Family and Friends,
Well, since our last update a lot has changed in our lives. As of two weeks ago, we officially have a place to call home. After 84 days of living out of our suitcases, we now have dressers to put our clothes in...our own dressers at that! While we had a lot of fun driving across country, visiting our families and friends, and traveling to Europe, I can safely say that Paul and I have no intention of going anywhere far anytime soon!
While we are not completely unpacked, our house is coming along well! Moving in at 7 1/2 months pregnant was definitely challenging experience for me. I am used to being able to get everything done in a quick manner and do it all myself. Now, my strong husband is putting all of the boxes down low for me before leaving for work so I can keep myself busy for at least part of the day. He has done an incredible job being very patient with me and helping me 'stay within my guidelines'. And I have to admit, with as much stuff as I have dropped and broken, I'm very impressed with his ability to just roll with it.
In addition to moving in, PAUL HAS FINALLY GONE TO WORK! After being paid to not work for 2 months, Paul finally made his way into work a couple of weeks ago. While he can't tell me too much about it, he seems to enjoy his new job. The 12 hour days can get quite long but I am sure that will be a simple adjustment that will come with time...for both of us.
In the last month, we have not done too much traveling per doctors orders. We did have a chance to take a few tours into Naples. It's amazing how much history is within the city limits...it's endless! Besides the HORRIBLE smell of the volcano's, everything has been so interesting. Paul and I are really going to have to narrow it down when ya'll begin visiting.
Well, I believe that is all that is going on. I have been feeling well and am VERY ready to have the baby. He is an active little guy so I'm starting to get nervous that he's going to be like me when I was a baby. It's crazy to think that in 5 weeks I will be considered full term...I feel like we just found out! I haven't gotten a chance to put the nursery together yet but hopefully that will get done in the next couple of weeks.
Well, I hope this e-mail finds everybody doing well. Know that we think of you often and are loving the e-mails and phone calls. Let me know if you have any specific questions about Italy. Have a wonderful day!
Love,
Jeanne
P.S. When the house gets together a bit more I will send pictures for all of the lovely ladies who are wondering what it looks like.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Duval Family Update January 2008
Ciao,
Well, all of the holidays have come and gone (well, the American ones at least) and we are still currently living at the Navy Lodge. We did get approval yesterday to move into a three bedroom house around the beginning of February. That was definitely a sigh of relief. There is light at the end of this tunnel.
We have finally gotten used to life in Italy and are really enjoying it so far. Although I could really go for some Outback, Chik-fil-a, or Wendy's right now, the food here is incredible. The region of Campania (where we live) is known for the best food and wine in all of Italy. While Papa Johns and Domino's have suited our needs for many years, it will never compare to the pizza that is served here. It's awesome!
We were finally able to find a great deal on a daily driver for Paul...he is beyond excited! For a second there, we were going to have to settle for a 17 horsepower, 1.1 L, 1991 Ford Fiesta but luckily our Volvo 480 (Turbo, of course) came to the rescue! While we have named our new car 'Ugly Betty' because of its horrifying exterior design, I will say that it is a pretty cool car. Knowing him, I'm sure Paul will have pictures soon to come.
On top of doing everything over the past few weeks, the realization that we are going to be parents within the next 12 weeks has begun to creep up on us. We were lucky enough to hit up the NEX (the base exchange/store) on a day where the entire baby department was 20% off of its already discounted military prices. We walked out with our hands FULL and spending only $193.00...we were pretty excited! (Okay, I was excited!) Besides that, I am feeling very good! The doctors here are wonderful and are taking care of me and little Paul with the utmost care. Paul has a "Daddy Class" next week and we have several other classes that we have to go to so I am hoping that we will be ready when this little guy decides to join our fun!
I am trying to think if there is anything else that I have to update ya'll on. If I have left anything out just let me know, my mind seems to have gone blank. I hope you all are doing very well. Please know that you are in our thoughts, prayers, and conversations often. Please keep in touch! We love and miss you very much!
As the Italians say...Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao,
Paul and Jeanne
Well, all of the holidays have come and gone (well, the American ones at least) and we are still currently living at the Navy Lodge. We did get approval yesterday to move into a three bedroom house around the beginning of February. That was definitely a sigh of relief. There is light at the end of this tunnel.
We have finally gotten used to life in Italy and are really enjoying it so far. Although I could really go for some Outback, Chik-fil-a, or Wendy's right now, the food here is incredible. The region of Campania (where we live) is known for the best food and wine in all of Italy. While Papa Johns and Domino's have suited our needs for many years, it will never compare to the pizza that is served here. It's awesome!
We were finally able to find a great deal on a daily driver for Paul...he is beyond excited! For a second there, we were going to have to settle for a 17 horsepower, 1.1 L, 1991 Ford Fiesta but luckily our Volvo 480 (Turbo, of course) came to the rescue! While we have named our new car 'Ugly Betty' because of its horrifying exterior design, I will say that it is a pretty cool car. Knowing him, I'm sure Paul will have pictures soon to come.
On top of doing everything over the past few weeks, the realization that we are going to be parents within the next 12 weeks has begun to creep up on us. We were lucky enough to hit up the NEX (the base exchange/store) on a day where the entire baby department was 20% off of its already discounted military prices. We walked out with our hands FULL and spending only $193.00...we were pretty excited! (Okay, I was excited!) Besides that, I am feeling very good! The doctors here are wonderful and are taking care of me and little Paul with the utmost care. Paul has a "Daddy Class" next week and we have several other classes that we have to go to so I am hoping that we will be ready when this little guy decides to join our fun!
I am trying to think if there is anything else that I have to update ya'll on. If I have left anything out just let me know, my mind seems to have gone blank. I hope you all are doing very well. Please know that you are in our thoughts, prayers, and conversations often. Please keep in touch! We love and miss you very much!
As the Italians say...Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao,
Paul and Jeanne
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