Holiday pleasures

June, Summer 2011, Brian Chew is 50, Jamie Lopez is 56, AJ is 18 and Aaron and Adrian are 6.





"So, when we go on vacation you and mommy will be getting married?" Aaron asked, looking up as his day.

One night over dinner

April, Spring 2011, Brian Chew is 50, AJ Christian is 17 and, Aaron Chew 6
This is a mini update.





"I did it! I actually had sex!" AJ blurts out at the dinner table.

Brian almost chokes on his steak. "I don't think this is the best time to discuss this." He says, nodding his head in the direction of his son.



Aaron places his fork down on the table and turns to face his brother. "We talk about this topic all the time at lunch."



"Well, not me. I'm there to learn. It is a school. But the girls, all they talk about!" He shakes his head.


"It hurts my heart. I'm only in the first grade!"



(notes from GB) I thought this was hilarious. I popped into their house to get AJ his tux for prom and decided to play a little bit with aging off. Well this was their topic for discussion over dinner. So if anyone remembers the back to school thread, then you'll get this joke. Well at least I thought it was funny. lol

I feel good today

October, Fall 2010, Jamie Lopez is 55, Brian Chew 49, Davon is 19, AJ is 17 and, Aaron and Adrian are 6

Jame was starting to worry. She hadn't heard from Brian in a few weeks. He was supposed to be home the day before yesterday from his job hunting in a new city. But as of right now he was MIA. She didn't let on though. When the twins asked; "When is Daddy was coming home," Jamie would smile and tell them; "Soon."

AJ on the other hand wasn't too worried about his mother's boyfriend. Don't get it wrong. He and Brian got along well. He was the only stable male in his life other than his brother, while growing up. But he still couldn't help feeling a bit jealous that his twin siblings got both their parents while he and Davon only had their mom. His dad starting a new life with a new wife and three new kids. One of which attends his school now.

But he normally pushed all that to the back of him mind. And to help him was the very pretty Mary Snowden. All the guys swooned over her. But she never noticed. Her mind was consumed with the love of her life in Simmington Hills. It didn't stop her from hanging out with her friends though!

Suni also stopped by for a visit and the three hung out on the sidewalk. Fall was fading fast and warm days like this would soon be in the past.

They discussed the up coming prom, what they all had plan on wearing. Mary told them that she would be attending two proms. The one here in Riverdale as well as the senior prom in Simmington Hills.

Suni thought that was cool. Traveling to another hood to be with your boyfriend. Not to mention getting to buy two dresses! She just hopped AJ would ask her to the prom soon. As of yet, he hadn't made it official. She wondered what was holding him up.

Suni also shared the news of her brother's engagement. She was surprised that he would even consider marriage after what happened between he and Annabell. But she guessed love won out in the end.

AJ spent a little quality time with Suni. He was ready to ask her to prom but something stopped him. Well it was more like someone named Lilly Sanchez. He did have strong feelings for Suni, but he also had feelings for Lilly as well. He just didn't know what to do. He also didn't to keep stringing Suni along until he made up his mind.

Edward stopped by after the teens had left, he needed to speak with Davon. Who was quit surprised to see his father. They talked a lot on the phone, but his dad never had the time to spend with him or AJ.

He told him that he did want to spend more time with them. And since Smokey's Ribs was doing so well, he could finally take the time needed to be with them.

That angered Davon a bit. He dad could now afford the time. He was 19 for crying out loud. He didn't need his dad anymore. He was a man. AJ on the other hand did need their dad, so he agreed to his father's request.

He wanted to take them on a weekend fishing trip in January. The fish would just be coming out of their deep thaw, ready to mate. It would be fun.

Davon watched his dad leave. He found that he was actually looking forward to the trip. Maybe things between he his dad and his brother would work out in the end.

Brian finally returned home a month late, but non the less he was home. Jamie was both thrilled and pissed that he was back. Thrilled because she was worried to death about him. Pissed off because he hadn't called her, didn't even sent a note or card to let her know he was alive.

Brian acted as if everything was normal. Apologized for not calling as well. But that the job fell through and he was just heartbroken and didn't want to talk to anyone.

Jame said she believed him but she couldn't help the nagging feeling that there was something else to it. She didn't see the signs when Eddie started to cheat on her with Joy, but she was damn sure she would see them with Brian!

(notes: All the boys swoon over Mary but she pays them no mind. She doesn't swoon over anyone. lol Which is good since I don't want her messing things up with Marchon in Simmington Hills. lol But who knows how she's going to act in college. *sigh*

As for Brian. He vanished. I think this lot is buggy and I'm going to have to move everyone out and rip it down. So, he was gone since they moved into the building. So I was going to write it as him vanishing. But he popped back up so I had to bring him back. lol Maybe he needed a vacation from all those kids.

Davon also moved out, so he will be one his own come next round.

And yes, Edward is a dead beat dad when it comes to his two oldest. He only calls on occasion but never visits. This was his first visit since AD was born after their divorce.)

I think I rebounded and recovered from my divorce nicely. I mean I met a wonderful man, and accidentally got pregnant. Which is okay since I have two beautiful twins and did I mention just how great Brian is? Well he is wonderful. And I love how we are. There's no pressure for marriage or even to get engaged, we are just happy.

Once I found out that I was pregnant we decided to move in together as a trail run to see if we could live together without killing each other. Yeah, yeah, I can hear you now. Yes, our relationship started out purely physical but once children got involved I just couldn't leave it at that.

But living together has it's perks as well. No more sneaking Brian out of the house at 4 am so the boys didn't see that he stayed the night. We are together and happy.


My beloved Bonkers has aged into an elder. I felt a bit sad. I've had her since I was married, and before Davon was born. I hate to see her go and I know she will be gone soon. I mean, I'm not getting ahead of myself, she's OLD! Old people and cats die. *sobs* I'm so emotional, I hope I'm not pregnant again.


Now that I'm getting older I'm starting think I'm not as attractive as I once was. I will I be able to keep Brian interested in me? I mean, I know we aren't a May December thing, but he is younger and their are girls his age who don't have children, and more that willing to be with him.

I expressed this to him, but he reassured me that he was totally devoted to me. Yeah, I've heard that before and look where it got me. A divorce and some witch living in my old house sleeping with my ex-husband. But Brian is different I know it. And I believe him. he loves me and our children.



Aaron and Adrian have gotten so big. Aaron looks like his daddy while Adrian looks like me. I'm enjoying these last moments of parenthood, and thank goodness I'm not pregnant I'm entering into menopause, so I'm all hormonal. Another baby at my age. That would make me faint.


I'm starting to really show my age, all the foundation in the world can't hide the proof in the mirror. I can't believe I have the early signs of wrinkles. I don't feel middle aged though. *sigh* Oh, well, guess I better get used to it.


Just hope I'm around long enough to see the twins graduate college and start a family.

Jamie Lopez - Simday 28

I HATE HIM! Edward is on my last nerve. I came home late from work and spotted him trying to steal my newspaper. I had been wondering where they were going for the past few days. Well, now I know! It was him! I tried to stop him. He went to walk around me when I pushed him. To my surprised he pushed me back. That started the whole fight, we went at it for a while, and I thought I would come out victorious. But no, my lack of not working out playing a huge roll in the outcome, and Eddie won. I could just scream. My pride is so injured.

On a plus side, he did call once he had gotten back to his place and apologized. I wanted to press charges. But since he could say sorry I guess I can act like a grown up to and accept it. (for now!)

-Jamie Lopez