We have neighbors!! I am so excited- they are wonderful. Their children are 5 and 2, very close to Juliet and Colin (2 and 4). He flies helicopters too!Went to lunch at Elephant and Castle yesterday, I was so pleased. The best restaurant mashed potatoes that I've had in a very long time.I need to find a grocery store that sells fresh pasta soon- or I will never eat baked spaghetti again. My husband is hooked on the fresh pasta that our commissary sells- but they stopped selling it, so he wont make old standard pasta anymore. I guess we'll venture into Hawaiian grocery stores and their overpriced pasta lol.I hadlaryngitiss for several days last week, but it has cleared up. Colin seems like he is under the weather right now, but part of it I am seeing is due to 2 year molars.
My OMPF states that I am not to report in November, that a delay and exemption case is open for me and that it is waiting for a commander's decision. Just a few more steps and I can stop stressing!Have I mentioned that my dog doesn't like me? Well- to clarify, he only dislikes me when he is outside. He refuses to come inside for me, and I have to walk him in the backyard either by leash- or have dh call him back inside. It's quite a pain!!

The nausea is kicking my butt. I cant even make food for the kids without falling to the floor to try and regain myself. Breakfast is the hardest.The Army called me yesterday. That would have been fine, except I have laryngitis. Bad- I can barely whisper. I had to answer the phone. They didn’t enjoy trying to talk to me, that is for sure. They have proof of pregnancy, They wanted a due date. Hubby was supposed to have sent it on Wednesday, but I guess his day was too busy- and it sent yesterday, 30 minutes before the Army called. I hope they have all they need.My OMPF states now that I am not to report until its all final, which is progress.I had an ultrasound on Tuesday to check my due date. I am not as far along as we first assumed, I am 7 1/2 weeks. Everything looked good.

Today Juliet turned 4! I lost my voice today, but other than that it was a great day! Juliet got some wonderful new books and goodies from our great friends (thank you great friends!) and some much needed clothing from Mommy and Daddy- Plus a Snoopy snow cone maker I think i’ll head to bed as soon as the kids are down- the loss of my voice has bothered all of my sinuses and has given me quite the headache.I did however recieve my Creative Memories kit via UPS today- I am so excited! I can now say “I am a Creative Memories Consultant!”- I can’t wait to play with my goodies!

Today I had bloodwork and the one hour glucose test at my pregnancy appointment. Tomorrow I have a dating ultrasound, Im tired and feel miserable!

We went to Chuck E Cheese today for a birthday party- Juliet really enjoyed herself! I came home feeling awful though. I have all day nausea- it comes in waves and knocks me down. Tomorrow needs to be a better day. We are birthday shopping for Juliet, she turns 4 on Wednesday. I see a nurse on Monday to register at the clinic. The Army doesnt like the paperwork I sent them stating my pregnancy, and I must now get an estimated due date in writing to mail to them. Jokingly, a friend asked me if it was possibly so that they can edit my orders until after I deliver...I will be livid if that is so!Ive started live journaling again, I enjoy the option of privacy I can place on it. I need an internet vacation.

Good morning. Trying to plot my weekend, hope it stays pleasant outside. Juliet was very ill yesterday- poor thing was awake every the night before- Last night she stayed in her bed though, so I hope its a sign she is feeling better.I was telling my Mom that the idea of purchasing a home seems like such a "grown up" decision. I turn 27 in November- I AM a grown up. It's an idea, buying a home in Citrus County. Why not? Buy it, Live in it- When Iraq is over and we move, we rent out our home. I can go back and live there whenever we want to- Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. Now, many women disagree with the idea of moving home. Its a personal decison. I want to be near my family with the kids, I want them to be with their Cousin and their Grandparents Aunts and Uncles. We don't know how long we will stay Army, but the idea of home ownership is a pleasant one :) We look often at homes for sale; Trying to decide what school we want Juliet to attend in September 06, Its nice thinking of life beyond Hawaii.

Faxing off paperwork today, We’ll see what happens next. Im not feeling well, as I expected for now. Body aches and whatnot. We are mulling the idea of renting vs. buying a home when I move back to Florida. We will most likely just rent- When the kids start school, we wont be moving home during deployments- no matter how often they happen. I can almost guarantee we are in the Army for the long haul now. Frequent deployments or not, 3 children will be expensive to put through college!!

Sipping my morning coffee, Folgers is my favorite now. Busy day today, Hubby has to pick up my prenatals, the paperwork proving my pregnancy to fax to St. Louis, then he flies this evening- So I am on my own to choose the tv for tonight Dinner went well yesterday. Hubby thinks his seasonings were different on his steak- I thought it was yummy but he was bothered by it. I also had an Anna Millers pie for the first time, YUMMY! Talk about great pie, it was a lemon topped cheesecake. I have an apple pie in the fridge for later.

I just came home from buying a lot of maternity clothing from a Marine wife on the other side of the island. More clothes than i’ve ever owned, pregnant or not- some adorable things! I cant wait to have a belly that makes me wear them all!Im enjoying our 4 day weekend so much- All the time to relax and have fun with the kids has been great. Hubby is out refilling our propane tank right now for our bbq’ing tomorrow. I hope it doesn’t rain.My Mother called my Grandma to tell her I was pregnant, She asked her “Is she trying to catch up to me?”- My Grandma has 9 children. No way do I want to get anywhere near that number!Im nauseous in the mornings now, fun fun fun. At least I am feeling sick- at least I know my body is reacting to the changes.

I still need to fax the official military medical document to St. Louis so they know I am indeed verifiable. Guess there isnt a huge rush on that- but im eager to be free. Please note- My husbands command was getting me released due to lack of a family care plan- I did NOT get pregnant to keep from leaving my family.Maybe someone can pass this info onto my family- who are for the lack of a better word, Baffled- that we are pregnant again.I don’t feel pregnant yet. With Colin and Juliet, I found out closer to 10 weeks when I was pregnant- So the morning sickness was present. Besides being tired, which I usually am due to chasing a 2 and a4 year old that do not take naps anymore, I really have no symptoms. I know, Now that I said something it’ll happen.This pregnancy will be relatively unique. I cannot purchase baby items early. Actually, It wont be until I am 8 or 9 months pregnant that I will even be able to purchase anything- as we will be moving home before the baby is due- and home is where I will need baby things.I need to cut this short actually, my children are having a fight on the couch over blanket square footage…