Hard Times

Saturday was a very difficult day for our family. Chris left for Officer School. I think we all tried so hard to be strong but it was just too hard. We all had a big hug and walked him out. As we watched him drive away I tried to stay strong for the kids. I took them inside and turned on a cartoon and walked into the bedroom to cry. Alana was watching me very closely so I had to be careful not to stay in the bedroom crying too long.

Mom and Stef were going to Jasper so I decided we would go with them to keep ourselves busy. We had a good time. We then came home and swam a little in the pool. The kids all had a great time. Evan actually went to bed early! Alana spent the night with Mom, which made things harder on me because I missed her and Chris so much.

I talked to Chris and he made it safely, which was a relief. This isn’t going to be an easy process but I have complete faith in Chris and in Jesus and I know that Jesus will hold his hand and help him through this school.

Today was even more difficult. I barely slept last night because the bed felt so cold and empty. I couldn’t shut my mind off. When I woke up I was fine but then as we started to leave for church, Evan began to throw one of his fits and I lost it. I cried like a baby. We left for church and I cried almost the whole way there. When we got to church, Evan looked up to the sound room and started calling for Dada. I got teary eyed and had to keep myself busy. I wanted to go to Sunday school to request that everyone pray for Chris but I couldn’t do it. I knew if I went in there that I would cry if I requested prayer for him so I just didn’t go in. I didn’t get to stay in service either because Alana started crying because she missed her Daddy and Evan started throwing another fit. We stayed in the nursery the whole time.

After church I went to Chris’s mom and dad’s house like we do every Sunday after church. I was so lonely. I kept busy though because Evan gets in to EVERYTHING there. I guess I missed him more there than at church.

He checked in at 1 today, 2 there. He got some paperwork done and will be getting processed in most of the week. They will start PT (Physical Training) Friday. Right now it is a lot of paperwork. We talked to him several times today. I get all weepy when we say bye on the phone. I try not to let him hear me get upset though.

I really appreciate all the phone calls, prayers, and support.

I would like for everyone to please continue to pray for Chris during this time. He needs strength and comfort from God. Please remember our family in your prayers.

Love you all!

Ultrasound Results!!!!

Well, yesterday was my ultrasound. My suspicions were correct. I have craved beef and potatoes, I have been real tired, I have not been a pleasure to be around. I should have known there was a little boy in there. Our little Owen Alexander is doing just fine. He is healthy and happy in mommy’s tummy. He hid his face almost the entire time. He had both arms crossed in front of his face. It was so cute. He had his knees drawn in toward his tummy so he was curled up in a little ball. Owen weighs 7 ounces! He is still due to arrive around October 28.

It is so wonderful to get to see our little man in there. I am so thankful for the technology today. I could never wait until I had the baby to know what I was having!

Alana really wanted a baby sister and was a little disappointed, but she helped me pick out a few little things for Owen at the Galleria yesterday. We had girl’s day out while Evan stayed with Nana.

It is a lot easier knowing that now I don’t have to redecorate the nursery. I can keep the boy stuff in there for a while. That will be a time saver. And because Evan and Owen will be so close in age, I can just pass clothes down from Evan to Owen without even packing them up. What a great time saver! My only thoughts on having two boys at such a close age range is the trouble they can get into together. Chris tells me stories of him and Mark when they were small, and they were 2 years apart. Evan and Owen will be about 19 months apart. But that’s alright, God will never give me more than I can handle. I am a pretty tough mommy if I do say so myself. I will have the most well mannered and handsome boys in town.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, please continue to pray for us. Chris will begin his Officer School in just 4 days. Please keep him in your prayers. Thank you all!

Hiccups

I know this seems silly to some, but I am so excited about it! My baby had hiccups for the first time today! I could feel tiny little pulses, it was sooooo sweet! Just 8 more days until I know if it is a precious little boy or a precious little girl. I don’t care which it is, I just want a healthy, happy baby.

My belly is growing and my energy is diminishing. I had forgotten how tired you can get while growing a life inside your tummy. I try to sit on the couch whenever possible and relax, but is is rare and about to become even more rare.

Chris will be starting his Officer School, also called CHBOLC, I think it stands for Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course, but I could be wrong. He begins in 13 days. I am sure that none of us are very excited about it, but we will be thrilled when he graduates! I was upset at first because I would be 7 months pregnant when he graduates and will be a whale at the wife formal. But now I am going to strut my big ol belly and be proud of my man! Afterall, this isn’t about me. I just wanted him to have a pretty wife on his arm, not a whale. But anyway, it is going to work out just fine.

I hope everyone is having a fantastic day!