8th, 2008 at 8:25 am Filed under: New Baby, Marriage, Mutterings, Allison Weekly by Laura
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