i should do this on the correct day for once

FRIDAY FILL-IN


First, let me just say that I copy these little series of questions from a blog I follow & enjoy reading.  This blogger gets them from a MilSpouse she follows.  Ok, I couldn't remember if I gave credit where its due, so now I feel better about myself.



1. What is your spouse's best feature?

How funny Laurie!  To me, Cam's best features are his eyes and back.  His eyes are always so honest about what he's feeling and his moods.  His back, there's just something about it.  His muscles & the tattoo how broad his shoulders are... I better stop lol.

2. Mild, Medium or Hot sauce?
Mild, I do not like spicy


3. What is the worst uniform you had to wear for a job?

I have been fortunate enough to not have any awful uniforms.  Checkered Flag was probably the worst, just because I hated wearing a shirt designed for a male & it being huge and having to tuck it in.  How dumb!

4. You have invisible powers… where is the first place you would go?
Question is, where wouldn't I go lol.


5. What’s left on your “to do” list for this summer?
Get my husband home!  Put together the crib & get the nursery all set up and ready for Saige.  I'm getting anxious!

another day of knowledge for you readers

1.Besides the horizontal mambo, what do you miss most when your spouse is deployed?

Where do I begin, and not the horizontal mambo since you said to neglect that.  The trash being taken out, all of the trashcans.  The little intruders that seem to want to terrorize me being killed (by my husband, not me or Reese).  The dog poop being picked up, can you believe that I don't like to do that?  Oh & lets not forget the heavy lifting.

2. What do you miss least?

All the toys that the Army gives being thrown all over the house.  I can't stand seeing all of that stuff & knowing that it takes up so much space and that Cam just can't seem to keep it organized & out of my face.

3. You only get three crayons to finish your picture… which three do you choose and why?

Pink, yellow, & green.  I just like them

4. If you could have your own fragrance, what would it be called?

Honestly, I probably wouldn't.  I don't wear perfume, a lot of times even the slightest of fragrances bothers me.

5. If the shoes make the man (or woman), what do your shoes say about you right now?

They would tell you how cute I like to be while maintaining comfort.

I'm back...

I got back into North Carolina yesterday afternoon.  Yayy!!!  I will probably be here until after Saige is born, all depending on the Army & what they decide to do with Cam.  He said his homecoming dates aren't what they were supposed to be & August isn't looking promising.  I guess we'll wait and see, things can change all the time & I can hold out to see what the next conversation goes like when he calls.

Anyways, I went to VA for my baby shower and the Tim McGraw concert.  I got there Thursday afternoon & went to my Grammy's with mom to help clean some more before the baby shower.  Friday, I met with Nicole from my facebook & the message board, we went to the zoo.  It was hotter than hell, but we survived.  It was great meeting her & the little ones, she is beautiful & so funny and her kids are adorable!  Friday night the in-laws were in VA and so my parents, them & myself went to dinner.  We had SurfRider, yumm yumm yumm, except it was so hot in the restaurant.  I couldn't escape the heat!  Saturday was the baby shower, it went so well.  I saw a bunch of family & some friends  that I don't get to see too often.  Saige & I got lots of great stuff, I can't wait to use it all!  I have all of my big things (cribs, rocker/ottoman, swing, pack-n-play, travel system), so that makes the things we do need still seem insignificant.  My aunt Tammy threw the shower, it was so great & well decorated (small but noticeable).  My cousin did the cake, it was a cupcake tower & a topper, of course those were great too!  Oh we had a fondue fountain, OH MY GOSH every household should have one!  My aunt had chocolate in there for the shower, but I say if all of us houses gets one we could so do our own "Girls NIghts" and screw the melting pot!

So, when I got home there were 2 packages sitting outside my house waiting on me, drenched.  Yes, thats right, the UPS man left my swing & bassinet outside in the rain.  Honestly I'm surprised he even left them in the gate... sometimes that seems like a task for him.  I didn't even have to really tear into the boxes, more like peel them apart.  So when I got home & the packages in the house, I set up the items so they could dry out.  Then I brought all of mine & Reese's things inside, and realized that there is nothing in the house to eat. Duh, how could there be?  I haven't grocery shopped in a while, so tomorrow I will be tackling that assignment.  I have to take Reese to the vet too, she was supposed to go today, but I wrote down the wrong time.  Today has been spent unpacking, hanging & folding Saige's clothes, putting away her socks, shoes, bibs, and labeling the drawers so that we don't have to go searching through all of them.

My mom is coming thursday night, I have a dr appointment friday morning that she is coming with me to.  Its my 30 week ultrasound, I guess another growth scan.  I'm excited to see what Saige is looking like these days and how big she is.  After that we're going to do some work in the nursery and organize and store some things that are currently taking up space in there!  The rest of the weekend, I'm not sure on.

i have this note, on my background

DAMN I really like my background & now I am forced to change it.  I have a cute little note saying it will expire soon.

So, I am going to VA tomorrow, my baby shower is this weekend.  I am so excited! I get to go home & see family and friends AND we get presents!!!!  Who doesn't like presents?  I got 2 packages from the lovely UPS man the other day, of course they weren't technically from him.  Anywho, my mom sent me the travel system I registered for and Cam's grandparents sent us our pack-n-play!  I was so excited that I just had to put together the travel system.  When I get room in the spare bedroom I'll play with the pack-n-play!  I've been cleaning & packing today.  Reese always gets funny acting when I pack.  I think she has an idea that I'm going to leave her behind- yeah right.  Its especially funny when I start putting things in the car.  Right now the puppy is sleeping, apparently she's had a hard day.  We were up early though, I had to take her to get a bath.  She smells so good now & was the cutest little thing coming out of the place.  They tied a handkerchief around her neck!

When I dropped Reese off, I went to walmart.  I had to pick up my slipcovers, they finally came in.  So I bought 2 new floor rugs for the kitchen & in front of the door, three sets of throw pillows & a throw for the back of the chair.  Oh & a stand for our bathroom so we can pull the towels out of our closet!  I feel like this place is finally becoming a comfy place to live.  I'll put pictures up at the end of this post.

I am 29 weeks pregnant this week, 11 more to grow!  I just get the feeling that I'm going to have Saige before her EDD.  I know Cam came early, my sister & I were late, and I'm not sure what part genetics plays into it.  But its a feeling I have, just like I knew I was having a girl.  She's been lazy in her movements, but they're there.  She's been hanging around my back and ribs alot- I wonder why she likes those spots.  I haven't been able to hold my pee as well as I used to, this sucks but its still not too bad.  Ok, Reese is awake, I'm going to go entertain her for a while.

2 blogs, in one day you say?

thats right my minions 2, so consider yourself lucky.  Nevermind the fact that I have nothing else keeping me entertained.  Right now its thunderstorming (again), Reese is napping, & I tried watching "Book of Eli" & just couldn't get into it.  So here I sit, getting ready to fill your brain with knowledge, about me.

1. Tell us about your dream job… one that you could do regardless of pay.

To tell you the truth, more than I've ever wanted anything work-wise in the world, I've always wanted to be a wife & mother.  I am a wife & I'm still growing my replica (insert laughter here).  At about my 5th semester of college I decided I wanted to go into medicine.  I have since dreamed of being a nurse and specializing in oncology & pediatrics.  I want to work at St Jude's Children's Hospital.  I will get there, my plan is just delayed a little.

2. What is your most prized material possession (kids and pets don’t count!)?

Reese was a little upset to hear that she doesn't count as my most prized possession.  My pictures, all of them, no matter how horrible I looked or what that time frame of my life was like.  They are my memories & my stories to tell.  After that would be this magnificent macbook & then my brand new spanking CR-V.

3. What has been your favorite duty station and why?

We've only been stationed at Ft Bragg & I can tell you that this runs a close 2nd of most hated behind Ft Sill.  Cam did OSUT & Airborne at Ft Benning & while I wasn't in love with that post, I did love Georgia & the scenery.  I would love to experience Alaska and Germany though *coughhintnudgeArmy*

4. What is your least favorite household chore?

Ugh, dusting by far.  I would much rather pull out my eyelashes one by one than dust.  It is so irritating.

5. If you could give one piece of advice to a teenager today (not specifically a MilTeen), what would it be?

Leave the Drama & the friends that bring it behind.  The chances of you having that same relationship with the friends you have in high school later in life is rare & thats ok.  People grow, change, & take different walks in life.

did i just eat all of those cinnamon rolls?

Holy crap I did!  In one sitting, I just ate 5 cinnamon rolls... they were the small ones though, not that that makes it ok!  I woke up starving & had every intention of eating some fruit loops, apparently your milk can & will go bad overnight.  Being hungry seems to be an ongoing theme here lately, I go to bed hungry, wake up in the middle of the night hungry, wake up in the morning... STARVED.  So now I'm debating do I want a glass of sweet tea or orange juice?  decisions decisions.

Yesterday, was a drag.  I wasn't really feeling that well & apparently Reese caught wind of that because she wasn't wild.  Eventually I started feeling a little better, so I got my eyebrows & toes taken care of... I needed it badly.  It was so nice & they massaged my feet & legs and I fell asleep, hopefully I didn't drool or anything.  Today I don't have much planned, just pick up a few things around the house, wash some dishes & maybe pack up some stuff in the spare bedroom.  I plan on taking Reese for a walk, but it will have to wait until this evening when its not so hot.  I don't like taking her in the afternoon, she might burn her paws or get heat exhausted... never mind I might get heat exhausted.

Speaking of Reese & all of her ferociousness... we have little frogs in our front courtyard.  No, they are not our pets & I'm not sure when they got here-but they are here.  So last night I put her out to go potty & there are 2 different frogs I have to rescue from the beast.  Don't they know she's here & to stay hidden?  I don't mind them being here & I don't mind rescuing them, I'm just not fond of the idea of my dog eating them or killing them.  Besides I've seen her work with a bug & she thinks its a toy & tosses it all around- I will not have that with the frog.

my husband called

I was ecstatic, I love when he calls & its even better when I'm not expecting a call.  Anywho- he didn't sound all that chipper on the phone, I know he's ready to come home & things have been a little hard for them lately.  He said that it was recommended they call home with all thats been going on.  4th BCT (Cam's brigade) has lost some people, a good many in a short time so I'm sure morale is down.  Hopefully for the rest of the time they're all safe.  But we talked about Saige, & Reese, things that I've been doing lately.  After about 5 mintues & a disconnect it was time to get off the phone, boooo.

Today was rather productive... I washed the bedding for our bed & the spare room and remade the beds promptly following.  I hate hate hate making a bed, mostly because I'm so anal about it that it takes me forever.  I took apart the couch & loveseat & vacuumed the cushions/backs & underneath, then I rearranged all the cushions.  Next came watering my dead grass... stupid crepe myrtle tree didn't let it get enough sun so now that its gone I'm hoping my little bit of grass will come back.  I put away all of my clothes, the rest of Cam's & went through my pre-pregnancy stuff to decide what I would want afterwards & what to get rid of.

Saige has been active,  it feels so funny.  Even better is watching her move, how weird that you can see your baby move from the outside?  Reese has been rather dormant today- this scares me for tomorrow haha.  I'm going to meet a friend tomorrow for a few hours & hang out... it should be fun & hopefully my shyness stays away!  Other than that, there's nothing new.

what we learn on wednesdays

1. How did you and your spouse/significant other meet?

Cam & I were introduced by a girl (once friend) I worked with back home.  Her husband & Cam were "best friends" and worked together on the ship.  Those lame "friends" didn't have good intentions when they decided to introduce us to one another- they were thinking along the lines of "fuck buddies".  Anyways, so we met & all 4 hung out a few times and we got along well and liked one another's company... Cam finally got the nerve to get my number & talked to me all day everyday after.  We started hanging out, just the 2 of us throughout December & became an official couple in January.

2. What is the best thing about being a MilSpouse?

The "free travel".  I mean, seriously what other career will give you so many opportunities to live in so many different places in the country/world?  You meet so many different types of people, and it teaches you to be independent and strong.

3. What is the hardest thing about being a MilSpouse?

You can never definitely plan anything!  The military (Army especially) is famous for changing your plans for you, and without asking what you think of it!  You have to learn to "hurry up & wait".

4. What is your favorite dish?

Oh my gosh, how can I pick just one?  Let me just say, I'm a simple food sort of girl.  I don't like anything too fancy, not heavy in grease or spices.  I love love love potatoes, anything else runs the risk of getting "old fast"

5. If you could change one thing in this world, what would it be?

Really if I could change something, why would I only fix one?  It would be a big battle between double standards and accepting responsibility.  Those are just 2 things that really really bother me about people.  I would love to give examples but you fine people probably have better things to do.

design & redesign

So, my in-laws came yesterday & stayed through this afternoon.  I put them to work, don't worry I paid them in "thank yous" and "you want a drink".  I didn't have them do anything I wouldn't do myself (other than kill bugs, cut down trees, & cut grass), but things that I cannot do because its over my weight limit or dealing with chemicals, climbing, & such.  We rearranged my living room, I'm still getting used to it, but I think I like it.  My dining room (which is attached to the living room) is now divided, but I don't like our table we have currently & I need to clean it off lol.  The spare bedroom, which will be the nursery had some changes too.  We hung Saige's flowers & name also her picture frame holder.  I'll take pictures later- I'm being lazy.  On Sunday, I hung up Cam's Army Achievement certificates, they're over his dresser.  I couldn't think of any place else in the house where I would really like to put them & he had mentioned that place one time before- so there they are.  When I pack up our spare room to transition it, I will move some of my Marilyn Monroe things into our bedroom & hang them with/around my dresser.  Oh my vacuum is fixed, I apparently vacuum too aggressively & broke the belt haha!  So life seems to be back in order- for now, until I find another project I want to tackle.

I have been thinking a lot lately about our living arrangements.  Besides that I just do not like living here where it takes at least 30 minutes to get to ANYTHING, I don't like renting.  I am spending my money & have nothing to show for it.  I want to buy a house, but with that comes many many questions.  Are we going to stay here, is Cam going to reenlist, can we really afford that loan?  I know if we don't stay here (whether Cam reenlists or not) we could rent out our property & pay for it that way.  That can be messy though if we get a property manager to run it like what our landlord has.  I'm pretty sure we can afford it, I mean we save well, budget properly, but will my car loan affect us getting our home loan?  I wish this was easier to figure out on my own!  We have a few months to decide what we want to do- so hopefully we can get it straight before the holidays!  Besides, this little 2 bedroom townhouse was outgrown the minute we moved in lol.  Cam is in the army & they seem to want to pack your house with tons.  Reese is bigger & needs a yard to run around in when she wants outside.  Now we have a child on the way & people will surely want to come visit and need a place to stay!

Anyways, my darling child has been very very active the last few days.  I love it & can't wait for Cam to get home & feel it.  He should be home soon, well sooner than later but of course the Army has final say.  I wish they would ask me what I thought about it!

an eventful few days

Ok, so first I was talking to Cam's mom earlier this week & she told me that whenever I heard something about Cam's homecoming to let her know, she was going to be there.  I may have taken it wrong, but I took it as telling me, not asking if we minded or wanted it just for ourselves.  Anywho- I told her I hadn't heard anything, and I haven't, & that I will be relying on Cam to say "I'm here".  Cam & I have talked about homecoming & departure before he left.  We agreed that the departure & the last full weekend before he left were supposed to be for just us.  Well that full weekend, his parents ended up coming that Saturday, I was not happy- but apparently he's not great at saying no.  Homecoming we decided would be for just us, the ceremony, event, actual homecoming, & days afterwards... understandable right?  So my dear husband called today (yay!) and I told him about the situation, asked what he wanted & he stated that he would just like it to be as we talked.  He just wants to come home & relax.  Good we're on the same page, plus its just a lot of different reintegrations than its ever been for him.  He's coming home a wife, I'm pregnant, we have the puppy & he's going to have to learn to coexist with me all over again & I with him.  I just don't feel its the right time to have visitors.  So now, I have to figure when is the best time to speak with his mom & dad about this.  I don't want there to be any hard feelings or drama- but it is what it is & Cam is grown and married now.

Next situation, Saige is grounded indefinitely when she comes out!  I have been a busy bee lately, but Wednesday I tried to take breaks in between my activities and Thursday all I did was paint her letters for her name.  Well I noticed Weds night there wasn't a whole lot of baby movement- but just thought she was sleeping or hiding.  Come Thursday night, I was in labor & delivery because Saige didn't move at all that day.  I tried all the tricks & rested a lot- no movement.  I got to the hospital & into my room and the nurse tried for about 10 minutes on her own to find the heartbeat, no luck... she had to go get someone else.  This new lady took another 10 minutes to find her heartbeat & at one point looked to the original lady & mouthed something, they both looked a little defeated at that point & then Saige cooperated.  I was so so scared, I'm not sure how I kept my composure but I did.  So once we got her on the monitor she stayed put for a while- but about 2.5 hours later I had to pee, so we had to find her heartbeat all over again, this time it was much more difficult.  Anyways, I came home around midnight & have been told to be on rest since then (for a few days at least) and to monitor her movements closely.  My mom & aunt drove down that night to be with me, they stayed through today.  It was nice & they did some stuff around the house for me that I couldn't do.

So Friday was a relaxing yet fun day.  We just sat around & chit chatted, did some chores and then went to dinner.  It was soo yummy & afterwards we went to krispy kreme, OH MY GOSH!!!  So they left today, this afternoon & Reese and I are back to one-on-one time.  We did some hanging of Cam's clothes a little bit ago & now we're vegging on the couch.  Tomorrow I have to do laundry (washing, drying & folding), hanging and organizing more of Cam's clothes (& mine) and putting dishes away and then I'll call it quits for the day.

diaper bag & baby shoes!

I met with the wonderful wonderful creator of Purses By Svet to get my diaperbag & baby shoes.  I'm in love, they are perfect & more than I imagined.

So there they are, aren't they wonderful?!  I've got more baby stuff, mostly clothes.  But I have her bedding, a blanket & pillow monogramed with her initials, and some towels & washcloths.  I can't wait to get Saige's bedroom put together.

Charter Communications

There is nothing quite like having to deal with a company (like Charter) bright & early on Friday morning.  As if this weekend was going to be bad enough- now lets throw this in there!  Stupid fucktards.  I spent almost 4 hours dealing with them, each time talking to someone more incompetent than the last and less likely to clearly speak english.  I eventually got to speak to someone who was competent & spoke clear english, good thing too cause I was at my wits end.  So for now things seem to be resolved, but its still early we shall see what next months bill looks like (which should actually be non-existant).  I was so ready to leave their company & i haven't quite convinced myself not to, except that there is NO OTHER COMPANY to service our area... bullshit I tell you!  I wish Cox Communications was out here, I would totally go with them.  So I would like to say, if you have Charter & haven't had a problem yet, you can hold your breath- its coming I promise.  I know several people lately to have issues with them & I kept saying "they're great for us" yeah HAHAHA.

its been a while.

I haven't exactly been around much, I don't feel like I have much to say even.  The month of June has been a very very busy month for me.  I've spent a good amount of time in South Carolina with my in-laws and then I spent 9 days at home visiting my family & friends.  I wish it was easier to go home & not worry about my house here in NC.  Its not like I love this place, but I guess it would be nice to have a home to come back to haha!

Speaking of our house here.  We've extended our lease to go until the end of January.  I have talked to the owner & he agreed to pay for the materials to paint this place & I will cover the labor.  My MIL will do the painting for us, she likes to paint.  I hope she doesn't feel like I'm putting her out.  I know she's excited that I've asked her to paint the nursery.  When the changes here start happening & become finished I will take pictures and post them.  I'm excited to turn this place into a home rather than it just be a townhouse.  The guy that lived here before smoked,  when we moved in the place must have been aired out well because I couldn't smell it... but boy scrubbing the walls, doors & frame work certainly allows you to see it.

Cam & I have been planning and searching for a new car since this time last year.  I finally bought one, brand new off the lot 2 miles on it.  It's a 2010 Honda CR-V, light green.  I love it, it rides sooo smooth & handles great.  He still has his little single cab Chevy truck (for the record I hate that truck), but I'm looking to replace it sooner than later with a SUV or an extended cab truck.  I need to feel like if he was driving our daughter that she is in the safest vehicle & in the most safe spot in that vehicle, that truck gives me none of those feelings & I don't want us to have only one car/truck/whatever that she can ride in.

Speaking of Saige,  I am 26 weeks and 2 days pregnant today.  My little wiggle-worm has definitely been very very active lately, it makes me giggle.  Somedays I feel like she is trying to pull my lungs away from my ribcage by putting her leg/arm in between the two, but I'm thankful I get to know that feeling.  I had my glucose test today, hopefully I pass it although I have no doubt that I will.  I'm really starting to show now & my boobs are still growing!  It is very exciting to have boobs- well bigger than what I'm used to.  Speaking of my boobs, last night I noticed my right boob was leaking... GROSS GROSS GROSS!!!!

Cam is doing well, I don't get to talk to him hardly at all since about June.  When he does call its about a week or more in between calls & he can only talk for about 2 minutes.  However, I'll take what I can get- I'm just glad there's something so that I can know he's alive, well, & he gets to hear my voice and I can semi update him on what's going on.  I can't believe he's been gone for as along as he has & supposedly he doesn't have that much longer before he comes home.  I'm not holding my breath though, I know how the army likes to write details in pencil.

So, my heart has been in two different places this past week.  A friend of mine from high school lost her baby girl.  She was only a few weeks behind me in her pregnancy & just randomly went into labor & there wasn't really anything done or that could be done to stop it.  She ended up delivering her baby & got to spend 7 hours with her.  I hate that she & her boyfriend are going through this, especially since there is nothing you can do to make it better.  I know she's a strong woman & in time will find peace but until then, I'll be sending her tons of positive vibes and thoughts & ask that any of you can do the same for her.  Another friend of mine gave birth to her baby boy.  He is BEAUTIFUL!!!  I'm so proud of her & her husband.  It was the neatest thing, he got to watch their baby be born via skype!  She had a c-section and according to her is healing well.  She is trying to breastfeed but Grayson is having a little trouble latching on, so please send her some good breastfeeding vibes!

Ok, Reese & I are going to go watch a movie, thank you for reading.