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!
Monday, July 15, 2013
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.
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