The Cluck Cluck Pox

It's looking like Braden has the chicken pox. It's not a bad case of it, thankfully. I'm still unsure of how or where he got it from, to be honest. It's like ever since we moved to Colorado... Braden has been sicker than ever before. He had one cold in his entire life, while we lived at Fort Campbell. We moved here and he got two stomach viruses, one of which made him REALLY sick, two colds, and now the chicken pox. I get that kids are going to get sick, but I always took pride in knowing he never had his first cold until 13 - 14 months and hardly ever got sick. I guess it's about time for me to get out of that and realize now that I do go out more he will get sick(er). *sigh*

 

That's his back, but it doesn't look too bad. 

 

Afterall, he looks happy. :)

I've been glad to have Brendon home this weekend, it was a four day. He'll be going to the field tomorrow through the 28th, as I said before. It was kind of told to us at the last minute, but whatever. We're going to order a daddy doll for Braden before Brendon goes to JRTC in April. I'm trying to prepare for the upcoming deployment as best I can. It's hard, even with Brendon home. Braden really freaks out when he gets out of the car or goes to work. I know when D day comes, it's going to break my heart.

I'm waiting for Braden to go down for his nap so I can read chapters 3 - 5 in one of my texts, and chapters 2 - 3 in my other for my class. I really hate psychology. Maybe I should've applied to CCU and just flat out did general studies and transfer those to MS State's meteorology program online. I mean I'm passing my classes, but maybe this wasn't for me. I feel so stupid for not knowing that sooner that CCU was even here.

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Hiking

I have to say it was a workout. We headed up to North Cheyenne Canyon to take a walk/hike. Nothing strenuous. It was a little rough since it was cold, as expected. I had a BLAST, and so did Braden. I am going to consider that my exercise for the day! I shall weigh myself tomorrow and see what happens.

Thank God, Brendon has a 4 day this weekend. He's going to the field for over a week on Tuesday. March should be a calmer month, and then April, he's off to Fort Polk for JRTC.

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New Car

We finally got another car. A 2004 Ford Taurus. I wonder how long this car will last, seriously. Payments are relatively cheap. $215 a month. I wish we didn't spend all of our tax money, but we used it mostly for things needed. Braden has a new bed and we have things in the home that were needed.

I have a eye appointment today. It's been about 2 years since I had my eyes checked, and it's time for it. I do plan on getting a box of contacts. I miss them. Braden knows me as mama with glasses. He walks in the room if I'm still sleeping, gets on the bed, shakes me and says "maaaamaaaaaa up up". He then hands me my glasses. It's good he knows me as that. I love him so much. He had a field day with bath tub crayons this morning.

I'm not sure what it is, but Braden is getting these... peach like bumps on him. There's a big one on his back that resembles a ring worm, but I don't know where he'd get that from. He hasn't been around any animals or anyone with it. I've been giving him a Aveeno baby bath. I'm thinking it could be a reaction. We just changed him from whole to 2% milk recently, not that he's two. That's the only new thing he's had to possibly have a reaction from. We switched him back to whole right now. Though, Brendon thinks it's chicken pox. Again, not been around anyone with it and he isn't scratching them. Since we changed him back to whole milk, he hasn't gotten any new ones. So, it's possible it's just a reaction. Otherwise, he seems normal. I'll wait a few more days and see what happens and if it continues, it could be something else, then I'll call Evans for an appointment.

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She's A Maaaaaniac.

A lot of drama has gone on with my mom lately, and I'm not sure if I feel comfortable talking about ALL of it. Whatever the case, it's done and over with, but I am left with a feeling on betrayal from my mom. I just don't understand it at all.

I started my second class with Ashford University. I'm thrilled. I know I passed my first class, but my grade isn't posted since some students haven't even turned in their final paper. I made a 99 on my paper, so I know that pushed my grade up from what it was. Go me. I have to read chapter 1 and 2 today so I can do my first discussion for the week, but with the drama, I feel lazy. I know I will get it done. Brendon is shockingly getting off work at 2 something, which means I have to go get him. He's still on the driving suspension I applied to him a while ago. We are going car hunting today and hope we can get something, and if we can tomorrow we will put down a payment for it.

We are actually thinking of using the VA Loan to buy a 3 bedroom house here. We will be here for a few years and we love it here. I don't plan on moving home for the deployment or visit as often, the drive from Colorado to Georgia really sucks. My friend Wendi, is a realtor, and she wants to help us. We found a house that is decent and under $100,000. I say that's a awesome catch. We are stuck between two of them. though. This and this one. Same neighborhood. I've seen them in person. Now, this won't happen for a while since we're waiting for the deployment orders to drop and that case we will use that to get out of the apartment lease. Why pay $700+ for a 2 bedroom apartment when you get pay that much towards owning a home? I do love our apartment complex, don't get me wrong. This isn't going to be happening for a few more months, so I think we're okay right now.

Little one is up from his nap, he's less than thrilled. Off I go.

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Picture Post

When we went to the zoo last weekend

 

Braden decided that throwing his arms up would signal a touch down. He also then screamed "toedowwww!"

 

snow from the inside of the rental car

Can it please stop snowing now?

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Proud of myself

I'm about to be done with my first class with Ashford. I'm excited. My next class starts Tuesday. It's a little more difficult than the first, and involved a lot more writing and reading. Makes sense since this was a intro class.I'll know my final grade soon. I'm soo excited and proud of myself.

We're watching the Superbowl. Well, correction, Brendon is, I just cut Bolt on Netflix for Braden. He loves that movie.  Not much going on in our household tonight. Plus, it's snowing and has been off and on all day. Gotta love Colorado. I need to get out more. Friends? I need them. My only good friend is AWOL right now, and I am glad she's okay. Long story. And mostly for Braden's benefit. I'd like him to be around kids his age. We do play group once a week, but he's more of a follower, and we tend to go to places where Braden runs off and hardly listens to me. I'm trying to teach him to listen, but it's hard.

I bought two DVD's the other day, to help me workout. It's a Dancing With the Stars DVD and the Biggest Loser 30 Day Jumpstart. In total, I've lost 8 lbs! I'm also proud of myself for that as well.

I'm off. Braden is getting sleepy, and doesn't want to watch Bolt right now. Bed time he goes, and exercise for me.


P.S - if anyone knows some good blogs to follow, link them here please. :)

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Hello there February!

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