1 Day Down, Only 186 to Go.

So today was the first day of the CHP academy. I was reminded today how awesome my friends and family are and how blessed I am. I received so many words of encouragement and love through Facebook, The City, text and email. I am truly grateful, and I know that it means a lot to Brian.

Overall today was pretty normal. Woke up -what I thought was- before my alarm, but it turned out that "M" had turned down the volume. I really have to keep my eye on that one. :) It was still before Brian had to be at the academy, so I had my quiet time and prayed for him. Did a few chores, caught up on a few things from last week, watered the lawn. All normal things, except I forgot to set the timer for the lawn and it was like an hour later when I realized the water was still running. Loaded up the girls and headed to Walmart for grocery shopping. Ugh, Walmart...we are not friends.  Why do they have to be so cheap?  The only good thing about Walmart is, I can go in my PJs and still feel decently dressed. FYI- I didn't go in my PJs. After Walmart, it was home for lunch and naps.  During naps I did some gardening. Made a big fat mess with potty soil on the front porch. Got the girls up fed them dinner and got "A" to soccer practice on time! (She did well! The coach said that soccer camp must have helped.) The girls for the most part were normal. "A" was a little emotional, but that was expected. They prayed for Brian off and on today. It was very sweet. "M" would clasp her hands, close her eyes, whisper something I couldn't understand, and then say "Amen". :)

I got to talk to Brian a little while ago!  It was totally a surprise. We had planned on him not having a enough time or them not allowing cell phone use. I was so excited to hear his ring tone! He was given only ten minutes, but we were able to cover a lot. He was really tired, but his spirits were high. He said one person already dropped, just didn't show up to the second session.  He joked about his lack of speed eating ability, he was second to last one done eating. :) Dodged that bullet.  He said he was happy that he was good at following directions.  He told me that the prayers must be helping. He said there was A LOT to tell me, but since we were on a time limit, it had to wait. I got to tell him a few things, like about "A's" soccer, and one of "H's" off the wall statements from today.  (After giving her a glass of tap water- H "Mmmm, this water tastes like pool water!")  I did NOT tell him about having to stop mid shopping to make the oldest two stand with their noses in a corner because of their fighting. Yeah, that happened.  I warned them! They didn't believe me. (I got a thumbs up and a smile from an older lady.) :) Keeping the magic alive here!

So that was day one. Hopefully day two goes as smoothly. I have a plan of cleaning the house, including the disaster zone know as the girls room.  With Brian home last week, and with all the last minute running around, nothing got done.  So it is catch up time!  Should be loads of fun! 
Blessings,
~Cara