This morning I would prefer to be actually writing in my journal instead of typing into the blog, but I am tucked in bed, my pen has walked off, and I don't feel like finding getting up and finding one.

Matthew has finally been able to be in communication with his new unit on Staten Island (an hour drive away!!). He will be a general's secretary and in a Civil Affairs unit. He was telling me about what he learned from a guy who just left the same building on the way to drill this morning (his last one at the Trenton unit) and seemed kind of excited about the types of things that they do. With such a long commute now, we need to either get his truck back in working order or get a functioning car. There is one that has been sitting on the side of the road down the street with a for sale sign. But I think he'd rather fix up the truck (though it needs a LOT of work).

I feel at a loss as to what we will do once the lease expires in May/June. Every once in awhile I think about birthing a baby in this house and I cringe. I have looked at housing options though and for the price, we might as well stay here. If we did stay, I would want the carpet changed and the screen door fixed at least. Though the dog has been a good thing, he is not good for carpet :p I look forward to the day we will be pet-less again. Coming back from TX, I look forward to having our own space again. Though it has not been bad to share the house for the most part, I am ready to be able to call the shots on where things go and have a place to put all our stuff. Matthew needs his space too. He is especially having a hard time with the situation.

There is a flower shop practically across the street from us that had a 'help wanted' sign out. I picked up an application last week - felt an urgency in doing so - but never finished it. This morning the sign was gone :/ Too late.

I am anxious for my appointment on Tues and really wish I were getting an u/s. I am feeling nervous that something might be wrong. My bbs don't hurt like they had been and I've been having some pains and a little bit of cramping this morning. I m/c at 9 wks last time which is where I am this week. I don't feel as bloated either though it could just be where I am in the pgcy too. Guess we'll see! I was supposed to do a hospital tour yesterday but didn't go since I won't deliver at that hospital, Matthew was at work, and kids weren't allowed. I probably should have called and removed my name, but I didn't.

Mike called last night to talk houses with me. The baby wasn't cooperative so they go back in two weeks to try again. They think it is a girl though.

Yesterday was spent cleaning up the boys' room. They did an amazing job and worked so hard! I gave them a break about noon on the Wii. They played for about 30 minutes then went back to finish. By 3 they were tired of it and ended up with a longer break after lunch. But, while Aaron worked on changing his sheets and doing his laundry, Jared tackled his pile of homework - and there was a LOT of it! I was especially proud of him. He worked and worked at his homework. By the time he fell asleep he was down to one and catching up his moon journal. I think he felt good about how much he accomplished yesterday too.

We were sent Just Dance and Just Dance 2 from a high school acquaintence. It has been so fun playing with the boys. Last night after they'd gone to bed I pulled out JD2 and danced for awhile. That is totally a game I could spend hours playing! I love it :)