It's October!

Happy First Day of October to ya! September seemed to fly by for us. I'm looking forward to some cooler days, but I have no false hopes that will happen anytime soon. Last October looked a lot like this:

I was in shorts and holding a sweet two month old! This year, I'm holding an even tinier baby in my womb and I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that we'll soon be a family of four.

J snapped this photo the other day when I was 30 Weeks pregnant, exactly. My, oh my, what a difference one year makes. It's so strange to be in the same town and SAME HOUSE for a whole year. We've never had this luxury and to be honest? I think we're getting restless! It's time to move.

Lots of fun things happened this past weekend. First and foremost, I must introduce you to my new baby:

She hasn't been named yet. This one obviously isn't mine, but it looks very similar. Mine has running boards because I'm so short and is my very favorite color for a car: charcoal gray/ navy(ish)? Whatever. All I know is she is lovely.

You may be wondering- What happened to "No Spendtember"? Well, we got paid early- that's what happened. Of course that meant the month was over, right? We wrote out that check and didn't turn back mostly because this is what we were saving for. My little Beamer was not going to work well with our expanding family. Captain J's legs are so long, it's difficult for him to fit in the front seats when there are car seats in the back. I feel a little more prepared for Baby A to make his appearance.

Being pregnant again so soon has prevented me from forgetting just how dreadfully uncomfortable the 3rd trimester is. When I discovered I was expecting again, one of my first thoughts was, "Oh, man- how am I going to waddle around and chase K Baby?" That has been interesting trying to figure out. I'm in that stage where I get out of breath easily. Everything on my body is swollen and achy. I even had to take off my wedding ring already.

Selling Scentsy is going well. It gives us a little extra money in our pockets and I love feeling like I'm contributing to our household financially, even if it's just in a small way. Plus it's fun to get emails like this one:

I'm happy when the customer likes a delicious smelling home as much as I do! I've got my eye on this little Halloween Plug-In:

Many of the holiday warmers have already been snatched up! I'll probably place an order later this week so let me know if there's anything I can order for you.

My holiday (read: Spooky Halloween!!) decorations are coming together quite nicely. I've had fun creating festive decor and I'll be sure to post tutorials soon for my newest creations. Now, if I could just start piecing together our Halloween costumes. It's a lot more difficult when you're in a town without a decent sized Goodwill. That's always my jumping off point to feel inspired, get ideas, and get started. I went the other day to look and left with 18 month old PJs and a newborn baby wrap. I guess I've got my kids on the brain!

For October, one of my goals is to clean out this house! We've collected so much junk over the past year and it's feeling like it's closing in around me. I'm ready to get rid of it! I dropped off a bag of clothes to Goodwill last week and I'm working on one to take this week, too. I die a little inside when I notice all the clothes are from Express, The Limited, and other semi-expensive stores but I just don't have the patience to try to sell them myself. I just want it gone! There's something about surrounding myself with stuff that makes me feel icky inside. Perhaps I should blame the show Hoarders.

Anyway, I think I've rambled enough. If you made it this far, thanks. I do hope you have a wonderful week. 

Love,

Jerks.

This morning I woke up to the promise of a lovely day! I just returned from a beach trip to be welcomed home by my husband and flowers all over my house on Saturday. Then, Sunday was perfect. But I can't talk about that right now because I'm all fired up. Mad. Wronged.

I woke up early to make breakfast while Captain J prepared for work. I had several things planned today. I was to be productive! I walked J out to his car to see him off as I gently teased that "there better not be a scratch on my car since I've been gone. I'm going to inspect!"

Then I saw it. He didn't.



"Um, there's a hole in my car!" I said.

He replied with, "Yeah, there are lots. Sorry."

Clearly, he didn't hear the alarm in my voice. When he finally understood that I wasn't crying wolf, he joined me in my anger.

Yesterday, I was so blissfully happy to be back in the south. The weather is warm and the lakes are hopping with boats carrying some of the nicest and most genuine people I've met in this country.

But now I'm mad all over again thinking that this city isn't for us. See, if this had happened in Alaska...well, it just wouldn't have. People carry guns in Alaska. Big ones. And you don't just stroll into someone's yard to see what you might find in their car without thinking of the consequences. You don't do that out in the country, either!

But here, in this city, some stupid (emphasis on stupid) thug decided to break a window in my precious BMW attempting to get at a bag in the back seat that looked like it might contain a computer (It did not). Here's the numbskull part: This person broke the tiny window that the computer (if it had been in there) wouldn't have even fit through.

Why are people so dumb mean?



Jerks.

Week 1 Update+Milspouse Friday Fill-In

The sun is peaking out from behind the closed curtains beside me so this update will have to be on the short side. I'm still enjoying my time in Tennessee. I have lots of exciting activities coming up including a 31 party hosted by my sister, fishing with my stepdad, UT ballgame, (home) church services, step-brother's football game and time with family and friends- and that's all just in the next few days! I'm one busy gal!

Thankfully, there's no more sharing a big manly truck. I have been reunited with my baby- my BMW 330i. Man, I love that car. It feels so good to have that freedom again. If I want to go somewhere on a whim, that is totally fine and I don't have to plan to do it. No more sharing...and boy, does being selfish feel good! It makes me excited to move to Georgia because I know I'll have many more opportunities. I can actually get a job if I so choose ;) Don't hold your breath, though. I'd much rather go back to school and finish up my Master's...or meet lots of girlfriends and do things like go out for coffee in the a.m. and conduct book club meetings and bible studies. Haha! I'm dreaming, huh?

Anyway, I couldn't stop thinking about my little doggies a million miles away so I signed onto their facebook page (yes, they are computer literate!) and found a picture and a note from them on the kennel's page. The note read, "Hi Mom and Dad! Havin' fun at Holy Dog!- Drifter and Holly xxooxx (sloppy ones, too)." It warmed my heart to hear from my dear furbabies.

I guess that's as much of an update that I can muster right now. I do have another video for your viewing pleasure. If you want to play along, head over to Wife of a Sailor's page. I can't wait to have kids--I mean...We're going to have so much fun!

(Ignore the laundry in the background, will ya?)