And Off The Tower We Go!

So, most of us all know how good I am at opening my mouth and saying things that I shouldn't. Last month Ricky's RSP Unit had a family day where we got to go BBQ with his Sargent and other soldiers. As I was standing there speaking with Sargent Dixon, the thought came to me, and of course I didn't stop it from coming out of my mouth, "So how many wives step up and come to drill to support their husbands?" To which he replies, "well, there is always a first time for everything." The next day Ricky comes home and tells me that I am expected at drill next month... lol... great... What have I just done??!!

So my amazing best friend Marisa stepped up and said that she would go too so I didn't have to go alone. Amazing! (Marisa being in amazing physical shape having just completed a 1/2 marathon) So I jogged a few nights, did a couple push-ups and sit-ups, and figured I would do my best. Then we get the drill letter and learn that we are doing the "confidence course." SWEET!!! So we get to drill, go through the morning line up and roll call and official stuff, then we load onto a prison bus where Sgt. Montgomery (who really is one of the coolest chicks I have ever met, and the smallest) jumps on and drives us to the fireman's tower. We notice as we pull up that there are repelling ropes hanging from this tower... SWEET! Repelling!

Needless to say, I don't know how many people would willingly launch themselves off of a perfectly good building, but it was a great time. And really, it was amazing for me to watch Ricky in action. Whenever there was down time, he didn't stand around and chit chat or lolly gag. He took charge, taught the newer guys D&C (drill and ceremony) or helped with the belaying. His form was perfect, his knowledge regarding proper Soldier etiquette, amazing. He really has found his calling. It was such a proud moment for me to sit back and watch him take charge and be a leader. It was a huge wake up call and reminder that this is what he is supposed to do! I can't wait till I get to go to his Basic Training Graduation. How amazing it will be to see him at the end of that hard journey, and to celebrate with him.

You Scream, I Screa.... No wait.. It's just you...

So, Katelynn has developed a new, bad habit. She has started screaming.. not like loud yelling, but real blood curdling screams... it is driving me insane!!! I try to remind myself that she is still finding her voice, and that it is normal... But this is when she wakes in the middle of the night, and decides she doesn't want to go back to sleep... for an hour.. and screams the entire time...

Any suggestions or thoughts? I want to nip this in the bud immediately.

Also.. Our sweetheart has decided that she doesn't want to eat baby food anymore. She only wants food if she can feed herself. She refuses to eat any other way.... so I am going to try to do soft veggies and rice and soft meats... lets hope it works. If so, then she will just start eating what we eat and I better be good about what I make.... Dude!

Looking for advice!

New Home

So we are officially all moved in! (almost unpacked, and in no way decorated) We have been given the wonderful blessing of staying with Mom and Dad Barlow while Ricky is away. So, this last weekend we moved in... It is wonderful, to be in such a beautiful home, with family, and in such a gorgeous neighborhood. I know that with Ricky gone, I will need someone to talk to every once in a while, and to check on me if we don't come down the stairs for days.... lol... Most of everything is in storage, but it is all just stuff, and at that stuff we could live without.

Anyone want to come help me decorate a little since I seem to be seriously lame? Come on by!

Lucky for us, Brandon is over his little summer virus... Not lucky for us, Ricky and I have been suffering from it this week. Not as bad as he got, but still... And it seems that Katelynn has it a little too. Either that or she has some more wicked teeth coming in that just keep her unhappy. But as of next week, hopefully we are all better and can get back to normal life, in our new home!