Mark graduated (got the patch and won a couple awards) in June, and we celebrated in Las Vegas with his parents, his grandfather and many friends. I'm not sure if he's recovered from that experience (Weapon's School, not the celebration) yet. At any rate, the first half of the year flew by for me, probably because I was in a daze for most of it!
We made it back to Florida at the end of June for some rest and relaxation. Little did I know that rest and relaxation meant tearing out a stone wall in our living room and building a new wall. I hated that stone wall. Unable to "cool his jets" from school, the busy body took a 3lb hammer and a chisel to the wall. Long story short, we know have a much brighter, updated living room! I love it. We're in the process of the master bathroom. Last year was the kitchen, sun room, dining room, guest room, baby's room...
The adjustment to parenthood has been much better since we've both been here. It is amazing how often an extra set of hands are needed. Mark's job has kept him racking up the frequent flyer miles between Florida and Las Vegas, Tuscon, Fort Worth, and Toledo. He also did the fly by for the University of Florida vs. Florida State football game over Thanksgiving weekend.
We were fortunate to have a steady care giver for Reagan while Mark was gone and through the summer. Amanda moved in October and Reagan had to start day care. It has been going pretty well. Things improved immensely once she learned how to nap there. She seems to enjoy her new friends. The day care is on the Air Force base which works out great for us.
The adjustment to life with a child has been the best challenge we've ever experienced. Now that we're both here most of the time, it's even better.
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