new things

So, I got a text on Monday morning, that my Cousin was on the way to the hospital to give birth to her third child. We knew it was gonna be a girl. Madelyn Christine, 7 pounds 7 ounces. 21 inches long. I saw a picture of her and had tears in my eyes. Family is the most important thing in my life. I wish I could have been there for the birth. I looked at a friend of mine and said, the third good reason for me to keep trying to get in the Army was just born. I know I am nothing but a cousin to her and her brothers, but I fully intend to give everything I can to them. If I am successful in getting into the Army, then I will be defending a country that I love. I am doing it for them more than anything. I want them to grow up in a safe enviroment. A place that they will always feel safe, and when they go to sleep at night, know that they are being protected. I have accepted that if I am sucessful in joining the Army, there is the real possibility that I will go overseas and fight. There is also, a chance that i may not come home when I go overseas. If I dont come back, at least they will know that I have counted up the cost, and know the sacrifice.

True Story,
Estee

I should be sleeping

I never knew there were such great movies
On TV at 3 a.m.
I'd never guessed at a midnight Tuesday
I could have pizza ordered in
I've never been a real night-owl
But these days I'm all turned 'round
There's only one thing I'm sure of right now
I should be sleeping,
'stead of keeping
These late hours I've been keeping
I've been pacing and retracing
Every step of every move
An even though I'm feeling so right
I'm so happy,still I knowI should be sleeping,
'stead of dreamin' about you
I never knew I was funny
'Til I went and made you laugh
I never liked a girl that called me: "Honey"
But you did,I like that
I keep thinking about your smile
Tryin' to read between the lines
Looks like I'll be here for a while
I should be sleeping,'stead of keeping
These late hours I've been keeping
I've been pacing and retracing
Every step of every move
An even though I'm feeling so right
I'm so happy,still I knowI should be sleeping,'stead of dreamin' about you
After just three days
One great kiss
It's way too soon
To be obsessin'like this
I should be sleeping,'stead of keeping
These late hours I've been keeping
I've been pacing and retracing
Every step of every move
An even though I'm feeling so right
I'm so happy,still I knowI should be sleeping,'stead of dreamin' about you