This week has been very interesting. Just about as interesting as last week. We were off mutiple days last week, or on a delay last week. This week we were off multiple days,no delays. The kids were off quite a bit which has made it all very interesting. Alexis has now gone over the number of days allowed for snow, so she might end up going one extra day at the end of the year. I think they can suck it up. Being off full days this week has been a little rough for me, since I am in a military training course. The course is based on 80 hours of instruction, so to make up for the off days, we had homework. That was somewhat painful. I have to take the end of course test tomorrow, and hopefully, I will pass.
The downtime has been a little rough for Derek as well. He has gotten a bit behind in his classes due to not being able to go to school to work on projects or having to miss class to stay home with the kids. I expect it won't hurt him too much, but it's a bit frustrating, I know.
Derek is getting ready to register for next terms classes. One of the options he has is to take all of his classes on Tuesday and Thursday during the day. That would be ideal from a family standpoint, but one of the instructors is not someone he cares for. He's got to take three classes this next term, then three classes for the summer, so he's somewaht limited as to what classes he can take and with whom. I am hoping he goes with the schedule that is more family-friendly, but I do want him to get through these next few terms.
I am taking my final for my first class next week. I currently have an overall 95% in the class and the test is open-book so I expect to do well. The other class is taking some time to get used too. The instructor is harder to read, so I am not sure I am doing what I need to. So far, I have turned in two sets of discussion questions, one graded (not great), and my biography and research paper topic. Might I just add, I do NOT like APA style formatting.
I got in to see the doctor yesterday, despite the snow day. The clinic called and asked me to come in, even though the base was closed down until 1200. We didn't get anything new or enlightening out of it, but Micah is doing fine. The heartbeat was strong and the test results from the series of bloodwork all came back negative, so that's good. Basically, this is a normal pregnancy in all respects so far. Granted, I feel awful, and I think I had the stomach flu earlier this week, but other than that, nothing major. We are now getting diapers at the store in preparation for Michah's arrival, and we plan to get his co-sleeper next month. I think the only other things I am going to get are some more towels so I have enough for both him and Mason.
Not much else going on. Just trying to keep up with the kids and the snow.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Sunday, February 04, 2007
As always, we live in chaos
Wow, this last week was crazy! With Mercedes birrthday, and martial arts, and grocery shopping, not to mention hair cuts, oil changes, and tax appts, we were going non-stop. That seems to be how our life is perpetually. And we do it to ourselves : )
Mercedes birthday went well, and the party on Saturday made the kids happy (though we were a little frustrated with McDonalds for "forgetting" we were coming - they had to call some poor girl in who had already worked a full shift, but she had a great attitude about it). 9 munchkins (and two almost-teens) running wild for almost two hours in McDonalds Playland. I didn't have to cook, bake, or clean up. It turned out well overall. Alexis had someone her age there that she knew and they talked and "played" the whole time, so even she had fun. Our oldest "adopted" child was there and she didn't have to monitor little ones so I think it went well.
Mercedes had a friend spend the night after the party too, so she has been in heaven. Mouthy little person that she is, she's been getting away with a little more than usual becuase of her birthday, but we'll get back to normal.
Derek and I are keeping up with classes, and Derek is officially two terms away from graduation (woo hoo). He's starting to focus more on post-graduation employment and everything, which is almost as stressful as class. I am having problems with my financial aid, so I am not sure I will be starting my next class on time. I hope that's not the case, but I have been working onthis for over two weeks and it's not gotten me anywhere. The class I am taking now is over halfway finished, and so far all of my grades are A's, so I feel good about it.
I am looking forward to the Super Bowl today, though I am concerned that the Colts will lose. I really HOPE not. I am not going to cry if they lose, but I will be a little sad. They are a good team, and I really like Peyton Manning.
The pregnancy is going well. I am going on 7 months now, just a few more (or so I keep telling myself). Micah was wide awake last night and being quite active. He was turning over and rolling all around in my tummy. He's going to be a handful, I am sure. Hopefully he will be as wonderful as Mercedes and Mason. : )
Mercedes birthday went well, and the party on Saturday made the kids happy (though we were a little frustrated with McDonalds for "forgetting" we were coming - they had to call some poor girl in who had already worked a full shift, but she had a great attitude about it). 9 munchkins (and two almost-teens) running wild for almost two hours in McDonalds Playland. I didn't have to cook, bake, or clean up. It turned out well overall. Alexis had someone her age there that she knew and they talked and "played" the whole time, so even she had fun. Our oldest "adopted" child was there and she didn't have to monitor little ones so I think it went well.
Mercedes had a friend spend the night after the party too, so she has been in heaven. Mouthy little person that she is, she's been getting away with a little more than usual becuase of her birthday, but we'll get back to normal.
Derek and I are keeping up with classes, and Derek is officially two terms away from graduation (woo hoo). He's starting to focus more on post-graduation employment and everything, which is almost as stressful as class. I am having problems with my financial aid, so I am not sure I will be starting my next class on time. I hope that's not the case, but I have been working onthis for over two weeks and it's not gotten me anywhere. The class I am taking now is over halfway finished, and so far all of my grades are A's, so I feel good about it.
I am looking forward to the Super Bowl today, though I am concerned that the Colts will lose. I really HOPE not. I am not going to cry if they lose, but I will be a little sad. They are a good team, and I really like Peyton Manning.
The pregnancy is going well. I am going on 7 months now, just a few more (or so I keep telling myself). Micah was wide awake last night and being quite active. He was turning over and rolling all around in my tummy. He's going to be a handful, I am sure. Hopefully he will be as wonderful as Mercedes and Mason. : )
Thursday, January 25, 2007
I hate Long Paydays!
Any of you who have had affiliation with the military understand what I mean. You budget yourself based on getting paid about every two weeks, but twice a year, it's closer to three weeks. Those two pay periods are when you run out of EVERYTHING, but you've already spent your budget. Yep, I am hoping I don't have to go to the grocery store (again) before payday. : )
Since I have your attention, let me direct your attention to the links on the right. I am "pimping" the kids websites, so please visit them and see what they are up too : )
I saw the doctor this morning and am now on the "two week" schedule. It seems a bit early to me, but I think the doctor is a bit concerned about my blood pressure. It's gone up enough that I am borderline high, so it warrants watching. He's also checking my platelet count because I am bruising easily and more deeply. I don't think there are any serious issues right now, but this doctor seems to be more inclined to make sure than the others. Of course, the techs keep trying to move me to another doctor, but I kind of like this guy. He's a bit abrupt, but he's efficient and doesn't blow me off like the others do.
Derek went to a job fair today and was completely disheartened. I guess he felt that the majority of the employers were looking for software engineers, and Derek wants to do network stuff. I can't really help him since I don't have the experience in these kinds of things. The AF ensures I have a job. I think he is looking in the wrong places in some instances, though, since I found 120 hits on one job site for this area. We'll see. I might post his resume on monster.com and careerbuilder.com
I am doing well in my online class. I have an A+ average now. I am working on the research paper too, which is ten pages. So far I have 3 1/2, and it's not due for a while. I intend to finish it next week and turn it in early so I can fix anything the teacher does not like. I am due to start a second class the week after next, plus I have to go to a two-week class for Acquisition Level II certification. Yes, I intend to make sure I have a NICE resume. You never know what the future holds.
The kids are doing well. We went out last night since Derek had class, though we lost track of time. I had to go to the grocery store (go figure), so I thought it would be nice to eat out and get smoothies. Mason tried to steal mine eventhough I got him a chocolate chip cookie. Brat!
Yum, potato soup smells good. Hope they get home soon. I still have 4 grilled cheese sandwiches to go.
I sent my packes in for Air Force Academy instructor. I am trying not to get my hopes up, but I am hopefuly that I will at least get a chance to be interviewed.
I think Colorado Springs would be nice as a next assignment. Either way, it's #1 on my list for both assignment and job. I think I would like teaching college students. I don't know if I would be a good teacher though.
Since I have your attention, let me direct your attention to the links on the right. I am "pimping" the kids websites, so please visit them and see what they are up too : )
I saw the doctor this morning and am now on the "two week" schedule. It seems a bit early to me, but I think the doctor is a bit concerned about my blood pressure. It's gone up enough that I am borderline high, so it warrants watching. He's also checking my platelet count because I am bruising easily and more deeply. I don't think there are any serious issues right now, but this doctor seems to be more inclined to make sure than the others. Of course, the techs keep trying to move me to another doctor, but I kind of like this guy. He's a bit abrupt, but he's efficient and doesn't blow me off like the others do.
Derek went to a job fair today and was completely disheartened. I guess he felt that the majority of the employers were looking for software engineers, and Derek wants to do network stuff. I can't really help him since I don't have the experience in these kinds of things. The AF ensures I have a job. I think he is looking in the wrong places in some instances, though, since I found 120 hits on one job site for this area. We'll see. I might post his resume on monster.com and careerbuilder.com
I am doing well in my online class. I have an A+ average now. I am working on the research paper too, which is ten pages. So far I have 3 1/2, and it's not due for a while. I intend to finish it next week and turn it in early so I can fix anything the teacher does not like. I am due to start a second class the week after next, plus I have to go to a two-week class for Acquisition Level II certification. Yes, I intend to make sure I have a NICE resume. You never know what the future holds.
The kids are doing well. We went out last night since Derek had class, though we lost track of time. I had to go to the grocery store (go figure), so I thought it would be nice to eat out and get smoothies. Mason tried to steal mine eventhough I got him a chocolate chip cookie. Brat!
Yum, potato soup smells good. Hope they get home soon. I still have 4 grilled cheese sandwiches to go.
I sent my packes in for Air Force Academy instructor. I am trying not to get my hopes up, but I am hopefuly that I will at least get a chance to be interviewed.
I think Colorado Springs would be nice as a next assignment. Either way, it's #1 on my list for both assignment and job. I think I would like teaching college students. I don't know if I would be a good teacher though.
I hate Long Paydays!
Any of you who have had affiliation with the military understand what I mean. You budget yourself based on getting paid about every two weeks, but twice a year, it's closer to three weeks. Those two pay periods are when you run out of EVERYTHING, but you've already spent your budget. Yep, I am hoping I don't have to go to the grocery store (again) before payday. : )
Since I have your attention, let me direct your attention to the links on the right. I am "pimping" the kids websites, so please visit them and see what they are up too : )
I saw the doctor this morning and am now on the "two week" schedule. It seems a bit early to me, but I think the doctor is a bit concerned about my blood pressure. It's gone up enough that I am borderline high, so it warrants watching. He's also checking my platelet count because I am bruising easily and more deeply. I don't think there are any serious issues right now, but this doctor seems to be more inclined to make sure than the others. Of course, the techs keep trying to move me to another doctor, but I kind of like this guy. He's a bit abrupt, but he's efficient and doesn't blow me off like the others do.
Derek went to a job fair today and was completely disheartened. I guess he felt that the majority of the employers were looking for software engineers, and Derek wants to do network stuff. I can't really help him since I don't have the experience in these kinds of things. The AF ensures I have a job. I think he is looking in the wrong places in some instances, though, since I found 120 hits on one job site for this area. We'll see. I might post his resume on monster.com and careerbuilder.com
I am doing well in my online class. I have an A+ average now. I am working on the research paper too, which is ten pages. So far I have 3 1/2, and it's not due for a while. I intend to finish it next week and turn it in early so I can fix anything the teacher does not like. I am due to start a second class the week after next, plus I have to go to a two-week class for Acquisition Level II certification. Yes, I intend to make sure I have a NICE resume. You never know what the future holds.
The kids are doing well. We went out last night since Derek had class, though we lost track of time. I had to go to the grocery store (go figure), so I thought it would be nice to eat out and get smoothies. Mason tried to steal mine eventhough I got him a chocolate chip cookie. Brat!
Yum, potato soup smells good. Hope they get home soon. I still have 4 grilled cheese sandwiches to go.
I sent my packes in for Air Force Academy instructor. I am trying not to get my hopes up, but I am hopefuly that I will at least get a chance to be interviewed.
I think Colorado Springs would be nice as a next assignment. Either way, it's #1 on my list for both assignment and job. I think I would like teaching college students. I don't know if I would be a good teacher though.
Since I have your attention, let me direct your attention to the links on the right. I am "pimping" the kids websites, so please visit them and see what they are up too : )
I saw the doctor this morning and am now on the "two week" schedule. It seems a bit early to me, but I think the doctor is a bit concerned about my blood pressure. It's gone up enough that I am borderline high, so it warrants watching. He's also checking my platelet count because I am bruising easily and more deeply. I don't think there are any serious issues right now, but this doctor seems to be more inclined to make sure than the others. Of course, the techs keep trying to move me to another doctor, but I kind of like this guy. He's a bit abrupt, but he's efficient and doesn't blow me off like the others do.
Derek went to a job fair today and was completely disheartened. I guess he felt that the majority of the employers were looking for software engineers, and Derek wants to do network stuff. I can't really help him since I don't have the experience in these kinds of things. The AF ensures I have a job. I think he is looking in the wrong places in some instances, though, since I found 120 hits on one job site for this area. We'll see. I might post his resume on monster.com and careerbuilder.com
I am doing well in my online class. I have an A+ average now. I am working on the research paper too, which is ten pages. So far I have 3 1/2, and it's not due for a while. I intend to finish it next week and turn it in early so I can fix anything the teacher does not like. I am due to start a second class the week after next, plus I have to go to a two-week class for Acquisition Level II certification. Yes, I intend to make sure I have a NICE resume. You never know what the future holds.
The kids are doing well. We went out last night since Derek had class, though we lost track of time. I had to go to the grocery store (go figure), so I thought it would be nice to eat out and get smoothies. Mason tried to steal mine eventhough I got him a chocolate chip cookie. Brat!
Yum, potato soup smells good. Hope they get home soon. I still have 4 grilled cheese sandwiches to go.
I sent my packes in for Air Force Academy instructor. I am trying not to get my hopes up, but I am hopefuly that I will at least get a chance to be interviewed.
I think Colorado Springs would be nice as a next assignment. Either way, it's #1 on my list for both assignment and job. I think I would like teaching college students. I don't know if I would be a good teacher though.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
US
Wow! We so live in chaos. And it's not just chaos, but CHAOS! I wouldn't say that's altogether bad, but our life is crazy. We have martial arts, and Derek has school. I started school this term, plus I am still working. All of that together makes things a bit crazy, add in the pregnancy and kids getting sick, or having other things going on, oh, and I bowl one night a week, and you have full-blown mayhem. Life is always interesting!
School is good for me so far, not too overwhelming. Derek is doing really well so far about keeping up with his school. The current schedule seems to work better for him. It's harder for me though because I have to run the kids around.
Derek found out from the knee doc that it will be a while (if ever) before his knee is fully heeled. Nice how that works out for the DR isn't it? Would have been nice to have been told that up front. It doesn't look like Derek will be going back to martial arts here, if ever. Which was the whole point to have the surgery he had.
Micah Payton Thiem is an active little guy. He's six months along in the baking process with 3-3 1/2 months left to go. He's been making me really (really) sick the last two weeks, but I am hoping (praying, begging) that things are calming down again. The exhaustion I can deal with, but the exhaustion, nausea, constipations, headaches, and general yucky feeling gets to be a bit much. Again, though, I am hoping I am past the worst of that. At the moment, he's tap dancing on my insides. One of his favorite pastimes is to do somersaults around my belly button. Now THAT is an odd feeling.
These last couple of days have been a little sad for me. We are getting close to the time Mom went into the hospital last year, so it's hitting kind of hard. I miss her, I mean REALLY miss her. I knew, in an intellectual way that I would when the event happened, but the reality is so much worse. Unfortunately, life didn't stop so I could really grieve, so it hits me along the way, sometimes pretty hard. For example, Derek watching Million Dollar Baby with me in the room was a BAD thing last week. And I know that some people probably think, "Get over it already". Well, in the immortal words of Max the Psychokitty, PPHHHHTTTT! My feelings and I'm entitled to them. Though, I know most people would not think wrong of me for still REALLY, COMPLETELY missing my Mommy.
School is good for me so far, not too overwhelming. Derek is doing really well so far about keeping up with his school. The current schedule seems to work better for him. It's harder for me though because I have to run the kids around.
Derek found out from the knee doc that it will be a while (if ever) before his knee is fully heeled. Nice how that works out for the DR isn't it? Would have been nice to have been told that up front. It doesn't look like Derek will be going back to martial arts here, if ever. Which was the whole point to have the surgery he had.
Micah Payton Thiem is an active little guy. He's six months along in the baking process with 3-3 1/2 months left to go. He's been making me really (really) sick the last two weeks, but I am hoping (praying, begging) that things are calming down again. The exhaustion I can deal with, but the exhaustion, nausea, constipations, headaches, and general yucky feeling gets to be a bit much. Again, though, I am hoping I am past the worst of that. At the moment, he's tap dancing on my insides. One of his favorite pastimes is to do somersaults around my belly button. Now THAT is an odd feeling.
These last couple of days have been a little sad for me. We are getting close to the time Mom went into the hospital last year, so it's hitting kind of hard. I miss her, I mean REALLY miss her. I knew, in an intellectual way that I would when the event happened, but the reality is so much worse. Unfortunately, life didn't stop so I could really grieve, so it hits me along the way, sometimes pretty hard. For example, Derek watching Million Dollar Baby with me in the room was a BAD thing last week. And I know that some people probably think, "Get over it already". Well, in the immortal words of Max the Psychokitty, PPHHHHTTTT! My feelings and I'm entitled to them. Though, I know most people would not think wrong of me for still REALLY, COMPLETELY missing my Mommy.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
1/7/07
It's already een a busy weekend and we are only halfway through Sunday ; ) Lundry is strewn in piles downstairs, and I am sitting here wasting time and enjoying some quiet while Daddy deals witht he kids. Mean, aren't I?
I am pretty pleased overall with this weekend though since we saw Indianapolis win in the first round of playoffs yesterday (Go Manning!). Sadly, Derek's team (Dallas) showed up for parts of their game, but in the end their heads weren't in it enough for them to win, even though they should have!
I started my second Master's degree this last week, and so far, I am not stressed over the amount of work that is going to be required. However, it's early in the course, so things could become more difficult. If they don't though, and the rest of the courses are like this one, I should be done by XMAS. I am also thinking that an MBA might not be a bad thing to look into. I am also considering a MAster's in Foresnisc Psychology, just for me, not becuase it's useful or anything. I figure at some point I should go to school for something that is ourely interesting to me.
Derek also started school this week and so far the stress hasn't set it. It will though, give him another two or three weeks. Still he's only got six classes left to take after this term, so if he can just hold on and finish up, it will all be over.
I dropped my application package in the mail to become an AF Academy instructor. I have NO idea if I will be selected, but I had to try. I'm hoping, if I get picked up, that we will go next year (2008), otherwise, I think we are stuck here until 2009. That is good and bad, but we will make the best of it either way.
My Major's board is later this year as well. I should know by next XMAS if I made it or not, so pray for me will ya. I really want (need) to make it. If I do make Major, I should get to pin on in OCtober (or thereabouts) of 2008. I've got my fingers crossed (as well as all of the t's).
Other than that, we don't have much going on. Still pregnant, getting roly poly. Still working full-time. Kids are fine (aside from ear infections). Just tired (a lot).
I am pretty pleased overall with this weekend though since we saw Indianapolis win in the first round of playoffs yesterday (Go Manning!). Sadly, Derek's team (Dallas) showed up for parts of their game, but in the end their heads weren't in it enough for them to win, even though they should have!
I started my second Master's degree this last week, and so far, I am not stressed over the amount of work that is going to be required. However, it's early in the course, so things could become more difficult. If they don't though, and the rest of the courses are like this one, I should be done by XMAS. I am also thinking that an MBA might not be a bad thing to look into. I am also considering a MAster's in Foresnisc Psychology, just for me, not becuase it's useful or anything. I figure at some point I should go to school for something that is ourely interesting to me.
Derek also started school this week and so far the stress hasn't set it. It will though, give him another two or three weeks. Still he's only got six classes left to take after this term, so if he can just hold on and finish up, it will all be over.
I dropped my application package in the mail to become an AF Academy instructor. I have NO idea if I will be selected, but I had to try. I'm hoping, if I get picked up, that we will go next year (2008), otherwise, I think we are stuck here until 2009. That is good and bad, but we will make the best of it either way.
My Major's board is later this year as well. I should know by next XMAS if I made it or not, so pray for me will ya. I really want (need) to make it. If I do make Major, I should get to pin on in OCtober (or thereabouts) of 2008. I've got my fingers crossed (as well as all of the t's).
Other than that, we don't have much going on. Still pregnant, getting roly poly. Still working full-time. Kids are fine (aside from ear infections). Just tired (a lot).
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Happy New Year!!!!!
Boy, am I glad the holidays are past. Now we can focus on the “next big thing”. Mercedes birthday is coming up (fast). We are buying her a new (replacement for the old, broken one) DVD player. She doesn’t know yet, but she will be thrilled when she gets it. At least she will be thrilled when she can use it again. She loves to watch movies in her room. I got her another Disney Princess DVD player so that it matches her existing TV and the bubble gum pink room.
The kids and I had a movie night last night. We all piled into my bed and watched one of the old Sinbad movies. You just can’t beat some of the older movies for entertainment value. And Mercedes even liked it. You can’t ask for much more than that.
Derek started back to school yesterday. He’s taking three classes this term, which ends in March. After that, he has 6 more classes to go, so one full term, then the two short terms for the summer. Right now, I think we just need to focus on getting him through this term. Two of the classes are ones he dropped previously, so he knows they aren’t going to be easy. The third class is with an instructor he’s had before who he really seems to like. That’s good anyways.
I also started school, and I don’t think my class will be that bad, though I have NO IDEA if I will be saying that after the exams : ) A big part of the class is discussion (online), which is fairly easy for me. I also have a 10 page (that’s all?) term paper I have to do, but that’s pretty easy. It will take less than a week to get that done. I just need to sit down and do the work. My biggest concern is formatting which I always screw up. As things stand now, I have my course load mapped out through June. I start a new class every month after this, and end one pretty much every month as well. I‘ve only got to take 10 classes total, one of which is a comprehensive seminar to close everything out. With the schedule I am on, it looks like I can complete everything (graduate) by next year. That’s really good for me. I also have concerns about moving. If I don’t get orders to leave WPAFB, then I will have to move to a different job which might not be so reasonable about classes.
As we start the New Year, we have not made any “resolutions” though we do have some hopes. Mine is to get bills paid down (off), and keep it that way. Derek’s hopes/plans are to save money for things that we need, or just as a nest egg. Since you can never be sure what will happen each year (each day), we are not binding ourselves to anything. I am sure come April/May I will be vowing to lose weight and get back in shape, but that’s a ways away.
I am now 23 weeks pregnant, and Micah Payton Thiem is a night owl. He is routinely awake between 2 and 4 a.m. and seems to think that’s he’s going to escape through my abdomen: ) Or maybe that’s his way of making more room for himself, I don’t know. I rejoice in feeling his activity and continue to be hopeful that he will arrive healthy and happy in April/May. I can only imagine the chaos his birth will bring into our lives. Alexis, Mercedes, and Mason definitely bring a different element of chaos with them, so Micah, I’m sure, will bring something completely new and unexpected with him. I guess that’s what makes kids (life) so much fun.
The New Year has also made me somewhat introspective. Looking back, we were hit by three tragedies, though they were separated by months. Losing Mom was really devastating for me, and extremely difficult for Derek. I still get blindsided by her being gone. The second tragedy, losing Shane, was also very rough, though, I think we made it through that one pretty well. The last one was losing Grandma. I know it was a long time in coming, but she was one of my last links to “home”. I guess I’ve become something of a gypsy with no place where I have roots anymore, which is part of the military life. Still, heritage has always been important to me, and it’s another piece that I won’t ever be able to make my children fully understand. The importance of Grandma and Grandpa in my life is probably more than most people, so losing them both has been difficult. I have to hope though, that the worst of the tragedies are behind us for a while. It seems like we were beaten up pretty well this last year in a variety of ways.
The kids and I had a movie night last night. We all piled into my bed and watched one of the old Sinbad movies. You just can’t beat some of the older movies for entertainment value. And Mercedes even liked it. You can’t ask for much more than that.
Derek started back to school yesterday. He’s taking three classes this term, which ends in March. After that, he has 6 more classes to go, so one full term, then the two short terms for the summer. Right now, I think we just need to focus on getting him through this term. Two of the classes are ones he dropped previously, so he knows they aren’t going to be easy. The third class is with an instructor he’s had before who he really seems to like. That’s good anyways.
I also started school, and I don’t think my class will be that bad, though I have NO IDEA if I will be saying that after the exams : ) A big part of the class is discussion (online), which is fairly easy for me. I also have a 10 page (that’s all?) term paper I have to do, but that’s pretty easy. It will take less than a week to get that done. I just need to sit down and do the work. My biggest concern is formatting which I always screw up. As things stand now, I have my course load mapped out through June. I start a new class every month after this, and end one pretty much every month as well. I‘ve only got to take 10 classes total, one of which is a comprehensive seminar to close everything out. With the schedule I am on, it looks like I can complete everything (graduate) by next year. That’s really good for me. I also have concerns about moving. If I don’t get orders to leave WPAFB, then I will have to move to a different job which might not be so reasonable about classes.
As we start the New Year, we have not made any “resolutions” though we do have some hopes. Mine is to get bills paid down (off), and keep it that way. Derek’s hopes/plans are to save money for things that we need, or just as a nest egg. Since you can never be sure what will happen each year (each day), we are not binding ourselves to anything. I am sure come April/May I will be vowing to lose weight and get back in shape, but that’s a ways away.
I am now 23 weeks pregnant, and Micah Payton Thiem is a night owl. He is routinely awake between 2 and 4 a.m. and seems to think that’s he’s going to escape through my abdomen: ) Or maybe that’s his way of making more room for himself, I don’t know. I rejoice in feeling his activity and continue to be hopeful that he will arrive healthy and happy in April/May. I can only imagine the chaos his birth will bring into our lives. Alexis, Mercedes, and Mason definitely bring a different element of chaos with them, so Micah, I’m sure, will bring something completely new and unexpected with him. I guess that’s what makes kids (life) so much fun.
The New Year has also made me somewhat introspective. Looking back, we were hit by three tragedies, though they were separated by months. Losing Mom was really devastating for me, and extremely difficult for Derek. I still get blindsided by her being gone. The second tragedy, losing Shane, was also very rough, though, I think we made it through that one pretty well. The last one was losing Grandma. I know it was a long time in coming, but she was one of my last links to “home”. I guess I’ve become something of a gypsy with no place where I have roots anymore, which is part of the military life. Still, heritage has always been important to me, and it’s another piece that I won’t ever be able to make my children fully understand. The importance of Grandma and Grandpa in my life is probably more than most people, so losing them both has been difficult. I have to hope though, that the worst of the tragedies are behind us for a while. It seems like we were beaten up pretty well this last year in a variety of ways.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Christmas
Well, the day started off a lot earlier than we planned. Mercedes woke up and went downstairs and started into presents before we were awake. We decided to all get up and see what Santa left for us. Both of the kids were happy, especially with the candy. Mason wouldn't eat breakfast after eating all of the candy we would let him have.
After breakfast we finished opening presents. The kids seemed happy with theirs. Derek and I are also happy. I got a massage bed rest (with heating option), and Derek got two nice watches and a new pair of sunglasses he has been wanting. Plus the things from other friends and family. The really nice part is getting to sit at home and relax with each other. We don't have to go anywhere. Dinner is pretty simple this year, and the plan is to eat around 3. All in all a good day.
Right now, everyone else is taking a nap. Yep, the house is quiet. I don't know what to do : )
Micah is playng off and on, but that's ok, I like to know he's busy in there. Tomorrow marks week 22. The ultrasound confirmed another baby boy. Now if we can make it to April, all will be well.
After breakfast we finished opening presents. The kids seemed happy with theirs. Derek and I are also happy. I got a massage bed rest (with heating option), and Derek got two nice watches and a new pair of sunglasses he has been wanting. Plus the things from other friends and family. The really nice part is getting to sit at home and relax with each other. We don't have to go anywhere. Dinner is pretty simple this year, and the plan is to eat around 3. All in all a good day.
Right now, everyone else is taking a nap. Yep, the house is quiet. I don't know what to do : )
Micah is playng off and on, but that's ok, I like to know he's busy in there. Tomorrow marks week 22. The ultrasound confirmed another baby boy. Now if we can make it to April, all will be well.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Sunday, December 10, 2006
News of the Week
Derek is out of school right now. He got XMAS lights hung up outside, and is going to start wrapping presents this week. He's got some other things to take care of too, but nothing pressing.
I was in San Antonio this week for some meetings. I really miss San Antonio! It felt like I was home. What a great city.
Overal, we are all doing well. No one has been extremely sick for a while (knock on wood), and the baby and I are doing well.
In fact, the baby is pretty active several times a day. I thought I started feeling kicks around week 14 or so, but now that we are at week 19, I know I am being kicked. That's good though, since it means the baby is maturing in there. We will find out the gender in a few weeks, so that will also be cool. We have a few names we have been kickng around but nothing confirmed.
We are all done with Christmas shopping! Yea! I hate waiting until the last minute. This means I can start worrying about next years presents : )
I was in San Antonio this week for some meetings. I really miss San Antonio! It felt like I was home. What a great city.
Overal, we are all doing well. No one has been extremely sick for a while (knock on wood), and the baby and I are doing well.
In fact, the baby is pretty active several times a day. I thought I started feeling kicks around week 14 or so, but now that we are at week 19, I know I am being kicked. That's good though, since it means the baby is maturing in there. We will find out the gender in a few weeks, so that will also be cool. We have a few names we have been kickng around but nothing confirmed.
We are all done with Christmas shopping! Yea! I hate waiting until the last minute. This means I can start worrying about next years presents : )
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
11/15
I am officially irritated now. I just lost the post I spent the last5 minutes working on.
Michelle and Brittney will be here all week next week. YEA! We are all looking forward to that. And our neighbers are coming over to share Thanksgiving with us. Double Yea! And I see the OB DR next week. Kinda Yea!
Why Kinda yea? Well, after 5 miscarriages, I am neurotic when it comes to being pregnant. I worry that I will go to the appt and be told that they can't find the heartbeat. Not good. It's hard not to have those thoughts in the middle of the night when you wake up. Don't ask me why. I am trying to stay positive (and busy) so it doesn't become too bad, but in the quiet moments, it's hard. I did think I felt a good solid kick this last weekend, so that was kind of cool. We aren't at the point where I will feel it much, or on a regular basis, so nothing unusual about not feeling anything since, though I would appreciate it : )
Mason had to go to the DR (ER) yesterday. Daycare called in a tizzy about a rash he had which was NOTHING. I spent two hours in the ER, one of which Mason was ANGRY (he threw a fit for over an hour) and another hour in a doctors office to get a note telling the daycare that there is NOTHING wrong. By the way, they thought he had hand, foot, and mouth disease. Sounds nice, doesn't it?
Derek is in Finals this week and it appears he will pass, possible with A's in one or all of his classes. He's not taking anything else until January, so he will be able to re-charge and re-group, we hope : ) He's hoping to go back to martial arts next month also. I don't know how that will go, but it can't hurt.
I am starting a Master's online in January. It's in Security Management. I think it will work very well with my other Master's degree. And if everything works out, I might continue to do online Master's degrees for a while. Perhaps a degree in Forensic Pschology for S&Gs. No, I am not compeltely nuts, I just like school, and I just as well do something I like after I have been responsible.
Michelle and Brittney will be here all week next week. YEA! We are all looking forward to that. And our neighbers are coming over to share Thanksgiving with us. Double Yea! And I see the OB DR next week. Kinda Yea!
Why Kinda yea? Well, after 5 miscarriages, I am neurotic when it comes to being pregnant. I worry that I will go to the appt and be told that they can't find the heartbeat. Not good. It's hard not to have those thoughts in the middle of the night when you wake up. Don't ask me why. I am trying to stay positive (and busy) so it doesn't become too bad, but in the quiet moments, it's hard. I did think I felt a good solid kick this last weekend, so that was kind of cool. We aren't at the point where I will feel it much, or on a regular basis, so nothing unusual about not feeling anything since, though I would appreciate it : )
Mason had to go to the DR (ER) yesterday. Daycare called in a tizzy about a rash he had which was NOTHING. I spent two hours in the ER, one of which Mason was ANGRY (he threw a fit for over an hour) and another hour in a doctors office to get a note telling the daycare that there is NOTHING wrong. By the way, they thought he had hand, foot, and mouth disease. Sounds nice, doesn't it?
Derek is in Finals this week and it appears he will pass, possible with A's in one or all of his classes. He's not taking anything else until January, so he will be able to re-charge and re-group, we hope : ) He's hoping to go back to martial arts next month also. I don't know how that will go, but it can't hurt.
I am starting a Master's online in January. It's in Security Management. I think it will work very well with my other Master's degree. And if everything works out, I might continue to do online Master's degrees for a while. Perhaps a degree in Forensic Pschology for S&Gs. No, I am not compeltely nuts, I just like school, and I just as well do something I like after I have been responsible.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Reasons to like/hate the military
Reasons to Love being in the Military1.) You get to live in interesting places (Germany, Japan, Australia,England, Italy)2.) You get to move after a couple of years3.) If you don't like your supervisor, wait a year or two and you'llhave a new one4.) Making new friends5.) Unique and interesting jobs6.) You don't have to live at home with your parents7.) Guaranteed healthcare and paycheck8.) College tuition paid in full9.) You don't have to figure out what to wear every day10.) All Federal Holidays off11.) Retire after 20 years with a paycheck
Downside to Military Life1.) Long deployments2.) You have to leave your friends3.) You have to move every couple of years4.) You can't quit5.) Early hours6.) Assignments to Korea7.) Long duty hours8.) Inspections9.) Rules for EVERYTHING10.) Congressman decide our pay
Ok, these aren't inclusive, and they are purely my opinion, but I had towork to get some of the downsides. If you have any suggestions, let meknow and I will add them.
We are now fully ready for Halloween, Oh, except for the flower forMercedes costume. Instead of a bride (no veils), we got her a black,cream, and gold cat mask. It matches the dress pretty well, so I thinkshe will look cute, and original. Alexis got the makeup and jewelry forher Burgundy slayer outfit, so she's happy. I am not even going toattempt make-up for Mason with his Itsy Bitsy Spider costume. He'd bethe Itsy Bitsy blob.
Derek invited the neighbors over last night for brisket. I think it wasa nice night and went well. The kids seemed to have fun, though theyended the night yelling and jumping on one of the beds. The food waspretty good, particularly the sugar cookies. There is something reallyaddictive about sugar cookies, you know? The house still looks prettygood too. We got it to the point of being presentable over the weekend,and it does look pretty good. Mason's room is destroyed though. Andours is in desperate need of help. I am going to work on that thisweek. There are boxes that still need to be emptied, so I am going toTRY to do that.
Tonight is my bowling night. Yea?! I am already beat, so there is nottelling how I am going to be by this evening. I have a conference to goto for the next three days, too, so that ought to be fun. No rest forthe wicked I suppose.
Tomorrow is the official 12 week point for Baby number 3 (8). Sigh - Iam having the usual anxiety. Why am I not feeling disgustingly sick?Did I lose the baby again? Why are my symptoms not the same as theywere yesterday? Was that a pain in my abdomen? I really try not tostress, but I don't do so well with that most days.
Derek is doing better with school, though he's still having troublegetting motivated to study like he should. Maybe after the XMAS breakthings will be better. We aren't planning to travel anywhere, so wewon't be stressed about that. He should be able to relax a bit, and bythat time, maybe his leg will be doing better. I think he's pretty muchdecided to hold off from the neck surgery for a while since the kneesurgery has really been a bear to work through.
Downside to Military Life1.) Long deployments2.) You have to leave your friends3.) You have to move every couple of years4.) You can't quit5.) Early hours6.) Assignments to Korea7.) Long duty hours8.) Inspections9.) Rules for EVERYTHING10.) Congressman decide our pay
Ok, these aren't inclusive, and they are purely my opinion, but I had towork to get some of the downsides. If you have any suggestions, let meknow and I will add them.
We are now fully ready for Halloween, Oh, except for the flower forMercedes costume. Instead of a bride (no veils), we got her a black,cream, and gold cat mask. It matches the dress pretty well, so I thinkshe will look cute, and original. Alexis got the makeup and jewelry forher Burgundy slayer outfit, so she's happy. I am not even going toattempt make-up for Mason with his Itsy Bitsy Spider costume. He'd bethe Itsy Bitsy blob.
Derek invited the neighbors over last night for brisket. I think it wasa nice night and went well. The kids seemed to have fun, though theyended the night yelling and jumping on one of the beds. The food waspretty good, particularly the sugar cookies. There is something reallyaddictive about sugar cookies, you know? The house still looks prettygood too. We got it to the point of being presentable over the weekend,and it does look pretty good. Mason's room is destroyed though. Andours is in desperate need of help. I am going to work on that thisweek. There are boxes that still need to be emptied, so I am going toTRY to do that.
Tonight is my bowling night. Yea?! I am already beat, so there is nottelling how I am going to be by this evening. I have a conference to goto for the next three days, too, so that ought to be fun. No rest forthe wicked I suppose.
Tomorrow is the official 12 week point for Baby number 3 (8). Sigh - Iam having the usual anxiety. Why am I not feeling disgustingly sick?Did I lose the baby again? Why are my symptoms not the same as theywere yesterday? Was that a pain in my abdomen? I really try not tostress, but I don't do so well with that most days.
Derek is doing better with school, though he's still having troublegetting motivated to study like he should. Maybe after the XMAS breakthings will be better. We aren't planning to travel anywhere, so wewon't be stressed about that. He should be able to relax a bit, and bythat time, maybe his leg will be doing better. I think he's pretty muchdecided to hold off from the neck surgery for a while since the kneesurgery has really been a bear to work through.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Busy Weekend
We had a busy weekend. We went bowling on Friday and Saturday night, and then on Sunday spent the day trying to work around the house. I found the couch beneath the three weeks worth of laundry that I needed to fold. I am now down to the last few loads of this weeks laundry, so I am feeleing pretty good. We also found the kitchen counter, so that was also good.
I took the opportunity to sleep in this morning, since for me this is a holiday. It was a nice thing to not get out of bed until after 10. Mason generally has me up before 7 or 8. If I can sleep until 8, it's a "late" morning. I guess that's why I go to bed so early. I know I will be up early.
I think we are finally firming up our dates for our Disney trip next year. The baby is due in late April/early May, so he/she will be several months old when we finally go. We plan to go with Michelle and Brittney and it will be Derek's graduation gift.
Derek made the decision to slow down and stop stressing himself out with school. He would have to take 4 classes a term (including this one). With everything else going on that was just too much stress. He's now going to plan on graduating at the end of the summer term.
I caught a cold when I was in DC last week and I am still trying to get rid of it. Having the cough and the accompaniying crud is really annoying when I have so many other things to worry about. I think it's going away though, just slower than I want.
We are enjoying the new Durango, but I am hoping it is worth it. I still believe the truck and car were going to end up costing us more than the truck Durango does now. Sigh - decisions decisions.
And that's the gist of our information. I know, the same things over and over, but it sure keeps us busy : )
I think everyone has their Halloween costumes now. Alexis is going to be a Burgundy Slayer. Mercedes is going as a bride, and Mason is the Itsy Bitsy Spider. Very cute. Hopefully it will be a nice evening out so I don't freeze anything off since I think it's my year to take them around.
I took the opportunity to sleep in this morning, since for me this is a holiday. It was a nice thing to not get out of bed until after 10. Mason generally has me up before 7 or 8. If I can sleep until 8, it's a "late" morning. I guess that's why I go to bed so early. I know I will be up early.
I think we are finally firming up our dates for our Disney trip next year. The baby is due in late April/early May, so he/she will be several months old when we finally go. We plan to go with Michelle and Brittney and it will be Derek's graduation gift.
Derek made the decision to slow down and stop stressing himself out with school. He would have to take 4 classes a term (including this one). With everything else going on that was just too much stress. He's now going to plan on graduating at the end of the summer term.
I caught a cold when I was in DC last week and I am still trying to get rid of it. Having the cough and the accompaniying crud is really annoying when I have so many other things to worry about. I think it's going away though, just slower than I want.
We are enjoying the new Durango, but I am hoping it is worth it. I still believe the truck and car were going to end up costing us more than the truck Durango does now. Sigh - decisions decisions.
And that's the gist of our information. I know, the same things over and over, but it sure keeps us busy : )
I think everyone has their Halloween costumes now. Alexis is going to be a Burgundy Slayer. Mercedes is going as a bride, and Mason is the Itsy Bitsy Spider. Very cute. Hopefully it will be a nice evening out so I don't freeze anything off since I think it's my year to take them around.
Friday, September 22, 2006
9/22
I am leaving on Sunday for a few days in DC. No, it's not a vacation, but a conference. Though I intend to relax as much as possible. Derek will have the kids by himself, so hopefully everyone will still be alive when I get home.
Derek is still having trouble with his knee and the doctor keeps telling him it's normal, don't worry abount it. Yea, right, it's not your knee. He keeps hopeing that in the end this will be worthwhile.
We got rid of the truck and car last weekend and got a 2006 Dodge Durango. THe gas mileage is not as good as the car, but there are other benefits. Like we aren't going to have to have several thosand dolalrs of work done to it in the next two years. It's the little things like that that make me appreciate it.
Alexis earned her next belt at martial arts and oculd possible be a black belt before we leave. Wow! We also got her mid-term grades back this week and she got 3 A's and 2 B's. She is hopnig to get all A's so she can be on the Honor Roll. I am really proud of her and how well she's doing.
Mercedes earned a stripe in martial arts this week so if she keeps it up she should be able to test in November. She's more of a social butterfly than the others, so she is not progressing as fast. THat's alright though, she will get there in her time.
Mason is fine. He had a temperature the other day which was nothing to worry about . He's pretty mobile now so we are busy keeping him out of trouble. He's a happy baby overall and easy to deal with. A lover not a fighter. He got bit at school again, but he doesn't have any after effects that we can see.
Derek is knee deep in school now and grumbling about homework. He's taking four classes, so there's plenty of it. I don't miss that at all.
Shoot, I need to go eat my breakfast and go to work, There is never enough time in the day.
Derek is still having trouble with his knee and the doctor keeps telling him it's normal, don't worry abount it. Yea, right, it's not your knee. He keeps hopeing that in the end this will be worthwhile.
We got rid of the truck and car last weekend and got a 2006 Dodge Durango. THe gas mileage is not as good as the car, but there are other benefits. Like we aren't going to have to have several thosand dolalrs of work done to it in the next two years. It's the little things like that that make me appreciate it.
Alexis earned her next belt at martial arts and oculd possible be a black belt before we leave. Wow! We also got her mid-term grades back this week and she got 3 A's and 2 B's. She is hopnig to get all A's so she can be on the Honor Roll. I am really proud of her and how well she's doing.
Mercedes earned a stripe in martial arts this week so if she keeps it up she should be able to test in November. She's more of a social butterfly than the others, so she is not progressing as fast. THat's alright though, she will get there in her time.
Mason is fine. He had a temperature the other day which was nothing to worry about . He's pretty mobile now so we are busy keeping him out of trouble. He's a happy baby overall and easy to deal with. A lover not a fighter. He got bit at school again, but he doesn't have any after effects that we can see.
Derek is knee deep in school now and grumbling about homework. He's taking four classes, so there's plenty of it. I don't miss that at all.
Shoot, I need to go eat my breakfast and go to work, There is never enough time in the day.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
This week in the news
This week was pretty quiet for us overall. A couple of Doctor's appts, but nothing to worry about. I am taking Mason tomorrow to get his ears done (tubes) and Mercedes for a follow up on her ears. I am hoping all goes well. Derek also has his first physical therapy appt tomorrow. I REALLY hope that goes well. He's been having a lot of pain and right now we are afriad it might be infected. Hope not though.
I am going to DC in a few weeks for a conference so I am looking forward to that. No telling how the trip will be though. DC is always a toss up for me. I am hoping it's good though. If nothing else it mixes things up a bit.
Well, Alexis is up, though not compeltely awake. She had a friend spend the night and they stayed up late. Derek made her get up early, probably to be onery. I guess it's a Dad thing, since Dad just to do that to me.
That's about it for us. We lead a pretty quiet life these days : )
I am going to DC in a few weeks for a conference so I am looking forward to that. No telling how the trip will be though. DC is always a toss up for me. I am hoping it's good though. If nothing else it mixes things up a bit.
Well, Alexis is up, though not compeltely awake. She had a friend spend the night and they stayed up late. Derek made her get up early, probably to be onery. I guess it's a Dad thing, since Dad just to do that to me.
That's about it for us. We lead a pretty quiet life these days : )
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Here we go again
Well, it looks like this next week woll be full as well. Mason has two Drs appts, Derek has Drs appts, I have Drs appts. Maybe we should just hire our own private dr : )
As soon as the bruises heal up, Derek should be better. For now though, they are very painful, so he's trying to stay off of his leg. He's more mobile, but nowhere near 100%. He thinks he will be ok to start school on Tuesday, but that will probably be the extent of what he can do for a week or so.
Overall though, I think things are going to calm down. At this point they have too. Not much else can go wrong for us.
On Friday morning, we woke up to about 1/2 inch of water flooding our bedroom, and the kitchen light and vents pouring water. It seems the master bathroom decided to flood. Not fun, at all. THe maintenace guys came right out and did what they could, but they are going to have to come back to fix the kitchen light, and the bathroom and bedroom floors. Plus, we are throwing a lot of things out, and trying to get the smell out. I have an extra 5 loads of laundry too, since a lot of things got wet, upstairs and down.
Work is quiet right now. We are changing duties around now. We have some new people and it makes sense. The boss also wants us to taje on more internal work instead of farming our money out to other people. The return on invenstment isn't there I guess.
Gotta go, Derek needs me.
As soon as the bruises heal up, Derek should be better. For now though, they are very painful, so he's trying to stay off of his leg. He's more mobile, but nowhere near 100%. He thinks he will be ok to start school on Tuesday, but that will probably be the extent of what he can do for a week or so.
Overall though, I think things are going to calm down. At this point they have too. Not much else can go wrong for us.
On Friday morning, we woke up to about 1/2 inch of water flooding our bedroom, and the kitchen light and vents pouring water. It seems the master bathroom decided to flood. Not fun, at all. THe maintenace guys came right out and did what they could, but they are going to have to come back to fix the kitchen light, and the bathroom and bedroom floors. Plus, we are throwing a lot of things out, and trying to get the smell out. I have an extra 5 loads of laundry too, since a lot of things got wet, upstairs and down.
Work is quiet right now. We are changing duties around now. We have some new people and it makes sense. The boss also wants us to taje on more internal work instead of farming our money out to other people. The return on invenstment isn't there I guess.
Gotta go, Derek needs me.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Long Weekend
Well, it's a good thing it's along weekend becuase it looks like I will be cleaning up the house. I don't mean the normal, laundry, dishes, unpack boxes from the move type of thing, I mean water damage from the leak that started about 0430 this morning and the maintenance guys still haven't shown up to fix (0630). Yea, that just makes my whole day so much brighter.
Other than that, I think we are all fine. Derek got his bandages off yesterday and his leg is still there. I still contend that he is a big baby. He swears he will NEVER have another surgery. Yea, I don't foresee that happening.
I was cruising through my (daily when I am not out-the-door busy) blog reading, and one of them had a really good game (dice Wars). It is not quite an addiction, but it's fun!
I need to go and get the little people off to school.
Other than that, I think we are all fine. Derek got his bandages off yesterday and his leg is still there. I still contend that he is a big baby. He swears he will NEVER have another surgery. Yea, I don't foresee that happening.
I was cruising through my (daily when I am not out-the-door busy) blog reading, and one of them had a really good game (dice Wars). It is not quite an addiction, but it's fun!
I need to go and get the little people off to school.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
The MOVE
We are pretty much through "the move". I mainain that we will NOT be doing this on our own again. I can deal with unpacking boxes, but the actual moving everything on our own is not something I even want to contemplate. I will pay (through the nose if I have too) to have someone do the heavy lifting and transfer to a new house. I will, I swear it! I like the military doing the moving for me, I am spoiled! I admit it. And Karen, I think I would have to kill the landlord!
Other than the pain of moving (and the muscle pain and bruises), we are good. I will be unpacking boxes for a while, but overall, it's not too bad. The painting we did looks pretty good and makes it feel more homey. I don't know that I would want to do that a lot, but it definitely helps.
It's going to take a few weeks for Derek (and I) to recover healthwise. Derek is having alot of problems because of the heavy lifting, lack of sleep, and general business of the move. I am coming down with a cold (probably from not taking care of myself for the past week, and I've got all of the sore muscles too. Ugg!
I will try to get some pictures taken to share with everyone once the chaos is under control (if that ever happens). In the emantime, just think of bubble gum pink for Mercedes room, country blue for the master bedroom, and a country to khaki green for Alexis. All three colors are nice and good for the person (people) who sleep in that room. The living room was a pain in the butt. We spent way more time than originally planned painting and repainting it. All I Can say is DO NOT choose a red or dark pink color unless you intend to paint it 3 or 4 times. We ended up painting about 3 times and putting a fauz finish on to make it look alright. And it does look nice. And there is SO much more room in the house overall. Granted, we have made a serious effort to get rid of "stuff", but part of it is that the layout of the house is slightly better.
Next weekend Derek and I are taking off for our romantic weekend in Cincinnati. I hope it turns out well. No stress, relaxation.
Other than the pain of moving (and the muscle pain and bruises), we are good. I will be unpacking boxes for a while, but overall, it's not too bad. The painting we did looks pretty good and makes it feel more homey. I don't know that I would want to do that a lot, but it definitely helps.
It's going to take a few weeks for Derek (and I) to recover healthwise. Derek is having alot of problems because of the heavy lifting, lack of sleep, and general business of the move. I am coming down with a cold (probably from not taking care of myself for the past week, and I've got all of the sore muscles too. Ugg!
I will try to get some pictures taken to share with everyone once the chaos is under control (if that ever happens). In the emantime, just think of bubble gum pink for Mercedes room, country blue for the master bedroom, and a country to khaki green for Alexis. All three colors are nice and good for the person (people) who sleep in that room. The living room was a pain in the butt. We spent way more time than originally planned painting and repainting it. All I Can say is DO NOT choose a red or dark pink color unless you intend to paint it 3 or 4 times. We ended up painting about 3 times and putting a fauz finish on to make it look alright. And it does look nice. And there is SO much more room in the house overall. Granted, we have made a serious effort to get rid of "stuff", but part of it is that the layout of the house is slightly better.
Next weekend Derek and I are taking off for our romantic weekend in Cincinnati. I hope it turns out well. No stress, relaxation.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
I hate packing!
Have I mentioned I hate packing? I REALLY hate packing! And to add to the fun, we are going to paint. Ok, yes, I agreed to paint. And yes, I am excited to have a slightly pigger house, and YES, I think paint will make it look homier, but geez, that's a lot of work. AND you know I am LAZY!
We start moving in on Friday. That means we should have the keys to the house by 5:00 pm on Friday from our experience with housing. We are hiring the neighborhood kids to help us move starting on Saturday. $20 and all the pizza you can eat. I figure one day should get the bulky stuff moved, the rest is going to be boxes and misc stuff. And a lot of stuff will be going to the thrift store or storage. We are going to take this opportunity to re-organize our lives and start new. Hope it works.
I am sponsoring in a new LT. She's brand new (still shiny) to the AF, but super sweet. She's replacing the LT who I work with (and I think we are friends) so I won't be all alone. She's already found a place to live (I swear I did not mean to find a place her second day here that was EXACTLY what she wanted and needed). It's a bit more that she wanted in terms of price, but it's two bedrooms so it's doable for her. And there are lots of amenities.
Oh, back to the painting, we are going to do the living room in a wine color, Alexis room in a not quite pastel green (I love it),Mercedes in Barbie pink, and our room in a conservative mediu, blue. I am so excited.
We are going out to eat tonight, so I need to get busy filling up boxes (did I mention that I hate moving?). I didn't realize how many books I have. BUt I refuse to part with most of them. They're mine, mine, I tell ya.
We start moving in on Friday. That means we should have the keys to the house by 5:00 pm on Friday from our experience with housing. We are hiring the neighborhood kids to help us move starting on Saturday. $20 and all the pizza you can eat. I figure one day should get the bulky stuff moved, the rest is going to be boxes and misc stuff. And a lot of stuff will be going to the thrift store or storage. We are going to take this opportunity to re-organize our lives and start new. Hope it works.
I am sponsoring in a new LT. She's brand new (still shiny) to the AF, but super sweet. She's replacing the LT who I work with (and I think we are friends) so I won't be all alone. She's already found a place to live (I swear I did not mean to find a place her second day here that was EXACTLY what she wanted and needed). It's a bit more that she wanted in terms of price, but it's two bedrooms so it's doable for her. And there are lots of amenities.
Oh, back to the painting, we are going to do the living room in a wine color, Alexis room in a not quite pastel green (I love it),Mercedes in Barbie pink, and our room in a conservative mediu, blue. I am so excited.
We are going out to eat tonight, so I need to get busy filling up boxes (did I mention that I hate moving?). I didn't realize how many books I have. BUt I refuse to part with most of them. They're mine, mine, I tell ya.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Chaos
If you know us, you already know we live in chaos, complete and utter chaos, but it works, so we keep doing it.
We found out this week that Mercedes is going to get tubes in her ears in a couple of weeks. No real worries there.
Derek is going to have surgery on his knee in mid August during his break from school. It should give him enough time to get somewhat back on his feet and then start back to school a few weeks later.
We also found out (finally) that we can move into a four bedroom house on the same street we already live on. It's not a nicer house, but it is slightly bigger, which is important.
That's pretty much going to take care of the month of August for us. But hopefully these are all good things. At least I am looking at them as good things. No more ear infections for Mercedes, Derek can walk again, and we will have a little bit more room to expand out chaos into. What more could we ask for?
We found out this week that Mercedes is going to get tubes in her ears in a couple of weeks. No real worries there.
Derek is going to have surgery on his knee in mid August during his break from school. It should give him enough time to get somewhat back on his feet and then start back to school a few weeks later.
We also found out (finally) that we can move into a four bedroom house on the same street we already live on. It's not a nicer house, but it is slightly bigger, which is important.
That's pretty much going to take care of the month of August for us. But hopefully these are all good things. At least I am looking at them as good things. No more ear infections for Mercedes, Derek can walk again, and we will have a little bit more room to expand out chaos into. What more could we ask for?
Sunday, July 09, 2006
US
Derek really needs to go to the doctor! His neck is causing him all sorts of problems, so the sooner he can get the surgery he requires the better. It's becoming more and more of an issue all of the time. We are hoping he can have the surgery soon. One of his doctors told him that having the surgery on his neck would probably clear up a lot of the other problems, like his back.
Derek starts back to school a week from tomorrow. He's not looking forward to it, but he's only got 3 or 4 more terms to go, so he wants to finish up. The big thing is keeping his grades up so his GPA is good. Right now he's got a 3.1, so it's pretty good. Derek would like it to be better, but I think if he stays over 3.0 he's doing better than most.
We are going to start getting the kids ready for school in the next month. Sigh! I don't think it's going to be too bad in terms of supplies and clothes, though I can't be sure. Alexis is telling me all she needs are tennis shoes, and I think Mercedes is about the same. As it gets colder they will need more stuff, but for now, shoes and school supplies seems to be it.
We went looking for business clothes for Derek today. It's going to hurt having to buy him clothes for job interviews and jobs. I hope it's worth it. I think we will be buying gradually for the smaller stuff, but it's going to be a big outlay for the suit and sports coats. Sigh! I really hope that Derek gets a job where he can dress casually. That would be nice. Really Nice!
We are talking about getting pregnant again. We have been seeing a specialist to try and avoid the miscarriage trap again. We (I) hope everything works out this time. My only real fear is that it will be twins, other than losing the baby. The fear of miscarriage is always going to be with me I think.
I am working mids this week for a special event on base. It's a high visibility position and not too bad to have on my record. I am glad I am working mids versus days or swings, though. They are getting the bulk of the taskings. We are just here to answer phones and handle a few details throughout the night. Lucky me, I am the shift leader for my crew, so I am "responsible". Scary, huh?
Derek starts back to school a week from tomorrow. He's not looking forward to it, but he's only got 3 or 4 more terms to go, so he wants to finish up. The big thing is keeping his grades up so his GPA is good. Right now he's got a 3.1, so it's pretty good. Derek would like it to be better, but I think if he stays over 3.0 he's doing better than most.
We are going to start getting the kids ready for school in the next month. Sigh! I don't think it's going to be too bad in terms of supplies and clothes, though I can't be sure. Alexis is telling me all she needs are tennis shoes, and I think Mercedes is about the same. As it gets colder they will need more stuff, but for now, shoes and school supplies seems to be it.
We went looking for business clothes for Derek today. It's going to hurt having to buy him clothes for job interviews and jobs. I hope it's worth it. I think we will be buying gradually for the smaller stuff, but it's going to be a big outlay for the suit and sports coats. Sigh! I really hope that Derek gets a job where he can dress casually. That would be nice. Really Nice!
We are talking about getting pregnant again. We have been seeing a specialist to try and avoid the miscarriage trap again. We (I) hope everything works out this time. My only real fear is that it will be twins, other than losing the baby. The fear of miscarriage is always going to be with me I think.
I am working mids this week for a special event on base. It's a high visibility position and not too bad to have on my record. I am glad I am working mids versus days or swings, though. They are getting the bulk of the taskings. We are just here to answer phones and handle a few details throughout the night. Lucky me, I am the shift leader for my crew, so I am "responsible". Scary, huh?
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