Menial update

I thought I'd let you all in on the not-so-exciting events of the past few weeks. It's been raining here a lot, though we have had a few good weather days. Unfortunately my little family hasn't been able to enjoy them. We've been at war these past two weeks(possibly longer I can't remember). Landon came down with a fever, pink eye, and an ear infection which was then passed onto Sam, so Chris and I tried to take precautionary tactics. The doctors refused to give me "just in case" antibiotics, but we helped ourselves to Sam's eye drops anyway. I was soon hit hard with a sinus infection which has led to strep throat and bronchitis. I probably waited too long to go to the doctor to get meds for it, but I didn't want to pay for two visits in one week. SO....for the past week I have been "sleeping" on the couch, sitting upright, in order to help myself breath a little easier. This has led to Chris acquiring a cough, but because of all of the antibiotics around the house he has avoided the worst case scenario, which would be him coming down with something really serious while taking his finals. I think he's actually sleeping better with me on the couch too. Hopefully that helps his grades.

Speaking of finals Chris has now finished three and has two more to go. By Friday afternoon we can officially celebrate him being done with his first year of Law school. We're looking forward to getting some law experience this summer, I just wish I knew where we will be living. Our first choice would be in Pocatello ID with the USDA's office. Housing is cheep, it would be a fairly short drive to get there, and it would be nice to be closer than 12 hours away from family for the first time in four years. Our other choice is in D.C. at the VA appeals office. A good choice for networking, getting out of Idaho and seeing our Virginia family/friends for a few months. D.C. is just more expensive(by several thousand more $$$) and I don't look forward to driving across the country with a new baby, in a car that might die on us along the way. I worry too much about these things and hopefully will feel better when Chris' background check comes back as a pass or fail so I can proceed to plan out the packing situation for the summer.

I'm 36 weeks along now and looking forward to being done with this pregnancy. My sister asked me a couple of weeks ago if I was "really that uncomfortable." To her I say YES!!! I'm tired of getting winded every time I walk up the small flight of stairs in our apartment, tired of feeling the pain shoot down my legs when I dress myself or try to lift my legs higher than a 45 degree angle. I'm tired of almost falling down the stairs everyday, not being able to stand without pain in my back and stomach for more than five minutes at a time, and mostly I'm tired of feeling the need to use the bathroom every time I move. I have to admit that labor and the whole giving birth scenario terrifies me, but I think I'm ready to meet this little guy - though after a few weeks of no sleep I'll probably wish we could put him back inside. I keep telling everyone that as soon at Sunday hits this baby can come whenever he wants to. Meaning I'm hoping he comes sooner rather than later. Landon keeps saying June first but my brain keeps thinking May 28th. It would be nice if it all happened around this time next week.

This post wasn't meant to complain, because Easter and Mother's Day this year were nice holidays for us, it's just that I'm feeling guilty that I haven't said much the past few weeks and I might not say much for the next few weeks. I will try to post pictures of our Seth as soon as he decides to make his appearance, but I have a feeling that life is going to get a little busy around here, with a baby, packing the house, and moving again. By the way - this is move #8 in the last eight years of marriage. Wish me luck!