Such a good day!

Yesterday was a really good day!! Harley was off work and we had a lot to do. We had planned to go to the gym together after we took Lee to school. I was all dressed and ready to go and when I got in my closet to get my shoes I kept looking and looking, I didn't bring a single pair of tennis shoes with me to Guam. I was in the mindset that I would always be wearing flip flops no matter what. Never thought that I would go to the gym. I actually want to go!! Harley's sister is getting married in May next year and I am a bridesmaid as long as we are able to make it home in that time frame and I need to get in shape! So, since we couldn't go to the gym after we took Lee to school we went grocery shopping instead. Well and stocked on plenty of groceries now for hopefully about two weeks. For some reason at the end of our total we got a sir charge for $11.50. What the heck is that for? The cashier asked the bagger a question and he told her something but I have no idea what they were talking about. If we had to pay that much for plastic bags we are going to just keep taking them back and using them again. So not only did we get a sir charge but we also tip the baggers that bag the groceries and take them out to the car for you. They only get paid by tips. For lunch yesterday, I met a friend out at a Mexican restaraunt and the food was fabulous!! We sat and talked for a really long time and it was nice to go out to eat by myself. I haven't done that since we have been here. After we ate she took me to a store right next door that is really neat. I have a lot of ideas now for Christmas for what to send to friends and family. Lee has been working very hard on good behavior now for a while so I decided to get him a prize yesterday after lunch. I felt like I had all the time in the world and I didn't have to worry about a thing. The boys were at home with their daddy and I was having a grand ole time. So, I went to a pet store and purchased our first pet in Guam!! I got him a betta fish, he is so pretty! I was so excited on my way home, I couldn't wait for him to see this. I had the fish in a bag in the passenger seat and I thought the poor thing was going to get car sick, with my luck I am lucky the thing wasn't floating at the top by the time we got home. I made sure to keep the air on high so I didn't broil the little guy. So I drove as fast as I can and I ran inside like a mad woman with this bag and Lee was so excited!! He helped me fill the bowl up with water and he fed it for the first time. We cleard off a spot on his dresser just for his new pet. Now, this is a great idea for a pet. I guess you don't have to clean their bowls too often, they keep them pretty clean themselves. I had a hair appointment scheduled also yesterday, whew busy day. Before my hair appointment I went to the NEX and got a pair of tennis shoes and I got them on sale!! They were $30 off! Good deal, I plan to wear the heck out of these shoes and make very good use of them. I then got my hair done and for the first time in Guam and I love it!! She even complimented on whoever did my last highlights (Lacy) she said that they did a very good job! Now I know where to get my hair done. The only thing was it took 2 1/2 hours. It has never taken that long for anyone to do my hair, let me tell you this woman was a talker!! That is a good thing though, it is uncomfortable when you get your hair done and the person doesn't speak to you. The price wasn't bad either, so I think I can spend 2 1/2 hours every few months to go and get my hair done. I finally feel like things are coming together out here. I am getting around pretty well, have only gotten lost once and not for too long thank goodness. It was so nice to have some time to myself today. I admit I really needed it and I enjoyed it tremendously. In just 2 days, I have talked to so many family members and friends it's unbelievable. I called my brother for the first time since I have been out here and it was nice to hear the expression in his voice when he figured out who it was. The boys and I talked to Granny janny and Uncle Coy the other day on Skype and it was so nice to see the look on her face when she saw the boys. I couldn't see her very well, but Janet did you maybe have a tear in your eye? The support of everyone has been awesome!! I always have emails of encouragement and receive them at the exact moment I feel that I need them. I even called my mom the other night when it was 2:30 a.m. her time and she didn't mind at all. Mom, you did say to call ANYTIME!! I have some really exciting news to announce now. Our friends from VA are getting stationed out here!! Yay!! Nick and Jenn are coming next March and I can't wait!! Jenn was one of my first friends in VA and I can't believe that has been four years ago. She was pregnant with her daughter when we moved there and Lee was only 2 months old when we met. You are going to kill me Jenn, but my favorite memory is that she always used to come over to our apartment and we would watch Maury for hours and I always used to have peanut butter M&M's and she would eat those things up. Now, they have three little ones. Lee will be so excited to see Ava, she was one of his first little friends and they play so well together. I don't think that March can come soon enough. I guess this is enough blogging for now. Oh yeah, one more thing. Lee is loving school!! The only bad thing is they insist on calling him by his real name which is Harley. It makes the poor boy so mad. He got in the car the other day and said "Mom, they are trying to change my name". He still doesn't know that is his real name, it is hard for him to understand. Harley and I have both tried to explain in to him and he says he doesn't like it. " I am Lee Ragle" he says. I have to admit it is weird going to his classroom and seeing all of his things with the name Harley written on them. Oh what I have went through for tradition. I wonder if Lee will want to keep it going or if I should threaten him.