A little life update

So far I've used this blog to vent... mostly. So here's an update on what's been going on with us.

Gryph- (he's the most interesting)
Last Sunday he got sick, his first real illness. For 4 days his temp hovered between 102.7 and 104.2, we went to urgent care twice (once doctor didn't even notice he was a boy!), and the ER once (they were very helpful). Jon and I have had to pun Gryph down every day, twice a day for the last 4 days to give him antibiotics...we finally realized it was much easier to put it in his bottle with his formula.
He is nearly 10 months old! Is crawling like a champ, and creeping around the furniture...he's been very daring and will hold on to a chair with his finger tips and reach out with the other hand to get to a table or toy. He's even stood on his own for a few seconds!!! Which is very exciting, but also very scary. Finally he's getting the hang of walking while holding onto our hands! To brag a little more, I think we played roll the ball for the first time yesterday.

Jon- I shared that he graduated with Honors last week, now he's in a holding pattern called T-Track. He's waiting to "class-up" and for his security clearance to come through. Hopefully they happen at the same time. Jon's made a really close friend Scass, who we have adopted into our family. Gryphon loves him to pieces, he cried the last time he saw Scass leave!

Me- nothing really changes with me. I love being at home, but am looking to explore our area and find new things for Gryph and I to do. I've made one really amazing friend, and a few other good friends. If it weren't for these people I'm pretty sure I would be insanely home sick. I'm growing into my role as a Navy Wife, a relatively smooth transition from Navy Kid. I've had several "Navy Wife" experiences, things I remember my mom and her friends talking about. Late night calls, running friends to the clinic with a sick kid, play groups, late nights laughing and enjoying a glass or two of wine, last minute baby sitting, etc. It may not seem like much to you, but it fills my heart!

The best news I have right now is that Gryphon and I will be able to celebrate his birthday in San Diego. We're going to be home May 19-27!

Pick a lane!!

I need to vent!
Everyone says that California and New York drivers are the worst... obviously they've never driven in South Carolina.
Every time I go out and drive off base I see at least one person driving half in their lane and half in my lane. EVERY TIME! Ok so, some times they're riding the hash marks, but more often than not their wheels are fully in a second lane.
How oblivious, or drunk, or dumb do you have to be to not realize or care where your car is on the road?!
Arrrrrrrrgh!

So proud!

Jon has been in A school, the first part of his schooling to become a Nuclear Electronics Technicion for the Navy, for the past 6 months. The hours have been long, the program intense, and the information fast paced and very challenging. Yesterday (2/9/09) Jon took his final Comprehensive test, or "Comp" for A school. He PASSED with HONORS! That means his score was 3.6 or higher (his was higher!)
I am just bursting with pride! He worked his butt off, and had obligations outside of school that none of this classmates had (have). He was the only married guy in the class until Christmas break and he is the only father! He managed to balance his insane work load and his family life!
I'm so proud.

Just thought I'd share!