Hi

I've been a bad blogger.  Bad, bad, bad.  But I've been busy.

Things are going.  Hubby is getting better, LB is doing okay in school (NOT great, but okay), and JC is giving me crap about potty training.  It's the same old, same old.  So instead of rehashing my life, I'd like to talk about other things I'm looking forward to.

1. Oktoberfest!  SOSA is putting on an Oktoberfest soon, and I can't wait!  I'm involved with setting up and take down, plus baked beans and pouring beer.  I'm so excited.  :)

2. My cousin's wedding!  I can't wait to see my fam again, and I'm so happy that my cousin is finally happy.

3. The return of Mad Men.  When is that?  Whenever it is, I will be glued to my tv screen.  And, while we're talking about tv, the return of Saturday Night Live.

4. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes.  Sorry Dunks, I need my autumnal coffee fix, and since there are no Dunks here, I have gone over to the dark side and become a Starbucks frequenter. 

5. Leaf peeping.  I love autumn.  LOVE it!

What are you psyched about??

Today's the day

Hubby had his microdiscectomy today.  Wahoo! 

He's staying over at the hospital, so I have a rare night alone (without a deployment) in the house.  I just may shower.  And paint my nails.  Anyway, tomorrow he'll be home and he can rest up, then start thinking about recovery.

I'm just super glad this is almost over with.  At least, the progress that we had no control over.  Finally, someone is giving him the tools to move forward in recovery... it sucks that those "tools" were back surgery, but at least he can stop thinking about what he can't do on a daily basis and think more about what he can do.

The kiddos were great.  Really.  For a four year old and almost-three year old, they were angels.  I was super thankful, so I got them Happy Meals for dinner, and they're staying up an extra half hour to watch Pocoyo.  That show.... they just love it.  It makes them roll with laughter.  So cute.

Anyway, so that's what's up!  And I apologize if I'm just lurking for a few days...er, probably weeks.  It's just going to be really busy for me around here!

Milspouse Friday Fill-In #74

1. What’s one thing in the past month you would have changed?Nothing.  August was pretty good... even the bad stuff was good.

2. What was your favorite thing that happened in August? Discovering our favorite lake here in the PNW.  There's nothing like swimming in a clean, crystal-clear lake.

3. What did you do to celebrate Labor Day?Absolutely nothing, not even grilling! 

4. What do you HAVE to have handy by your bedside?
My glasses.  Even when it's dark and I can't really see anything, I need to wear them.  I know, it's weird.  But putting them on is the very first thing I do in the morning.

5. What are you looking forward to in September?
More moments like this...

Head on over to Wife of a Sailor to link up!  And happy Friday, everyone!

Happy September!

Today felt like fall.  It was just a little chilly in the shade, and some leaves are already turning and falling.  I love this time of year.  Love, love, love.  I also have a bunch of things to look forward to, like...

1. JC's third birthday!  Wow, three already...

2. Hubby's back surgery.  He was cleared to get a microdiscectomy, then 6 months of limited duty, so that will be good for him.

3. Fall yummies, in no particular order: Shipyard Pumpkinhead, apple crisp, butternut squash, cinnamon or pumpkin coffee, slow cooker dinners, Halloween candy, Thanksgiving gluttony, etc.

4. Apple picking, hay rides, pumpkin carving, scary stories....

5. The clothes.  How excited am I that cobalt is in fashion again??  Can't wait to get some trendy blue stuff!  And I just simply love sweaters and boots and hats.

6. Back to school!  LB goes back to preschool next week.  He'll be attending four afternoons a week.  He's really excited and I'm psyched for him!

7. FOOTBALL.