happy graduation day husband!

My husband graduated from Basic Training today! After 2 long months, we have finally gotten to this point. There were definitely days when I wasn't sure if I'd make it, but here we are. I'm so proud of him! And I've found a strength I didn't even know I had. The old saying is cliche, but its so true. What doesn't kill you really does make you stronger!

My handsome husband and our friend, Ben. Its so strange to see Carl look this way. I'm used to my bearded, Converse wearing, some what shaggy, husband. This is the complete opposite, but he is still the most handsome boy I know. While he has been away, I've received a total of 8 letters. I carry them with me in my purse. I'm a dork like that. :) I usually cry reading them, but this got me good...

"You and Caroline keep me going when things get though".

My husband is not a very emotional guy and can hide feelings very well. This made me melt. I have a pretty fantastic husband. Hopefully, he won't mind me sharing that. :) Caroline will be here in 5 days! Crazy to think about! I'm heading to dinner with the girls tonight for one last hoorah before becoming a mommy. Enjoy your weekend friends!

lately...

Random snippets of my life these days:

*I have 12 days until my due date!

*Caroline currently weighs approximately 7 lbs, 5 oz.

*I get to see my husband in 20 days!!! (But hopefully sooner...crossed fingers!)

*Tomorrow is my last day of work until I return from maternity leave.

*I have been watching The Family Stone over and over and over.

*Our little home is completely decorated for Christmas. Our Charlie Brown tree...

I really wanted a real tree this year, but decided against it since I'm 9 months pregnant and husbandless. I'm extremely thankful my husbandless situation is only temporary!

*Caroline's room is so close to being complete! Only lacking the bedding...

Oh, and the something fun that is going above her crib!

*I'm extremely tired of everyone's opinions and advice on motherhood, babies, c sections, etc. And if one more person says "You haven't had that baby yet?!", I think I might scream. :)

That's about it. Nothing too exciting around here lately. Give me a month or so and then I'll have lots of fun stories! Happy Thursday!