Elated & Deflated

Jerome came home today! We (other wives) went to the harbor to see the sub pass by and then went to the pier to meet up with our boys. It was incredibly hot, and stupid me forgot to bring some water or snacks and almost passed out on the pier. It was not a pretty sight for awhile there, but luckily there were vending machines nearby and someone went to get me a water. That would have been horrible if I passed out!

But Jerome is home and I'm happy happy happy. That's the good news. But in Navy fashion, all good news cannot last. Jerome's leave was not approved (boo) because they're going again during that time. SO, I'm going home by myself again. AND he will be out to sea before and still be gone when I come back. (double boo)

So I'm bummed because I was SO hoping that Jerome could come home with me. Because he's not coming home, I think I'm going to lay low and not have the big family/friends party that I was planning. I will probably just meet up with groups of friends instead and see my family on a smaller scale. I'm just happy that I'll be able to see everyone one more time before the baby comes. It doesn't take much for me to be happy anyway--just want to see my loved ones! :)

Tangent: How amazing was the Olympics' Opening Ceremonies?? (Political issues aside, you have to admit it was absolutely fantastic!) I've always LOVED Olympics, since my Dad is the same way, and this was BY FAR the best Opening Ceremonies I've seen. I seriously teared up several times while I watched it! hahaa...AND I tivo-ed it for Jerome and have already watched it twice. Olympics is also always on TV here, so that's all I watch. Love. It. Proud of the Motherland. :)

Alright, I'm going to wake Jerome from his nap so he can take me to the mall and look at diaper bags. Stay tuned for Week 20 belly pics.