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October 22, 2002
Hi, It's only two days to Halloween and we (OK maybe just me) are excited. Last Sunday we went to the zoo with a couple other family members and had a great time. G had his cowboy costume on and looked great. His cousin Lily was dressed as a pumpkin and his other cousin David was a lion. We pulled them in the wagon for a while then G got tired of that. They had booths along a path through the zoo and each booth gave out something (candy, toy etc) So, G loved going all by himself and getting his treat. Amazingly, he'd walk or run up and stand in front of the guy and stare at him. He didn't push or beg. We got it all on video. We don't take a whole lot of video tape but we have enough I guess. We got some digital pics too. Right as we were leaving it started to get chilly and the sun was going down so the timing was perfect. As we left the line going into the zoo was over a mile long. We had heard someone say that they went a few nights earlier and waited 50 minutes in traffic. We went early and it was a good idea.
I heard on the news that although for the past 3 weeks it has been in the 60s that on Halloween it will be a high in the 40s - What? Brrrrrr - I'll have to put lots of underclothes on G. I can't believe it's going to be so cold.
I posted some new pics of G on the website: http://www.annearchi.com/baby/babyg.htm. I don't have any from the other night but I do have some with his costume on. I didn't have it done completely though. I hadn't cut the fringe or put the velcro on the leg straps of his chaps. I also added a link to a page for a Tribute to Goochy. Goochy has been a lifesaver for us and G. It's kind of funny, I think you'll enjoy it.
TTCing - I am in the 2WW period. It wont' be until about November 8th til I test or know. That all depends on whether or not I O'ed late. But, I cramped last friday and saturday, so I think we got the timing right - we'll see.
JOB - Well, I got a letter almost 2 weeks ago telling me that I am eligible for the job. I don't really know what that means. The letter is a form letter and there's one place on it in which the word is probably different than someone's rejection letter. It's says either "eligible" or "not eligible" And mine said eligible. It said in the second paragraph below that (under the paragraph that says what to do if you were turned down) that they will then send my info to the person here on post who will then look and decide if they even are interested in hiring me. If they like me, they will call me within 2-4 weeks for an interview - but that they are not required to. So, at the moment it's at three stage process (I'm sure there are more stages):
1. Someone in Kansas reviews the resume and information to determine if all the paperwork and experience matches the requirements.
2. He then sends it to the hiring office where ever the job is.
3. The hiring office reviews the info and decides if it's worth it to bring me in for an interview.
So, I'm just keeping my fingers crossed. I'll keep you updated.
As far as DH's job goes, they've finally submitted the bid today. They were initially supposed to do that in September but the govt kept putting it off. I thought it was supposed to be last Thursday but they submitted it and the govt said, give us 5 more days and resubmit. OK, whatever!
LIFE: My life isn't too bad. My inlaws were visiting and we all had a good time. G loves Grandpa and he plays well with both of them. The cutest part was they he knew he was being watched and he was such a show-off and a ham in front of them. We'd all laugh. Another thing that's going on is that my sister and her husband are separating. They've been married almost 20 years. I thought everyone was happy. My mom thinks maybe she's going through a midlife crisis but it sounds like it's faults on both their sides. I haven't talked to my sister because my mom said she didn't want to talk about it. Of my 3 sisters she and I are the least close. So, if she wants to call me then fine, but I'm sure she's talked with my oldest sister and my SIL. Unfortunately, my BIL says he won't go to counseling - I don't understand that.
My stepson said he got a phone call last week saying that his unit was activated. He joined the KY National Guard earlier this year. He went to his basic training next summer and since he is still in highschool, they postponed his AIT. AIT is when they go for a certain amount of time for training depending on the job direction they chose. He did well on his test and was accepted to do the Military Police training. So, he graduated from HS next spring then he'll be shipped for an 8 week AIT in MP school. Now, after this we are unclear. He says (and I don't know how accurate his information is) that his unit is going in 2 6 months deployments to Viet Nam. So, he'd be in the second group after he's done with AIT. I asked DH what was in VN. He says that he think his son doesn't know the right details but if he is going to VN it is a goodwill mission to help the Vietnamese people to help dig up and identify their fallen soldiers in the VN war. I hope he does go there because he won't be in any danger and he'll learn alot. I'll keep you updated on that. On the same note, my girlfriend who lives in my neighborhood has been living with her two kids alone while her husband has been doing a 6 month duty in Tampa. He was supposed to be sent back next week after his 6 months then work here on post. Well they rescinded that and he has to stay another 6 months. She says she doesn't mind she gets an extra $1000 a month and they have taken turns flying back and forth to see him. At least he's stateside. When I asked her why they did this - she simply said "We are at war." I think we all knew that but some of us aren't as close as other to it. And with the news of both her husband and my stepson, I realized that we really are at war and potentially a worse war with Iraq is on the horizon.
Normally, the chances of being called to active duty (for my stepson) were really low. And for them to activate him is a surprise. I actually had told my DH that I hoped he would get activated because it would give him some appreciation and time to grow up with some structure. DH said if he did get called in most likely he'd backfill a position so that they could send a full time soldier somewhere. We definitely weren't expecting anything overseas. To put another nail in the coffin (so to speak) my sister who is separating - her son is presently doing his AIT for Combat Medic in Texas. I don't dare tell her about my stepson's situation. The last thing she needs is for news/thoughts that her son will be activated. He won't be done until right before Christmas. I hope he'll get to come home for Christmas, if he has to get sent away somewhere. It would kill my sister.
I guess that's about it for now.
Anne & G
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