Well, we met Tre's second grade teacher today. She is young and nice and organized. I told Jack on the way home that her classroom reminds me of the way I'd set up my own classroom, so that's always a good sign. I think Tre will like her.
Tomorrow is the first day for him. I decided to have him ride the bus home this year so that I don't have to wake Becca up from her nap. I have a LOT of anxiety about it, but am comforted to know that I can change my mind anytime I want. Plus, his cousins (Carter, Reese, and Grant) live in our neighborhood and will be on the same bus. I think that helps Tre feel a little better about it too. William? William can't wait, regardless of who is on that bus! I admit that I will feel WAY better when I see him get off of it for the first time tomorrow. The website says he will get home at 3:31. I'll be waiting at 3:20 just to be sure I don't miss him! HA!
Tomorrow is also kindergarten testing for William. He meets his teacher on Friday and his first day is next Tuesday. I will miss my love boy so much! I haven't been use to him going to all day school yet!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
Job change!
Change always scares me! The funny thing is that in the military you are always moving and changing. To me, though, that's comfortable change. You know you're going to like your job. You know you're going to make enough money to live a good life. It's predictable change.
When Jack got deployed last, I moved home with the kids and when he got back, we got out of active duty and he got hired by a Naval Academy grad, turned good friend (set him up and he eventually married my best childhood friend), to be a project manager for a marine construction company called Truston Technologies. That change was scary too. Although, I was getting to stay in my home town, I cried like a big baby about getting out of the military because I thought that was scary! I worried Jack wouldn't like his job and I worried that the pay cut would hurt! Then he got accepted in the the military reserves so he got the best of both worlds. He got to see what the civilian world was like and put his master's degree to use in project management and he also got to keep flying. It all worked out. Doesn't it always?
After two years, Jack's been thinking of changing his career path, and over the last few months things started to fall into place. Today, he let his boss/friend know that we are gonna go out on our own. Jack recently got two "part time" jobs consulting and he is hoping to do some part time work for Truston. He is also in the reserves and will continue to do that. Tomorrow he is meeting with a guy who owns a business that got his resume from a friend and we will see where that goes. It seems like the phone has been ringing a lot for Jack and that is exciting... but scary! I know that Jack is so so smart and such an asset to any company. I know it will all work out. It's still scary.
I think Jack's ultimate goal is to do the Navy Reserves until he retires in about 6 more years. He would also like to be hired by a major airline and then when he is home from those trips to do part time consulting. Even though it seems like a lot, it actually might mean more time at home. At least, that's the hope!
When Jack got deployed last, I moved home with the kids and when he got back, we got out of active duty and he got hired by a Naval Academy grad, turned good friend (set him up and he eventually married my best childhood friend), to be a project manager for a marine construction company called Truston Technologies. That change was scary too. Although, I was getting to stay in my home town, I cried like a big baby about getting out of the military because I thought that was scary! I worried Jack wouldn't like his job and I worried that the pay cut would hurt! Then he got accepted in the the military reserves so he got the best of both worlds. He got to see what the civilian world was like and put his master's degree to use in project management and he also got to keep flying. It all worked out. Doesn't it always?
After two years, Jack's been thinking of changing his career path, and over the last few months things started to fall into place. Today, he let his boss/friend know that we are gonna go out on our own. Jack recently got two "part time" jobs consulting and he is hoping to do some part time work for Truston. He is also in the reserves and will continue to do that. Tomorrow he is meeting with a guy who owns a business that got his resume from a friend and we will see where that goes. It seems like the phone has been ringing a lot for Jack and that is exciting... but scary! I know that Jack is so so smart and such an asset to any company. I know it will all work out. It's still scary.
I think Jack's ultimate goal is to do the Navy Reserves until he retires in about 6 more years. He would also like to be hired by a major airline and then when he is home from those trips to do part time consulting. Even though it seems like a lot, it actually might mean more time at home. At least, that's the hope!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Life
I really wish I could write more regularly, but I think my life is so boring, so I think about it and then don't.
Things here are going well. Becca continues to love all food I give her and it gets me more hopeful that she might actually not give me a fit every time it's meal time when she is older. She gained 4 pounds in 2 months, which is great because she was entirely too skinny. She is really the most happy baby and just a joy. Both boys are completely in love and give her such loving attention. I love to watch that.
William is so anxious for kindergarten. We went uniform shopping this weekend and he looked so grown up. I almost cried. He's my side kick! When Tre went to kindergarten, I cried and came home and threw away my birth control pills! HA! That's when Becca came into the picture. I promised Jack I wouldn't do that again, so I am thankful I still have one baby at home with me! William also shaved his head last week. He wanted to look like daddy. It nearly gave me a heart attack, but I have to admit that I think he looks cute and he hasn't woken up once with his hair all over the place, which is nice. William is the sweetest thing and sure loves his mommy! Every night before he goes to bed he tells me his favorite part was hugging and kissing me. He is constantly telling me and Becca how beautiful we are. His wife sure will be lucky to have him!
Tre has become obsessed with baseball. He improved drastically last season and it got him really into the sport. When he was born, Jack was so thrilled he was a boy and went out and bought a glove and ball and couldn't wait to play catch with his son! The time has finally arrived where Tre can actually catch the ball and throw it back. It's fun to watch! He's still quietly reserved in public, but pretty stubborn at home! HA! He's always struggled with sharing or if anything doesn't go his way, but we try to be stern and consistent and hope he eventually gets better with handling his temper :) I love that kids though, and even though he doesn't love kisses, he shows it with his smile and his hugs.
I am playing tennis still and am not very good! HA! I enjoy it though. I started calorie counting last week and am doing a 30 day workout with marcy. I hope it helps shed the last 5 pounds I have to lose and helps to tone those flabby abs! I am a foodie though and feel like I'm starving so I hope that feeling passes quickly.
We might have some good updates with Jack soon, but for now I can't talk about it too much! He did finally get promoted in the Navy, which was a 10 year process that we thought might never happen. It's been a huge weight lifted from our shoulders though and now he can retire in 6 years. We are so happy he gets to continue doing what he loves.
Things here are going well. Becca continues to love all food I give her and it gets me more hopeful that she might actually not give me a fit every time it's meal time when she is older. She gained 4 pounds in 2 months, which is great because she was entirely too skinny. She is really the most happy baby and just a joy. Both boys are completely in love and give her such loving attention. I love to watch that.
William is so anxious for kindergarten. We went uniform shopping this weekend and he looked so grown up. I almost cried. He's my side kick! When Tre went to kindergarten, I cried and came home and threw away my birth control pills! HA! That's when Becca came into the picture. I promised Jack I wouldn't do that again, so I am thankful I still have one baby at home with me! William also shaved his head last week. He wanted to look like daddy. It nearly gave me a heart attack, but I have to admit that I think he looks cute and he hasn't woken up once with his hair all over the place, which is nice. William is the sweetest thing and sure loves his mommy! Every night before he goes to bed he tells me his favorite part was hugging and kissing me. He is constantly telling me and Becca how beautiful we are. His wife sure will be lucky to have him!
Tre has become obsessed with baseball. He improved drastically last season and it got him really into the sport. When he was born, Jack was so thrilled he was a boy and went out and bought a glove and ball and couldn't wait to play catch with his son! The time has finally arrived where Tre can actually catch the ball and throw it back. It's fun to watch! He's still quietly reserved in public, but pretty stubborn at home! HA! He's always struggled with sharing or if anything doesn't go his way, but we try to be stern and consistent and hope he eventually gets better with handling his temper :) I love that kids though, and even though he doesn't love kisses, he shows it with his smile and his hugs.
I am playing tennis still and am not very good! HA! I enjoy it though. I started calorie counting last week and am doing a 30 day workout with marcy. I hope it helps shed the last 5 pounds I have to lose and helps to tone those flabby abs! I am a foodie though and feel like I'm starving so I hope that feeling passes quickly.
We might have some good updates with Jack soon, but for now I can't talk about it too much! He did finally get promoted in the Navy, which was a 10 year process that we thought might never happen. It's been a huge weight lifted from our shoulders though and now he can retire in 6 years. We are so happy he gets to continue doing what he loves.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Happy Mother's Day
Becca had green beans for the first time today and she actually liked them! I had to give her seconds for dinner. Maybe after 2 very picky eaters, God decided to bless me with one that will eat!? Yeah... probably not, but I'll keep holding out hope.
I had the best mothers day. I slept in, the kids and daddy got me breakfast, I mowed (I actually like to do that), washed my car, and laid by the pool and watched the kids swim all day...literally. Last year, we got in the pool in March, and this year the temperatures have been unusually cool and today was the first time they got in. It got me so anxious for summer! We only have 13 days left of school and I am not sure who's more excited, me or the kids!
I had the best mothers day. I slept in, the kids and daddy got me breakfast, I mowed (I actually like to do that), washed my car, and laid by the pool and watched the kids swim all day...literally. Last year, we got in the pool in March, and this year the temperatures have been unusually cool and today was the first time they got in. It got me so anxious for summer! We only have 13 days left of school and I am not sure who's more excited, me or the kids!
Friday, May 10, 2013
update
I've said this before and I'm sure I'll say it again, I'm really going to try to be better about posting!
Tre: Tre is so funny! He has such a sweet personality and I always say he's gonna be my kid I have to worry about the least. (I know just because I say that, he'll give me the most heartburn). For now, though, he's such a rule follower. He's gotten an A+ in conduct every day this year except about 3 times and even then it was an A- or just plain A.
Anyway, he's playing baseball right now and seems to be really enjoying it, except he doesn't want to practice at home. He's the youngest on the team and it shows. However, the other day he hit a home run (not out of the park, but lots of errors from the other team gave him time to get all the way around), and he was so thrilled... as he should be. This was one of the first times he even made it to a base. He's fun to watch because he doesn't give up. He goes up to bat, strikes out and shakes it off. He doesn't care. He just can't wait to try again! I wish I had trait! I'm so proud that he has that "can do it" attitude even if he struggles. Every time he comes off the plate with a strike out I worry that he's gonna be upset, but then he isn't. I need to get used to that. It's foreign to me! I am so hard on myself! He's funny though! I'll say, "lets practice. You'll get better!" His response? "Mom, I made a home run once and I never practiced. I don't need practice!" HAHAHAHA! Well, okay!
William: William is finishing up PreK and he can hardly wait till kindergarten. He is convinced he is going to have Tre's same teacher and I can't guarantee that. I hope he is still just as excited if he gets someone else! It's going to be so weird not to have my side kick!
We separated the boys rooms a few weeks ago because Tre was getting too frustrated with William. It seems to be working well. William is actually keeping his room fairly clean (Tre used to clean for him), and listening A LITTLE better. He's harder to discipline than Tre because he doesn't care that much. Take away my ipod? He says, "okay." Tv? "okay." If I don't eat dinner, I have to go to bed? "okay!" URG!
Becca: My skinny minny is gaining some weight. The oatmeal seems to be helping and I get to start a 4 hour nursing schedule! I'm so happy with that! I will start feeding her green beans on Sunday. I hope that goes well. She continues to be angel baby and sleeps so well. I don't even have to go in to give her the pacifier anymore. Poor girl lives in her car seat as I tote the boys to baseball and karate and she doesn't care a bit. She loves attention though and smiles when someone talks to her. She's the sweetest baby and makes having 3 children painless! If I'd have known our 3rd would be this good, I would have had her a long time ago... than again it wouldn't be her so I wouldn't change anything!
Tre: Tre is so funny! He has such a sweet personality and I always say he's gonna be my kid I have to worry about the least. (I know just because I say that, he'll give me the most heartburn). For now, though, he's such a rule follower. He's gotten an A+ in conduct every day this year except about 3 times and even then it was an A- or just plain A.
Anyway, he's playing baseball right now and seems to be really enjoying it, except he doesn't want to practice at home. He's the youngest on the team and it shows. However, the other day he hit a home run (not out of the park, but lots of errors from the other team gave him time to get all the way around), and he was so thrilled... as he should be. This was one of the first times he even made it to a base. He's fun to watch because he doesn't give up. He goes up to bat, strikes out and shakes it off. He doesn't care. He just can't wait to try again! I wish I had trait! I'm so proud that he has that "can do it" attitude even if he struggles. Every time he comes off the plate with a strike out I worry that he's gonna be upset, but then he isn't. I need to get used to that. It's foreign to me! I am so hard on myself! He's funny though! I'll say, "lets practice. You'll get better!" His response? "Mom, I made a home run once and I never practiced. I don't need practice!" HAHAHAHA! Well, okay!
William: William is finishing up PreK and he can hardly wait till kindergarten. He is convinced he is going to have Tre's same teacher and I can't guarantee that. I hope he is still just as excited if he gets someone else! It's going to be so weird not to have my side kick!
We separated the boys rooms a few weeks ago because Tre was getting too frustrated with William. It seems to be working well. William is actually keeping his room fairly clean (Tre used to clean for him), and listening A LITTLE better. He's harder to discipline than Tre because he doesn't care that much. Take away my ipod? He says, "okay." Tv? "okay." If I don't eat dinner, I have to go to bed? "okay!" URG!
Becca: My skinny minny is gaining some weight. The oatmeal seems to be helping and I get to start a 4 hour nursing schedule! I'm so happy with that! I will start feeding her green beans on Sunday. I hope that goes well. She continues to be angel baby and sleeps so well. I don't even have to go in to give her the pacifier anymore. Poor girl lives in her car seat as I tote the boys to baseball and karate and she doesn't care a bit. She loves attention though and smiles when someone talks to her. She's the sweetest baby and makes having 3 children painless! If I'd have known our 3rd would be this good, I would have had her a long time ago... than again it wouldn't be her so I wouldn't change anything!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Just an update to remind myself for our baby book! Becca is such an angel! I keep waiting for the ball to drop, but she is so laid back and wonderful! She will already be 4 weeks on Wednesday! She slept through the night for the first time at 3 weeks! It's hard to believe! She went from 9:30 -6!
The boys had the best time on their trip to Washington. I don't think they missed home until their cousins went back to school. Then they were ready to see momma and sister! They must have had an eventful trip because they have slept till 10 two days in a row. That's miraculous in this house. Unfortunately, school starts again tomorrow and I hope they can get up!!!
The boys had the best time on their trip to Washington. I don't think they missed home until their cousins went back to school. Then they were ready to see momma and sister! They must have had an eventful trip because they have slept till 10 two days in a row. That's miraculous in this house. Unfortunately, school starts again tomorrow and I hope they can get up!!!
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