Now What?

The last time I visited my OB, I asked if I should take prenatal vitamins before I got pregnant. (Why wouldn't I plan ahead for the most important event ever? Don't you know me by now?) He said it couldn't hurt, so I asked if he would write me a prescription in the event that we wanted to try in the next year. I figured I only see him once a year, so I better ask now.

Well I had lost track of the little piece of paper until a few days ago, and decided in order to prevent in from becoming lost again, I should just take it in and get it filled. NO, I am not pregnant, but we have talked about having a family, or trying to, in the near future. Let's just say we aren't NOT trying (TMI? Sorry)

Anywho, I took the prescription in yesterday and was waiting for it to be filled, when the pharmacist told me that he actually needed to order it. I told him it was no problem since there was no rush, and proceeded to head out the door. As I was leaving the office, he yelled out 'Congratulations.' I just kept on walking out the door like I didn't hear him, since I didn't feel like explaining the whole story.

I ran home and tried to convince my husband that he should be the one to go in and pick it up since I didn't feel like explaining everything, but of course that didn't work. So today I marched in fully prepared to explain as I was paying. And of course, the celebratory pharmacist wasn't there!

So now what? I have to go out of my way to explain it to him when I want a refill apparently. Why couldn't this have just been an easy task? Geez!

Winding Down

This past week was very busy for us! I had class on Monday and Tuesday (again!), Michael did on Wednesday, our house had a showing on Thursday and then the Military Ball last night!

Class is going well, same old stuff. I have to say that I love this Master's program. I find everything about it fascinating. I have always like psychology, and counseling is fairly close to it. If I ever do leave my classroom, I would try to find a counseling job in a school. I have one more week of class for this block, then two weeks of rest before my family counseling class starts! Very excited for that one. On my 'break' I need to finalize the syllabus for the class I am teaching at the college in the fall. I received a rough outline last week, and apparently they think I know what I am doing, because they provided no directions! I have to find out what Psych of Learning is, and apparently what I need to cover on my own (Planning a 4th grade curriculum and a Masters level course is completely different!)

On Wednesday, Michael e-mailed me from work and said I wasn't going to be happy - Our house was going to be shown the following day. Since he 'conveniently' had class Wednesday night, I was in charge of all the cleaning! So after trying to get registered for an online class I have to train in, bowling with some co-workers, I was left to complete 3 hours of housework. Oh the joy! I do have to say, nothing is more satisfying then a well cleaned house though!

Friday after work, Michael and I headed to the middle school baseball game where he volunteers, then out to run some errands. Michael is playing on a softball team for the Guard this year and had to get the necessary outfit. I felt like a Little League mom has he tried on his pants and cleats! He will be the most handsome one out there!

Yesterday was spent getting ready for the Military Ball! I had a hair appointment early (which prevented me from taking a much needed nap later), then we voted in our city's election, and then got all dolled up for the big event. I love seeing everyone in their dress uniform, and some of the outfits women pick to wear are quite amusing! I will get around to posting pictures soon...including a picture of me and the Vice President's son. Yes, we're friends. Be jealous. (I like to think that we are friends, really he knows my husband because they were deployed together, but it's my blog!)

Today, Michael is gearing up for his game today while I plan on trying to get a huge chunk of my syllabus done (hopefully!) I feel like I have been running around all week! Luckily, besides the last week of class, we don't have any major plans!

One a side not : This time in 2 months, you will find me cruising toward the Caribbean!! I can't wait!

That Girl

Before my husband deployed, I would look forward to drill weekend. I would have the day to myself to be able to complete work for school, clean the house (the way I want, sorry Mike) and not have anyway in the way! I was ok with him being gone because he was going to home at night. I am sorry, but if you can't spend 8 hours away from your significant other without having a breakdown, perhaps you need to do some soul searching.

Even during the deployment, I think I handled myself fairly well. Of course I still had my bad days (read: curled up on the couch with a glass of wine and cry my eyes out to various movies, while playing homecoming ceremonies on YouTube wishing it was me = pathetic), however, I was able to pull it together the next day and get back to the grind. I had great family and friends, and, being the over achiever I am, always had a project to complete.

Fast forward to now. My husband has been home for 6 months (time flies when they are home), and I dread drill weekends. He is gone today, and yes he will be home tonight, but I miss him so much. The thought of him leaving on AT for two to three weeks makes me want to cry. So when did I turn into that girl? I mean, if anything I should be stronger because I survived a year without him. Neither of us is clingy to each other, we value alone time because it makes together time so much more special, and we need separate friend time, but now I find myself wanting to be with him ALL the time. Has this happened to anyone else? What is a girl to do?

Well today, I will be planting grass seed, but that's a different post!

Stumped

I have to admit, I am having a bit of a writers block. Our lives are pretty boring lately. Hey, I'm not complaining, I will take my husband sitting on the couch any day, rather then worrying about where in the world he is (literally!). We have been pretty swamped between school, our school, Michael and the guard and weekend happenings.

We are gearing up for some busy weekends. This weekend we have a formal for an organization Michael is in, and then Sunday a Freedom Salute on Sunday with his unit. (Not quite sure what it entails, but there will be food!)

Next weekend, we are headed to the annual Military Ball! I love this event. It gives me the chance to dress up, and to see my husband in his uniform (read: HOT). We are actually staying at a hotel this year and I am very excited to get away for the night! Not to mention this should be a lot of fun since I am sure they will be celebrating Michael's unit coming home, and his old unit just returned home on Sunday. It may get a bit rowdy!

At least I have something to look forward to in between class and sitting on the couch typing up papers! Only two more weeks of class, and one more major project to go.

Bye Bye Spring Break

I hate that vacations go so quickly! The last 10 days have flown by, and now I have to set my alarm again instead of simply waking up whenever I please. The silver lining to this is that the next time we have a break it will be SUMMER and I will have a glorious three months off, and a cruise to look forward to!

I will be pretty busy between now and then, and I am glad I have at least two more months until we set sail. I need to get my behind in shape and start running so I can feel confident again in my bathing suit! Hopefully my husband helps me get motivated since he will be training for the 10 miler he signed up for.

Tonight we are meeting up with the rest of my family for a crab feast! This is the first of the season so I am definitely looking forward to it. Army Wives also comes back on tonight. I feel like all I do throughout this show is cry, it's completely ridiculous. Since I am the wife of a National Guard soldier, it is interesting to see what relationships are like on a post. It makes me kind of jealous that there are so many people to relate to what each other is going through. I know its a TV show, and I am sure in real life it's a tad different, but still! Either way, I can't wait for tonight. At least if vacation has to end, we are ending on a pretty good note.

Defying Gravity...

I finally received the last portion of my Christmas present yesterday....two tickets to see this :
I read the book back in January, and loved it so I was already expecting big things. I had seen the Lion King on Broadway when I was in 8th grade and was absolutely amazed. I figured that this musical would be no different and I was right....it was amazing!

My husband did very well and got tickets in the third row! (BIG bonus points here). I was afraid Michael wouldn't be very interested in the show, but even he loved it. He even let me listen to the soundtrack on the way home (More bonus points for letting me sing along, very loudly - and no I can't sing).

We wrapped up the afternoon with dinner at Bubba Gump's at Times Square, and then a train ride back. A wonderful present!

My New Love

I want one, like a kid wants presents at Christmas. Ok, not the best analogy, but you get the point. We are currently Verizon customers, so unless they reveal the iPhone for our company, I am out of luck. (Currently keeping my fingers crossed that the rumors for this fall come true!)

For the last year+, my husband has been begging to switch to AT&T for the sole reason of getting this phone. I have refused to do this since almost all of my friends are on Verizon and we can talk for FREE. I also had no idea why the iPhone was such a big deal. My husband is a HUGE Apple fan. I was reluctant at first since I had no idea how to use their computers, but after playing with his for awhile, I was hooked. We each have a MacBook, while he has iPods galore (iPod shuffle, Nano, Touch, etc.) He begs for any new product that comes out. We both work out butts off and make money, so who am I to say no? (Never mind the house we are getting ready to build *sigh) Reason #2343 why he is the proud new owner of an iPad.

I have to say I love their products. My computer has yet to have any viruses, and I have become addicted to the Apps. My BB can have Apps, but nowhere near what the iPhone can. Today, we took my MacBook to have some updates run and fix the mouse pad, and while we were waiting I started playing with the iPhone. I have become obsessed....I need it.

So I have come to a dilemma. I am able to get a new phone in May. Do I get the new Blackberry and call it a day, or do I wait for the Fall to see if my new love will switch to the company? Switching from Verizon isn't an option, and while I love my BB I have now, I am torn between getting an upgrade or waiting for something that may or may not happen.

Decisions, decisions!

Welcome Freedom!

Well I made it, 17 pages later, a successful IEP meeting, and 22 little people safely on the bus, and I am on Spring Break! We celebrated Thursday night by heading to the beach to eat dinner at a local (ie Delicious) pizza place.

Friday we woke up at 7, because that is sleeping in to us, got a run in, ate breakfast, and attempted to finally get the leaves out of the back yard. That lasted all of about 3 bags, until my wonderful husband flagged down a guy down the street who was doing the same for a neighbor and asked if he would rescue us. (The best money we have every spend...I HATE raking leaves). We got to eat lunch with some friends and then dinner with family. Great first day to Spring break! Today, I plan on relaxing!