Day 60 of 400

It is 7:25 p.m. in Iraq as I write this.  I was hoping to be able to Skype with Brian today, but as every minute ticks by, that seems even more unlikely.  Now that he is in Iraq it seems that he is extremely busy.  I was able to AIM with him yesterday, but distractions with kids (the ones I nanny) made it hard to actually really "talk."  I have been trying to keep him updated on everything that is going on with the house, but as things get more complicated, my explanations don't fair well.  Email and AIM are hard to express everything and unfortunately I am not a very expressive writer.  I am hoping that blogging will help me with that.

On the home front, I have been trying to stay busy.  I nanny for 3 amazing kids that make me smile all the time I am with them.  Yesterday we sat down and wrote letters to Brian.  Being 4 (twins) and 6, they did an amazing job.  I know Brian is going to be blow away when he receives their letters.  They are always full of questions about what Brian is doing and I know they miss him too.  Fortunately, being kids they get distracted by toys and sibling fights to always express that they miss him.  They keep me busy!  I get to take them to swim lessons and watch them improve every day!  They are so imaginative - it is great!

I also have been working on buying a house.  We are on our 2nd extension for a commitment letter.  The seller wants to push the closing date out to October 1 from September 15.  I was already generous with putting the closing out to September 15 since our offer was accepted in June.  Who knew buying a home was so stressful.  I am trying to get everything complete before I leave for Greece on August 10.  Which will be a wonderful 10 day distraction from LIFE.  I know Katie and I will have a blast.  Keep your fingers crossed that everything will work out with the house!

Sorry I don't have more updates for Brian.  As soon as I hear more - I will fill you all in.  Keep praying for his safe return.  I need my hero back with me.

Rebecca