Since the last time I posted, I've officially graduated, become licensed as a professional music educator, and said goodbye to my husband for a year or so of deployment. My, how life changes!

Sounds like the barracks in Fort Lewis are not too lovely-- they're the originals from WWII, so you can only imagine the shape they're in. Anything is better than Iraq, I guess, but yuck! I'm sure I'm not the only spouse who wishes they could fly out there and make everything better. The facilities are nice though, Max tells me, as far as workout and recreation and stuff, so that is awesome. I'm just glad that the ball is finally rolling on this whole thing, and we are done waiting. Now it's just counting down the days until he gets his booty home and we can finally start our lives together. Only 390-some days left until Max will be home, LIVING AT HOME, and we will finally, finally finally be able to be a married couple. Not a phone marriage anymore, but a real married couple. It's so nice when he's home! Seems, though, like just when we get comfy, he has to leave again, so it'll be really nice when he is back for good.

I am impressed with myself as far as my positive attitude, I am trying really hard to be upbeat and happy in public. People who know me best seem to be able to tell when something is wrong, but to others, I guess I'm doing pretty well. So that's good. I really feel like a positive attitude is the remedy to any craptastic situation, and will likely help the time go by faster, so I'm trying my best. Sure, some nights are really bad, but you just have to push through to the next day. One week down, many to go!

I would just like to throw in here that my goddaughter, Lily, is ADORABLE. We were playing with her in church a couple of weeks ago and she was so cute. She seemed to be fascinated by Max because she kept staring at him and reaching up to touch his face. Max thought it might be because he is bald much like she is, but I personally felt that it was because he is so good with kids. :) Lily is a little sweetheart and I just love holding her and playing with her!

My sisters are both in Europe right now, which is cool for them. They are having a great time, especially since Kate gets to visit our friend Stephanie, too, and our cousin Moosh. I wish I could be there with them! Someday... I can't wait until they are all home. I miss having people around.

Bah, I can't sleep. I need to get to bed.