I would like to welcome you to the Dougherty Family Update. My longtime friend Carrie has blog and I thought how cool is that. So I decided to give it a try. I also figured that this was ALOT easier then sending out emails to everyone. You can look us up whenever you want to hear and see whats happening with us. Please keep in mind that I am not a writer so forgive my grammar. I bet Carrie will have field day with all of my mistakes. In fact all my teacher friends out there will have fun too.
Ok, so hear it goes....
As all of you know David is in the US Army. We are stationed in Hawaii again for the 3rd time. He is currently deployed to Iraq and I'm at my parents house with the kids in New Mexico. I have lived my entire adult life with just David, and to move back home was a huge decision. After the babies were born David left for training in the Mojave desert for 3 months, and that's when the decision was made. I have to go home. I will need all the help they can offer. I did this 2 years ago when he was deployed to Afghanistan and I told myself I wouldn't do it again. Then along came Nick and Ashley, and I realized I'd pull all my hair out and become an alcoholic if I had to deal with all 4 kids by myself. I consider myself to be a very independent person. You have to be if your going to marry someone in the military. But the thought of having to cart around 4 kids to the store just to run in to pick up some milk was going to be a pain in the butt. Would I even be aloud to take a shower with the kids running loose in the house? So needless to say I am here. I am very close to my family and I find it funny how when I'm not living here they always seem to have something going on. A wedding, a family reunion, a pool party, something. And now while I'm here "the party queen" as my sister in law Stacey calls me. There is nothing going on. So whats up family and friends? Is the thought of me and my group to much to handle that you just forget to invite us or what? Just kidding, but I do have a party dress in my closet ready for any occasion.
Back to the update. David is doing fine. He is now the 1sgt of alpha company. For my non-military people he is the boss of 200-500 soldiers. This is the highest job positon he will make in his military carrier. He has been locating and apprehending known terrorist as well as humanitarian work like helping the Iraqi people get back on their feet and pulling guard duty so they will feel safe to go to the markets. I know alot of people a thankful for the solders, but I am especially proud of mine. He has worked his way up the ranks and completed every school the army offers. Just to make sure he knows what to do in any given situation. To my company wives and parents I am confident that David will bring your husband or son home safe and sound.
The boys Brian and Dylan are adjusting to the deployment just fine. They are going to school and have made many friends. They are also getting to know their cousins and other family members. Brian played baseball this summer and even recieved the game ball for one of the games. This was an exciting moment for him since he never played baseball before. He is also taking ninjitsu training. It is a form of karate,but its NINJA training. Which to him is somehow cooler. No he doesn't wear a mask, but given the chance im sure he would.
Dylan is my handful. He is a very outgoing child that when told not to talk to strangers he would introduce himself just so they aren't strangers anymore. He is in soccer and that is my savor for him. It allows him to be in control and not to menchin burn off all his energy. He had a hard time with the babies, but slowly he is accepting the fact that my attention needs to be spread out to all of my babies not just him.
Nick is a little duplicate of Dave. He even sticks out his tongue when he concentrates. He is a pretty mellow baby. Only cries when he is tired or teething. He loves to smile and laughs when his sister gets in trouble.
Ashley is already being called by her full name. ASHLEY MICHELLE I SAID NO NO. Yes that is her full name. Its not written that way on the birth certificate, but I'm thinking of changing it. She gets into everything. I even had child proof locks on the cabinet doors and she figured them out.
As for myself I have taken up the art of pilates and yoga. They are a strength training exercise for both the body and my sanity. I wish I could say I have my flat stomach back, but dude I had twins. I have also started to ride a bike. I know some of you say woohoo, but seriously its hard work and I hate cardio.
OK enough about me lets talk about you. So what do you think about me and this blog?
Ok, so hear it goes....
As all of you know David is in the US Army. We are stationed in Hawaii again for the 3rd time. He is currently deployed to Iraq and I'm at my parents house with the kids in New Mexico. I have lived my entire adult life with just David, and to move back home was a huge decision. After the babies were born David left for training in the Mojave desert for 3 months, and that's when the decision was made. I have to go home. I will need all the help they can offer. I did this 2 years ago when he was deployed to Afghanistan and I told myself I wouldn't do it again. Then along came Nick and Ashley, and I realized I'd pull all my hair out and become an alcoholic if I had to deal with all 4 kids by myself. I consider myself to be a very independent person. You have to be if your going to marry someone in the military. But the thought of having to cart around 4 kids to the store just to run in to pick up some milk was going to be a pain in the butt. Would I even be aloud to take a shower with the kids running loose in the house? So needless to say I am here. I am very close to my family and I find it funny how when I'm not living here they always seem to have something going on. A wedding, a family reunion, a pool party, something. And now while I'm here "the party queen" as my sister in law Stacey calls me. There is nothing going on. So whats up family and friends? Is the thought of me and my group to much to handle that you just forget to invite us or what? Just kidding, but I do have a party dress in my closet ready for any occasion.
Back to the update. David is doing fine. He is now the 1sgt of alpha company. For my non-military people he is the boss of 200-500 soldiers. This is the highest job positon he will make in his military carrier. He has been locating and apprehending known terrorist as well as humanitarian work like helping the Iraqi people get back on their feet and pulling guard duty so they will feel safe to go to the markets. I know alot of people a thankful for the solders, but I am especially proud of mine. He has worked his way up the ranks and completed every school the army offers. Just to make sure he knows what to do in any given situation. To my company wives and parents I am confident that David will bring your husband or son home safe and sound.
The boys Brian and Dylan are adjusting to the deployment just fine. They are going to school and have made many friends. They are also getting to know their cousins and other family members. Brian played baseball this summer and even recieved the game ball for one of the games. This was an exciting moment for him since he never played baseball before. He is also taking ninjitsu training. It is a form of karate,but its NINJA training. Which to him is somehow cooler. No he doesn't wear a mask, but given the chance im sure he would.
Dylan is my handful. He is a very outgoing child that when told not to talk to strangers he would introduce himself just so they aren't strangers anymore. He is in soccer and that is my savor for him. It allows him to be in control and not to menchin burn off all his energy. He had a hard time with the babies, but slowly he is accepting the fact that my attention needs to be spread out to all of my babies not just him.
Nick is a little duplicate of Dave. He even sticks out his tongue when he concentrates. He is a pretty mellow baby. Only cries when he is tired or teething. He loves to smile and laughs when his sister gets in trouble.
Ashley is already being called by her full name. ASHLEY MICHELLE I SAID NO NO. Yes that is her full name. Its not written that way on the birth certificate, but I'm thinking of changing it. She gets into everything. I even had child proof locks on the cabinet doors and she figured them out.
As for myself I have taken up the art of pilates and yoga. They are a strength training exercise for both the body and my sanity. I wish I could say I have my flat stomach back, but dude I had twins. I have also started to ride a bike. I know some of you say woohoo, but seriously its hard work and I hate cardio.
OK enough about me lets talk about you. So what do you think about me and this blog?
3 comments:
Yeah!! Kris I am so proud of you! YOu should have done this months ago! Welcome to the blogging neighborhood and you should check out other military wives blogs there are some good ones!
I don't know why you think I am such a stickler in grammer have you seen my posts lately? I can't spell and there is a spell check!
I absolutely love your blog and look forward to many more stories about you, David, and the kids! I was laughing out loud at work when I was reading this, especially about Ashley's full name. I'm sure you do have your hands full girl, and I wish I lived closer so I could help out sometimes. Hey, babysitting is birth control for some people, lol! Janet
Kris, I love this entire idea. Maybe I need to do something like this once I leave. I love the pictures of all the babies. They are growing so much, and Brian looks like a grown little man. Give all of them a big kiss for us and I hope I will get to hear from you again soon...Tammy
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