We are back!!! It was a wonderful trip and I am soooo very proud of my soldier.

We left for Ft. Leonard Wood, MO early early Thursday morning...then came back Saturday afternoon.

It was so good to see him again, and still there is alot to get use to. The biggest thing is all the changes...he lost over 25 lbs. I have never seen him so svelt before. And he is more disciplined, doesn't use excuses or allow for them, he is so much more organized and neater.

I think the biggest thing though, was that I realized....thats where he is supposed to be. And that military life isn't any where near as bad as I thought it would be. The base was beautiful and while we were there so was the weather. I actually found myself fitting right into the rules and regs. Laying out his uniform so it wouldn't get messed up. Keeping up with the times and places. Getting all the things he asked for done ...and it felt really good. This is definitely a defining moment in our lives.

I realized someting else too...now that he expects more of himself...he will and already does expect more of me. Yet, I see in his face when he looks at me, that he is reminding himself to be paitent with me and let me get use to it. Which pushes me and makes me laugh, and strive harder to be the best me I can be....

Baby boy enjoyed the trip too, and I got to spend good quality time with him and my future brother and sister and mother -in-laws...

Can't wait till the next Graduation in 6 weeks