Quick update

I think about posting so many things on Facebook (yes I know I post a lot already, but you have no idea how bad it could be...) that I never do. But they stay in my head, punching around and cluttering my thoughts. I think they have completely taken over the "clean your house" section of my brain and that's why it never stays clean. So, in a way, if I get them out of my head and on to my blog I will have a cleaner home :-)

Noah has two teeth.
He can also army crawl with the best of them AND can pull himself up to his knees! Also, he learned how to clap and will gladly put on a show for you if you say "yay!"

Billy has developed slightly more attitude, but much more of an outgoing personality. So i'll take the "bad" with the good :-) He also found his love for climbing. It's the most "dangerous" activity my cautious boy has decided to take part in, so I'm really encouraging him to climb on anything he thinks he should, within reason of course.

Kyle is doing well in training. I'm so proud of him. It has not been easy for him by any means, but he is persevering. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and, although it may be hard to see at times, he is remaining focused on it. This week should be the hardest so far. To give you an idea how hard it is, today he: has a quiz first thing, then a flight, then a simulator, then a test.  That may not sound like a lot, but the flight and sim take up quite a bit of time and energy. And even though flying has its fun moments, they mostly wipe him out. Then he comes home to 2 kids and a wife who are vying for his attention for about an hour. Then he gets a quick meal and goes to his office to study till he goes to bed. And this is just what I know/see...I can't even imagine what his day is REALLY like! Extra prayers for this hard-working daddy if you have 'em!

Me? I'm really enjoying life here in Enid. I already feel like i have made some lifelong friends. I'm getting better at the stay-at-home mommy role (but not as good as I would have thought, given i have been doing it for over 2 years). The house, it's usually very disorganized. Mostly clean, highly cluttered. But my kids and husband are fed, have clean clothes to wear, and they know they are loved. I have to remind myself that some days that may be all that gets done, and that is enough. Also, I realized this past week while kyle's mom was here that i can be a MUCH better mom and wife when i take some time to myself. I took 3 hours and got my hair done while she was here. Those 3 hours have refreshed me for days! I'm gonna try to drop the boys off at the CDC a few hours a week. It's hard because I know kyle doesnt get a break so i feel guilty taking one. But i think i can do a much better job of supporting him if i make myself take some free time.

This has already proven to be the hardest year of our lives both individually and as a couple, but we're doing really well. I am confident we will come out of this experience stronger than ever!

Okay that wasnt so quick after all:-( sorry.