It seems like we have been waiting for this time forever. Scott submitted his Officer Candidate School packet in November of 2007, and back then we honestly thought he would be starting class around August of 2008. Boy were we wrong and did God have other plans for us! Almost a year after we originally though Scott would start school, he finally did. Last Sunday he started class, and after a week, he is still positive and feels like this is the right thing.
After we left Tennessee, we set up our house here in Georgia at Ft. Benning. Scott was super-thoughtful and worked hard to help me get everything set before he started class. He knew I wouldn't be able to resist moving boxes and furniture around when he was gone. :) He was also able to meet the doctor that will deliver CJ. We were both very thankful he had that opportunity.
Scott says class is OK. The first week has been very physical. He has taken a PT test, done an obstacle course, taken a water survival test, and has to run everywhere. When they leave the chow hall they have to drink a glass of water, do a chin up and then run back to the barracks. I think I would throw up! He also gets to wear this really cute ascot. :)
I am doing OK too. CJ is growing like a weed, but I still feel great. My mom gave me a sewing machine for a graduation present while I was in Jackson, so I have been keeping busy this week making things for CJ. Mom showed me a lot while we were in Tennessee, but this is my first time flying solo. I have learned a lot through trial and error, but it has been fun and it keeps me busy. Here's an updated picture of my growing belly. I can't believe I am already 30 weeks...only ten or so more to go until the little guy is here.
