Day 5

Well, my day coulda started out better but oh well. Reuben was up ALL night....and when I say ALL night I'm NOT exaggerating. He cried and whined on and off every hour the entire night. He fell on Monday and his pinkie finger went under his hand and he landed on his knuckle. He didn't complain at all on Monday but didn't sleep well Monday night either. He was up about five different times. Last night at dinner the boys and I noticed it was REALLY swollen, hot, and red. I figured I would see if it was better this morning and then take him in if it wasn't. Well, after the night I had I was convinced it was broken. Thankfully it wasn't but I hate going to the Dr.'s none the less.

We got home after awhile and had some lunch and started working on school. I made some chocolate chip cookies and laid Roo down for a nap. I am pretty much past my super sleepy stage so I am just going to finish up school with the boys and get my workout done. I did it last night and I am SUPER sore today already. It will be good to get it in again and I won't be so sore or tired. We have church tonight so that will help. I am sure most of you know by now that we got word from the Chaplain at Ft. Lewis that the platoon Phil is assigned to is set to deploy March or April. That was quite the shocker but we knew it was a possibility and I am just thankful that I knew way ahead of time. It would be harder if I hadn't known.

So, we are praying for the LORD's guidance in and through it all. Thank you for your prayers and for the great encouragement every one has been to me. That's all for my day today!

Day 4

We are on day four and already I can't believe how well the LORD provides. He has blessed our lives so very much and I continue to pray He will guide us through this new journey. The boys finished their school this afternoon and we enjoyed some light lunch. They went out to play for awhile and I am working on what we will study next in our daily devotions. I am not nearly as smart as Phil is when it comes to explaining things so I may have to study more than usual. It will be good for me.

We are working on slowly getting things packed and I will be cleaning more than usual too I'm afraid. It is easier to do as you go though and the last thing I want is to have to do it all at once at the end. I enjoy cleaning so it won't be that bad. It will keep me busy and somewhat distracted. I am trying to squeeze in time to workout also so that will help with the stress relief and also give me the physical benefits of being healthy.

I told the boys I would fix pancakes, eggs, and bacon for dinner and they seem excited that I am cooking for them everyday. I enjoy that they are happy with the very little I seem to be doing for them. They are taking good care of me.

Days 2 and 3

We made it through another couple of days. We had a good Sunday and it was pretty uneventful. My Mom did come to church with us Sunday night which was really nice. We miss that. We went to town with her today and went shopping. It was exhausting but a ton of fun! Things are crazy in my life right now but I can always depend on my Mom to be there when I need her to be!

She is coming to stay the night with me and I couldn't be more excited. I will explain later but there are some unforseen things that came up and I know the LORD is in control. Just helps to have a physical person to hug when you need one or a shoulder to cry on! It stinks being an emotional person. Sometimes I wish I could be tough and strong. I guess I can be in my own way. Being emotional isn't all bad.....at least I can be sympathetic. Anyways, just thought I would write a little bit tonight. The evening was crazy and I just need some girl time and rest!

Day 1

We have officially made it through day one. We started out by having some breakfast and going garage saling with Nana. No, I didn't take a single picture all day....too bad! Anyways, we got the boys some lunch at Sams, picked up a few things from Wal-Mart, and headed home. We spent the majority of the time garage saling. It was a lot of fun and we did most of it on Fort Wainwright.

I ended up getting a suitcase and a few new shirts and dresses. The boys got some light sabres for two dollars which was cool......courtesy of Nana. It was nice hanging out with her for such a long time. I miss that. I checked out the base thrift store which was pretty cool. We came home and chilled out since I have had a nasty headache for the past couple of days. I am feeling better now and I am sure will feel great after I get some sleep tonight!!!

Talked to my hubby for a little while and he had already made a new friend. That's easy for Phil if you all haven't noticed. He had made it to his apartment and was enjoying how nice it was. Tomorrow he starts the first week, which is mainly inprocessing and such. Anyways, I thought you should all know what was going on. I shall keep you all updated day by day through this process!!!!

More Pictures....

So, we were taking pictures the other day and again last night before Phil leaves. I wanted to have a nice picture to send to everyone! I guess you get a preview. It is hard to coordinate professional pictures when you don't have time to go get them taken. Anyways, I like the homey ones more anyways...or should I say natural....or should I say the chaotic ones where no one will smile or sit still?! Anyways, here they are! Enjoy!

Pictures!!

Some new pictures from my new camera! I get to keep it while Phil is gone!!!

Military Id's

So, we went to Fort Wainwright today to get our new Military Id's. I don't know why I have to look so hideous every time I get a picture taken I have to carry around with me forever!!! Anyways, it was fun!! The boys had a great time on their first Army base. It was surprisingly the same as the last time I saw it.....oh....about 15 years ago!!

We went to Att after that to get new go phones. It is a better price to get two of them and have unlimited talk, text, and web than to stick with a plan from them. So, we have new numbers which I will mass text to everyone next Thursday! I am using my phone until the billing cycle ends that day. I will give both our numbers out. It will take some getting used to having a new cell phone number after 10 years of the same number! Oh well. Just thought I would post a little update!!!