He hardly slept all day and was just very upset. Thankfully, he slept great that night. Yesterday he had a wonderful day, so that was wonderful.
It's been pretty hot here the past few days, but last night we had a crazy thunderstorm!!! It's still raining and it's supposed to the next few days.
Speaking of bridesmaid dresses....
I've only been in my older sister's wedding as well, and I pretty much picked out the bridesmaid dresses. She only had one rule: chocolate brown. I sent her pictures of a dress I found, and that's what we ended up wearing.
My bridesmaids dresses were pretty lovely if I do say so myself. They were red (kind of a burgundy). Empire waist to the floor with pick ups all over the skirt. They matched my dress really well.
I couldn't find any good full length pictures of them in their dresses (we don't have rights to the photogs' pictures) but here's the store photo
When Gideon was first born, I had to specifically tell people to put him down, because he would start to get really fussy if he got held for too long. He's such a good baby, but he would get totally overstimulated and cranky. I also would take him to a room to feed him, then keep him there with me for a while to give him a break.
Becca- You should definitely do a PTR/TR for Tokyo Disney- how awesome to be able to go to Disney in another part of the world! I think Thailand would be a place to see. Take advantage of where you are and explore all you can!
Sarah- Happy less than 3 weeks!
I really do want to take advantage of traveling around here, but if we go back to the states (unless we can get on Space A, and I'm not sure I want to bother trying with the baby) not only will it cost us over $3000, it wouldn't be worth it to go back for less than two weeks, which is two weeks vacation time down the drain. Logan was really upset at first when I was telling him that I didn't want to go back, but I finally got him to understand by explaining that I don't want to go back and spend 2 weeks at his parents' house in Valley Center, KS. We agreed that if we do go back we're going to try to at least do something interesting while we're there. I might contact my Great Aunt in Texas and see if she would let us use her ranch as a base camp for everyone to come see us. It's a nice place with plenty of sleeping areas for everyone (they built a bunk house) and it's not too far away from where his parents live, so I wouldn't feel bad about making them drive down there to see us. The other option is Hawaii, but the chances of Logan's parents coming there are pretty slim. Also, Logan is likely going to be sent there within the next few weeks for a consultation with a cardiologist at Tripler (the Army hospital there). If the baby and I get to go with him, the appeal of going again later will be basically gone.
Oh, okay. NINETEEN DAYS! I can count on my fingers and toes!!
The leg is okay. I'm still really dependent on ibuprofen to be mostly pain-free, but even heavily medicated I can't walk without pain. I'm working on doing more gentle stretches but I think I'm going to be very glad I rented a wheelchair for Disney. I'm tired of the pain, I'm tired of the weight I gained because I was so upset about the pain (and I've actually lost all that weight so far, but I still need to lose more!), and I'm tired that everything is a huge challenge and ends with me hurting.
BUT! I know that sounds negative. I'm getting better, I'm getting healthier, I'm lucky enough to be able to go to Disney. It's not permanent, I just need to be patient, and all will be well.
My husband got a decent job offer today. He initially got it last week and I was so furious with him (the pay was okay, the location was awful, he didn't know the shift or the hours expected) that I kind of didn't talk to him for a day. He eventually came to his senses and obtained a counter-offer for his current position and today the original job offer came back with what he'd requested. The only downside, and why I was partially SO MAD, is that we have to buy a second car. We've been a one-car household since we got married and a second car is not inexpensive and would have wiped out the original raise for a year or so!
I hope you're pain free soon!
I've been there will the DH frustration. I'm glad he got what he requested. Being a one car family is no fun. I can only imagine how much more frustrating it has been for you with the leg.
Well, it's been mostly raining here for the last two days. I've had enough. My yard is REALLY GREEN!!
My poor boss - she had to have surgery at the end of May and has been off work since then and planned to come back after the 4th.
Apparently monsoon season started here yesterday, and it's been raining nonstop. It's a good thing I like rain
, and had the forethought to purchase a rain cover for Gideon's stroller. Even though I don't mind a pleasant walk in the rain, I don't expect him to love sitting in a stroller drenched. It also came in handy yesterday, because I had to go to the commissary and I used it to cover and secure the eggs to the stroller. Not a single one broke!
My brother just spent time trying to convince me that the whole family needs to plan out all our rides (what order, when, etc) for the whole trip, so we know whose turn it is to take care of their baby.
Uhm. They can get babysitters a lot cheaper than paying to go to WDW!
I'm NOT planning that much. They're welcome to come in whatever direction J and I take. Maybe we'll go in their direction. But I'm not committing to an all day every day plan - I'm certainly NOT a commando park-doer!
That's a bit extreme. I've tried the every attraction is planned thing, and it's more frustrating than it is helpful. Also, the baby will make having everything planned even more difficult, because you have to stop all the time for feedings, diaper changes etc. It will be easier on everybody if you all just go with the flow, and familiarize yourselves with Rider Swap .
Gosh, I hope it doesn't go as bad as it sounds like it could! When we travel with family, I guess we're lucky. Our kids are the youngest. We just decide who wants to go here or there and split up. Texting is the best way to keep in contact and meet up every so often. Sometimes we aren't in the same park. That's usually because we book our trip, make plans with ADRs and parks chosen before everyone else latches on to our plans and decides to join us.
I think going to Disney with my family might be easier once everyone has kids, but I don't know. Part of the issue on our trip was that my Mom totally babies my younger brother, who was 12 at the time. He would whine and complain to get what he wanted and she would bend over backwards to make it happen for him. Ooh...it just occurred to me that he's in band. If he stays in band, he'll likely be going on a trip to Disney one of these years. Oh I hope they don't do it over New Year's again... Anyways...I think I could handle a couple of my family members, but not all of them at the same time. Granted, if we ever plan another trip with them, we are not staying at the same place. Logan and I have discussed taking his parents at some point, but I think that would end up being worse than my family, because they've never been before.
DS went to the orth today and they fixed one of the spots that were so sore, but as a result of it from Mon, his teeth are 'bruised'!! Poor kid!as far as school/books with him...we sat down and looked at a few of our History options and got it nailed down which direction we are gonna take...I think giving him an option or two made a difference....kinda gave him a hand in it..i know I like to know EXACTLY what I am getting into before I do it and he is a lot like me...so this should be great!I hope.
Poor kid! I remember when my cousin had braces, and her mouth was bleeding. Yuck!
I've been thinking about getting braces recently. I never needed them growing up, but I have a few teeth that are crooked enough that they bother me. However, military insurance only covers braces until you're 24, so we'll see if I ever feel like dropping the money myself. If it comes down to Disney or braces...Disney will totally win
(for me...not my children...though neither Logan nor I needed braces, so we might get lucky)
We have to fill in the play area with mulch and the fire pit and parking pad for the camper with driveway stone so it will still be a work in progress for a few more weeks. 
So...he ain't feeling too hot!
all morning!
Then they freaked out and left their beer cans/bottles and an Icechest sitting right there..needless to say that stuff is being held for evidence and fingerprints!
for then next term. It's a stressor sometimes, so I just want to make sure I get what we need and not go overboard! LOL...but what I need the prayer for, is my oldest son. He's 15 and just going thru the emotions that come along with it...he is asking about not homeschooling next year..at this point, we don't feel that he should leave the hsing world. We are praying and asking Gods direction...I personally, feel he is to stay home,...but maybe the Lord has other plans...if so, we'll know...if not, it may just be a time for Him to work in DS and mature him in some ways...thanks for letting me vent that!! love ya'll!
Sending some prayers for braces to feel better and some guidance for your school situation! I hope you get some rain soon. I've been watching some of the coverage on the weather channel and it looks awful. If our Nov trip does happen we'd be going Nov. 5-12th. How awesome would it be to have a DIS meet with you! 
And no,..I can't beleive he is old enough to start driving either!!!!
The last day of school also means the start of "PCS season" (Permanent Change of Station), when lots of military families move to new assignments. It's the hard part of living in a military community, having to say goodbye to friends. 
The party was already going when DD and I got home on Sunday afternoon (a couple of guests came to pick us up from the hospital, since DH was busy hosting). I think everyone had a good time! All's well that ends well.
I think the boys would all be bummed about missing it, but hey, they're off doing something fun too, right? I think I told you that DS11 told his sister that we would go to DLP once she is potty trained, so now every time she uses the potty she asks if we are going to 
