7 weeks to go

I was able to talk to Ben this weekend. He wants me to say "Hi" to all of you. He is doing as well as can be expected. He says that OCS is pretty bad. He seems to be making the best of it though. He has had a cold since he got there so that hasn't helped him much on the Physical Training, but he is hanging in there. He could definitely use all of your prayers! (and so could I) Thanks for checking in on us!

new subject!

I'm happy to have something new to talk about...Roxi cut her first tooth!!! She's only, say, 3 Months ahead of everyone else in the family. Brewer, Ben, and I didn't cut teeth till around a year and she is only 8 months old. I hope this isn't a pattern that she's starting. :)

On the old subject...leave starts this Sat and that means that I will actually get to talk to Ben. I'll post again then and let you all know how he's doing.

thanks for checking in!

8 weeks and venting! :) Warning...contains mushiness.

Today has been kind of a downer and I was told by a friend that venting would help...so here it is!

I really miss my husband. I never really realized how much I relied on him until now. Sometimes at night I roll over and expect to feel him in bed next to me and then I'll remember that he's not there. That really stinks.

One of the sisters from the ward at OCS called today and I wasn't home. When I got back my mother in law told me that she had called with a message from Ben. "He's doing great" is apparently what she said. I can't believe that my Benjamin is sending me secret messages. It's so cute and romantic of him, and if you know Ben then you know that he is NEVER like that. I can't believe I missed that call. :(

When Brewer woke up from his nap today he said " I miss daddy. That makes me sad." I about died. I started to cry and Brewer gave me a kiss and said "You feel better?" It is so amazing how fast kids get over things. I wish it were that easy for me but it's not so...what're ya gunna do?

Wow...I actually do feel better. Thanks for letting me vent! I promise I'll have something more relevant and cheerful next time.

8 1/2 weeks

I have a new found respect for single moms!!!!( and I don't even have to work! ) Holy cow. This last week has been really busy. It's really hard taking care of my kids without help from Ben! Except for the hour I take to go running I have them 24 hrs a day. Not that I'm complaining!!! They are amazing! Roxi is learning to crawl on her belly and she's getting really good. You can tell that she wants to be able to keep up with Brewer. Heaven help him when she can! :) Brewer is still being quite the little trooper despite the absence of his daddy. But you can tell he misses him. And everyday is an adventure!

I got a letter from Ben saying that he is doing well. The communication standards are a little more relaxed than last time. Normally there is No communication what so ever allowed in the first 3 weeks but this time they are allowing letters. So I've already gotten three from Ben and written him 2 in exchange. It makes thing a little easier to at least be able to write to him.

So that's what's going on with us. Hope everyone is doing well!!! TTFN