April 23, 2006

Well, now I have a sunburn on a sunburn. K and I got up early this morning and headed over to the Book Drive. We didn't get a lot as it was the last day but even one book for $1 is excellent. She got about 4 cute little books. Then we went for a drive and she feel asleep. When we finally pulled in the driveway at home, the boys were out playing and she just wanted to be with them. We hung out in the backyard for a few hours before everyone headed in for dinner. I just threw on some burgers and it was a quick, yummy dinner. Not much clean up either which is nice. So, this is my week off before my company descends on my house. I worked on some new siggies today and actually got about 5 or so done. I absolutely love doing them and some of my lineart sites updated recently so I got some more really cute stuff.

Dh will be home in about 30 days and he called tonight. He is really seeming down and there is not much I can do about it. I just listen and let him vent. I will be so glad when he gets home so we can focus on other things and move forward. He needs to get rid of this deployment spot for a while and I am hoping at the new base he will see far less of it. The only thing to contend with there is the likelihood of an overseas tour, which dh really wants.

On a completely different note, our PM isn't making any friends in the military world. He was giving a press speech about the loss of our troops the other day and mentioned how flags won't be flying at half mast for them. PARDON!?!?! Every other base in the country flew their flags lowered but he feels that that is what Rememberance Day is for. What a ...... I can't even think of a word to insert in there. Good grief, is what people thought was a lesser of two evils really just that?! Well, I didn't vote for him, but I have to live with it until the next election anyway. I could have said tons more on this topic but I am too tired to rant tonight.

Mood: T.V: Stepmom Reading: nothing right now Project: Siggies

April 22, 2006....enjoying the warm weather again.....

K and I spent another afternoon enjoying the sun. We enjoyed it so much that I actually got a sunburn. The boys came over and we moms just hung out and chatted. I am gonna miss the girls, they are just too much fun. So, in all that I didn't get any more cleaning done in my hugely messy basement. We also had a quick dinner of cold cuts and fruits and veggies. Yummy.

I do have some sad news to report, Canada lost another 4 of it's military sons. There was an accident with an IED in A'stan and that is one of the saddest thing I have heard in a while. Our total losses now sit at 16 since 2002, and though some out there may think that's not alot, to us who love them it's 16 too many. My thoughts and prayers go out to their loved ones, friends and family. God Bless. And that's all I'm gonna rant about that.

Tomorrow is supposed to be another nice day so K and I will most likely spend it outside. I did get to create and design a few more siggies and that makes me happy. I will have tons for the update at month's end. Membership will be closing there soon so I am hoping to have a last rush of new members. I have to start the housecleaning regiment again in the next few days so I may as well enjoy these ones off. I can't believe it's almost month's end again. Holy macaroni. Good night all.

Mood: T.V: Karate Kid Reading: nothing right now Project: Siggies

11:32pm ::

Just Some Thoughts :: |

April 21, 2006....A fun, sunny day outside.....

Today was a fun day. K and I spent the whole afternoon outside. The weather was finally nice enough to hang out and mow the lawn which has not been done since November. The grass was so lush, thick and long it was choking my poor little mower. The really nice thing is our lawn is alot smaller and WAY easier to mow.

K got to play with the boys next door and had a blast. She was so upset when it was time to eat dinner. We ended up going to McD's for dinner which she was so happy about. And speaking of that I just remembered I have a McFlurry in the freezer. Eeeppppsss...I am gonna have to go get it when I am done here. I may have get it out and let it "thaw" a bit.

I have been working lots on my siggy shoppe and have tons of stuff to now offer. I am gonna be working on some linkware and goodies soon. I am soooooo excited as I have tons of ideas floating around. Be sure and check it out and I am still accepting members for a while longer so feel free to sign up.

We have lots to do around the house too. My MIL is coming the first week of May and then my parents are here for the following to and THEN Dh is back home. A whirlwind of May for sure. But it will be fun, and then we have to start getting ready to move.

Mood: T.V: Primetime Reading: nothing right now Project: Siggies

10:20pm ::

This, That and The Other Thing :: |

April 18, 2006....Sometimes it is soooo hard.....

So, a friend has hooked me on this new show, The Unit, on CBS. I really like it and I find I am fast becoming attached to the characters. It's a brief glimpse into something that I couldn't imagine, and yet it fills my days everyday.

Being a military wife is no easy walk in the park. No one ever said it was and I never thought it would be. Here I still and I worry about dh and my family everyday. Even when he is not in immediate danger I find my thoughts wandering to "what ifs" and "whys" and "what would I dos". Every time I see a fallen soldier from whatever nation in this world I shed tears. I start thinking about where would I go, what would I tell dd and dss, our families and friends, how would I even go forward, and on and on. If he got to make one final call home, what would I say, would I miss it while taking dd to the park, what would that message on my machine sound like and who would I call first? I know these are normal thoughts for a military wife and I am allowed to have them. Still, I know I should put them as far in the back of my mind as I can. I cry alot when I see the hurt those families suffer and I know it's empathy. I have no idea how they feel but I fear for the day, if it ever comes to me.

I see these fantastic wives with great poise and stoic faces, and I think, please let me carry myself with just an ounce of the same dignity and resolve. I pray each night for all the troops who fight for our freedom, safety and love. I truly can't even express in words my gratitude. It's never ending and immense, and sometimes overwhelming.

I needed to at least put some of this down on "paper". I had too much going through my head and now I feel a bit better. Good night and God Bless.

Mood: T.V: Dog the Bounty Hunter Reading: nothing right now Project: Siggies

10:20pm ::

The Moments Inbetween :: |

April 15, 2006....A posting message?.....

Well, it's been a while. Things have been a bit chaotic around here. We found out last weekend that we are being posted in August. OMG, we totally we're expecting that, nor the base that we are posted too. We are leaving the west coast and heading back east. It certainly isn't our first choice or dream posting, but it is something new and will be exciting. We are leaving behind the sound of jet engines of an AF base and heading for the rumbles of an army base.

We are most definitely gonna miss it here. We are going back to winters and snow, but a really tight knit family. Dh has also heard that he is getting promoted which is really nice for him. So, here we go again. We will be packing up the moving van and car, cat.....kid and all and driving. What fun.....:)

Have a great Easter weekend everyone.

Mood: T.V: CSI Reading: nothing right now Project: Siggies

9:58pm ::

The Moments Inbetween :: |