A Big Fat F on my Commissary Trip today..., and my opinion about President Obamas address...

DAY 167~

I can't believe I almost forgot to write my blog tonight. As I just completed my homework, and I was getting ready to sign off on my Facebook account, I remembered.

I went again today to work out. I'm very confused how, I didn't work out as hard today, compared to other days, and today I'm really feeling the pain. Makes no since to me.

After working out, I came home to get Johnathan off the bus. Then it was lunch time, and I had to go to the commissary. We needed food badly. I had Lot's of coupons, so I figured I wouldn't be spending a lot of money. Boy was I WRONG!!! Some how I spent more then usual. I'm suppose to be spending more when Josh is home, not now. The last few times I have gone to the commissary, I have spent about $160 dollars for 2 weeks for 4 people. This time I spent $220, and that was even saving $20 dollars in coupons. I really need to look at my receipt and see where I went wrong. But, I do pack the kids lunches every day, and so that adds up to, for three kids(Johnathan likes to be included with his brother and sister, so he eats his lunch I make him when he gets home from school.) I just have to watch what I spend next time, but most likely I will be spending a lot.

When I got home from the commissary, it was 10 minutes before the other two were to get home off the bus. So, I put a few things in the house. Then I grabbed the stroller out of the back of the car because Johnathan was sleeping, and walked over to the bus stop.

On the way back from bus stop, one of the ladies that is a neighbor of ours, but not on our court stopped us. She let me know about some more car burglaries that have been happening. Someone is getting into unlocked cars and taking things. Josh's truck is out front, but is locked.

After arriving home it was time to finish putting the groceries away, and then make dinner. Thankfully, I bought something frozen to cook in the oven. My burners on my stove are still now working, it is important they get fixed soon so I can make proper dinners.

Then it was time to Watch President Obama speech. I feel that he is not pushing the fact enough that we still have soldiers deployed and they are in harms way. I was suppose to be on the local news channel tonight, they wanted me to come in and watch that and state my opinion. I wanted Josh's opinion of me going first, and he never got on, so I never did it. They then found another lady. I watched the broadcast, thinking that could have been me, not a lady who's husband is in Afghanistan, where everyone knows we still have Soldiers deployed there. Having a soldier, especially my husband in Iraq, where it is "not combat" is a very scary thing. I just hope the Iraq's don't start something with our Soldiers who are still deployed over in Iraq. We need to keep ALL Soldiers in our thoughts and Prayers, but especially those who are still deployed to Iraq.

Another thought of mine, I hope we don't loose our combat pay, since my husband is still not in a safe situation, but it is not considered "combat" anymore. That would financially hurt us since I'm not able to work, we are unable to pay for daycare for the three kids. I don't know what we would do. This whole deployment is just stressful, and even though I support my husband, and other Soldiers 100%, I'm just ready for him to be home with us. I really don't know how much more stress I can handle of him not being in a great place, on top of him just having to be away from our family.

Tonight was bath night for the kids, then we did Elizabeth's homework, "oh, I forgot I have homework mommy", thankfully it was easy. Then we Prayed, and tore of the piece of chain for when Josh is on leave, thankfully it is getting a lot shorter. Since my homework is complete, I can now sign off Facebook and head to bed.

Thinking, loving and missing my husband, counting down the days until I can see him in the airport, and have him in my arms again!

Getting my Groove on.....

DAY 166~

After the kids were all on their buses, I went to the gym and started my third week at the gym, with my friend! Go Me!!! If I didn't have my friend as my work out partner/trainer, I probably would have dropped out already. Honest truth. I don't live on Fort, so sometimes it makes it a pain to drive to Fort 4 days a week (when your not getting paid). But I have, and I'm proud of myself for that. Still though, no pain, which means no gain. Really frustrating. I even did these things with my legs, where (I guess they are squats) push up and down with weights and your legs, I did a weight of 160 today, before wouldn't even attempt that. Lets just say, that is more then I weigh. But, no pain, and no gain. I'm getting confused by that. When I'm working out, I push myself as hard as I can go, and when I was done my legs hurt, and were tired. But now, umm, doesn't eve feel like I worked out! UGH~~

After we left the gym, we decided to do a quick walk around the park. It was a beautiful, perfect temperature day, with a slight breeze. It felt wonderful. We didn't get to walk as long as we would have liked because I had to go get my youngest from the bus. Before he got home though, I did all my crunches.

Then it was our lunch time! After lunch a real quick nap. My youngest watched cartoons, and played with cars. I woke up from my quick nap with his big cars surrounding me. He was "parking" them all around me. After my nap it was time to clean the kitchen, and do some laundry. I have been getting my groove on the last couple of days, accomplishing things that need to be done around the house. Hopefully I'm able to keep this groove on, for awhile!

I was able to get quite a bit accomplished before having to get the older two off the bus. Not long after we got home from getting them at the bus stop it was time to make dinner. Since my burners on my stove are not working and the oven is (I called this in today, they will come look at it tomorrow) I was lucky that I had chicken fries to throw in the oven for dinner.

After dinner, I read my little girls book with her, and then worked on my youngest homework. Yes in preschool, every Monday he has a paper with a letter on it, and you have to look for pictures that start with that letter. And then also on another paper, practice writing that letter with them. After homework was our normal bedtime routine.

Tonight I'm skipping out on my homework, I don't absolutely have to do it every night, and tonight is the night I chose not to. I got so caught up doing laundry earlier, and folding it that I just have ran out of time for the day. And plus, I got caught up watching Kate + 8, because I absolutely love that show, and I'm glad it is back on now, I missed it!

Now it is time for me to head to bed, I'm so sleepy, and I have to start my day all over again tomorrow. Thinking, love and missing my handsome husband like always. Each day we pass by, is another day closer to seeing him.

I have learned, not to ever get my hopes up..

DAY 165~

For some reason or another, my husband was either busy, or the phones were down, but the kids and I were not able to hear his voice this weekend. With this LONG separation, I have learned never to get my hopes up, in the end most likely I will be disappointed.

This morning the kids and went to Church. Go me! I woke up at 10:32 a.m, for a 11 o'clock service! So awesome, Not! I didn't have time to do my hair, got dressed put on make up and jewelry, and had to call it good. We made it on time though. Today's service was about fulfilling your life with God, and not just Religion. Meaning, you want to have God with you at all times, and in your heart, and not just "practicing Religion. Your heart should be filled with God, and not Religion.

After Church, we then came home and ate lunch. I got on Facebook, talked to Josh for a few minutes, and was looking for my missing Registration. Well, I went back to the car, took out all three registrations I had handed the MP yesterday for the "random" search, and saw one of them may have had 10/2009, and the top, but when you looked closer it expired 11/2010. So the 10/2009 must have meant when the registration was made. So, I had it with me the ENTIRE time. Glad something was telling me to look closer,and that was what I did.

Then we were off to the pool. With our friend that we have been to the pool with before. We always have a great time. But, the kids and I only stayed at the pool an hour and a half, then came home. It started to get windy, and so that is why we left. Of course, after we already decided to head home, it wasn't as windy, and a little warm.

On the way home I stopped by McDonald's and bought a dollar large sweet tea. I wanted something to drink besides water, and I let the kids know that was all we were getting because we were eating chili for dinner.

We came home and had chili for dinner. We love Nalleys chili from Washington State, my parents sent it to us. It is like a special treat for us since we can't buy it here.

Then it was time for me to clean, I did some laundry, cleaned the kitchen and other things. The sweet tea had given me the energy to do so. Finally, it was bath time and Prayer time, and tearing off the chain for when Josh is coming home for leave. And finally, time for the kids to get into bed.

I had two "big" assignments to accomplish tonight. Ack, I had 1 and a half hours to complete, a ten question test, answering each question in 100 words, and then for my other class a 450 word thesis statement. Bad me for saving this for the last possible minute before it is due. I hope my grades turn out well.

Now, since it is one o'clock in the morning, I say i should head to bed. I have to be up in 6 hours with the kids, ack!

I love and miss my husband, and I cannot wait to see him, "next month!"

Mommy and youngest son, Day out!!

DAY 164~

This morning, I was planning on waking up EARLY, in order to have a yard sale early. That didn't happen, I woke up around 10 a.m, with either Allergies, or a cold. I feel MISERABLE, only at Night!

When I woke up at 10, I still decided to have the yard sale. I could have done with out though, since we had NO customers stop by. Big waste of time! So, we closed up at 12:30. I wish I would not have even had it today, if I would have known that.

I then went to rest my eyes for 45 minutes while the kids watched cartoons. I really need to find my energy, I have no clue where it is. I'm sick of feeling tired. I think the kids took ALL of my energy, when they returned back to school. Really, can I please have it BACK?????

Then it was a late lunch time. We had a late lunch because I wasn't sure how late the two older ones would eat at CYS, and I didn't want them to starve. After lunch we were headed on Fort, to drop those to off at CYS.

Umm, Except one BIG problem! I was RANDOMLY selected to have my car SEARCHED!! Man, did I feel oh so special! NOT!!!! License, Registration,proof of insurance and I.D, Please, the MP said. License, Check! I.D, Check, Proof of Insurance, Check! Registration, umm, Registration, where are you???? CRAP!!! Where is it? I have 3 OLD ones, do you want these???? He did take those since I had THREE. I then had to get out of the car, and open ALL of the doors, while he took a mirror thing to look under the car, and peak in the car. Then I was on my way. "Just remember to find your Registration," the MP said! I must have left the Registration in my folder, when I went to get a new Sticker for the car. Good thing he stopped me, now I know, and can put it back in the car.

Then I dropped the older two off at CYS. When I arrived, the front desk lady was telling another lady how good of mother I am because I take the kids out on date nights, she said more parents should be like that.

Once they were dropped off, it was time for Chuckie Cheese. We went in, ordered our pizza, and I put the number at the table. Then Johnathan was off. He found a airplane game, "I want to fly mommy", Johnathan said. He played a few times, it was hard to get him off. Then our Pizza came. I got him off the game, and sat him at the table to eat, after getting our drinks. He took a sip of his drink, and WOULDN'T eat. I tried talking him into it, it wasn't working. So, I went and boxed the pizza up. All but ONE slice, I only ate one slice. We ended up bringing almost all of a large pizza home, for lunch tomorrow.

Then he was off again. He found a little yellow car to ride in, but got out after it started, even though I tried stopping him. He found the MONSTER TRUCK!! His NEW favorite thing. When I said we were going to Chuckie Cheese, that is what he said, "Monster Truck." So, he sat in the Monster Truck, and NEVER wanted to leave. It would stop, he would say, "It not over" when the ride would say it was over. He had 50 tokens to himself, MOST of them were used on the Monster Truck. I would try talking him into other rides, or telling him if he wanted a toy we would have to try and win tickets. He wanted the Monster truck and that was that. I have NO CLUE how many times he went on it, MAYBE 30 AT LEAST!! All I know was I was ABOUT TO, Fall ASLEEP STANDING!! He was in LOVE with that ride. (I would watch for kids in line, nobody wast interested int he Monster Truck that entire time)

Finally, I'm really not sure how I did it. I pulled him away from the ride. We ended up at a Snowmobile ride. He actually did REALLY GOOD, for only being 3 years old. He played that a few times, until all of his coins were gone. I managed to play surrounding games while he was on these 3 rides to win him some tickets. (they would only be games right next to him)

We then picked out his "toy" from the 21 tickets I won, haha. Enough for a small toy thing, and a sucker. And then I bought him a hat. He was IN LOVE with the hat. I had seen a stuffed Monster truck for 14.99, that I WILL have to go back and get one day. I just didn't have enough money today. He would REALLY LOVE that Monster Truck!

Then it was off to the Park on Fort, same one I took Liz last week. He played for about an hour. And I met a new Army Wife who gave me her number. When we arrived, Johnathan said, "pizza mommy", So I took his plate with the pizza, and his drink and found a picnic table for him to eat at. After his hour of play, we went to get the other two from CYS.

On the way back home we got gas and the younger two fell asleep on the way home. I got a picture Of Johnathan sleeping on the couch after we arrived home, and I carried him in.

Now the kids are in bed, my assignments are complete FOR THE NIGHT, and I'm feeling miserable with my cold, or allergies, not sure what they are. Time for sleep before Church in the morning.

I'm always loving, missing and thinking of my husband.. Can't wait for next month!!!

$5.00 to Park, $2.39 for a shake+Free Soldier Show tickets=One Awesome Girls Night OUT!!!

DAY 163~

Today was a busy day, to say the least. After I dropped the older two off at school, Johnathan and I went to put yard sale signs up. We had a yard sale from 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. Those are really the hours in the morning that everyone comes. We made $2.50, and sold 5 items, wahoo!

After we cleaned up everything from the yard sale, we came in I got ready, fixed my hair, made some lunch and we were ready to go.

Today Johnathan and I went to volunteer at the Church from 11:30-2:30. We were helping put together 600 booklets with 3 other ladies, (including our neighbor across the street). They had started about an hour before we arrived, but we were able to finish at 2:30. Johnathan was playing with his cars, and other toys as we were working.

Then we came home and waited for the other two to get home on the bus. About an hour after they were home, the power had gone out. Thankfully only for a few minutes, when the other neighbor across the street called the company, they had told her it could be 1-3 hours. I knew we had already had pizza for dinner, and we were leaving anyways, so It wasn't a big deal to me.

I then dropped the three kids off at Church, they were have a Military Date Night, where they watched the kids, all for 5 dollars per family. It was 6:30-10. They kids had fun, they played the WII, watched movies and made crafts. Michael even vacuumed.

I was off to girls night out. Well, first I stopped at the gas station to get a tea, and mainly to get cash money. I needed cash money in order to pay for parking tonight. I then went to the Pikes Peak Center for the Soldiers show. That was an Amazing show tonight. Performed by our Soldiers of course. When I arrived I couldn't find the ladies I was meeting up with. There was a lot of people. And I was a little late from dropping the kids off. I finally just sat in the closest seat and continued to look. Finally I found them. It was embarrassing trying to walk in front of people to get to my seat. After the show all of the cast and crew stood in a line for a "meet and greet", the ladies I was with had a book to get autographs, but since I was late, I didn't have one. I just shook everyones hand and told them great show, etc., etc.

I can't wait until next year, I really enjoyed it and had a great time with some great ladies. It was our girls night out. When the show was over, we were going to take some pictures around the area, but couldn't find any parking. I felt like a loner, because the other vehicle had 3 people in it, I was by myself since I had to get the kids. We ended up parting ways, and I headed to get the kids. But, I had decided, since it was still half hour until I had to get them, I wanted a shake from Sonic, just right down the road. That was a HUGE mistake. I waited a few minutes to order, then ordered, moved up, got stuck, couldn't leave, and ended up waiting a half hour from start to finish to get my shake. Like I said, I got stuck and couldn't move, I was mad. And ended up being a couple minutes late to get the kids.

Then we were off to home, 2 hours of course past the kids typical bed time, because Mommy's night out and the kids night out ended at 10. Then we still had to do our Prayer time, and tear the chain for when Josh come's home. And to top it off, I completely forgot about my homework tonight, so I didn't get to even start that until around 11.

It has been a LONG, BUSY, FUN day today. I'm so exhausted now, it is time to head to bed. I love and miss my husband soooo.. much, and I'm sooooo... excited to see him, "next month!"

Another Back to School Night!

DAY 162~

I'm so sleepy tonight as I write this blog. Today I managed to get all of the kids on the bus, and yet arrive to working out late! Not sure how that happened it did! I didn't have my work out partners number since I lost all of my information, and everything on my phone when it had to be rebooted for not working. Thankfully, she was also running late. I worked out today for about 45 minutes instead of about an hour and a half.

When I arrived home, I got to talk to Josh on Facebook chat. Which was nice. I actually came down the basement in hopes he would get on. There is never a promise that he will, he might be busy, or the Internet might be down. I was glad I got to talk to him before he headed off to bed.

Then I did some laundry. And took a nap. I really need a boost of energy in order to get this house clean. I just feel so tired lately. Haha, Like now!

Tonight, the 3rd-5th graders had their back to school night. It was Michael's turn, basically it was the same thing as the other night. We had to walk through the school on scavenger hunt looking for such things as the lost and found, and being able to say what RRS is (Respect, Responsibility, Safety). Then you would get a staff member to sign off on it. You would need 5 for an ice cream sundae, 10 for a smencil (a pencil that smells), and all of them for a personal pizza at Pizza hut. Again, we got all of them.But we had to work harder tonight going to all of the places instead of some teachers saying, Oh I will just sign off on this and this. We had our sundaes, met another Army Wife who's husband will be going to Korea for a year. They have a child in Michael's and Elizabeth's class. The kids were taking to long eating their ice cream, so I helped to start stacking chairs. Then we ended up being the last family to leave, who wasn't a teacher, staff member, or volunteer for the night. The Principal told us when when we left, "thanks for staying so long", haha.

It is time for me to get some sleep, as I can barely keep my eyes open, and I cannot stop yawning. Off to bed I go, hoping to dream about my husband tonight, as I cannot wait to see him "next month!"

Well, I guess, at least my phone works now!

Day 161~

Today was just a typical week day. Got the kids off to school on their buses,and then went and had a great work out at the gym.

When I got back to the house I did my 3 sets of 20 crunches. Then it was time for lunch, and a nap. After I had fallen asleep, I heard the doorbell ring. I got up, and it was our repair man to work on the basement. The office had called me yesterday to ask if they could come out yesterday, I let them know it wouldn't work. So, I said, after noon today. They never called to finalize it, on an exact time, so I thought that he wasn't coming. Ha, guess I was wrong.

When he was done with his work, I was talking to him for a little bit. He was telling me how two water heaters at two different house had been leaking since Friday. And don't forget they just called me yesterday about fixing my wall. I would say that the wall wasn't important compared to that, we are able to use our bathroom, even if the wall wasn't pretty. Just thought that was strange.

Then this afternoon my I-Phone went dead, it wouldn't charge, wouldn't turn on, or anything. I was getting really stressed. I called at & t, they guy told me our warranty expired 2 months ago, and we wouldn't qualify for new phones until February. Well, what good will that do? I need my phone now. I figured out on my own to plug the phone into the computer, and that rebooted it. That guy never told me that. Umm, I was calling for help, thanks for the help guy! Now it works. One big problem though, it rebooted, and had all of my husbands information, his email, phone contacts, etc. I really don't want all of that stuff. I have to figure it out more tomorrow. Just glad I have a phone to use now. Even if it looks like it was just bought, because EVERYTHING on my phone was wiped out. UGH!!! But like I said, at least it is usable now, earlier it wasn't next step, trying to figure out how to get his information off.

Well, it is almost 1 a.m. The kids are in bed. We read a story tonight that Johnathan brought home from school, with a little bear. He has to return it tomorrow, and I have to write the fun things he did with the bear. I didn't do my homework tonight, which is okay, I don't "have to" do it every night. I talked to Josh some instead on Facebook chat, but now I'm very tired and heading to bed. Goodnight!

staying busy, keeping healthy..

DAY 160~

I was very good about going and working out again today (the 5th day in 2 weeks), after getting the kids off on their buses. But, it wasn't easy. It was a gloomy, cold day, in the middle of summer, in which made me just want to crawl back in bed. The reasons why I did, I reminded myself I actually enjoy working out with my friend. That is what got my but moving today to go work out. I had taken water with me, and cleaned out the water bottle this morning, but since I was in a hurry to leave, completely forgot to rinse it out, and had soapy, not use able water to drink. It was a great work out, then it was time to come home and get Johnathan off the bus stop.

I don't like how he is getting home 10 minutes earlier because of the time change for his drop off. I always feel like I'm rushing to get home. Yes, I did have more time in between, but I just can't take my time to get home. When he got home, I handed him is already made up lunch, that I made for him when I made the other two their lunches.

Then I tried to do 3 sets of 30 crunches. This was a bit difficult, with at 34lb child laying on me. He thought, oh mommy is laying on the floor, time to lay on mommy. And mommy thought it was so sweet,I couldn't just kick him off. He is to precious. So, I continued my crunches.

Finally, it was time for me to eat. As soon as I finished eating, it was time for me to clean up the house, until the older two got off the bus.

Their bus was 6 minutes early today, so, when I was leaving the house at our usual time,their bus had already arrived and they were walking home. When we got back to the house, I went downstairs to check my facebook. Johnathan of course followed me. He discovered his size 3t clothes were still in the container, (because he still fits in a lot of his 2t clothes that Michael out grew, and so I still hadn't brought those clothes up). He was going through the container like he was shopping, telling me about different picture son each shirt, like dinosaur, monster truck, etc. And he was bringing the ones to me, and just piling them on my lap. So, finally I took those clothes upstairs to be put in the mix of his other clothes to wear.

I made frozen burritos tonight for dinner. Of course heated, and then with chips. I wanted something quick because Elizabeth had her open house tonight. We had this paper that we had to take around to different places such as the computer lab, lost and found, etc. in order to get teacher signatures. I think we had 15 stations. If you got 5 of them, then you could get an ice cream sundae. We ended our night with that eating ice cream sundaes in the cafeteria. But, when we were walking around, these little kids were running down the hallway. One of them knocked Elizabeth down, she was crying. There was two boys, one was bent down next to her, asking if she was okay, the other one was saying, come on lets go, not even caring if she was okay. I wasn't to happy about that. Thankfully about that time the vice principal was walking through the hallways and saw what was going on and asked, I let him know the boys were running through the hallway and knocked her down. He had a talk with the boys then.

After we ate our ice cream sundaes and left, it was bath time at home. Then of course story time, prayer time, and tearing the chain for when Josh is home. Now that i Have completed my assignments for tonight, I'm completely exhausted.

I'm so glad another day has gone by, and we are getting even closer to seeing my husband for his "vacation home"!

I have never seen so many people run out of Walmart....

DAY 159~

I had another Great work out today with my friend, after getting the kids off on their buses. I go on Fort, which from my house, to the gym is around 20 minutes, or less.

After the work out it was time to come home. I barely made it home to get Johnathan off the bus. Then we ate lunch, and I was pretty much lazy! ACK! I need to stop that. I have cleaning I need to accomplish. My body has been so tired lately, even drinking coffee. I don't know what I am going to do with myself, besides try to kick this "funk" out of my house!

Later on Johnathan and I walked to the older two kids, bus stop to grab them. I decided when they got home it was time to go to Walmart, and get Milk and training pants. I happened to also see a sloppy joe packet, that when I was at the commissary I forgot to pick up. I have to have all of my sloppy joes before Josh gets home, because he doesn't like them.

When we decided to leave for Walmart, it decided POUR DOWN RAIN!!! It was horrible! I have not seen so many people, RUN IN AND OUT OF WALMART! The kids and I didn't park to far away, and by the time we got into Walmart, I WAS SOAKED!!! From my thighs down, on my pant legs. It was embarrassing being so wet walking around the store. We had to pull out our light jackets for the first time awhile. I'm not looking forward to the fall/winter time because I don't like the cold. Summer time is my favorite time of year, and I will be so sad when it is over until next year.

The kids and I were getting ready to head out to the car, putting up our hoods and such, I don't know if it is a good thing or not, when the Photographer in the portrait studio knows you by name. We were standing by the portrait studio, and she said hi, and then my name. She is a nice lady though.

When we got home it was dinner time, I made grilled cheese. I think I'm the only person that adds ketchup and mayo, haha! But we like it!And we had chips. After dinner I was sitting on the couch, and ended up falling asleep while the kids were watching television. They were good and sat, and I completely didn't purposely fall asleep. It just happened. When I woke up, it was 45 minutes past their usual bedtime, in which I usually stick to every night. And I'm pretty sure that while I was asleep, Johnathan was using his cars and driving them on me. That is how tired I must have been.

I got my approval letter for Physical therapy in the mail today, thankfully the place is not far from the house at all. Walmart is not to far away from our house, and it is even before that. I ended up very luck, they could have been quite a ways a way that they could have made me go.

I also was able to talk to Josh for 34 minutes today, after not being able to hear his voice for 10 days. Which absolutely stinks! I hate that about his deployment, it was always 2-3 days before on ALL three of the previous deployments. Now he is busy and such, that on average it is every 5 days to TWO + WEEKS! HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE! Like I said it drives me crazy! I hate how busy they make him. We are his family, and yes he is doing his job, but he does need time in order to communicate with his wife and three children.

Now that my homework is complete for the night, we have done our Prayer time, and took a piece off the chain for when Josh is on his "vacation home", I think it is time for me to head to bed. For some reason, I'm feeling very tired, even though, I slept for at least an hour. Goodnight!

Church, and then spending the day at the pool with friends....

DAY 158~

I don't know what it is between Saturday nights, to Sunday mornings, but the last two Sundays, I have had a horrible stomach ache! Today I woke up from a DEEP sleep, with VERY sharp pains in my stomach. I could barely move. I had to pull myself out of bed, which was hard and went downstairs and grabbed the tums. I could barely move. Then I was feeling very dehydrated at the same time, I had a hard time getting a glass, to get water, I felt like I was going to pass out. I saw a water bottle on the counter with water in it, I really didn't want to drink that, but was feeling very ill, and could barely stand tat this point. I then went to the couch, because there was no way I was making it back up those stair. I remember drinking some water, and passing out on the couch. Next thing I knew, I heard a lil' one screaming. It was my youngest. I was half out of it from not feeling well, trying to tell him to go back to bed. I was planning on going to the first service at Church today, that didn't happen.

I was feeling better, after the tums and water had kicked in that we went to our regular service at Church. It was about Serving others. Then they had a Church picnic after, that the kids and I just stopped by. I used my yard sale money from the other day to buy them hot dogs. I miss our old Church in Maryland, and the free family events they had. Those were awesome. Last year they had about 5 bounce houses for the kids, and a lot of other stuff, plus free food. Here they had one bounce house thing, a climbing wall and a dunk tank. And you had to pay for the food. So, we didn't stay to long.

Then we came home, put on our swimsuits, and were off to Fort Carson. The kids and I were going swimming with a couple great ladies, and their sons (a total of 6 boys, and 1 girl). Johnathan was floating around with the ladies in the water, and didn't want to have anything to do with me for awhile. I was one sad mommy. But, I did have Elizabeth stay with me for most of the time. We were at the pool from 2-6 p.m, about, give or take some time.

We then came home (after getting gas on the way home), and I heated up frozen burritos for dinner. Then it was bath time for the kids, because they were so tire from swimming today. And I'm not heading to bed after completing my last big assignment for the week. I have to get up in 6 hours, ACK!

It made my day today though, we just left me a nice comment of facebook, I cannot wait until we see him next month!

Starting the day out Walking for the Fallen, and ending the day with a Daughter Mommy day out....

DAY 157~

Today the kids and I woke up at 7 a.m, to get ready and head to fort, leaving the house at 7:45 a.m. While getting ready, I checked my FaceBook page on my I-Phone, and Josh was on, I talked to him for a bit, and he asked me a good time to call here. I said 10:30 a.m. Then it was time to leave, We were walking for the Fallen Soldiers. We didn't make it to Fort with out trouble though. We woke up a half hour later, then I had planned. Then we all got ready and left. We got to the car, and I was looking for my I.D to be prepared when we got to the gate. I realized, I left it in the now locked house, upstairs in my bathroom. Thankfully I did have the keys, so I ran upstairs to grab it. Then I sat it on the middle console to be prepared when we got to the gate.

After making it to the gate, I reached over to grab my I.D. It wasn't there. So, I had to pull 3 lanes over, get out the car, and wonder where it went in such a short amount of time. I thought I was running late, so I was stressing out. Thankfully, I found it and we were on our way.

We found parking at the Park, and all got out of the car to go look for the people we were meeting up with. I guess we weren't late. They all showed up a little while after us. Since we didn't find them, I went to the booth, to write the name of the Fallen Soldier we were walking for on the "bib."

Today, the kids and I were walking for, SGT. Larry R. Bowman. He was KIA, on Josh's 3rd deployment, about 3 weeks after our youngest son was born, and 2 weeks after Josh had returned to Iraq from his "vacation home", in 2007. Josh wears a black memory bracelet in Honor of him, every day since 2007. We were also walking for all of the other Fallen Soldiers, who fought and died for our Freedom.

I had a nice "bib", because one of my friends we were walking with went to a website, and found the picture and some information on him. While walking, I had a news guy come up behind me and take a picture, my back may have made the news, I will never know, well along with the bib, because it was on my back.

When the walk was over, we came home. I wanted to leave because I was expecting a call from Josh, about that time. I was waiting and wondering why he hadn't called, then I heard a beep on my phone, meaning I had a message. It was from him, my phone never rang. He had tried calling the house phone and my cellphone, I couldn't exactly return his call. I was disappointed after not hearing his voice for a week.When we got home, My plans were to clean the house up, before we had to leave again. That never happened. I hopped on FaceBook, was downloading some of the pictures from today, and then Josh was on. I talked to him for a little bit, until it was time to make lunch, and he had to get off anyways.

Then the kids and I ate lunch, and Elizabeth and I put on our dresses. Elizabeth and I were off on our Mommy and Daughter day out, while the boys got to go to CYS for the 4 hours of care. Michael's day was last weekend, Johnathan's is next weekend.

I have been really wanting to go to this tea house called, Bona Dea Tea house, in Old Colorado City. I first noticed it a few months ago, when we moved to Colorado. I admit, I got the idea of taking Elizabeth to a Tea house from Kate plus 8, when she took her girls. Then, we moved to Colorado, and I saw this one, I have been wanting to take Elizabeth to this place for months now.

When we arrived, I drove up this narrow drive way, in my BIG blue baby, it made me so nervous. I parked, not even sure if the place was a parking spot, it was very confusing. Then we got out of the car, walked to the front, and the door was locked. Ack! They were closed! Darn it, well, I tole Elizabeth we would go find something else to do, so we walked back to the car, got all buckled in, and I was trying to figure out how to get out of this place. It was a tiny area, I felt stuck. I was stressing. Next thing I know, I look out my window and I see a lady standing there. I was thinking, just great, either I'm not suppose to be here or something, well I was afraid of what she was going to say. I rolled my window down anyways.

Well, she told me, that really they weren't closed, and that they just didn't have any business, so were going to just close early, and that she saw Elizabeth in her dress and felt bad. I told her it was okay, that we could just find somewhere else to go since they were closed. She talked me into coming in.

After I re-parked in this small space, we went in. She showed us two areas to sit inside, and then a "secret area" outside. I let Elizabeth chose. She chose the Secret area. The waitress then brought us our menu, I chose a peach tea for me, and a wild berry one for Elizabeth. We then ordered a scone, which the waitress told us would be enough for two. At the tea house they charge either for a cup of tea, or a pot of tea. I ordered a cup for each of us. After they brought the scone out, the waitress said they were bringing the pot of tea out also for us if we want more. I was thinking oh no, I know that costs more, but only wanted the cup. I didn't say anything, since they re-opened the place back up for us, and were treating us like we were Princess' or something. I just felt so special that they opened up again, just for us. We were the only ones there.

After drinking our tea for a little bit, the waitress came outside where we were and asked Elizabeth her name and her favorite color. Elizabeth said blue. Then the waitress said that they had a special surprise for her. A few minutes later she came back with a present wrapped in purple tissue, with ribbon. Once Elizabeth started opening it, it had orange tissue. And on the very inside was a little doll from another country that also turns into a purse. The ladies at the tea house gave this to Elizabeth. And then they came out and sat with us to show us how it worked. I thanked them like a million times, I REALLY appreciated this kindness. After they showed Elizabeth, it was time for us to go. By the time they showed her and stuff, I was feeling really bad for taking up their time, it was already 4:23, 23 minutes after closing. I went to the register, pulled out my debit card, and was trying to hand it to the lady, (I think she had to be the owner of the tea house, not 100% positive) and she said, it is all taken care of. We didn't have to pay for the wonderful experience. I asked her if she was sure, and thanked them a bunch more times.

Yesterdays post was about being so, not full of emotions. Well, that brought out emotions in me. I had tears in my eyes, because I was so happy that they were so nice, and appreciative that they did such a wonderful thing for my daughter and I. That meant a lot to me, opening up for us, giving Elizabeth the gift (which I really don't think was cheap), and then giving us the tea and the scone. Such and amazing experience. I will go back, and yes, I know I will have to pay this time, but it is all worth it. Because I thought I had to pay today. Those Lady's were awesome!!!

After our very touching experience at the tea house, we went down the road to the old Colorado city creamery. We had a hot dog, and chips. Once we were finished with that, we both got a junior size ice cream. She got mint and chocolate chip, and I got a cappuccino one. Between those two places, the time was going by slow. We still had plenty of time left before picking up the boys, 1 and a half hours to be exact, so I was trying to figure out what we should do.

I decided to go back to the same park we did the Walk for the Fallen today, on Fort. Elizabeth played for about an hour. Mainly with this adorable 2 year old. I also was able to talk to his mom for a little bit. Then it was time to go pick up the boys, who ate meatballs for dinner tonight, and head home. Well, apparently Michael fixed one of the "broken" computers tonight, that is what the guy told me. And Johnathan made a project with a cut out pizza and cut out toppings on a paper plate.

Once we got home, it was story time, Prayer time and tearing off the chain for when Josh is on his "vacation home." I have finished my "big" assignment for one of my classes tonight, and have the other one to do tomorrow.

Now I should head to bed, I'm getting very sleepy. But, I just wanted to say how very appreciative of the tea house tonight. That whole situation meant the world to me, and really made my day, week, month, year, and such.

Thinking, loving, and missing my husband!! Can't wait to see him next month!!!

So, not full of emotions....

DAY 156~

Your probably like, what does this mean? Well, let me tell you, some people may be so full of emotions, from happy to sad, and everything in between. They may experience, excitement to anger, and many more. But for me, after Josh being deployed now on his 4th deployment, I have learned to block a lot of these emotions.

I may not smile as much anymore, I have a lot on my mind. I may not show I'm happy about things as much anymore, in reality I am. For me to be able to make it through being away from my husband while he is deployed, away from family and friends, and raising 3 kids on my own, I have had to block some of these emotions. If I sat here and thought about things, how it really does stink I have had to be separated from my husband so much, how hard it is to be away from him raising 3 kids, and how hard it is to be away from friends and family several states away, I would be one big cry baby. I have to be strong. I have to be strong for our kids, they need me. So, I try not thinking about these things. I block these emotions so they don't creep up on me. Do they sometimes sneak up on me? Yes! But I do my best to block them. I have to have things under control. Am I depressed? No.

I also have a lot on my mind. I'm trying to figure out how I will keep the kids busy, I'm worried about my husbands safety. Not every wife can say, they look outside sometimes making sure they aren't getting any unwanted visitors. Especially when it is days, in between hearing from my husband. My husband knows he is okay, but when it is days that I hear anything from home, the stress does pick up more.

I also have it heavy on my heart, that the man I love, has to be in such a not so great place, now for the 4th time. I feel bad for him, for having to put his life on hold, and everything he has to go through. I do my best not to think of this, but it creeps up on me to.

Then there are those awful, horrible thoughts, that when I get them. I just wipe them away, and leave myself un answered questions. Thoughts I just cannot bare to have, the second they come, then next second I tell myself no. I won't go into this subject much, and let you figure this subject out, because I just cannot bare to even think of this subject.

So, these are the reasons, that my emotions are blocked. It is hard for me to know of much anymore, what things do I like to do? Most of the time, it's making sure the kids are happy. But working out this week, did help me figure out one of the things that I like to do.

I wasn't able to work out today, because Johnathan has no preschool on Friday. So, after we took the older two to the bus stop. I went around putting yard sale signs up. And we had a yard sale from 8:30-12:15 today. We had a lot of traffic, stopping, and driving by. But, only 2 of the people bought anything. I finally sold one of my last two bigger items, the toddler slide. And then some smaller items, some of Elizabeth's clothes, old pair of shoes, and two back packs. For making a total of 15 dollars. Well worth getting rid of another big item.

After we closed up, I took down all the yard sale signs, then ate lunch. When I was done with lunch, I watched some t.v until we went to the bus stop to get the older two.

Tonight's, Since it is Friday night, was popcorn, pizza, pajama, and a movie tonight. They watched Spy Kids. I attempted to make the popcorn like my hubby makes, it actually turned out okay.

The kids are all in bed after Reading to them, Praying and tearing of the chain when Josh is on his "vacation home." And my homework is complete, so now it is time for me to head to bed.

Thinking, loving and missing my husband, excited to see him sometime in the month of September!!!

Dear America, Not all of our Soldiers are out of Iraq.

DAY 155~

This topic has been driving me crazy the last couple of days. I usually try to stay away from the news, but it is everywhere. Dear America, Not all of our Soldiers are out of Iraq. So, please, the news media needs to stop acting like they are.

I know for one, my husband, and other Military Spouses that are around, their husbands are with mine in Iraq. They are not coming home until next year. Please don't forget about them. I believe that the media coverage making it sound like all the Soldiers are out of Iraq, was only to make someone sound good, like they are doing their job. This only hurts our Soldiers who are still deployed, like we are forgetting about them. I know I'm not, and all of them are in my Thoughts and Prayers, especially MY HUSBAND JOSH. And it hurts the Spouses and children (and other family members) who are left behind, waiting on their Soldiers to come home. I haven't had the problem with my family, but some people are having problems with those who don't have family members deployed to Iraq, telling them, the Spouse of the Soldier, that they don't know what they are talking about and the Spouse is wrong. She(or he) is the one that has their loved one Deployed to Iraq, and knows when they are coming home. And that Spouse knows it is not anytime soon.

The Spouse is also the one who is sitting back here, In America worrying about their Soldier's safety, and Praying that God will let them have the chance to see their Soldier again. The Spouse is the one that misses the Soldier so entirely much, and only wishes that America would understand, her/or his husband is still In Iraq, still working hard, and doesn't want YOU, the American Public to forget about their loved one, The Soldier!

Onto my day. which was started out getting the kids up and ready for school, getting them breakfast, making lunches and taking them out to the bus stops. Then it was time for me to go work out with a friend. And of course, on the television while working out on Fort, was a family reunion from a Deployment, back home. It was hard to watch, knowing that moment wont be until next year. Yes, we get to see Josh for 2 weeks, which I'm truly looking forward to, but nothing compares to knowing that your Soldier, your husband, the father of your children is Safe at home, and will not have to return to a dangerous place, 2 weeks later. It was still a great work out though.

When we left, Josh was on Facebook, so I bugged him for a couple minutes, then left to head home. On the way toward the gate out, my friend called me. She was at the ITR getting free tickets for the Soldier Show next Friday. She could only get 6 at one time, and asked me if I could get more. It was no problem, so I turned around and got them. Thankfully, I can go with out the kids next week, and enjoy it, because they will be at a Military Church thing that night.

Then I was off towards home, I had to be back at the house so Johnathan could get off the bus. I won't be able to work out again until Monday, because Johnathan doesn't have school on Fridays, and then the kids will be home this weekend.

The rest of the day was spent doing laundry. Fun, not so much! Then the older two kids came home, and we had curry for dinner tonight. Finally it was bath time, and bed time routine time, 15 minutes of story time, Prayer time, and tearing the chain for when Josh is on his "vacation home." And my homework for the night is complete!

I just want to end this blog, letting my husband know how much I love and miss him, and that I, and other Soldiers Spouses, will do our best to not let the American people know about our Soldiers still Deployed to Iraq, until they ALL come HOME!!!

I love and miss you Josh, stay safe, I think about you all the time and can't wait to see you!

Today Marks, 5 months that my husband has been deployed.....

DAY 154~

We are nearly half way through the deployment. For those of you that have followed from the beginning, can you believe it? Next month he will be here on his "vacation home" for two weeks, and every day that goes by, gets us to being one day closer to seeing him. As you probably already figured, were completely excited about that!

Today, ALL three kids rode the bus. It was a very hectic morning, making sure everybody was dressed, fed, cold lunches were packed and they were waiting at the bus stop on time. I woke up at 6:30 a.m, because I needed to fix my hair before the young ones were up. Then they all woke up at 7 a.m. We headed outside at 7:55, because Johnathan's bus was due at our house at 8:04 a.m. It showed up at 7:56 a.m, 8 minutes early and 1 minute after we had been outside. It was a good thing we were ready to go, or else I would have been running around inside like a wild women, trying to get him to the bus on time. Thankfully, his bus just stops right out in front of our house. I had to send the older two kids to their bus, but when Johnathan's bus left, I walked down to their bus stop and stood with the older two.

When their bus came, it was time for me to leave. My new addiction: WORKING OUT AT THE GYM!!! I'm actually really enjoying it, and having a great time with my new work out partner. I'm going back again in the morning. I hope to be in shape, with in the next over a month, when Josh is home. Plus I'm addicted, I'm already thinking, aww, I can't go Friday-Sunday because of the kids, and I have to wait until Monday! Gosh darn it, what am I going to do with myself. Lol. Is 4 days for an hour each good enough? It is probably not good for my ankle, which isn't liking working out one bit, it hurts, but like I said, working out at the gym is my new addiction, and I just can't stop. I feel like I could be there working out now. After my great work out with my friend, who I have labeled, "my personal trainer", it was time to come home.

I was able to change my clothes and watch a little bit of a movie before going outside to the drive way to get Johnathan from the bus. I took a few more pictures, which I also did this morning. Then we went into the house.

For the next 3 and a half hours I worked on cleaning some of the house up. Mainly doing laundry. Then the kids bus came early, and so I wasn't able to make it to the bus stop like I usually do. I was looking for my shoes, and they had already headed towards the house.

Not long after they came home from school, it was time to go to our monthly dinner. We went to the Golden Corral, because it is a place that Michael has been wanting to go to. It helps the kids understand, it has now been 5 months since they have seen their daddy, but yet they are another month closer to seeing daddy. And this time, we are able to say, we can see daddy next month!! I still am not sure if it is a week earlier then I was thinking, because he has not yet responded.

It was crazy trying to drive to the Golden Corral, I had this car beside me in the other lane, it was a soldier, the kept beside me and was staring at me, which happened fora ways. So, I got in the other lane. Next thing I noticed, they got in the lane I was in and was trying to get next to me again. Thankfully, at that exact time, I noticed the place we were going was right there, I made a quick right hand turn , and it was to much traffic for them to get over. I hope I don't run into this person when I go on Fort to work out.

When we got home, I found out the hard way that my husband doesn't have parental control lock on the OnDemand in the basement. I received a 192.00 dollar bill for Comcast. 50 dollars higher then it usually is. My oldest son was ordering movies from OnDemand when he wasn't suppose to, one of them being 15 dollars. This was when he wasn't even suppose to be watching television, and suppose to play downstairs with the toys. Not happening anymore though! Because I'm not a very happy mom about this one, he knows better.

I think since it is 11 p.m almost now, and the kids have done their bedtime routine, by Praying and tearing of the chain for when Josh is on his "vacation home", and my homework is complete. I need to get to bed, to start the day all over again tomorrow. Goodnight!

Kids first Day Of School, Mommy's First day to Work Out....

DAY 153~

When I got up this morning, I checked my facebook messages out of habit, just like every morning. I like to see if I have any new messages from my hubby, or if he has any Status Updates. I just like to know if he has been on or not, helps me start my day out better, knowing that he is okay. Well, today, which I still need to ask, it sounded like he might be home, "on his vacation", about a week earlier then I had thought. Just by the comment he said. So, I need to ask him about this. Of course this would be an awesome, and amazing thing. But, we would need to re-adjust our countdown chain again, after adding some missed days to it, just recently. So, I can't wait to find out.

The kids started school today. We woke up at 7 a.m.Everyone got ready in their new clothes, I dressed Johnathan. I made lunches for all three (Johnathan doesn't have lunch at preschool, but doesn't like to feel left out from brother and sister getting cold lunch). They made breakfast. Then I made some coffee, put on a little make up and it was time to get the kids off to school. I was taking them for the first day.

I took Michael and Elizabeth first. I pulled over, and let them out of the car. I also took a couple of pictures of them, and as they were walking up to the school. I was not able to stay because I was taking Johnathan to school. So, we hugged, and kissed, said our goodbyes, and let them know to have a good day, and make new friends.

Then we were off to Johnathan's school But, we were stuck in the craziness traffic of their school, and everyone trying to cross the road to get to school, parents included. I was like, there is no way in heck I'm going to make it to Johnathan's school on time. Thankfully we had a break in traffic and people, and thankfully his school is just a couple minutes away from the older twos school.

So, we carefully rushed over to his school. They had a back up to with parents dropping the preschoolers off also, but it was under control, and they were out controlling traffic. So, I easily found a parking space, got Johnathan out, and walked him to his classroom. I met his teacher for the first time today, took a couple pictures. Well, I had to get him to take the pictures, because when he first went into his classroom, he could care less that mommy was still around. He was ready to go. Then I hugged and kissed him goodbye, and I was off.

Then it was mommy time!!! Finally free time for me, that wasn't going to a Dr.'s appt. Today, I went to work out on Fort. I'm really feeling like I should just pick our nice house up, and move it on Fort, I only wish. But I have been to Fort quite a bit lately. I had an amazing work out with a friend, and had so much fun. Well, I thought I had an amazing work out.I though I was really going to embarrass myself because I never work out, and thought I wouldn't have the energy. I did better then I thought I would. And I thought I would be in pain later, for working out so hard. Well, I'm not, now I'm thinking, no pain=no gain! ACK! So, I guess I should work out even harder tomorrow. After the work out I came home.

When I arrived home, I changed my clothes, then was off to pick up Johnathan from preschool. I took a picture of him with his teacher, and then a couple others. Then we were off to Walmart. I bought some bananas, and a couple new work out clothes, and some stuff for a care package for Josh. I really don't have anything good to work out in, and I think this has become something I enjoy, and want to do 5 days a week.

Then Johnathan and I came home ate lunch, cleaned and waited about 3 hours for the other two to come home. When it was time we walked to the bus stop to get those two, took some pictures and came home.

After dinner tonight it was bedtime not long after. We read for 15 minutes, did our Prayer time, and then Michael took a piece off the chain. Now, I'm feeling really tired, since my homework is completed, I think it is time for me to go to bed.

BTW, I was lucky and checked my facebook in between working out today, and was able to talk to Josh on FaceBook chat today, literally for a couple of minutes, basically saying Hi and bye. Even it is quick, it's nice knowing he is okay.

The kids last day of Summer Break!!!

DAY 152~

I survived Summer Break, me vs. 3 kids!!! Ack! But, I'm alive and kicking, and it hit me like a freight train today. I was so exhausted, I took my first nap in ages. But it was like, it all finally caught up on me all at once. Being the only parent for the last couple of months, being there for all three kids every little needs, trying to also keep them busy and their mind off from why daddy is not here. Tomorrow they are back in school.

It seems weird, I'm use to Maryland and Washington how they do the school year, September to June. Not the middle of August until the end of May. I still feel like it is suppose to be the middle of summer,well technically it is, but their summer break is over.

Today we woke up at 6 a.m. I had a Dr.'s appt. on the Air Force base, but had to drop the kids off on Fort for the free Child care. We get 16 hours per month per child, and I use some of that so I could go to a Dr.'s appt. We left the house at 7 a.m, and arrived around 7:30 a. at the daycare. I checked them in at 7:45 a.m. By the time I let them know who my children were, and filled out some papers, it was 8. I then arrived at my Dr.'s appt. at 8:35. It took me 35 minutes to go from the daycare parking lot, the Dr.'s parking lot.

I made it in enough time to get my X-Rays from my ankle appt. from last week, before my other kind of Dr.'s appt. today. I will find out in 3-5 days if anything is wrong. Most likely just a very painful sprain, but I'm having it checked just in case it is not, since it has been 2 months. Then I walked over to my other Dr.'s appt. I was out of the clinic by 9:30 and on my way back to get the kids on Fort.

Umm, well, I had another interesting experience trying to get off the base. I was in line to leave, and they close the gate for some reason. They were searching a government vehicle, wouldn't let anyone go, and had their guns out and ready to go. It was really creepy. After about 10 minutes, they re-routed everyone to another gate. In which I had never been to and got completely lost trying to head to fort. So, it took almost an hour to get back to Fort. Good thing I had the time, and I had enough time to stop by McDonald's and get me a special treat for my time by myself, a small fry, and a strawberry banana smoothie. Which was good, but then had a horrible after taste. YUCK!!!

Then I went to get the kids. When we left this morning, I packed swim suits and such because we were suppose to go to the pool, and then I also packed, bread, honey, peanut butter, chips, plates, crackers, and a drink to eat before we went to the pool. Well, the weather never cleared up to take them to the pool. We instead went to the Park on Fort to eat lunch, and let them play on the playground in hopes the weather would clear. It never did. So, I talked them into stopping by their school to see if we can find out the teachers name. They agreed. On the way, I found the persons number we were suppose to meet up with and let them know that we were going to skip going to the pool today.

When we arrived at the kids school, the teachers names were posted. But there was also a meet and greet sign posted to meet the teachers today. We arrived at the school at 12:30, and that was 1:30- 3 p.m. It was a good thing that we had stopped, because we were never informed of it. And we didn't know how we were suppose to find out the teachers names, we were stationed in Maryland the beginning of last school year, and didn't know how things were done here. So, then we went back home for an hour.

Well, we actually waited until 2 p.m today to go meet the teachers. They both know where their classrooms are. I took pictures of them by their teachers, and their desks. And then showed them how to get to the outside of their classroom, outside, in which they will go to every day. Then we headed home.

When we arrived home we sorted the school supplies by child that we bought last Friday. Everyone go to put their own school supplies in their backpacks, and then lined them up against the wall in order to go to school in the morning. Even Johnathan starts preschool in the morning, but he is at a different school.

Then, it was nap time. The kids, watched cartoons, and I napped on the couch. I was so darn tired, it was ridiculous. We ate dinner later then usual tonight, but I had planned something easy. Chili, with cheese, and turkey hot dogs in it, then string cheese and tortilla chips. After dinner it was bath time.

Finally, it was time for our bedtime routine, Prayer, and then tearing off the chain for when Josh is on his "vacation home". Now, since I'm done with my school work for tonight, and it's 11:37 p.m, I think I should head to bed. I have to get the kids off to school in the morning, make sure they eat breakfast and pack their lunches. ACK!

Still a little sad that summer break is over, but I think it may be good for us to get back into a routine. That way the time will go by faster until we see Josh is home. At least, next summer, we know for sure he will be with us, we have that to look forward to. Oh, and next month, :)

Church, Bills, and the commissary....

DAY 151~

I didn't sleep to well last night because I woke up with a horrible stomach ache at 4:30 a.m and could barely move. I had to drag myself downstairs to get the only thing I knew we had, tums. I was just in so much pain it was horrible. So, I didn't get that much sleep, and had decided I wasn't sure if I was going to Church.

For one, I had to start feeling better, also, I didn't set my alarm, so when I fell back asleep, I had to wake up at a decent time on my own. About 7:30 a.m the kids woke up, and were worried about going to Church. I sent them to back to bed, it was just to early for our last Saturday before School starts. So, then they woke me up again worried about Church. This was when I decided we would go. I was also feeling better at this time.

Today at Church it was about being there for others, helping out, talking to them, ones that you usually wouldn't help, maybe strangers, homeless, or someone in Prison. It is always not about yourself in life, but helping others who cannot help themselves

After Church I had to come home and do bills. I was feeling soooo.... tired, that I really felt Like I could sleep this next month and some away. But couldn't to many things to do. When I was finished with the bills, it was then time to plan out our menu for the next two weeks and go to the commissary. I feel like we have been to the Fort every day here for awhile. It's like were making up for Josh being gone, since that is where he works.

The kids weren't the greatest at the commissary, we didn't arrive until 4:40, and they closed at 6. We were pulling out of the parking lot at 5:45 p.m though. I spent 168.00 for 2 weeks of groceries. Then it was time to come home and put them away.

Tonight I was also having trouble getting on to my student account for my school. I had to call technical support, but thankfully the guy on the phone helped me get it figured out, and now I can access my homework now, ack!

I also received a nice note of FaceBook chat today from Josh, it really did make my day. Because besides that, today was one of those not really, really bad days, but not the greatest either. Now I have to get off and finish up a few things before hitting the hay. Good Night!

Mommy and (my Oldest) Son Day out...

DAY 150~

I was planning on having a yard sale, just this morning. But by the time, this morning came around, I was not wanting to get out of bed, and just wanted to sleep in. So, maybe next weekend???

When I woke up, I skipped breakfast, got ready, then later on made lunch. Michael had his guitar lessons today from 1-1:45 p.m. I didn't realize this, but they are taking the next month off, and will be doing it again in the middle of September.

When his lesson was over, I had to go and get gas. Then we ran into the shopette to get snacks for the kids and I. We weren't going home anytime soon, I was taking the younger two to the daycare on Fort for 4 hours. I heard they would be having dinner there, but wanted to make sure the kids had food in their stomach before I dropped them off. It just made me feel better, when I dropped them off, knowing they weren't going to be hungry. I did feel bad about leaving the two, even though it was a nice break with only one child, they all have pretty much been with me, by my side for the last few months. I actually had to stop the tears from my eyes while dropping them off, I felt really bad. But, as soon as I dropped them off, and Johnathan had went to wash his hands on his own, then was off to play with a truck. I felt better, knowing that he wasn't crying and was going to do okay. When I picked him up, they told me he went potty 3 times in the toilet. I was so proud of him. Then he went in the big toilet here one time when we got home. He also had done this project in his class, he colored a paper plate, and then they took skinny white paper and made it as long as he is, then wrote his height in inches. Before Josh had left, he wrote all of our height on a wall. I was comparing the both, and noticed it was 3 inches difference. SO, I measured him against the old mark on the wall, and he had grown 3 inches. So, then I measure the other two, and they are the same.

Elizabeth had a good time too. Poor little girl was stuck with three boys. No little girls in her age range. She should be use to it though since she is around her brothers all the time. It will be her mommy and daughter day next week, and then Michael will be staying at the daycare.

Michael and I first started out our night with miniature golf. He was actually pretty good for his first time, naturally good like his daddy. I have never been that good at the game, but twice, I got lucky and got a hole in one. On hole 14, I did this crazy hit, it hit the cement, went up in the air, like it was going to randomly land somewhere a ways away, but it went down on the green instead, bounced off another cement wall, and went in the hole. A hole in one. it was so crazy, wish I would have caught it on video, I would never be able to pull anything like that off again. Then at hole 18, I hit it up a hill, it bounced off the back wall, and landed in the hole. The second hole in one.

Most of the time Michael would get it in 2-3 tries, he did well. I was able to play with a pink golf ball, ha, because I asked Michael to grab me a golf ball, and the guy opened a drawer, and was like, here how about this one. It wasn't even a color on display, so, that was interesting.

I also was able to "win" a dollar off coupon for the next time because for one of the hole in ones, you get the coupon. And the guy gave Michael a coupon to for surviving 18 holes of golf in which he put it. The group before us didn't receive any coupons.

Then it was off to dinner. I had seen the restaurant the Mason Jar, on the way to play miniature golf. We went back to eat there. I had a grilled chicken salad, with water, and Michael had chicken tenders, fries and cherry sprite.

Then it was off to pick the other two up. Once we arrived home it was bath time for the kids. I was also able to talk on the phone with a close friend of mine, who is really like my sister for an hour and a half. It was nice chatting with her. And on top of that I finished my assignments for today, including my "big" weekly assignment. Josh was also on facebook chat tonight, and I was able to chat with him for a couple of minutes. Now, I'm getting very tire, and should head to bed.

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A long, but good, busy day....

DAY 149~

We left the house at 9:40 a.m today, I had a Dr.'s appt. to check out my ankle which has been bugging me since our vacation in the middle of June. I waited a month after injuring it, in hopes that the pain would go away. It never did, so then it took 3 weeks to get in to the Dr., and that was today.

Physical therapy is in my future. ACK!! I have to go back Monday, or Tuesday when I don't have the kids with me, in order to get X-Rays. Then the Dr. will figure out my care plan from that point on, knowing what the injury really is. But, she did say she was putting the referral in for my physical therapy, and they will contact me. The pain in my ankle wasn't the greatest, but after she was pressing on it, she made it worse. It is hurting really bad now, even after I took the pain medication she prescribed me. UGH!

After my Dr.'s appt., we ran through the drive threw at McDonald's, I had a coupon for a free Frappe, and I wanted to drink that on our way to the Chinese Buffet we were going to, about 15 minutes away. Last Saturday, at our National night (day) out, we won a certificate for 10 dollars.

The kids enjoyed picking out their foods, well, I picked out Johnathan's. But, Elizabeth and Michael picked out their own food. Then for a little while, they were all actually good, sitting at the table and eating the food they picked out. It was also nice, because I happened to check my phone and look on FaceBook, and Josh was on. I was able to "chat" with him for a bit, while eating, in a way, it felt like he was at lunch with us. To bad the connection was horrible, and that didn't last long. But, it was a wonderful feeling while it did last.

After the kids finished their food, then it was desert time. Since it was buffet, they got to choose their own dessert. Johnathan loved the "birthday cake", haha, it was only a cake but that is what he was calling it. Our total was only $10.40, because of the 10 certificate. And Johnathan was free. So, yet again, another great deal for us today.

After lunch, we stopped by a music store in order to check out Michael a guitar. They didn't have the correct one, and sent us down to the larger store in the city. We did buy Michael's Music book, and a stand so he can set the book on to practice on.

Then we were off to Walmart, in order to get school supplies. I was so afraid they would mostly be out, since we were waiting until last minute. They weren't we were able to get all, except for 2 things. We did good. We only spent $60, thanks to my mom and dad sending money for school supplies. And we had money left for Michael's guitar. I also bought a weed eater, and some other stuff, and put it on our checking account.

Finally, we were off to our last store to buy Michael's Guitar. With the left over school shopping money that grandma and grandpa had sent. I also ended up buying him a case for the guitar, and a stand to put it on when he is not using it.

Then we were off to our final destination. HOME!!!! It was 5:18 when we pulled up into the driveway. Thankfully we had bought frozen pizza at Walmart, and it was movie, pajama and pizza night. We ordered a cheap movie off OnDemand tonight. It was Hannah Montana Movie, yes, I actually watched it, and yes, I'm shocked I'm going to say this, but I actually enjoyed the movie also. And yes, I would watch it again.

After the movie it was our bedtime routine for them, Prayer and then tearing off the piece of chain until Josh is home on "vacation." Then it was school work time for me. After I finished my school work, I was able to get a phone call from Josh. It had been 17 days since I had been able to hear his voice. Either the phones being down, or him being busy. Even though we have had FaceBook chat, here and there in between, I still missed hearing his voice. We were able to talk for 17 minutes.

I just finished making a picture video off from True Media, from before Josh's deployment, and then the day of. I'm waiting for it to finish download onto my facebook page, then I'm off to bed. Good Night!

The Pool, McDonalds, and enjoying time with friends...

DAY 148~

It doesn't happen often that we are invited to go do something with others. I had thought about going to the pool today, yesterday. But, I was changing my mind with the kids bad behavior at the FRG meeting.

Well, I had a friend call me this morning, literally, right when I was waking up. I was sleeping in today, and not really feeling like getting out of bed. So, I was thankful that she called, and probably half asleep too.

She was talking to me about meeting up at the pool about an hour from the time we were on the phone. I agreed, because most of the time it's just the kids and I, so it's nice being around other people to talk to. We also met up with another new friend, who we met through the friend that called me, we met the other new friend last week at America The Beautiful Park.

We ended up being a half hour late! ACK!!! I was so slow moving this morning, and I had to take a shower, since last night I was to sleepy to take a shower. Then get the kids in their swimsuits. Thankfully, yesterday during the day, and before I was deciding against taking the kids to the pool. I packed up a bag with towels after I had washed them. Since, I hadn't been able to use my washer for a week. So, I had the bag ready to go.

Thankfully, the friend that we met last week was already there, and the one that called me arrived just a couple minutes after us. We all had a great time at the pool. We ended up staying about 3 hours, until a storm started to come, and they kicked everyone out of the pool, and off the deck. We then left.

Then it was time for everybody to head off Fort to McDonald's. The pool we go to is on Fort, and free for Military and their families. We were all then at McDonald's for another 2 hours, why the kids played inside.

We really enjoyed our time spending with everybody, it was a lot of fun. I like I having other Military Wives to be able to talk to, especially since both of their husbands are deployed.

When we got home, Michael ended up falling asleep for an hour. He woke up just to eat dinner, take a bath and do our bedtime routine. Tonight was bath time for all. I'm so happy that for our nighttime routine that the chain for when Josh is coming home "on vacation", is getting shorter and shorter every day. I'm so happy that these days are going by fast, except for, I hope that they don't go by as fast when he is home on "his vacation home." I hope that time slows down.

Now I think it's time for me to head to bed, my homework is all done and I'm getting very sleepy. Here's to a wonderful day with great friends, and getting through another day to be able to see my handsome husband.

The RECALLED washer, is FINALLY fixed, after 6 days....

DAY 147~

It was 6 days ago, that my mom had called me and told me she was reading consumer reports, and she thought my washer was listed as a recall. Come to find out it was, so I called them as soon as I hung up the phone. My appointment to get it fixed was between 8 a.m to 5 p.m today. I hadn't been able to do laundry in a week, because the company told me to stop, I could be electrocuted or could cause a fire. So, I stopped. I was so ready for the repair man when he arrived at my house around 11:30 today.

His verdict, I was VERY LUCKY, my washer was one of the 20% of 100,000+ washer's, that actually, HAD THE BROKEN WIRES, not all of the washers had it, but the washers that did cause the fires and electrocution, I had not one, but TWO wires that were broken. So, SOME ONE WAS WATCHING OVER ME, and I appreciate that. I'm just glad that nothing happened to me, or the house.

So, now, My washer is up and running again. And that was what I spent the rest of the day doing, laundry. You don't even want to know how much laundry I had after 6 days, 3 kids, and 1 adult. It's a nightmare. I will get it done though.

Then tonight I made breakfast for dinner, eggs, turkey bacon and Ore-Ida potatoes. Then we were off to our FRG meeting (Family Readiness group, relating to Josh being deployed). First one since I don't know when. And really, it was a waste of my time. Which stinks, because I don't remember the last time they had one, and I do want to be more involved with the FRG. They really didn't relate any information to us, and the kids behavior was horrible. I tried bribing them, if you are good, then we will go to the pool tomorrow. Well, that didn't seem to work. I was so embarrassed. But, in the back of my mind, I was thinking, most of these people are in the same situation because their husbands are also deployed.

When we broke up into our smaller groups, relating to the platoon (or something) our FRG leader, was basically I don't have any information for you. We might do this, or we might do that, but were really not sure right now. SERIOUSLY!! LADY GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!!! I do keep on volunteering to help wherever needed, but really I think she has not a clue what is going on. BETTER, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, pretty please, she needs them, and be able to actually plan events.

When we arrived home it was time for the kids to be in bed, and really after the bad behavior, I was ready for it. They first talked to grandmas for a few minutes, because I had to call and complain to somebody about the horrible FRG meeting, ( Grandpa in Johnathan's case, he likes to give Grandma a hard time and call her Grandpa, he is 3, so he will laugh really hard when he says it, so funny) Prayer time, and then breaking the chain for when Josh will be home on leave, every day we are getting closer and closer, and we can't wait! Every day, I still have to tell Elizabeth when she asks, "When do we get to see daddy and pick him up from the Airport?" Next month Elizabeth, next month, we are getting closer honey!!!

No Internet=No communication!!!

DAY 146~

And that stinks, because that is my fault!!! I told my husband that there was enough money for Internet. But, there ended up not being. I just checked the account and the money wasn't taken out, and money was in the account, about half of what he needed to pay for Internet, and that was in it. Means he didn't have enough money for Internet. Which really, really stinks. Because also, I think the phones are down, and that means no communication, which equals a sad wife!

To make this LONG day pass by (days seem to go by longer when I'm not able to communicate with my husband), we went to the last free lunch and a movie on Fort for the summer. We had left early, just to be sure to get in line before the food ran out. Well, today a lot less people came, and they had food left over. I don't really remember the movies name, but it was a little weird for my liking, some of the words used in the movie, I don't think I would have allowed the kids to watch it either, if I would have known about them.

When the movie was over, we went to CYS (Child and Youth Services on Fort) to get Johnathan's and Elizabeth's cards for their hourly care. It is what is scanned when you check them in. They had failed to give them to me when I registered those two, but I had one for Michael. Since CYS was busy, they sent me down to the middle of no where, the place the kids will go on Monday to get the cards.

Then the kids and I went to a park, about 10 minutes from our house. It seems longer to get to though. I met another Army Wife, who's husband is deployed, and just happens to live on the next street over from us. It was funny, because we weren't really in the area that we live in, and a ways away. She could have lived in a lot of different areas. She has two girls, Elizabeth enjoyed playing with one of them. That is what Elizabeth told me when I had asked her if she had fun playing with the girls. She corrected me as fast as she possibly could, " I had fun playing with one girl mommy." Elizabeth and the other girl, who is a year older then Elizabeth were doing a great job playing and using their imaginations, such as pretending to be dogs, and using their stuffed animals and then wrapping this long thin branch thing, and pretending it was a leash.

We then came home and ate left overs for dinner. Michael went to bed early, for the second night in a row, after he took his bath. Then Elizabeth and Johnathan stayed up with me for a little bit until I gave them their bath, did bedtime routing and put them to bed.

Now it's time for me to end this LONG day and get some shut eye myself. My days won't start getting better until I'm able to hear from my husband. Two weeks if a long time for me, but either the phones are down, or he is busy, probably actually both. It just still stinks, not being able to talk to the man I love.

BUMMED!!!!

DAY 145~

It has been 2 weeks since I have been able to hear my husbands voice. It absolutely stinks!!!! This is our 4th deployment, and the worst relating to communication. On all of the other 3, I would be able to talk to him every 2-3 days. Now it's 5 days to 2 weeks. He must be busy, or the phones are down, I don't really know, but it really stinks! I hate the feeling of a lonely wife, who is not getting to communicate with her husband often. I don't ask for every day, that has never happened. Just wish the phones wouldn't go down, or they wouldn't make him so busy, that he hardly gets to call us. The kids would love to hear daddy's voice also!!!!

Well, I tried re-directing my frustration, because after a few days of not hearing his voice, I get a little bummed. Not knowing what is going on. So, today I worked some more on my car. Well, that was after sleeping in (even the kids did also, I woke up early, and I was like, no, I will wake up with the kids wake up), eating lunch, and then watching last nights Army Wives episode, off my DVR. Then it was time to work on cleaning my car.

Since I vacuumed yesterday, before getting stung by the bee, today I cleaned the leather on the inside. I used special stuff to wipe down anything that was leather. Then I quickly washed the outside of the car, because I could see lightning strikes in the distance, and didn't want to be outside when they came to my house. I also cleanse the tires/wheels and used Windex on the inside and outside of the SUV.

When all of this was finished, I came inside took a break for a little bit, and then started making dinner. Tonight we had enchiladas. My own recipe, it was use what you have kind of night. They turned out pretty good, if I say so myself. But, I wasn't the only one that said they were good, Michael also said so too.

A little bit after dinner it was time for the kids to be off to bed, so we did the bed time routine and they went to bed. I just finished my homework, and now I'm going to bed too. That way I don't have to think about the last time I had to chance to hear my husbands voice. I don't like being down in the basement, it makes me nervous hearing cars come up our court, or hearing car doors shut, I'm thankful that they are only the neighbors cars that I'm hearing.

What is your Gift??

DAY 144~

The little guy I watched yesterday was picked up at 7 a.m this morning.

Today after our failed attempt from 7:45 a.m- 10 a.m, of our yard sale, having nobody stop, we closed it up and went to Church.

It was a good services at Church. The topic today was, What is your Gift? Everyone is put on earth with a gift, whether it be Patience, teaching, helping others, etc. What is your gift? Mine is writing about my experiences at home while my husband is deployed, hoping that other Military Wives who read my blog will think, "if she can do it, I can do it too." Also, to give a better understanding to those who aren't Military wives, of how it is to be at home while your husband is deployed. I'm still hoping to write my book to continue on with my gift of sharing with others, my experiences. Whatever your gift may be, be sure to use it, and help others with the Gift That God has given you to use.

After Church we came home and ate lunch. I watched one t.v show, before going out and vacuuming out my s.u.v. I decided I was going to also my husbands truck out before calling it a night. I had everything moved over to the truck, and I was going to start, before it started raining. So, I went around closing up my SUV, and my husbands truck. I shut his door, walked away, and a dang bee came up and stung my neck.

This made me very nervous, I had never been stung before and hadn't a clue if I was allergic. Plus, it was on my neck where I couldn't see it. I called my parents, I wasn't sure what I needed to do, I hurt, well stung, sooooo..... bad!!!! I then called my neighbor because I couldn't see it. She brought over some benadryl . But, before the benadryl kicked it, it was stinging like not other, plus half of my face was having a weird, numb feeling, and my eye was feeling puffy/ swollen. I was also having a little problem breathing, but nothing that I would need to go to the E.R over. My neighbor sat with me and the kids for a half hour to make sure I was okay. Then she went home, but let me know I would probably get sleepy.

Well, to this point, 6 and a half hours later, I have fought the sleep. I made myself some coffee, because I had to much to do, to fall asleep. Including my homework tonight. And of course taking care of the kids, plus at that point I still needed to make dinner.

Everything seems to be okay now, from the bee sting. Thankfully. I don't know what I would have done if I had an allergic reaction. That wouldn't have been good.

I think it is time for me to head off to bed now, I have been fighting the sleep, but it is slowly trying to take over my body. I hope I get to talk to my husband soon, it has been 13 days since I have heard his voice, which is just to long for me. Headed off to bed to get some shut eye now!

Yard Sale, National Night (Day) Out, Guitar lessons, and baby sitting....

DAY 143~

Just wanted to start off my post by wishing my Mom a Happy Birthday! To bad we didn't live closer to spend the day with you, :(

Wow, yes, that was our day. Lately, we either stay home and clean/ basically do nothing else besides clean, or we just take it to the extreme and are very busy.

I woke up at 8 a.m today to start the yard sale, I wasn't much feeling like waking up, even though it was waking up from the basement floor, in which the kids wanted to sleep. We finally got our yard sale going around 8:30 a.m. I had a great opening to the yard sale, and made 26 dollars. That included selling, 2 playpens, and a microwave for 7 a piece, and then a toddler mattress for 5. I was just glad to see big bulky items gone. Then I sold 3 other items, 2 pairs of shorts, and a baby toy, all for 2 dollars. My total today, from having the yard sale from 8:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m was 28 dollars.

We closed at 11:30 a.m, because our neighborhood was suppose to have a "National Night Out" on Tuesday night, it was cancelled due to thunderstorms, and rescheduled to today. We briefly stopped by for a half hour, before we left for Michael's guitar lesson.

We were able to just make Michael's guitar lesson, where he practiced for 45 minutes. We now have to go buy a guitar for him that is not electric, and so I think that is where my yard sale money is going to, buying him a new guitar. It's good for him, because it is something to keep him busy while his daddy is deployed.

After his guitar lessons I needed to run to the PX to cash the kids last two school shopping checks. Then, finally it was time to head home.

I'm babysitting, all night, well from about 3:30 this afternoon to around 7:20 in the morning, for my friends son. She want on a date night with her hubby, who is on his "vacation home." I'm just a little jealous she gets to see her hubby, I wouldn't know them if it wasn't for my hubby who introduced me to them. I just wish these next (less then) two months will go by fast so that I can see my hubby. I miss him tons.

It stinks, the phones must still be done. I haven't been able to talk to him in 12 days. For some people this may not be that many days, but it is a lot to me!

Time to get off and go sleep on the basement floor again. The kids really like sleeping down here. But, it will be back upstairs, two floors up to our own rooms tomorrow night.

Yard Sale, and then going to the park, and ending the night falling asleep on the basement floor!

DAY 142~

Today the kids and I woke up early, in order to have a yard sale in the morning before we had to do anything else. The only way I could do it was, first drive around with the kids and put up the signs furthest away from the house. And then we went to the house and put our stuff out, and put the signs closest to the house. This was the only way because I had nobody to put the signs up, or stay with the stuff at the yard sale. I did have one lady stop and ask me where it was but, Oh, well I'm sorry that was all I could do.

I then had the yard sale from 8 a.m-noon. I had learned with the previous yard sales those are the best times, and that any other time is wasting the day. We sold 6 items, and made 8 dollars. Mainly Johnathan's clothing, which is a big shock. Usually that stuff doesn't sale as well.

We ended at noon, because we were meeting up with some ladies at the America The Beautiful Park. They have like a big round sculpture that rotates with water, and has a fountain below so the kids can play. So, the kids and I were sure to wear our swimsuits so they could get wet. Everyone had brought a pot luck type item so we could eat lunch. We brought juice, and cookies. We left around 3:45, because the "life guards" had closed it down early do to a storm coming in. I don't know if I will go back because there was just to much drama at the park. We had a life guard blowing a whistle every 2 seconds because someone was on a "step", in which there were no signs, and then ladies verbally fighting because an older boy kicked a little girl in the back, and the little girls parents told the boys parents that he should apologize or whatever, and then the boys parents were calling the girls mom a fat *B*, and such, with some not so other nice words. I asked her to stop because there was kids around, yes I said please. I just thought it was ridiculous, really now grow up! So I think it is back to the splash pad next time.

The kids and I came home, and arrived around 4:30 p.m, once we arrived they all had baths. Then it was pajama, movie and pizza night in the basement. Michael picked Star Wars to watch, not really a movie I like, but he is his Father's son. Tonight I will be "Falling asleep on the basement floor" because that is where the kids want to sleep tonight.

Still hoping the phones go back up for my hubby, because I do miss hearing his voice, it has been over a week and a half. But,I'm thankful for Facebook because I'm able to see when he comes on, knowing that he is okay.

Lunch and a movie, Pool time, and a Re-Called Washer!!

DAY 141~

I started off my day with getting up early in order to let our repair man work on our downstairs bathroom again. At least is is "usable" now, I haven't been able to say that about it for 3 months. We can use the toilet, sink, and even the shower. It is a full bathroom in the basement, but we really don't use the shower part of it. It just doesn't look, "pretty", and still needs some TLC (tender, loving, care).

While that was being worked on, I was on the phone with my mom. She informed me that my washer, which is front loading by GE has been recalled. So, she gave me the number to call to get it repaired. Well, I have to wait until next Wednesday to get it repaired. And I was informed I shouldn't use it because it can cause a fire, or I could get electrocuted. Nice! So, laundry back up it is. When I asked the lady what I was suppose to do about washing my clothes until then because I have three children, she told me, "You can always hand wash them and put them in the dryer." Umm, Really??? NO!! I'm not a Pioneer Women, I already have to much stuff to do besides that. One of those things, raising three kids by myself while my husband is deployed. So, I guess, laundry back up it is. Nice!

I took the kids to see another movie with lunch today. It was Marmaduke. I barely made it to get the free food. I was about the last one, with a line of people behind of me, then they ran out. We didn't get a drink today, because they were all out, we did get popcorn and a hot dog. Towards the end of the movie, Johnathan and Elizabeth started acting up, but thankfully it was towards the end.

Then we went over to the pool, which is basically across the street. The kids, well, the older two had fun sliding down the slides into the pool. We were only able to stay a half hour, which seemed longer then that. Everybody was kicked out of the pool, under cover in the concession area because of a storm coming. I told the kids we could be there awhile because who knows how long the storm would be. So they then agreed to go home.

Well, not home, we had to run to the PX and cash their school shopping money from my parents. We will go next week to get their school supplies. Then we were on our way home.

Whoops, I was only kidding. We weren't really on the way home yet, we were off to Walmart. I had forgot to pick up training pants at the PX, and then drinks and cookies for a picnic tomorrow. So, we had to go to Walmart to get those.

Finally, we were off towards home, or were we really??? Yes we were, and it was a good thing because my blood sugar was dropping very fast, and I was getting hungry. We did get fries and a water to share between the four of us at the concession stand front the pool, I guess that wasn't enough.

When we arrived home, I was soooo tire, and could have fell asleep. But really couldn't because I needed to make dinner. Then we watched a movie that we have had a the house for four and a half months (we watched a different one last night), thanks to having Netflix. I soon realized why we had them for that long, because they are movies my husband likes, and not me.

Then it was time to put the kids to bed, and time for me to do my homework. I'm so tired right now, I need to head upstairs and get some sleep. Glad I ended my night with talking with Josh via FaceBook chat. At least I was able to have come communication with him, knowing he is okay.

So, sleepy tonight!

DAY 140~

Since I have started school again (this past Monday), it seems that I have had to use "my brain even more" figuring things out, and after I do my homework, I'm so exhausted and tired. Maybe I should start doing my blog before school work? Right now I feel like I could just get down on the floor, and fall asleep. That wouldn't be a good thing, since I'm in the basement, and my bedroom is TWO FLOORS UP!

Ack, I just can't stop yawning! Anyways, today was mainly a cleaning day for us. We had to stay around the house since they were working on the repairs in the basement bathroom again, (whoops, just realized, I forgot I need to wake up early tomorrow) they fixed the broken pipe outside, and finally replaced the fan/light in my daughters room so that she can turn on the light in her room again. Before she had a brown one, and it was replaced with a cute girly white one. It wouldn't have looked so great in the boys room, but goes well with Elizabeth's decorations. I have a feeling that the guy we rent from did that on purpose, because he had seen Elizabeth's room when he was trying to fix the one before. He made a good choice though.

So, when those things were being worked on, the kids and I cleaned away. I usually keep the house "clean", but today was more of the "detail" work. Then tonight I made Chicken Estafu, which is one of my favorite meals. Now it's time to head up to bed, because I'm so sleepy. I can't wait to hear my husbands voice again, since it has been over a week now. He has been busy, thank goodness for FaceBook though, and what communication we can sometimes have from that.

Lunch and a movie....

DAY 139~

Today after we ate our toast for breakfast, with jam that I had bought from the Farmers Market, we then cleaned house for a couple of hours.

Then it was time to go to our Lunch and a Movie. It was on Fort, they played one of the Shrek Movies, and gave a Capri Sun, hot dog, and popcorn. The kids hadn't seen this movie yet, so I think at least Michael enjoyed it. Elizabeth and Johnathan did well, until closer to the end, when they were getting a little restless.

When the movie was over, it was time to head to the commissary. We needed some food, the big one was breakfast items, we have been okay with all of our other meals. I have just been putting going to the commissary off for a couple of days, and finally decided it was time to go.

After that it was time to head home, as we were heading home, I forgot I wanted to go to the PX and cash a check. Oh, well, I was headed home, and really didn't feel like turning around.

I put the groceries away as soon as we got home, and when those were done, I let the kids play outside. This time, not even Michael is going outside alone, after what happened yesterday. So, I sad down in one of the chairs, and looked at a magazine. As soon as I sat down, it started to sprinkle. Since it wasn't so bad at that point,I decided to let them continue playing outside. We stayed outside for about a half hour after that, until it really started to rain. Which then canceled our National Night Out thing in our neighborhood.

Now it's time to head to bed. Our nightly routine is done, and my homework for the night is accomplished. And now my yes are getting so sleepy.

Loving that I can say I will see my hubby for 2 weeks, starting next month sometime, :)