Mixed Emotions

My poor Nicole has been sick these past two days. She managed to keep her fever down until this evening upon going to bed. She got a dose of medicine and her fever dropped right away. Now it is the coughing I am worried about. She has a dry chesty cough that if is not better tomorrow, probably wont be, I will take her in to get her lungs checked. Last thing I need is for her to get an upper respiratory infection or bronchitis.

Today we received our orders back for where we will go in November. Ryan asked for VPU-2 here in Kaneohe, Hawaii. That request was denied and we are forced to choose between VP-47 in Kaneohe, Hawaii or VP-?? in Patuxent River, Maryland. VP-47 just returned from a deployment cycle which means if we join them in November Ryan will deploy AGAIN in June. Not great! So...I am leaning for Pax River. Pax River is located 4 hours and 30 mins from my grand parents in Virginia Beach, 10 hours and 45 mins from Ryan's parents in Georgia, and 11 hours and 45 mins to my parents in Florida. We would be able to go to DC, Bush Gardens, Sea World, New York City, The Appalachian Mountains, and many other places by CAR! So basically I have my mind made up, can you tell? Part of me wants to stay in Hawaii. I love it here, it is beautiful and I have a million friends. Plus I know almost as much as a local knows when it comes to where to go and what to see. If we move I have to start all over and I am the new girl on the block. Change is good and can be very exciting sometimes. So we'll see.

Well I am beat, and I am hoping I get a phone call with his decision. The detailer needed an answer on our choice within 24 hours so I think he was trying to shoot for tonight when he got off work. It is currently 5:30 in Japan so the decision will be made shortly. Praying for Pax River!

A New Begining

Well I am starting a blog! It's been two weeks since my husband, Ryan has left for deployment. Two weeks? Really, that's it? Nicole doesn't seem to miss her papa too much, well at least she doesn't show it. We are so used to him working all day that this is not much different. I think after about four weeks we will start to realize he isn't coming home for a long time. We have been lucky enough to talk to him almost everyday on the phone or on the computer.

We have been trying to stay busy with activities. We've been hiking, going to the beach, shopping, and spending time with friends. I have been trying to make time for a "workout" each day. Mostly it is during Nicole's nap time or trying to find a place to walk with Nicole when we are out and about. My goal weight is 125 by November. Very conceivable, but going to take a lot of hard work, dedication, and will power. I am looking forward to the challenge. I would just LOVE to knock Ryan's socks off when he gets off that plane.

Well this entry is very short but I plan on writing again tonight after our fun filled day. I usually can write my best in the evenings anyways. Off we go...