[Holleetigerlilly]

Hello ladies!

I'm another clearly new member. My husband, Jeff, has been flying since he was just 16 years old. He hales from an aviation family. Dad is retired NWA, mom will soon be a retired F/A (we'll try not to hold that against her..), Jeff's bro is currently flying for Express Jet.

Jeff has spent the last 7 years climbing the ranks at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. I met him when he was a fairly new, lowly flight instructor shortly after 9/11. We waited for the industry to turn around in Florida, which allowed Jeff to get his (paid for, thank you ERAU) MBA and get a position as a manager. Now that things are looking up again, we are hopeful that Jeff's next position will be flying for NetJets. This weekend he actually flew a seminole up to Chicago in order to earn some much needed instrument time (he flew under a hood the whole time, poor guy). He's now 9.2 hours from applying. We have lots of "friends" there (including FIL) - so we're very hopeful that by the summer he will be employed. The long term goal is management, after he gets some experience.

Anyhow, with all the changes happening I thought it might be nice to find some support. I have two young babies, and my main concern is how this is going to affect them (and consequently me). I'm a pretty independent sort - and I've actually REALLY enjoyed some long overdue "me" time (tough to get with a hubby and two kiddos). I'm finding that I'm a-ok when Jeff is gone and the kids are asleep...not so much the truth when the children are climbing the walls.

Looking forward to being a part of the group.