September 7, 2007
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Like a Yo-Yo
Okay, so remember how we’d said we couldn’t go on the February deployment? Then they put us on the December deployment? Yeah, well now, we’re on the February deployment again. I know, this is insanely confusing.
Derek had a meeting with his supervisor today and said, “Hey, my training is supposed to start the week my son will be born. Can I just start a week late to be around for his birth?”
Then the supervisor said, “Weren’t you supposed to be going in February?”
To which Derek replied, “Yeah, but they said I’d only have a month to be back here before my terminal leave started.”
Sup: “Are you willing to cut it close to see the birth of your son?”
Dew: “Umm…. Yeah?”
Sup: “Alright, you’re going in February. There’s no more changes allowed, got it?”
Dew: “Fine by me, sir.”
Me: HOORAAAAY!
So we’re gonna have Derek here for Aidan’s birth, his first Christmas, Caity’s second Christmas, etc… So while we *are* still losing Derek for awhile, it’s not as soon as we thought and his training will be cut from two months to two weeks. Yay for us!
I’m still kinda reluctant to let myself get excited because anytime I post anything on this jinxed site, the opposite happens. So I’m typing this with crossed fingers (which is difficult.) and praying for God’s will to continue on whatever path it may. All I’ve got is faith and what happens will happen. Also, instead of going to Iraq, he’ll be headed to U.A.E. which is supposedly safer..?
Anyhow, I’ve just gotten an extension on my planning craze. Instead of having to leave the house in 7 weeks, I’ve got another 4 months of slow deliberate thought processes. No more craziness. (my fingers are still crossed… just in case.) After I’d found out the iraq news, I’d severely lost my appetite and haven’t really eaten much since then. Now that I’ve got better news and the weight has been lifted, I’M STARVING. Which pleases Derek because he’s been so worried about Aidan getting enough to eat. (I’m sure Aidan is fine…)
Love to all.
Watch The cuteness:
Baby Update: 31 weeks (9 to go)
This week, your baby measures about 16 inches long. He weighs a little over 3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He’s probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby’s kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.
Comments (2)
December, Feb., or not at all. It is all out of yours and Dereks hands. Ya’ll will continue to be in our prayers. Uncle Steve said to eat eat eat. He said you could eat his share too. He won’t admit it but he is in enough pain he isn’t eating well. Keep us posted. love ya’ll
I’m glad to hear that Derek is going to be there for the little one’s birth
I’m happy for that! I know how hard and stressful it is on the mother if Father isn’t there with her ^_^
Loved the video clipage of Kaitlyn. She’s getting so big!! I can’t believe it! Glad things are going well for most part on yalls end