What the Future holds & possibly more Babies?

Lately, I've been asking everyone for their prayers and such without letting them know what we need the prayers for. As, most of you know my husband is in the Army & that comes with decisions.. Recently, we talked about him volunteering for Recruiting. We went back and forth about the pros and cons, & if it was something he really wanted to do. I mean, secretly in my mind I'm being selfish hoping and crossing every part of my body wanting him to switch from Infantry to Recruiting, even if it is just for a few years.

Pros about Recruiting:
- No deployments (unless truly needed)
- We get to move closer to family (I mean A LOT closer)
- Its a normal 9-5 job pretty much (at least from what I've heard)

Cons about Recruiting:
- NOTHING (well in my eyes)

I've tried researching about it and even though I've been an Army Wife now for 4.5 years, I still don't know every term in the book, nor do I really understand most of it. If Henry got Recruiting, we'd pick to move to Erie, Pa or somewhat close to it, since my family is there. Losing my dad a year ago, made me realize that family & time is precious and you never know whats going to happen. But, that's another story on another day.. Anyways, We're still young he's 25 and I'm 24 so we still have time to figure out where we want to permanently live (aka plant our roots). But so far we're pretty sure it would be around the Erie area.

Now, if he doesn't get approved for Recruiting we do have back up plans. Since we've been here at Fort Drum for over 4 years now (actually feels like FOREVER), we'd want to go somewhere else.

The places on our list are:
Fort Carson (Colorado)
Fort Stewart or Fort Benning (Georgia)
Fort Meade (Maryland)
Virginia (there are a bunch of Posts there so whichever would be available for his job)

So, if he doesn't get approved, I do hope one of those places are opened up for us. But, for now all we can do is sit and wait, and hope that luck will be on our side.

Now onto the BABY subject.. I'm sure you were waiting for this part. Lately, I've had a bunch of friends ask me when or if we were going to have anymore children. We have 3 boys right now, if you didn't know. Its not a surprise to anyone that I've always wanted a girl.. but let me set the record straight, I'm not having more kids JUST to get a girl.. Never was or will that be my intention. I love my kids and I've always wanted 4 kids. Henry wants 8 but no way in hell is that happening, haha. So, 4 is a happy medium. When will it happen? Who knows.. right now I'm content with 3 and I'm just enjoying them and watching them grow up. We never really talked about when we would try for a fourth. Cameron and Ethan are 2 years & 8 days apart and then Ethan & Landen are 2 years & 8 months apart. I love having them all so close together.. but for me I think I want Landen to be at least 3 years old before we decide on another. Yes, I will still be hoping for a girl, but another boy will still be amazing, and my love for that baby wouldn't change. As long as he/she is healthy, that's all that matters. If your wondering if we have any names picked.. Yes for a girl I have a name picked & Henry has a named picked.. we both wont budge or come to an agreement, so when the time comes its going to be a little bit of an argument, haha. As for boys, I have a few in mind and yes itll end in a N just like the boys (which btw, I never noticed we went with a N theme til we named Landen, so now we must stick with it, lol), but nothing that I'm definite on.. Like I said it'll be awhile...

So, there you go.. What everyone has been wondering & asking you now know. :) Send all your luck our way, & when we get an answer I will definitely be sharing!

XOXO

Potty Training at its Finest.

Where should I begin with this subject? This is my second time potty training and let me just say that this time around has been the hardest. With my first he was trained within a week. I know every child is different, but I had some hopes with my middle child knowing that his Big Brother goes on the potty that, that would help. I was wrong.

Finally, yesterday while Ethan, Landen, & I were shopping at Target, one of my favorite stores EVER. We went to the kids section and Ethan spotted some Despicable Me underwear.. He said "Mom, I want those, no more diaper".. I was all over that. I wish they had more options but a 3 pk would do for now, plus they were only $5.99, not too bad of a price. Plus, we got some Spider-Man goodnite underwear in case of accidents.

As soon as we got home he wanted to put them on. So I did but then here came the accidents. He hasn't gotten the concept that he needs to tell me BEFORE he goes, lol. Instead he keeps coming to me afterwards. Like a friend said, I have to stay consistent and that's what I'm going to do. I refuse to put a diaper back on him! In the meantime, I'll just have a lot of laundry to do, as if I don't have enough anyways, lol.

If you have any advice you'd like to share please do so! Email, Comment here, or Instagram me :) Like Mickey says, I'm allll ears!