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Just a few things...
1. We are doing fine. I had my 3rd blood draw this morning. We have an appointment with an OB next week. We'll know more at that point, but we are doing fine.
2. I've been tackling some projects. I bought 4 smaller bookshelves and I finally got them painted yesterday. 2 will go in the girls' bedroom. I'll post pics of our house when I feel it is more finished.
3. I am working on filing our damage claims. This is eating much of my mind right now. The antique appraiser comes tonight, so hopefully I'll be able to file the claim next week.
4. My DoDDS benefits were finally reinstated, which means I get a lovely housing allowance. We are now thinking we may build/buy a home here which we will most likely keep as a rental when we leave. My housing allowance is so nice that we will have 2/3 of the house paid off by the time our tour is up. Who can pass that up??!
5. Mya is sick with the flu. Poor thing. I think she has vomitted 6 times in the past 12 hours. She has suddenly become a skinny mini, so I worry how much weight she will have lost when this is over.
6. Work is great. Very busy, but great. I enjoy leaving it all behind, but feel incredibly overwhelmed as it is busy, busy, busy. The evaluation list rarely gets smaller, so there is no catching up. It is more like trying to stay afloat.
7. I've been Betty the Baker. I made Homemade Oreos on Wed. and Monster Bars on Thursday. Everything went to the crew at Chris' work. It is closeout which means LLOOONNGG hours. Chris will be working all weekend. Just thought I'd do my part. They were a hit. Both containers of cookies came home EMPTY!

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