Homesick

 I have been extremely homesick for over a month now.  I can't believe time has flown by so quickly.  It seems like it was only yesterday when I was seeing my family for the first time in 20 months.  So many emotions come to me when I think of that sweet, overwhelming feeling.  Its something I'll never forget.  

   Ram's new company at Fort Bragg is horrible.  They make him work 24/7 and he never gets to call home.  They stay in the field a lot and they will be gone the whole month of October for training at Fort Polk, LA.  He's been promotable for SGT for over 4 months now but since he had a heat stroke, it was postponed.  We're really hoping it happens soon, because we can use the extra money.  This new house is beautiful but its costing us every penny he makes. 

  I've been trying to get a job for awhile now but no luck yet. I found a great babysitter for Bella in our neighborhood so if I do find a job, I know she will be in good hands.  I've also been looking into school through MyCAA.  I can do all online classes and have an associates degree within a year and a half.  So I am hoping to start this soon. 

 Arabella is becoming bored with this house, but its hard to play outside due to rain on a daily basis.  We have been painting and working on Leap Frog and Preschool workbooks.  She's very smart.  I am so proud of her.  

Ram is going to the field again on Wednesday, and he will be gone for another week.  I would love to go home for a visit, but financially we can't afford it.  It would be so wonderful to see everyone again.  We are planning a visit in October while Ram is gone for the month.  I hope everything works out so we can go.   I also want to have Arabella's birthday while we are home.  It would be great to have family around for her birthday.  I'm gonna see if my sister Jessica can meet me at dads in October and let us ride back with her to Texas for a visit.