He came home last Thursday and we had a great few days together. We had family over for a barbecue on Friday, cleaned the garage and spent a nice afternoon at the park with our boys on Saturday. Then on Sunday morning we drove him to the airport and expected to have to say goodbye after he got his gigantic dufflebag checked. But, surprise and joy, because he is military we were able to accompany him to the gate and say our goodbyes there. It was SOOOOO hard. Watching each of the boys hug their dad nearly broke my heart. And then I had to say goodbye, and it did break. But, I am faithful and prayerful that he will return to us safely in just over six months' time.
And now we take each day as it comes. I try to fill our time up with fun activities. We are leaving for a three week vacation tomorrow to spend time with my family in Texas. The boys and I will get to spend most of our time in San Antonio. We will also go to the coast. I am so looking forward to our time there.
I know we will get through this time apart, even if we have to do it day-by-day or minute-by-minute. I pray I can stay strong for my boys, enjoying each minute I am blessed to have with them, remembering their funny little ways so I can pass that along to their dad who is missing this time with them. I am thankful for webcams (which we tested out tonight) so I can see his handsome face and so he can see how our sons are growing.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Yesterday and tomorrow
First of all, new rule: Unless the post states "He said," she's writing.
Yesterday I took the boys to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. We met a good friend of mine there. It was so nice having an adult to hang out with for a bit! And the boys had a really good time seeing the animals and playing in "My Big Backyard." Here's a picture of me with them:
Yesterday I took the boys to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. We met a good friend of mine there. It was so nice having an adult to hang out with for a bit! And the boys had a really good time seeing the animals and playing in "My Big Backyard." Here's a picture of me with them:
And best of all, tomorrow HE COMES HOME for a visit before the real tests begin! =)
Friday, July 9, 2010
What is it?
She said:
This morning my two oldest boys and I played a game called What Is It. My oldest, who is 7, started it off by giving clues to what he was thinking of and then asked the title question. We had so much fun. I especially liked when the two boys gave clues to something that they had just made up in their heads and I had to guess the funniest name to call it before I "got" it right.
Now, just a few things I have been thinking lately...
What is it with men and going to the doctor? I happened upon my 80 year old neighbor yesterday who had just had a bad fall and he had a badly bumped and bloody head. He insisted he was okay and it wasn't until I insisted he needed to go see a doctor (who he finally called) that he let me take him on in. Three stitches and a gigantic bandage later, he was good to go.
What is it with Murphy's Law? Just wondering.
What is it with The Situation? Who on earth is he and why exactly is he famous enough that I hear his name from time to time?
What is it with me and my pessimism? I have a great life and am a mostly happy person. Will I ever be a glass-is-half-full kinda person?
Oh well, enough of this crazy, not-sure-what-to-write but feeling the need to post post. Ha!
This morning my two oldest boys and I played a game called What Is It. My oldest, who is 7, started it off by giving clues to what he was thinking of and then asked the title question. We had so much fun. I especially liked when the two boys gave clues to something that they had just made up in their heads and I had to guess the funniest name to call it before I "got" it right.
Now, just a few things I have been thinking lately...
What is it with men and going to the doctor? I happened upon my 80 year old neighbor yesterday who had just had a bad fall and he had a badly bumped and bloody head. He insisted he was okay and it wasn't until I insisted he needed to go see a doctor (who he finally called) that he let me take him on in. Three stitches and a gigantic bandage later, he was good to go.
What is it with Murphy's Law? Just wondering.
What is it with The Situation? Who on earth is he and why exactly is he famous enough that I hear his name from time to time?
What is it with me and my pessimism? I have a great life and am a mostly happy person. Will I ever be a glass-is-half-full kinda person?
Oh well, enough of this crazy, not-sure-what-to-write but feeling the need to post post. Ha!
Friday, July 2, 2010
When it rains...
She said:
So as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. He left last Saturday. On Sunday I went to start my car and it was dead, dead, dead. Luckily I have very kind neighbors and one was able to charge my battery for me. Then on Monday morning our youngest woke up sick. On Tuesday my computer completely stopped working so I took it in. Some miscellaneous hooha created a Trojan horse that attacked my hard drive. My computer was several years old, so it was determined that it would be better for me to just purchase a new one. Yay for unexpected expenses. On Wednesday our middle child became sick. Wednesday night our oldest woke up with said sickness. Thankfully all boys are better now, only suffering from some congestion.
On the bright side, I have good neighbors, great family nearby, 3 children who bring me joy daily and a beloved husband whose phone calls brighten each of my days. I may have to deal with dead batteries, illnesses and Trojan horses. But he has to deal with sweltering heat, training in full combat uniform, and simulated flipping Humvee while missing us and trying to hold meaningful conversations on the phone with boys who aren't always interested in that sort of thing. I may have to remind myself of it often, but I know I have the easier part in this deployment journey. I am blessed - even when it is raining.
So as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. He left last Saturday. On Sunday I went to start my car and it was dead, dead, dead. Luckily I have very kind neighbors and one was able to charge my battery for me. Then on Monday morning our youngest woke up sick. On Tuesday my computer completely stopped working so I took it in. Some miscellaneous hooha created a Trojan horse that attacked my hard drive. My computer was several years old, so it was determined that it would be better for me to just purchase a new one. Yay for unexpected expenses. On Wednesday our middle child became sick. Wednesday night our oldest woke up with said sickness. Thankfully all boys are better now, only suffering from some congestion.
On the bright side, I have good neighbors, great family nearby, 3 children who bring me joy daily and a beloved husband whose phone calls brighten each of my days. I may have to deal with dead batteries, illnesses and Trojan horses. But he has to deal with sweltering heat, training in full combat uniform, and simulated flipping Humvee while missing us and trying to hold meaningful conversations on the phone with boys who aren't always interested in that sort of thing. I may have to remind myself of it often, but I know I have the easier part in this deployment journey. I am blessed - even when it is raining.
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