We're transitioning to the Reserves

We've been so busy lately, I don't know what I've posted and what I haven't. I am not sure I've explained the whole Reserve situation, but we've been waiting word on whether Jack would be accepted into the program. His squadron selected him almost immedietely after he returned home from his deployment. However, come to find out, that was only the first step of another long process. I am not sure why that surprised us because the Navy seems to do everything slow. It turns out, after the squadron selects you, the "Big Navy" has to approve that decision. We got word last week that the board approved it, but then found out that it needed to be signed off by an even higher ranking position. We started to worry then, because this is the step similar to when his promotion got denied. It took nearly a week to find out that Jack was officially going to be able to transition to the Reserves. We were very happy since we can still have Tricare. We'll have to apply again next year if Jack isn't promoted (which we aren't expecting that he will be), but one year is better than none.

Last night was our first night in the house. It was great, other than the fact that Jack wasn't even here to enjoy it. Although, I'm secretly happy he wasn't ;-) He's been talking about wanting to use the hot tub on our first night here, but it's too freaking cold outside for me. As I lay in my bed all warm and cozy, I thought about how happy I was that my upper body wasn't freezing my ass off :)

The boys did great. Tre was super excited and woke up chipper this morning, which if you know him, you know that doesn't happen often! William was a little more scared and I don't think he officially went to sleep until after around 12:30. He keeps asking to go home and I am trying to explain that this is our new home. He wants to go back to the apartment. Mommy doesn't :)

I think we are really going to like the neighborhood. We have neighbors right across the street with a 2 year old boy. Yesterday we were playing outside and a little boy came over and he is only 10 days older than Tre. They played very nicely together and it brought me joy to know that our new home has a very family friendly neighborhood!

William's a Hoot!

William cracks us up! Although he can be kinda aggravating sometimes! Every night the boys go to sleep, 9 times out of 10, Tre goes right to sleep. Not William. He thinks of every reason to stall. He'll come out first and say he forgot to give Jack and I a bigger hug and kiss. Then he'll come out and say he needs to pee and grunt until one drop comes out! Then, after about 10 minutes, when we are totally convinced he's probably fallen asleep, he'll come out and say he had a booger in his nose and needs us to take it. Who does that?

After this routine happens a couple of times, he go to sleep. Then around 4am, he'll try it over again!

New Beginnings

This week was Jack's first week in the "real world!" It's probably not a GREAT sign that his first day on the job was in Florida, because that probably means he won't be home much. However, we remind ourselves that he could still be in Afghanistan or we could be jobless, so we'll totally and thoroughly appreciate this job especially since it's near some family and friends. I have a GREAT support system for when Jack is gone.

This job seems to have endless opportunities for Jack, so that is something we are really looking forward to exploring. He really enjoyed his first week on the job too, so that is a relief. He was worried, especially since he's been a pilot his whole career, that he would be in over his head and not really know what was going on! However, it was not that way and he felt like he contributed to the cause. He did say it felt very strange to be on a military base in civilian clothes and a hard hat as a contractor! I would imagine so!

We close on our new house today and will spend the weekend trying to paint the outside and spruce up the landscaping. We'll take lots of befores and afters, so we can share the progress with you!

House update

So we should be closing a week from Friday and I can't wait to move and have some space. The apartment has been VERY good to us, but with two boys and beautiful weather, it's getting a little cramped in here.

Good news! My oldest sister, Marcy, was inspired to start looking after discovering the size of our new house is exactly what she needs and the price was exactly what they could afford. They have decided to build in our neighborhood and we will be neighbors.... well, kinda! They will be about a block away.

After seeing what Marcy's beautiful new house will look like, I couldn't help but be a little jealous at the fact that their house will be brand new and totally move-in ready. I had to keep reminding myself of the fact that ours only needs paint and it will be perfect PLUS the pool is something we could never afford to do on our own. I decided to get an estimate from a painter just out of curiosity. My true hope was that we would at least get all the woodwork (base boards, doors, and crown molding) done and we would do the rest. However, I asked for a quote of ceilings (I'd like them to be a tannish color instead of white) and walls. To my surprise, it was a very reasonable quote and we are having the whole inside of the house done right after we close. It's going to take the painters two weeks, so can you imagine how long it would have taken us? YEARS!!!!

We can't wait to get in and settle down :)

William busted out with this tonight. He must have learned it from school and I could just watch this over and over again!

They are also learning the Pledge at school. Tre seems to have it down, but William is still working on it. Some day soon, I'll get that on video too!

I just love my two fellas!

I am downloading this video that I took with my phone and I am not sure if it will work, but I love it! Tre and William wanted a to show off for the camera tonight and I got them saying a few nursery rhymes. Their favorite part? Watching themselves on the computer!