The Call Came In

Friday morning we got our first real phone call from Dustin.  It was 4 minutes long - that's all the time he was allowed to talk.  He is doing well and was calling to let us know that he was done with reception and would be starting basic training that day.  He also let me know that the army issued him glasses.  He sometimes wears reading glasses at home, so we knew that his eyes weren't perfect but I didn't think he would need to have them through training.  It will be interesting to see what he decides to do about his eyes after training is over.

Matthew was able to talk to Dustin for a minute and while Matthew was crying through most of it at least he was able to hear Dustin talk to him.

I think it's the hormones, but I am emotional every time I get a call from him.  We got a call this evening - he was just reading information to me (too quickly for my to write down) and I'm emotional about hearing his voice.  I am really proud of what he is doing but I sure do miss him!

The boys have enjoyed their Daddy Kisses every night and I did get the paper chain done, it's hanging up in the kitchen by the table.  There are a few special days each month that can be focused on instead of just waiting until the end.  This month we have Valentine's day and Matthew's birthday.  Next month we have St. Patrick's day, Spring Break and Easter.  April is traveling to see Dustin and May is.... well it's May, it's busy.

David and I started work on his class Valentines.  He elected to make them this year instead of buy some.  We are making robot valentines with Hershey Treasures.  He's pretty excited and I'm letting him do as much of the work as possible.  I do measuring and line drawing.  David is doing the cutting and gluing and putting together.  He is excited for them and I'm happy for him.