Okay, so its been an interesting holiday break. On December 22nd we left Quincy and began our 6 hour journey to Seaside to my mom's house. Halfway there I get a phone call and its my mom saying she tripped and thinks she broke her arm. Needless to say, I sped almost all the way there, not to the point where I was careless though. After arriving I took her to the ER to find out that YES she had broken her arm in two places. The next day was the doctors appointment with the orthopeadic doctor, and on Christmas Eve she had a same day surgery to place a titanium rod and nail in her arm. Christmas was great, and she was in great spirits (and pain) but my boys had a great time, and we had a great meal that thankfully Billy helped me with making.

So on Saturday after Christmas I brought Billy and oldest son (Leo) halfway home so that things could be taken care of at our home, as well as me and my youngest staying to help my mom. This was hard. I missed Billy and Leo dearly this whole time. Also, even though I know she needed my help, I felt like I was being used for my services. Now looking back, she didn't ask hardly anything of me, I just think I was homesick. But on a bright note, I had a great time with her and am glad I got to spend that time with her, although Baily drove us nuts most of the time.
Yesterday morning I get a phone call from a distressed Billy, his grandfather in TN is dying in the hospital and he wants to leave with his family (by car) to go. After arranging for Leo to stay with my dad, he left. I came home today to an empty house, besides Leo and am lonely and feel guilty for leaving my mom so soon. I tried to have my mom come with me, but she didn't want me to have to drive her back in a week....it really wouldn't have bothered me though. She did promise to come either right before or right after my little one is born though, so that makes me happy.

I have talked to Billy several times, and he seems to be doing well on his cross country journey, but I haven't seen him in a week and I miss him. I don't understand how you military wives do it. On the good side, my niece is staying with me and the boys for 2 days, so I am not completely alone! He thinks they will be back next Saturday, but I think it will be longer, I'll deal with it I guess.

I am also feeling very selfish. My baby shower was supposed to be next Saturday....and its off! So petty, but it makes me kinda sad. I'm sure my SIL's will make it up to me though. They know that I really don't want to be all alone 8 months preggo, but family emergencies DO come up, and I understand that.

Okay, enough rambling. I feel better for now. Also Monday I have another U/S and on Tuesday another Dr.'s appointment, so wish me luck. Thanks for reading.