Ok I think I'm ready...

     A while ago, I wrote a about feeling like I was watching our hopes and, dreams of joining Airforce slip away. I can tell you tonight that dream is still very much alive but, that for time being it's going to be put on hold. M left for BMT March 7th. He was recycled Easter weekend, for failing to complete a PT test. They moved him to another flight and, he was doing great we both really thought he had it in the bag. Then, the Monday before he was set to graduate he failed the PT test again. This time, he was sent to the get fit flight he proceeded to work his butt off and, try to pass the PT test every Tuesday. Every week it was same thing, one failed PT test after another.
     This Tuesday, the conversation was different, ALOT different. We said our hellos as usual, I asked "How are you?" M said "I'm good, I'm coming home." After almost 4 months of BMT, M is finally coming home. He is not graduating, He will not be an Airman, We will not be military. Not right now at least.
     Here's where it gets interesting. I already knew M was coming home.Friday night (the 15th) at almost 1 am, I got a text from my awesome, wonderful, loving friend in Georgia . Her son had just gotten home from BMT as well. She said "My son "Chess" just said that he saw M with an orange armband on Thursday." After, much conversation with both Georgia and Chess; I came to the conclusion that "yes this was the truth M had finally failed BMT and, was coming home."
      I'm SO grateful that she called and told me. I know how much she hesitated but, truthfully I'm grateful that she was strong enough to tell me what I didn't want to hear. Not only to tell me but, to TRULY support me as I grieved. That is a TRUE friend. Because, I had known since Friday I was able to stand strong as my husband told me the bad news. I was able to be excited that we get to see him again.
      I have cried and I am crying as I write this. The emotions of failure are still very raw to both of us. However, we are VERY excited to see each other again. I also know that he is SUPER DUPER excited to see P & Q again. The only news better than the fact that we get to be together again is this.. are you ready I think you're gonna be surprised... in 6 months M can go back and, try BMT again. So Dear Flight Crew that is exactly what we're going to do!
      We are both going to exercise our hearts out and, get in shape. So extremely awesomely in shape that M will be able to pass the PT test on the very first day of BMT. That's right we're giving this our all and, we're going to make this dream a reality. I hope you'll stay with us for the ride. I know it just got a little more crazy but, I think it's going to be a GREAT journey. I'll keep you updated on our exercise progress and, then when M heads back to BMT, I will of course once again keep you posted. It's going to be fun and really hard all at the same time. Any of you exercise gurus out there send me your tips cause, we're gonna need the big guns.Are you ready for our new chapter? "Real PT Starts NOW!"

New Year, a New Improved version of me

Though, I may be a little bit slower about posting it; I am no different than thousands of other Americans in the fact that, when New Years Eve arrives I try to set some goals for the upcoming year. This year I have set five different goals for myself.

• Find a stronger testimony of my Savior. 

I have even found this really awesome blog that I think is going to help me with this it is called
Daily Closer To Christ. She has issued a challenge to read all of the Standard Works by the end of the year. It sounds like alot but, really it's only 7 pages a day. If, I can read several novels in a year I should be able to complete this goal no problem.

• Become more physically fit.

After four years of marriage I am 30lbs heavier than when we started out. Yes, I do realize I've had two kids in the process but, that is still almost ten pounds per year. My goal is to lose at the very least these extra 30 by the time Mr. Air Control graduates from Basic.Hopefully, with proper diet and exercise I can lose 50lbs total this year. Plus, this will include some awesome before and, after pictures.

• Have a clean home daily.

I'm not sure if it's just the holidays or me being lazy (probably both) but, lately I have noticed that I am horrible at keeping the laundry folded and, put away. I wash it sure no problem ,but then it just gets dumped on the couch to turn into this towering clothes pile. The boys think is great to climb on and slide down cute and funny sure, but no longer clean. I'm hoping to conquer and rid our home of the Laundry Mt. this year.

• Stick to a budget and add to our savings.

We are pretty good about budgeting with only one problem; we tend to budget until every last penny is spent. Which of course means when something last minute or emergency comes up there is no extra money to take care of it. We have decided that we need to start spending smarter, needs first with VERY few wants mixed in. By doing so we should be able to add to our savings enabling us to take care of problems that might pop up quicker and with less stress.

• Blog Weekly

I have had a blog for at least three years now and I have done horrible at updating it. My goal is to do at least one Blog update a week. I'm hoping by adding in some new blog ideas that I have found this will be easier, but we shall see. Plus, it will be a little easier since I've recently found the camera adapter again so I can add pictures.

So there you have it some of my goals I hope to achieve this year and how I plan to do so.
What are some of the goals you have set for yourself this year?