The Polnicky's Blog: ALS Graduation

Sorry that there hasn't been any blog posts lately! There have been many times that I wanted to sit down and blog, but I couldn't. I didn't have a computer to do it on. The reason behind this is because Courtney started his ALS (Airman Leadership School) class, so every day and mostly all weekend, he would have the computer, leaving me without the chance to blog.

Courtney did graduate from ALS this past Thursday and couldn't be any prouder, but with that being said I'm so glad that this class is over. It was a very long month without having him around very much. Class started at 7:30 and ended at 3:30, but they also had PT after class, and every night Courtney stayed back for study group. He knew if he would come home, McKaila would want all his attention, so that's why he stayed back to study, but it was hard, because there were a few nights he wasn't home to even tuck McKaila in at night. Which I know was hard on both of them.

It wasn't just hard on McKaila and Courtney, it was very hard on me. Being pregnant, tired, and achey without getting the chance for a break until bed time, it really wore on me. It was very hard on my body, doing baths and everything else with no one elses help. I got through it, which sometimes surprises me, but I sure am happy that I have my helper back. After not having that help for a month, it made me feel truly blessed that I have such a great husband that is willing to help with all things around the house.

Back to Courtney's graduation. On Thursday, they had a gradutaion ceremony at The Club on base. We enjoyed a great buffet dinner and enjoyed conversation with people from his squadron. Courtney wasn't able to sit with us for long due to the fact that he was the MC of the evening. He loved having everyone hear his radio voice, in which he did a great job. It was a great night and Courtney was honored with a great award that was voted on by the peers in his class, the Commandant Award! What an exciting moment for sure. And we were so happy that Courtney's dad and step mom were able to share that with us. Many people came up to us after the ceremony saying that the look on our faces when he won the award were priceless!