Lately.

The last week has been crazy getting things ready for Hubby to go off to school. Last minute errands, laundry, packing, packing, laundry, packing... Fun stuff. But he's been gone for a few days now & life is going back to the normal, boring state it is always in when he's away. I can't say being alone is a foreign feeling, but it's never fun to get 'back in the groove' again. On the plus side: I do have an amazing family and will be able to see ALL of them within the next few weeks, which I'm really looking forward to.

Yesterday marked Hubby's 5th year down being in the Marine Corps. That really just blows my mind! How has that much time passed already?! And to just think of everything he's accomplished & all we've been through - *insert cheesy smily* - I'm just so proud of that guy! Once he finishes his schooling next month, he'll get his new orders. I'm so anxious & excited to find out whether we'll be hanging out here for another few years, or start a new journey somewhere else.

My little sister is going to college. That's right. My baby sister. The one who will always remain 9 years old in my mind. I'm so excited that I'll be able to help her move into her dorm room and be there when she starts on this next big journey. So exciting!

My older sister is coming to spend some time with me! We're going to have so much fun! I feel like we haven't seen each other in such a long time, and it will be so nice to spend one-on-one time and just enjoy each others' company before the summer ends.

The summer is almost over. Am I the only one who is shocked that in 4 months & a few days, Christmas will be here again? WOW. Having said that, now I just want to go figure out what I want to get everyone for Christmas... & start my obnoxious OCD planning of the holidays. *sigh* Ah, I just love that time of year!

I'm getting sidetracked. What a messy post this has been! Life is good. I'm talking to my dog way to much. My bird has never sang so much in his life (or am I just noticing how much he normally sings?). I've downloaded Skype & have spent an unhealthy amount of time talking to family members, well rather, sitting and watchin the Olympics 'together'. [[Speaking of, GO GABBY!]]

Alright, that's enough for now. Happy Tuesday, folks!