I cannot even begin to explain...

How excited I am to start work. I really hope that I get some calls soon for some kids! Not just for the fact that it will keep me busy during the week. But for the fact that we will not be so stressed about money. We are starting to get things together, and actually had to consolidate our debt..which in the long run will be better considering all of our debt will be in one place and we can get all our stupid decisions paid off. We both made a lot of stupid choices when we were younger and now have the debt to show for it. But the good thing is, since our first consolidation payment is tomorrow, once brad is done with school we are using his sign on bonus to pay for the rest and it will be gone! Besides my medical debt which we are paying monthly for. Gotta love 14,000 for having a baby. And if you are wondering why..because when I got pregnant I was supposed to be getting new insurance through my job..well, then I was pregnant and considered pre-existing. So yup, I had to use a discount plan, which ended up screwing me in the end anyway. So lovely. But now that I will start work hopefully in the next two weeks, everything will be so much easier! I cannot wait for all of that to be lifted off of our shoulders.

In other news I am driving to Milwaukee on Monday to take Mason to the urologist. Another lovely insurance story. When Mason was born since I did not have insurance we were going to just pay for a policy just for him. Well when I called all these insurance companies, I was told that since it was an individual plan for him he needed to be 31 days old and have a clean bill of health (bullcrap, right?) which means, if something would have been wrong with him..we would have been screwed. How they live with themselves, I have no idea. So mason's doctor didn't circumcise in the hospital. So when we took him in 2 days after leaving the hospital for jaundice they had asked if I just wanted to wait until insurance kicked in...never telling me that there was a time limit for when a baby can be circumcised by the doctor. So when I took him in for his 2 month appointment, they told me ohh it is too late now to do it here. WTF! Which, if I would have known that I would have just figured out a way to pay up front for it. So I was told he would need to see a urologist and be sedated for the procedure! Sad, right! But after weighing out all the options, I still want it done. Especially, because my husband is and I really don't want Mason to have to ask questions when he is older and after doing some research I feel like it is the cleaner option. Sooo..on Monday we are going to the urologist in Milwaukee to get it all figured out. I am super nervous because he knows where his "thing" is now and if he tries to touch it after the surgery! AHHHH! But anyway, I feel bad but I know it is the right decision! Hopefully Monday goes well!

Ohh and Mason signed "please" today! Yayyy! So excited. So he now signs please, all done, and more! My smart boy! :)

Final Inspection...DONE!

This morning was my final inspection! And everyone came at once, which I wasn't really expecting. So there were 6 people going through my house making sure everything was good to go. And...I on passed! I am so excited to be done with that part. Even though I will still have an inspection every month, now I know what to expect. Even though the monthly ones wont involve 6 people.

Over the past weekend Brad's mom and stepdad came into town. It was so nice to have family here! His stepdad is an amazing cook and took over my kitched for the week. It was amazing! On saturday we went to the Shedd Aquarium, it was super busy, but still way fun. Mason loved it. He kept trying to grab the fish through the glass. haha. And they had this little kid area where they could touch the starfish and had little water play areas, that was definitely his favorite part! We had so much fun while they were here and hopefully we get to see them again soon! That is the sucky part about living so far away from everyone. It is so hard to not see family! But so far we have made a couple good friends here. Of course the one girl I have gotten the closest with is moving away in 1-3 months..dont really know the exact time yet. And as we speak she is in labor! Cassie will hopefully be here today!

And in Mason news. He is getting so big! Walking everywhere now! He is a crazy little boy, and getting sillier everyday. He really likes to be outside, so we do a lot of walking around outside. He gets sooooo mad when we come back inside. haha. He has realized he can get a little attitude these days. So that has been TONS of fun. lol. Little terd. He says "more" and "ball" now. And signs more, all done and this morning did please! So exciting. He also loves to dance! It is so funny, everytime music comes on he starts dancing. Even in the car. Silly boy. He is getting big so fast! Its so amazing. Love my little man!

Pre-Inspection

I had my pre-inspection on Tuesday and it went GREAT! The only things I have to fix are a few things on my parent board, so I am pretty excited about that! Today I need to do those things and put a few more safety latches on..which are a complete pain in the butt! Oh well though. She said if I keep my house this clean all the time then I should be good at every inspection! So good thing I am a clean freak :). lol. My final inspection is on the 20th. I cannot wait until its over with and I can get started! Even though I am a little stressed out about it, but I think once I get going everything will be good. I am doing infants only. So I will only have 6 week-24 months in ages. But I can only have 2 plus Mason. Which since we have a smaller place right now, will be fine. And will help me get the hang of things. And then once we move this next time I plan on taking more kids. I know it is going to be a lot of work, but the money will be nice and I am pretty sure I can do it. Hopefully. lol.

In other news..my in laws (Brad's mom and stepdad) will be here Tuesday night. I am pretty excited! It will be nice to have family here to visit us. They are staying till Sunday morning. And my father in law is an amazing cook and is taking over my kitchen while he is here..which will be a nice break for me :) Can't wait! haha. I think we may try to go to the zoo or Shedd Aquarium while they are here. Which I have been really wanting to take Mason, so I am pretty excited about that!

I really suck at keeping up with this...

Life is pretty much the same here. haha. Nothing too exciting goes on in our parts! Mason had has first birthday a few weeks ago and I can honestly not believe my baby is ONE! How!? The time flew by way too fast, and I am finding myself missing being pregnant. Ahhh. Not yet. lol. Mason is doing all kinds of stuff now! He is walking, saying "more" and "ball" (he also signs more and all done) More and Ball sound more like mo and baaa right now..but he will get it! lol. He is so funny these days, his little personality is just amazing. He does this funny fake laugh ALL THE TIME! He is one funny little guy and makes me laugh every day! Love my little man.

As for Brad. He started A school on Monday. He is so stressed about it. I guess it is really hard and they are on your butt on the time. So he has been studying and working his butt off to stay at the top of his class. Even though I know he will do amazing! So since he started A school early we will be moving sooner than expected. Still probably another 7-8 months..maybe more. Just depends when they give us orders. Hopefully we don't have to wait forever for them. His school schedule is kind of nice, he doesn't have to be on base until 9am..school starts at 10. And he gets done at 6pm. So the only time that sucks is Friday's when they get early liberty but he isn't out of school yet. But I really do like having him home in the mornings with me. And he gets to see Mason before he leaves and when he gets home :). He still has duty two days a week. So last night he had it..and I hate duty nights cause I cannot fall asleep when he isn't here. I always stay up so late!

In other news I have my pre-inspection for my home daycare on Tuesday! I am so extremely stressed about it. We are going this morning as soon as Brad gets home to get the final things I need, I have spent the last couple days trying to get everything ready. And Monday will be my crazy cleaning day. Hopefully I do good at my pre-inspection and then the following week should be my final! Then hopefully I can get some kids in! We need the moola! I am super excited for this daycare, yet super nervous! It is going to be a lot of work, but I know I will really enjoy still staying home with Mason. Even though I will have random inspections, oh well. And my house looks like a daycare. lol. I cannot wait to move into a bigger place. But anyways..Brad just got home..time to go shopping :)