MamaArcher's Blog

Some Random Thoughts

I just thought that I would share a few random thoughts this morning. I know I need to take some time and write some posts with a bit of “substance” but I need to compose my thoughts. It has really been a whirlwind of a month and even though I have the relief of having finally arrived at our destination there is still so much we need to accomplish.

There are several of us that are sick, myself included. We have some nasty colds. This has of couse been compounded by varying allergies, continual altitude and temperature changes. I am drinking alot of OJ and we are running out of allergy medicine.

Hubby is trying to get checked into the base and let all of the right people know that we are here but this may prove to be more difficult than it normally would be. We found out via a hotel clerk the other day that the wing commander was found dead of a gunshot wound, Sunday I believe. The memorial service we found out is today so the chaplains office is understandable otherwise occupied.

I am also needing to get in to the doctor since it has been 5 weeks or so since I have seen the OB. At least I have some baby movement so I am not too concerned but it is time to get in for a check-up.

We are enjoying the daylight, though very little sunshine. The children are having a harder time trying to convince themselves that going to bed is a good idea. I have no problem goinbg to bed at 10 or 11 with it being light out but the children still want to stay up. The one thing that the older children do not seem to understand is that the little ones get up with the sun which means I do too! I am sooo tired! Oh well, that comes with motherhood. I will just have to make a point of getting in a nap this afternoon. I do have a ton of laundry to do today though. Only half of our clothes are dirty but they are the ones for the cooler weather here in Alaska not the ones for hot San Antonio so I have to get the laundry running! There is a nice wooden park a block over from where we are staying so I am sure the children will enjoy playing over there often while I am working away on the laundry.

We still have to go house hunting and exploring the area. I MUST find that Costco in town! I know that I will have to start thinking about school again soon but I really cannot do much as most of our school supplies are packed in the crates which I will not have access to until we have a home. Please pray for us in finding the home that God has prepared for us and that we can get into it soon. Not only for the sake of being settled, getting out our school supplies and getting started on that but because we are praying for our dogs to be kennelled and that adds up quickly.

Well, it is after 9 am and I am not even showered or dressed so I had better get on the move! Thanks for reading my ramblings and I will get to work on some “meaningful” posts soon!!