Playing the Waiting Game

There are a few things that I don't like about the military.  One of those things is the "Hurry up and wait" mentality!  Rick was just accepted to OTS, and now we're just waiting to hear from them on when he'll go to Alabama.  He could go for the end of July, beginning of September, middle of October, and the end of November.  What's hard is trying to get everything done that needs to be done in the time frame that they gave us.  This happened in Rick's tech school also.  Because his classes were always backed up, we had no idea when he would be going.  So, we ended up having about 3 weeks to get ready to leave.  I am seriously hoping that they give us more notice than that!  Rick wants to go in September, so it won't be so hot.  I wouldn't mind him going in July, because the sooner we start this new stage, the better. 

So that's basically what we're doing at the moment.  Just playing the waiting game and hoping to hear soon about a class date for Rick so we can begin planning everything. 

Other things going on:  Logan and Evan are both pretty good.  Logan was having a couple of times last week when he would have huge crying fits at night, but I think he's getting better (crossing fingers that's true!).  Evan is just playing and having lots of fun with crayons, blocks, toys and other things.  He still isn't talking a lot, but I'm not trying to worry about it too much because I think it's there.  If by the time he's 3, and he still hasn't improved at all, then we are for sure taking him to someone to help.  But he's such a sweet little boy (except when he's overtired, of course).  He loves playing outside and going out with mommy.  Yesterday we were coming back from the store, (just the two of us), and he carried the grocery bag of bananas into the house for me.  I can't believe how big he's getting and how much he loves helping. 

Father's Day, scout camp and our anniversary are coming up this month (May and June are busy months for us).

3 months old and other stuff

Logan is 3 months old today!  We are so grateful to have him in our family.  He's a very happy little guy for the most part.  But he also knows what he wants and when he wants it, so he can be a little loud and demanding as well.  No major milestones yet, except holding his head up really well on tummy time.  He loves his mommy, daddy and big brother, even though Evan scares him sometimes.  :) 

This was my itty bitty baby at 6 lbs 1 oz when he was born.  He's not so little anymore.

I am guessing that he's between 11 and 12.5 lbs now. 

He sure loves smiling for us! 

In other news, Evan's been cranky this week and I knew something was off, but it didn't seem to be effecting him that much.  I noticed a few bumps on his body and didn't think much of it until my friend called to tell me that her little boy has hand, foot  and mouth disease.  And that he and Evan were drinking out of the same water bottle during fathers and sons.  It completely clicked that was what Evan had.  Hoping that the baby, Rick and I don't get it also.  :( 

We went to the aquarium yesterday in Baltimore.  Evan enjoyed the fishies a lot, and he got really tired out from walking everywhere.  He especially liked playing in the sand.  My sister Sarah came and had fun with us as well.  I thought the aquarium was too much money for what we experienced, but oh well. 

Then last week was some crazy times.  Rick and Evan had their first fathers and sons campout which was pretty fun for them (more for Evan than Rick because he was everywhere).  And last Wednesday, the official results were released for Rick's OTS board.  Rick applied to Air Force Officer Training School, and he got in with his first choice job!  We are ecstatic about this---Rick has wanted to become and officer since before he enlisted, just so he could have the experience with the job (still not sure if we're going to be "lifers").  So sometime he'll be going to Alabama for three months and I will be with my family in California. After that we'll be going back to Biloxi, MS for his tech school where we'll be able to live with him for that time. I have to admit that I am very much looking forward to leaving Fort Meade.  We have great friends here, but I'm not a fan of the base!