Top 5 Things That Have Rocked My World Recently

Is that not the faintest line you've ever seen? This is why I had to take 6 of them!Let’s see how I can possibly describe the past 35 days – the length of time since my last post wherein I promised to “get back in the swing very soon”. It turns out that “very soon” is about five times slower than a slug in a marathon. Or me running a marathon. You know, on that subject, I’ve had some really strange dreams the past year or so. I keep dreaming that my legs don’t work any more. I keep trying to run, and my mind is screaming, “Run!” But my legs feel like they’re stuck in quicksand. Analyze that, Ears. See you next week.

Our lives have been consumed this past month or so with some strange, exciting and downright frustrating moments. And as much as I would love to bore you with all the details, I have decided to return to our “Top 5” series and give it to you in list form.

Top 5 Things that have Rocked My World Recently

1. A BIG surprise - On February 2, 2011, Brian was on a TDY (tour of duty) in Iceland. We were chatting through Skype when I remembered my decision to take another pregnancy test that morning. Since I have the attention span of a chicken (I dunno…it just came to my head), I forgot to look at the results (because two minutes is just TOO long to stand there!). Remember, I took the first pregnancy test of the year on January 28^th, and it was negative. So, I just assumed this one would be as well. While on Skype with Brian and JJ, I said, “Oh! I forgot that I took a pregnancy test this morning and didn’t even look at it.” I ran to the bathroom to get it…and that’s when the fun began. We got to tell our families in person during our trip back to the States in early February. It was such a wonderful experience! So, we’re gearing up for baby #2 due some time in mid-October. Oh, and if you’re still keeping track, the 2011 pregnancy test count is now at 7. I know, I know. But I just can’t trust one positive test. I had to take six. Well, since I wrote a book on #1, I’ll keep the rest short.
2. A change of perspective - I realized something very important recently as it relates to my marriage. As I’ve openly shared in the past, Brian and I haven’t exactly breezed through this whole marriage thing without some bumps in the road. But I think for the first time I truly embraced this beautiful sentence in the vows I made to him back in 2005: “I will support and uplift you by word and deed by putting more emphasis on what you are than what you are not.” Ouch. It appears I forgot about that line when times got tough. God-willing, my words and deeds will continue to reflect this change of perspective.
3. Three words: Muammar “Nutcase” Gaddafi. Let’s just say that military life in Europe has been VERY interesting this month.
4. www.SpouseBUZZ.com - I have the amazing opportunity to serve as a contributor for SpouseBUZZ! My first post published yesterday, and I received such a warm welcome from that huge community of military spouses. I am so thankful for the chance to meet some remarkable people and to continue my passion for writing.
5. Baked potatoes - I had some interesting cravings my last pregnancy. I couldn’t get enough chicken fingers, French fries, Diet Coke and Hot Fries. It actually gags me to think of those foods right now. This time, the cravings have been much healthier. I can’t get enough baked potatoes, salad, fruit, water, and sweet tea (sweetened with honey, not sugar). The funny part is that I have NEVER in my entire life craved a baked potato, salad or sweet tea. Never. I’m thrilled, though. Beats the heck out of the junk I wanted last time. But, in the interest of full disclosure, I have caved to Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and Thin Mints. (Those evil little girls got me again this year!)

So, this was not AT ALL list form as promised. Forgive me if I’m a little rusty on the writing. 35 days is a long time. That’s approximately the lifespan of a mosquito. Now you know.

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