Beware of Falling Sippy Cups!

Well, I had an unfortunate run in with a sippy cup this morning. I was carrying Maura over to put her in her highchair for breakfast when she accidentally dropped her sippy cup. Normally, this would not be a blog-worthy occurrence in our lives, however, this particular sippy managed to land edge first on the joint of my big toe. This resulted in Maura immediately being put down and me doubling over in pain. It hurt! I assumed that it would get better as time went on, but it's gotten more swollen and bruised as the day has gone on! I really think it might be broken, but being pregnant, I can't get an xray to confirm it! Not that it really makes a huge difference. There's not much you can do for broken toes other than to grin and bear it. Boy, do I miss ibuprofen! Here's some pics of my poor broken toe.

OK, I know that looking at my toes is a little gross, but it really is more impressive in real life!! I would love to show you a perfectly polished pedicure, but since I can't reach my feet anymore I can no longer polish my toes!! Anyway, I'll stay well away from falling cups in the future!

Well, just to fill you all in on our most recent news...we got an email tonight from the Brigade XO stating that Brent is to report to Fort Benning, GA on June 14th. We still don't have any orders, but it sounds like they're in the works. SO, this nightmare is quickly becoming a reality. We should get orders in the next few weeks. So, I'll be having a baby and packing up a house and moving eight hours away all in the next eight weeks. I will say I'm feeling a little sorry for myself, but I'm actually kind of relieved to at least know something. So, your prayers are greatly appreciated for our family. We're going to need lots of help and lots of support, and PLEASE keep in touch with us. After having Maura I remember feeling so isolated from having to be at home all the time. I know that this will be compounded this time from being away from EVERYONE I know. I will covet your calls, letters and emails!

On a happier note, here's some sweet pictures of Brent and Maura playing together last Sunday. Maura loves her castle and loves pretending with her princesses. I love it when Brent gets down and plays with her and helps her pretend. It's so cute watching them play together. What you can't tell from these photos is that Brent was singing and whistling "Once Upon a Dream." If only his football players knew, he'd lose a lot of "Tough Guy credibility!"

"I know you, I danced with you once upon a dream!"

I thought this was a cute one from the shower the other day that didn't download from my camera the first time around. Maura was fascinated with the balloons and loved when they were being taken down. The kiddos were occupied with them for at lease a half hour while all undecorating was taking place.