Not So "Single" Anymore

Yes folks, you read it right, I am no longer a "single" mommy. I do have myself a boyfriend, and he is amazing. His name is Chris and he is in the US Army. Just a little background before I get into the whole story. LOL!

Chris was one of the first people I met when I moved to my current location. Him and his family had also just moved here. I was in 6th grade and he was in 7th. We talked a bit, but not much. So my 7th grade year rolls around and I start "dating" this boy from church. Turns out him and Chris were friends so we all three started hanging at school. Chris ended up being one of my best friends, but nothing more. Secretly, deep down, he liked me but never showed it because I was with his friend.

So the summer between my 7th and 8th grade years I moved a bit farther away and had to switch schools. I lost contact with Chris.

Then it was time for high school. There is only one high school in my area so I was able to see all my friends that I had made in middle school, which was totally awesome. :) So the first week of freshman year I see Chris. I had kinda forgotten about him a little bit (I know, bad right? haha) But we ended up reconnecting. We wrote each other little notes and flirted, and all that high school stuff. So finally he asked me out, and I said yes.

We ended up "dating" for about 8 months. He was honestly the best boyfriend I have ever had. He was sweet, and kind, and respectful. He also made me laugh so freaking hard! We just meshed really really well.

Then the trouble started, and his name was Matt. You all know that story pretty well by now, so lets not bring it up again, but in short, I dumped him for Matt. I know, I know, what the H-E-double hockey sticks was I thinking!?!

Anyways, Chris ended up moving after his Sophomore year and I ended up dating Matt. Months went by and he finally called me around Thanksgiving. I didn't give him the time of day because I was so "in love" with Matt.

So now its the summer of '08 and I am HUGELY pregnant, and guess who I run into? Yep, Chris. It was sooooo embarrassing! Here I was huge and pregnant by the guy I dumped him for. My face must have been so red. But instead of criticizing me with "I told you so's" he was very understanding and supportive, and our friendship rekindled. He ended up moving back here and going back to school at our high school. At that time I was doing homeschooling because Lyla was on her way.

So as I am going through my Junior year at home, he is in his Senior year at Wick High. Him and my sister become good friends and she tells me every single day how much Chris is in love with me and that I should get back with him. At that point I was convinced that no one could possibly love me since I was a huge preggo lady.

Months pass and Lyla is born. My life has changed so much, but I am happy. October rolls around and Alexa convinces me to go to the Homecoming dance. I agree to go. Guess who was also there? Yeppers, my good friend Chris. We end up hanging out the whole night. It was awesome! He never left my side!

More months pass and around January, Chris asks me out on a "date." We ended up going to this little place for ice cream and then we just drive around. While driving he grabs my hand, and I don't let go. There was a little spark, but nothing much came out of it. I went home to take care of Lyla and he went back to school.

So now its graduation and he is leaving for Basic Training for the US Army. I hang out with him as a friend and say goodbye. More months pass with no contact (since you can't have phones in Basic) and I don't pay him much thought.

Then one day about a month ago he texts me. Once he was out of Basic he texted me sometimes, but this one was different. He said "remember back in high school when we dated and we used to call each other ever day even though we saw each other at school all day?" I replied with "Yes." And he said "Those were the good days."

For some reason that little convo sparked our feelings again. He confessed that he has never been able to find a girl as amazing as me. He said that I was one of a kind. He wanted to know if I wanted to try this again. I thought about it for a while, and realized that I had never stopped having feelings for him, they were just hidden away under all the other things I was going through. I decided to give it a try.

So here we are a month later. Right now he is stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky so this is long distance right now, which is actually going really well. We text all day and talk all night. Hehe. He loves me for me, and he loves Lyla just as much. He is willing to do anything for me. I really love him you guys. I really really do. It just feels right. He will be home for 2 weeks of leave in three days, and I can hardly wait!

But there is a bitter side to every sweet one. On June 13th he is leaving for Afghanistan. Yeah, sucks. :( But I am willing to stick through this with him. I  believe that if we can get through this very hard year ahead, then maybe there really is something there. I am not trying to jump the gun, but I can honestly say I could see myself marrying Chris. I really could. He is an amazing man.

Sorry this was so long, but I really wanted to share Chris with you all. He is a part of mine and Lyla's life now, and hopefully will be for years to come. I will keep you updated on this whole journey, but right now who wants to jump up and down in joy with me?!?! LOL!

Anyways, here are a few pictures of my Army man. Pictures of us together will be coming as soon as he gets home. Oh, and did I mention that he's black? Hehe! Love you all! Muuuuah!

I also just wanted to add this. I want to show you how sweet he is by show you what our average text conversations sound like. LOL! Enjoy!

Chris: Babe I kno your asleep but txt me in the morning when you wake up. I love you ;) Muuuuah
Me: Good morning darling :)
Chris: Tired we only got two hours of sleep then had to wake up and run. I am sorry I didn't call you but when I got back I knew there was no way you were still wake.
Me: Aww, I'm sorry babe. That's no bueno :(
Chris: Yeah. Guess what?
Me: What?
Chris: I have to get shots today :( I hate shots
Me: :( That sucks. Why do you have to get them?
Chris: To go over seas.
Me: Oh yeah that makes sence.
Chris: Yeah and the Army sucks at giving shots. They just make us walk down a line and stab us in the arm a million times.
Me: I'm sorry :( *kisses* Hey, I'm gonna send you a picture real quick.
Chris: Ok
Me: *sent him a picture of my new hair (post coming soon. Hehe)
Chris: It looks so good!
Me: Really? I thought you might not like it cuz it's really short. LOL
Chris: You look beautiful no matter what.
Me: Aww, thanks darling. I was worried cuz I thought most guys liked longer hair.
Chris: you are amazing and your looks are a plus
Me: Thanks babe. You are the bestest!
Chris: No babe, you are. I love you so much.
Me: I love you too darling. :)