Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Yes!!!
I am very excited! Today my mom and sister are coming to visit. They are bringing a Uhaul of a bunch of things Eric and I had waiting for us in storage in Indianapolis. Most importantly, our washer/dryer. Thats right, we’ve not had a washer/dryer in almost 6months. And let me tell you, its not been pretty.
This has been an ongoing battle because, understandably, our families in Indianapolis are busy and have their own lives. But we hadn’t had an opportunity to go to Indianapolis and drive back to NC with all of our items! But the need for our stuff increased once I found out I was pregnant. All of my maternity clothes and Helena’s clothes (pre-6months) and toys were in there. I needed to get those soon because I don’t know when I’ll need maternity clothes this time. I have heard you show a lot sooner in the second pregnancy.
I’m also really excited to get dressers (yep, our clothes have basically been in piles in the closet), the grill, patio furniture (although not to be used for much longer) and Christmas decorations. I had actual panic that I wouldn’t have Christmas decorations when the holiday season approached.
Speaking of the holidays, we’ve received the current “leave dates” for Eric and I’m very excited to spend 2 weeks in Indianapolis with family and friends. And possibly more excited for Indianapolis comforts like Bub’s Cafe for brunch, Yat’s cajun food, the Carmel and Westfield Goodwill (for Helena clothes), Skyline (which I have never really craved before) and basically other food establishments. Can someone say pregnant?!
Typically the Army just tells you to “deal” when it comes to missing holiday or other special occasions. Eric was away on a training in the woods and, by the grace of…superior officer, he was given Fourth of July. He got home earlier than expect, late morning of the 3rd and drove all day to Outer Banks to visit four of my uncles and their kids (my mom has many brothers and a sister). It was the first time Eric had met this side of the family and it was the first time Helena had met them as well. It was sooo much fun.
We left Outer Banks at 10pm and drove the 4.5 hours to get back home. Eric had to report to work at 4:30am. But it was worth it. :) -t
ps. you’ll notice eric’s black eye. That was a work related injury. :)
