Now I’m wishing I hadn’t gotten rid of the elliptical I had because I sure could use it right now. I’m thinking I’m going to start dragging Andi and the baby out during the day and take a walk up and down the street. The past couple days would have been good for that because the humidity and temperature finally dropped to a more comfortable level. Starting tomorrow the temperature and humidity levels are going up again.

Walking is good exercise and my doctor has been wanting me to get out and walk but the condo complex I lived in wasn’t exactly the best place to take a walk in alone. This is a nice, quiet street and a good place to take a walk. Even if Andi doesn’t want to go with me I’ll grab the baby and put him in the stroller and take a walk. The fresh air will be good for him and me both.

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We have a drawer full of spices and he always spices the food up really good. His steaks on the grill are to die for. I can’t wait for him to grill steaks again.

I’m not saying that Andi can’t or doesn’t cook because she can and she’s a really good cook too. Drew just seems to really like to cook. I haven’t had the chance to cook yet but I do try to clean up afterwards. Sometimes I feel like I’m not doing my part around here because by the time I get around to do something someone else is already doing it a lot of the time.

But so far things are working out here with the living arrangements and Andi and I haven’t gotten into an argument….. yet.

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Speaking of Benton… he’s 11 months old today. It just seems like yesterday that he was born. He’s getting so big and I’m willing to bet he’ll be walking on his own any day now. He lets go and stands by himself for a few seconds or so and has even taken a step before sitting down again.

On to my mom. The nurse from Medicaid will be there to evaluate her on Friday. The nursing home we picked said they may be having an opening real soon. That’s a good thing because she’s started going downhill since her sister died on July 20th. She says it doesn’t bother her but you can tell it does. She told me that she’s the next to go. She is the last of her siblings still living. She just turned 90 in June. Her sister was 98.

Everyone will feel so much better once she gets into the nursing home. There will be people closer to her own age and maybe she’ll start perking up a bit. I know she really liked the place when we took her there for a tour.

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There is an extra desk that I’ll be able to use and soon I’ll have a baby on my lap while trying to type my posts. Soon you’ll see words like 7-dfbx, cjieryow and others. Don’t be concerned.. I haven’t lost my mind.. it will be Benton trying to help me out with my work

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Andi is trying to get into the Army again but in the Reserves this time. She’s waiting to hear when she goes to MEPS to do her physical and stuff.

Benton is growing like a weed and has 3 teeth now. He’s 8 months old and crawls up a storm. He also climbs stairs too.

We’re still in the camper but hopefully for not much longer. We are supposed to go look at a townhouse for rent this week. I hope it works out.

Tomorrow is Mother’s day and I hope everyone who has a mom who is still with them is able to find some unique gifts for her.

I’m going to try, very hard, to keep up with my postings if life doesn’t get in the way again.

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The one good thing about her doing that, besides a steady paycheck again, is the fact that there are a couple reserve units around here with open slots that she can get into so she won’t have to move to another state again. She’ll also have insurance for herself, her fiancee (more about that one in a minute) and her kids.

That’s another thing I forgot to mention.. Andi is engaged! She’s engaged to Drew.. the guy who stepped up to be a dad to her son even though he’s not the biological father. I don’t know of a lot of guys who would be willing to do that. Drew is a wonderful dad to that little boy and he loves him like he’s his own son.

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We saw what the last 4 day nor’easter did to the beaches and it really made a mess of them. Most of the dunes have been washed away and a lot of the wooden ramps from the boardwalk were closed because of at least a 6 foot drop down to the beach from the missing dunes.

There were a few other people walking the beach using metal detectors, collecting shells and even a couple surfers. I forgot just how calming and relaxing the sound of the waves can be. I could have sat on the rocks for hours and just listened to the waves crashing.

Benton enjoyed his first trip to the beach. We had him bundled up with his little animal/bear hat on to keep his head warm and a warm blanket. But the sun was warm and the breeze wasn’t too bad until we started back up the beach to the car. But other than that it was a great day.

Enjoy the pictures below.

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Then I’m sure Andi will need to go somewhere so I’ll have to run out again. Sometime today I also have to get gas in the car.

So now I need to get dressed and get moving. Have fun today everyone!!

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We are having a great time. He’s been smiling and talking to me (well.. cooing and gurgling). We went outside and took a short walk around the yard too. Now he’s passed out on PopPop’s quilt on the floor.

Andi and Drew should be here within a couple hours to pick him up… barring any traffic problems in Phila.

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The camper is parked in hubby’s brother’s driveway and they have a wireless router that I was able to “mooch” the internet from. The signal is low and sometimes I lose connection but it comes back and it’s fast even with a low signal.

Below is my “new” computer “desk”.

Andi has decided she’s not happy in PA and they have been having problems with the boyfriend’s parents. She’s moving back to Jersey. Hubby and I are going to pick her up tomorrow. She’ll be staying with hubby’s sister and will probably be working/training at the hospital up the street. They give preference to Army veterans especially if they are medics. We will all be looking for a house to rent together and share all of the expenses which will make things easier on all of us.

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