News!

So far this is what I know...Steven should be home Tuesday early and I will get to pick him up in New Braunfels (they won't let me go to the airport) and then we have to book it downtown so I can take my history midterm. After that we will hang out and chill till 4:30 when I have to leave again to take another mid term. Needless to say, Tuesday will be busy, exciting, and stressful. The ceremony should be on Thursday around late morning (10ish) as of now but it is subject to change. There after he will be free!! That is all I know. We are really excited and ready to rock and roll.

One Step Closer

Steven is back in AMERICA!!! He called me tonight at exactly 6:57pm to tell me he had touched down and was on US Soil. He was still in the plane, calling from a friend's phone and we only talked for about 2 minutes but he is here. WE ARE IN THE SAME COUNTRY!!! For some people that is like a "duh" but of us this is HUGE. Next stop...TEXAS. When? We don't know for sure yet. But I hope to find out within the next few days. I can't wait to pick him up in a few days. SO EXCITED I will totally not be able to focus for the next week.

Leaving On a Jet Plane!!

We have confirmation. Steven should be leaving Kuwait in 2 hours, around 9:30-10:00 pm! This is exciting news since it seems like he has been in Kuwait for DAYS. They will arrive in New Jersey on Monday (tomorrow) around 7pm. I am just so glad I am working tomorrow all day because if not I would be a bag of nerves all day. We are so happy to be in the same country in about 24 hours. One step closer! The next step is.....SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS and home to his family. Finally, and the last time!!!

March!

Happy March to everyone out there! Steven called today and everything has been pushed back a few days so that is a major bummer because we are ready to see one another. Everyone keeps saying, that is just another day or be happy he is coming home. Well yes, all this is true and we know that but no one can feel how we feel because they haven't been apart from their husband for the past 9 months. I am tired of everyone thinking that we like being apart and that this is easy for us. It is hard and we are tired of being apart. We want to be together so our life can continue, not start, but continue. What makes it harder is that I have either a mid-term or an observation every day the week that Steven is to come home so if he does not come home on a weekend it will heighten the difficulty level of being everywhere at once. He says he understands but it would be hard for me because I want to be there for everything. He will be home sometime right??

LEAP DAY!!

Happy Leap Day! If at the end of the year you are thinking this year took FOREVER, it is because of today. I am doing absolutely nothing special for Leap Day. I am working till 4 then going to school from 5:30-8:15. I live an exciting life! But tomorrow is Saturday and I get to babysit my little guy and go shopping possibly so it will be great! No word from Steven last night although he did call at 11:00pm to tell me they were leaving in about 20 minutes. I hope they got to Kuwait safely!! The process has started! (YES!!!)

Possibly One week from Now

There is a good chance that Steven will be home in about one week give or take a few days. Nothing is for sure yet but we are hoping that I will get to pick him up next Thursday or Friday. We can hope right? It will be so great to get back to normal with him. We are really looking forward to everything we used to do. We have learned a great deal as a couple this time and we have learned a lot individually. You can not truly say that you know the other person and appreciate them until you spend over two years apart! Everyone should have to go through it because you learn to not dwell on the petty things and appreciate the other person because they are THERE and not a million miles away. We are so happy and look forward to all the happenings of the next week + . So glad this is almost over! BUT can't dwell on it or time will start to crawl. Going about normal business is hard when all I want to do is see him. We will make it! Only a matter of days.

Homework

I am SO tired of homework!!! That is all I do and I hate it. Some of my classes are so unrealistic and pointless. Is it over yet?!

Two Weeks from Today!!!

Two weeks from today I get to pick up Steven for good!! I am so excited. Two weeks is NOTHING!!! I am so excited. We are so excited. We can't wait to be together and relax for awhile. I think whenever he comes home we are going to do nothing that weekend, just be at home. We are ready to just chill together! I still have a lot to do but my list is getting shorter. Only one project, two papers, and homework assignments. Okay, so I do have a lot to do! We are getting closer and closer!! YES!!!

Grandma turns 80!!!

Today we had my grandmother's 80th birthday party at the church she attends. It was a supirse party and it turned out great!! She was very suprised and really enjoyed herself. All her kids were in town for the big event (we live here) and she had no clue till she got to the church. There was an abundance of lying but it was all for a good reason! I think it was a smash hit. We know she will be around for atleast for another 15 years if things keep up, she is as healthy as a horse and we love her. It is the VanKlaveren blood in her (both parents lived to 94)!!! We love you grandma! Pictured is my Aunt Brenda, Mom, Grandma, and my Uncle Dillard.

Three weeks from Today!!

Three weeks from today I should be picking up Steven! I am so glad. He only has about 12 more days till he is on his way to the states again. Woohoo!!! We are both so happy and excited and just glad that time went by some fast once he left in December. It is so refreshing to see my little countdown go further and further down everytime I wake up. Only 21 days yes! So happy and excited. BUT I have SO many projects and papers to do within the next three weeks plus midterms and getting stuff ready for Steven. I hope I can stay focused enough to get everything done! I think I can I think I can!! Woohoo!!!

Look at this!!!

Notice my ticker?? 3 weeks and 3 days until my Steven is home!!! Looking at when he left and thinking that it would be forever (78 days) to now only 25 more to go!!! I am already starting to get all nervous, excited, butterflies, cleaning up, planning!! We are so excited for him to finally be home and STAY home! He will be working for the government until Juneish/early July but he is so excited about it. Better than plumbing!! He will be doing active duty work in New Braunfels everyday so it will be good, steady work! Then, in June/July he will be done!!! We are so happy about everything that will be going on in the next few weeks/months! It will be great great!!! So happy for my husband to finally be home. Only a few more days!!

It only took me 6 months!!!

It only took me 6 months but today I didn't work so I finally got my Driver's license and Social Security card changed over to Megan Lynae Rodriguez. It took me so long due to school and my scholarship. My name is still Megan Whitson on my debit card/bank account and school but that is just till August when my last check clears. Anyway, I am proud of myself for doing it all!!! And Steven, there is no hyphen, just Rodriguez okay!! I am off today and I am glad because I got a lot done so far and it is only noon. Now just to go to Target and do homework the rest of my day (yay).

One Month from Today

One month from today I should be picking up Steven from wherever I have to get him!! FOR GOOD!!! I don't have to return him this time ever!! YIPEEEEE!!!! One month from today I will be on cloud nine!!!

Groundhog's Day

Happy Groundhog's Day to everyone! I believe he saw his shadow here in San Antonio so that means 6 more long weeks of winter. This year I am READY for spring because I have had horrible horrible dry skin, allergies galore, and I think I am getting older cause cold just seems unbearable. Here's to 6 more weeks of winter! Thanks Mr. Groundhog!

College Ring

Yesterday before class my mom and I ordered my college ring!! I know it is a small thing but it is one of the first glorious steps in graduation. I am so happy to be getting this show on the road. There is so much to get done this semester. Other than course work for 5 classes there are practice tests, certification exams, applying for graduation, graduation meetings, and a ton of other things that haven't come up yet. Even though I am swimming in work I am so glad that I am getting one step closer to being a college grad. Only like 10-11 months till I walk that stage but believe me, in May I will be doing a happy dance because all but one of my courses will be DONE!!! Thank you God for letting me get this far in only 3 years!! The picture is kinda what mine will look like ( I don't get it till May) but it is the lower one. The girly one!!

My smart little man!

I have never been around very many kids growing up and I must say, they are amazing. My little guy has just grown so much in even the past month. I love him so much and I am so glad that he was born. His sibling that I am pushing my sister for will have big shoes to fill. He is SO SMART!! I don't know if this is normal but he can say all his alphabet. ALL of them. All 26 letters and sounds. Also he knows four of his colors. He can say them and point them out. Brown, orange, yellow, and blue! I am so proud. Okay I know, everyone thinks their family is the best but he is 2 years old and 2 months! Can I be a little boastful? I love him so much and he is my favorite nephew. Well he is my only nephew but we have a special bond!

I know some day he will grow up but I am trying to enjoy every minute I have with him. He is special to me and I can't wait for another one to play with. I want Steven to be here so I can show him off to him!! Okay enough raving about my super smart nephew!!

Sittin' at School

Hey! I am just sitting at school , waiting for my next class to start. Bored. My first class was good. The enviroment is 9 students and a teacher who sits in a desk just like us so it is cool, laid back. Good stuff. Anyway, my next class is fun too but why do I have to be here so late? 8:15 is too late! And yes, I can complain because the classes I take are offered only once so I didn't have an option. Not fair! BUT this is my last semester. So that is good. I think I will get to class now. So close yet so far!

MY PARTY!!!

Okay, so in life we have to deal with the cards we are dealt. I think that is agreed. Well it is my 21st birthday on Monday and tonight we had the party. Steven isn't here for another birthday and I miss him greatly and more than anything. But I think we are pretty smart for what we pulled!! Steven came to my party!!! He had the day off and we thought of the super smart idea for us to have the web cams at our party. Other than the fact that he got to talk to everyone he got to celebrate my birthday with me!! It was wonderful. If I couldn't have him here with me physically he was still here on the computer!!! We are smart cookies!! What could have been a depressing birthday turned into a super wonderful one!! Thanks babe!!

When it rains, It POURS!! But in a good way!!

Hello all! School started yesterday and I am already swamped. Good thing there is a holiday for public school on Friday and Monday. All my classes so far seem to be really good and beneficial but man! there is a lot of work to get done. I think my eyes might fall out from all the reading that I will have to do this semester. I go to class on Tuesday from 9:30-10:45 then from 5:30-8:15pm. Then Thursday I have class from 9:30 to 8:15pm *long day* and finally I have class on Friday from 5:30-8:15. It makes my nights go fast but when Steven comes home I will be so tired and feel bad for leaving him at night. I will be working every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the school district. Oh boy!! BUSY!!! But I love it. It makes me be productive!! Here is a cute picture that Steven photo shopped and put himself in. It is from new year's and I think it is too cute. I love him so much! It made me laugh.

Busy Week!!

I got to work 4 days this week and it was good and bad! I enjoyed working but some of the classes (5th grade) were difficult. I love working as a sub as of now and overall the experience has been great and I can't wait to teach for real. Subs really do have a hard job. A different groups everyday is tough!! I am going back to school next week and I am excited about that too. It will be fun and stressful but I am making progress and that is what matters. I am being positive about Steven being gone cause he will be home in 56 days!!! YAY!!! He is down but he will make it! Just needs some encouraging! WE LOVE YOU STEVEN!!!!

Back to Work!!!

Tomorrow I got a job!!! I will be at Heritage MS for a half day of work. Okay I know it is only half a day but I will ease in however I can. $37.50 is better that $0.00 and sitting around on my duff all day!! I am excited. Back to a normal, busy schedule. Then after work I have a subing meeting in LaVernia. Also very exciting. My name will be on the roll there to sub also!! I love it!

Let the fun begin!!!

Since Steven has left I have been bored out of my mind. I mean, yes, I am doing things but I am not as busy as I usually am. Usually I am going like a chicken with my head cut off with school full time, observations, and working also. I needed a break but I am so bored!!! But I know that next week I will start subing again hopefully and then the week of the 14th I will be starting school again and working!!! YEH! I will be taking 5 classes this semester (3 are night classes boo!!!) and observing with my two approaches classes (the classes you take before STUDENT TEACHING!!!). In addition to that I will be subing on Monday and Friday, and sometimes Tuesday! So needless to say, once school starts it will be like full speed ahead. It will make the time waiting for steven to come home go by faster. He will just have to jump in whenever he comes home! Also I have to start taking my practice tests for my certification. Everything is starting to wind down in the direction of GRADUATION!!!!! (in Dec.) I am so proud of myself!!!

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year to everyone!!! I just know that this year will be great! My birthday is in about 2 weeks. I will be 21 on the 21st!! I hear that means it will be a lucky year! Steven will be coming home in March (yay). My sister in law will graduate from college in May. Steven will start school for good in June! (finally) And both my mother and myself will graduate from college, her with a Master's degree, and me with my first degree!! I am so excited about all the things that will happen this year. It will be a super busy time with taking test and finishing up school but it will be wonderful because I am finally finishing something I have been wanting to finish forever. Finishing college in 3 1/2 years isn't too bad eh?? I hope that everyone has a wonderful, blessed year!! My new year's resolution (even though I don't believe in them) is to have a better attitude and just let go sometimes. I need to put God in control more because I stress out WAY too much about things!