DAY 235~November 6th, 2010
I was planning on taking the kids to the Veterans Day Parade in the City today. We were going to meet at a friends house and follow them. But, I woke up coughing and my ribs were sore as if I did a ton of sit ups in my sleep. It was from coughing the last few days. And my ribs still continue to hurt. I also had a major headache when I woke up, and felt really weak, and just plain really sick! So, the Parade was entirely out of the question, which was to bad.
So, I rested most of the day, since I had no energy to even really move. The kids watched some t.v, and mainly played.
Tonight was mommy and son night out. My plans were to go bowling, but the way I was feeling that wasn't going to happen. And I didn't want to cancel on Michael either. So, we went and got two Netflix. One for our mommy and son night in, Bolt, and one for me for later, Leap Year. Then we went to McDonald's and got something to eat and came home.
The movie Bolt was really cute. I have never been one to really enjoy watching cartoons, or cartoon movies, but I enjoyed this one. Finally, after the movie it was time to go get the other two. Before we left, I checked my Facebook on my phone. I happened to see that the news channel that I'm a fan of on Facebook, posted about a Homecoming on Fort tonight. Did this really phase me? No! We were going on Fort, but I wasn't even thinking about it.
Did it even phase me when we drove by the Special Event Center, and saw all of the cars out front? NO! Btw, this is where they do Homecomings. But, what were my thoughts, "I wonder what event that is going on that we are missing and I didn't know about?"
So, you ask,"When did it hit me that it was the Homecoming at the Special Events center going on?" Well, since the Fort has one way streets, it was when we left, and the one way took us BEHIND the Special Events Center! And that was when I saw it, BUSES, AND SOLDIERS!!! I seriously said out loud, "Oh Crap, there is a Homecoming Tonight!" And that was when the jealousy hit, because I won't see Josh until "Next Year." Of course when I read on the News Stations Facebook, with the picture and video they put up, they had to remind us that this was the last Homecoming for this year, UGH!!! Seriously, I didn't need that reminder. It is already hard enough as it is.
I'm usually, just okay, blocking things like this out, until I actually see it! Then it just stinks, and it really makes me miss Josh, and makes me Anxious, for when it is our turn, Next Year! And I can't wait. I cannot wait for THAT MOMENT, when we see all of the guys walking in the building, and I SPOT HIM, my one and ONLY. It brings chills to me just thinking about it.
Until then, I should head to bed, since Wow, it is a decent time right now, 11:00 p.m, plus I will get the extra hour of sleep. Hopefully that extra hour makes me feel better, cause I'm sick of being sick.
Oh, BTW, I just finished watching Leap Year, it was a great movie. Little Man, Johnathan came down here and is sitting by mommy. I just couldn't take him back upstairs, he melts mommys heart, and is my little baby. So, I kept him downstairs with me.
Thinking of my Handsome Husband, and anxiously awaiting that day when we see him again!
My husband and I
One of the 4 hardest time's of my life...
Saturday, November 6, 2010
SIck of being sick....
DAY 234~November 5th, 2010~
I know this seems to be the topic of choice here lately. But it is positively true. I'm absolutely positively sick of being sick. Tonight my ribs, and stomach hurt so much from coughing. I'm done with it! And I'm just ready to start feeling better, a.s.a.p!!!
Right when I woke up this morning, around 8 a.m, late, sheeesh! I called to try and make a Dr.'s appt. I was lucky enough to get an appt. at 9:20 a.m, so I took it. I just took the older two to school and headed to my appt. I really didn't care if my hair was in a pony tail, and I didn't have any make up on, I just felt horrible.
At my Dr.'s appt, I was diagnosed with some virus, and then some of it my Asthma kicking up, well the coughing and trouble breathing is asthma. And now I have an inhaler again. I haven't used one of those in years. Doesn't mean I hadn't needed an inhaler over the years, at times I have shortness of breath, I just try to work with my breathing to make it better. And when we moved here a few months ago, it took about 2 weeks for my breathing to adjust. So, now I'm thinking I should have gone to the Dr. back then, and got an inhaler. Plus today, my heart was racing as if I just finished exercise, and I was sitting still. It was awesome.
So, even though my Dr.'s appt. was over 14 hours ago, and I have been doing the cough medicine like i have been suppose to, I'm still feeling very miserable, ack! I'm sick of coughing, sick of my lungs bothering me, and sick of being sick.
I also napped some today, in hopes that I would have felt better sooner. That didn't happen I'm just beyond frustrated I can't seem to kick whatever this is I have.
Then the kids had pizza and movie tonight, and now that I have finished my homework and I'm feeling miserable it is time to crawl in bed. And maybe stay there for awhile, boy do I wish.
Oh, BTW, I was able to talk to Josh today for less then 15 minutes. It was a nice surprise. I liked how I save all of the numbers he has called, so when he calls it shows up his picture and special ring. Goodnight all!
I know this seems to be the topic of choice here lately. But it is positively true. I'm absolutely positively sick of being sick. Tonight my ribs, and stomach hurt so much from coughing. I'm done with it! And I'm just ready to start feeling better, a.s.a.p!!!
Right when I woke up this morning, around 8 a.m, late, sheeesh! I called to try and make a Dr.'s appt. I was lucky enough to get an appt. at 9:20 a.m, so I took it. I just took the older two to school and headed to my appt. I really didn't care if my hair was in a pony tail, and I didn't have any make up on, I just felt horrible.
At my Dr.'s appt, I was diagnosed with some virus, and then some of it my Asthma kicking up, well the coughing and trouble breathing is asthma. And now I have an inhaler again. I haven't used one of those in years. Doesn't mean I hadn't needed an inhaler over the years, at times I have shortness of breath, I just try to work with my breathing to make it better. And when we moved here a few months ago, it took about 2 weeks for my breathing to adjust. So, now I'm thinking I should have gone to the Dr. back then, and got an inhaler. Plus today, my heart was racing as if I just finished exercise, and I was sitting still. It was awesome.
So, even though my Dr.'s appt. was over 14 hours ago, and I have been doing the cough medicine like i have been suppose to, I'm still feeling very miserable, ack! I'm sick of coughing, sick of my lungs bothering me, and sick of being sick.
I also napped some today, in hopes that I would have felt better sooner. That didn't happen I'm just beyond frustrated I can't seem to kick whatever this is I have.
Then the kids had pizza and movie tonight, and now that I have finished my homework and I'm feeling miserable it is time to crawl in bed. And maybe stay there for awhile, boy do I wish.
Oh, BTW, I was able to talk to Josh today for less then 15 minutes. It was a nice surprise. I liked how I save all of the numbers he has called, so when he calls it shows up his picture and special ring. Goodnight all!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Do you think that anyone would notice if I took a few sick days?
DAY 233- November 4th, 2010~
Dear stuff in my lungs,
I know how much you have liked taking over my lungs, and making me feel ill over the last 9 days. I know you have thought it was funny when I didn't have enough energy to do my workouts, or feel tired all the time. But, will you please leave my body, a.s.a.p.
Thank You,
The one that is tired of feeling sick
I wasn't in much of a mood today to work out after the kids were in school. It because whatever is in my lungs, just wont leave. We worked on the treadmill for about 10 minutes, and called it good. I know it is horrible, but my lungs are just blah! We saw the personal trainer, and she was giving some type of class and really wanted my friend and I to join, but I wasn't interested.
When I got home, I made a commissary list. I cut out all my coupons, and had those ready to go. I actually don't mind going to the commissary, and find it fun to see how many coupons you can get, and how much money you can save. I also didn't have to spend much time at all. I saved 20 dollars in coupons today, Wow! And spent about 189 dollars on good for 2 weeks.
Today I also paid for a photo shoot, for a Pin Up shoot, in two weeks, well I had to pay the deposit today, the rest on the day of it, in a couple of weeks. Finally, it was time to put the food away.
As I was putting the food away, I was looking at the mail. After I had just gone to the commissary, and bought lunches for the kids for the next two weeks, I received the acceptance for that the kids qualify for reduced lunches, mainly because I don't work, and it's one income. So, here is to free lunches for Elizabeth, and 40 cents per lunch for Michael.
And tonight, I made homemade hash browns, and homemade breakfast burritos with eggs, onion, green bell pepper, cheese, tomatoes and salsa. Mmm, it was good dinner.
Now that it is "early", meaning it is 11:14, and I have been going to bed at around 1 a.m. It is time to head to bed. I'm just not feeling to well. I just can't seem to kick whatever I have for the last few days. I wonder if I took a few sick days if anyone would notice? The house would be messy, the kids would starve, and I definitely think people would notice. So, taking a few sick days is out of the picture. I can only fight this sickness on my own.
I was glad to talk to Josh via facebook today, it made my day.I cannot wait until he actually home with us again...
Dear stuff in my lungs,
I know how much you have liked taking over my lungs, and making me feel ill over the last 9 days. I know you have thought it was funny when I didn't have enough energy to do my workouts, or feel tired all the time. But, will you please leave my body, a.s.a.p.
Thank You,
The one that is tired of feeling sick
I wasn't in much of a mood today to work out after the kids were in school. It because whatever is in my lungs, just wont leave. We worked on the treadmill for about 10 minutes, and called it good. I know it is horrible, but my lungs are just blah! We saw the personal trainer, and she was giving some type of class and really wanted my friend and I to join, but I wasn't interested.
When I got home, I made a commissary list. I cut out all my coupons, and had those ready to go. I actually don't mind going to the commissary, and find it fun to see how many coupons you can get, and how much money you can save. I also didn't have to spend much time at all. I saved 20 dollars in coupons today, Wow! And spent about 189 dollars on good for 2 weeks.
Today I also paid for a photo shoot, for a Pin Up shoot, in two weeks, well I had to pay the deposit today, the rest on the day of it, in a couple of weeks. Finally, it was time to put the food away.
As I was putting the food away, I was looking at the mail. After I had just gone to the commissary, and bought lunches for the kids for the next two weeks, I received the acceptance for that the kids qualify for reduced lunches, mainly because I don't work, and it's one income. So, here is to free lunches for Elizabeth, and 40 cents per lunch for Michael.
And tonight, I made homemade hash browns, and homemade breakfast burritos with eggs, onion, green bell pepper, cheese, tomatoes and salsa. Mmm, it was good dinner.
Now that it is "early", meaning it is 11:14, and I have been going to bed at around 1 a.m. It is time to head to bed. I'm just not feeling to well. I just can't seem to kick whatever I have for the last few days. I wonder if I took a few sick days if anyone would notice? The house would be messy, the kids would starve, and I definitely think people would notice. So, taking a few sick days is out of the picture. I can only fight this sickness on my own.
I was glad to talk to Josh via facebook today, it made my day.I cannot wait until he actually home with us again...
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Return of the goods, with a stink-eye on the side..
DAY 232-November 3rd, 2010
Today was another work out day after the kids were in school. It was the first day in awhile that my friend and I worked with our Personal Trainer. We started out with our warm up, which for me it was a run/walk on the treadmill, and we only had to do this for 10 minutes. Then it was time to work with our personal trainer. I was scared for what she was going to make us do.
We did push ups, girly for me of course, lunges with a weight bar thing, and some leg stuff. My legs were dying at the end. But, I'm completely fine now~(just don't tell our personal trainer, then she will want to work us even harder tomorrow then today, and today was hard~!) It was a great work out though, and we will be working with our personal trainer again, tomorrow!
I had brought Michael's, Bear Scout pants and socks with me, and took them to return them after working out. I really didn't care that I was wearing my work out clothes, it was just easier to go from the gym, then go home and change. The guy gave me the "stink eye", like he had never seen anything in the Boy Scout store returned. He really looked like that if he could, that he would have told me they don't accept returns. He treated me like he couldn't believe I was returning the stuff. I had returned it because the Scout Master told me that we didn't need those items, and she couldn't believe that he had us buy them, when he knows her. It was crazy. I really hope that I don't have to go to that store again. Not only because of that, but it is not to close to our house, and driving there two days in a row was just crazy.
Then I came home and got the last coupon for the free KFC sandwich, with a drink purchase, and picked Johnathan up a kids meal hot dog. I came home ate, and waited for the bus. Once he got home he ate also.
Then it was nap time. I'm still fighting, "insert name for whatever it is" (thinking a long the lines of a cold). Which doesn't want to leave my body. My throat was hurting, and I felt blah. As I was "trying" to nap, I had an adorable 3 year old wanting to lay with mommy, but also wanting to get up every minute to do "something". So, I had lots of elbows in all kinds of lovely places. It was fun, well, at least the cuddling part was.
Then the other two were home from school and we worked on their homework, cleaned up some. And made dinner. Then it was bath time for Liz, and bedtime for the rest.
Tonight after they went to bed, I applied for a job online at the PX. If I get a call, and get the job it is meant to be. If not, then that is okay to, then it just was not meant to be.
My home work is complete, and I should head to bed. I'm actually making it to bed before 1 something int he morning, because it is currently 12:07 a.m.
Thinking of, loving, and missing my handsome husband!!
Today was another work out day after the kids were in school. It was the first day in awhile that my friend and I worked with our Personal Trainer. We started out with our warm up, which for me it was a run/walk on the treadmill, and we only had to do this for 10 minutes. Then it was time to work with our personal trainer. I was scared for what she was going to make us do.
We did push ups, girly for me of course, lunges with a weight bar thing, and some leg stuff. My legs were dying at the end. But, I'm completely fine now~(just don't tell our personal trainer, then she will want to work us even harder tomorrow then today, and today was hard~!) It was a great work out though, and we will be working with our personal trainer again, tomorrow!
I had brought Michael's, Bear Scout pants and socks with me, and took them to return them after working out. I really didn't care that I was wearing my work out clothes, it was just easier to go from the gym, then go home and change. The guy gave me the "stink eye", like he had never seen anything in the Boy Scout store returned. He really looked like that if he could, that he would have told me they don't accept returns. He treated me like he couldn't believe I was returning the stuff. I had returned it because the Scout Master told me that we didn't need those items, and she couldn't believe that he had us buy them, when he knows her. It was crazy. I really hope that I don't have to go to that store again. Not only because of that, but it is not to close to our house, and driving there two days in a row was just crazy.
Then I came home and got the last coupon for the free KFC sandwich, with a drink purchase, and picked Johnathan up a kids meal hot dog. I came home ate, and waited for the bus. Once he got home he ate also.
Then it was nap time. I'm still fighting, "insert name for whatever it is" (thinking a long the lines of a cold). Which doesn't want to leave my body. My throat was hurting, and I felt blah. As I was "trying" to nap, I had an adorable 3 year old wanting to lay with mommy, but also wanting to get up every minute to do "something". So, I had lots of elbows in all kinds of lovely places. It was fun, well, at least the cuddling part was.
Then the other two were home from school and we worked on their homework, cleaned up some. And made dinner. Then it was bath time for Liz, and bedtime for the rest.
Tonight after they went to bed, I applied for a job online at the PX. If I get a call, and get the job it is meant to be. If not, then that is okay to, then it just was not meant to be.
My home work is complete, and I should head to bed. I'm actually making it to bed before 1 something int he morning, because it is currently 12:07 a.m.
Thinking of, loving, and missing my handsome husband!!
I felt so lost, and completely out of my Comfort Zone....
DAY 231~November 2nd, 2010~
Once all three of the kids were off to school, I was off to the gym, again. Today was a whole lot better day then yesterday, but not quite to where I want to be, or should be. I ran/ walked my mile in 13 minutes. It may not be good AT ALL, but it is a hole lot better then the last couple times I tried and couldn't even run at all. Tomorrow, hopefully I only improve from that point.
After they gym, I came home, did some laundry, and fixed my hair. Once Johnathan arrived home, I had to go pay rent. I wasn't feeling so well yesterday, and because of that completely had forgot yesterday was the 1st. So, we took our half hour trip out, half hour trip back. And we even avoided being rear ended twice, by people who were not paying attention! Ack~!
Upon arriving home, it was time to do the oh so lovely bills! Eeek, not my favorite! Not long after the older two arrived home from school. Then we were off to the Cub Scout Store.
The Cub Scout store was about 25 minutes away or so. Michael needed his uniform for Bear Scouts, and the meeting was tonight.I felt soooo.... lost, confused, and out of my comfort zone in that store. Yes, I have two boys, but we have never had the cub scout experience before. I didn't have a clue of what we needed, it was just completely awkward. Thankfully the guy helped us, and we got what we needed. I ended up spending an arm and a leg for his uniform, socks, hat, belt, shirt, pants, book, patches, but the socks and pants will be returned because his leader says he doesn't need them. Fine with me since and Arm and a leg was spent on it, It would be great to get some of the money back. Thankfully we had a donation for about half of the uniform from some very important people in our lives.
After we left, I rushed home, made quesadillas for dinner, and went to his Bear Scout meeting. I stayed in the car until the last 15 minutes with the younger two. After last week, and them being hyper, I thought his would be best. Not so much, so next week, since we live down the road from our Church, in which his meetings are at, we will be coming home. Then going back to pick him up.
Finally, it was bath time for Elizabeth, and bedtime for all. But first, their daddy is going to love this part, not! Johnathan was walking around in his sister's high heels, and carrying her purse and dolls, ack! I guess that is what daddy gets for not wanting anymore children and trying for another girl, sister has to have somebody to play with too! haha! And then, Elizabeth has this small pretend plastic television. Johnathan put it in front of him, had two stuffed animals on his lap, and was pretending to watch it, It was to cute and funny.
Now it is time for me to close my eyes and get some sleep. At least it is earlier, by like an hour, from some of the other nights. Now it is 12:20 a.m. I can't wait until I hear Josh's voice again, until then, goodnight!
Once all three of the kids were off to school, I was off to the gym, again. Today was a whole lot better day then yesterday, but not quite to where I want to be, or should be. I ran/ walked my mile in 13 minutes. It may not be good AT ALL, but it is a hole lot better then the last couple times I tried and couldn't even run at all. Tomorrow, hopefully I only improve from that point.
After they gym, I came home, did some laundry, and fixed my hair. Once Johnathan arrived home, I had to go pay rent. I wasn't feeling so well yesterday, and because of that completely had forgot yesterday was the 1st. So, we took our half hour trip out, half hour trip back. And we even avoided being rear ended twice, by people who were not paying attention! Ack~!
Upon arriving home, it was time to do the oh so lovely bills! Eeek, not my favorite! Not long after the older two arrived home from school. Then we were off to the Cub Scout Store.
The Cub Scout store was about 25 minutes away or so. Michael needed his uniform for Bear Scouts, and the meeting was tonight.I felt soooo.... lost, confused, and out of my comfort zone in that store. Yes, I have two boys, but we have never had the cub scout experience before. I didn't have a clue of what we needed, it was just completely awkward. Thankfully the guy helped us, and we got what we needed. I ended up spending an arm and a leg for his uniform, socks, hat, belt, shirt, pants, book, patches, but the socks and pants will be returned because his leader says he doesn't need them. Fine with me since and Arm and a leg was spent on it, It would be great to get some of the money back. Thankfully we had a donation for about half of the uniform from some very important people in our lives.
After we left, I rushed home, made quesadillas for dinner, and went to his Bear Scout meeting. I stayed in the car until the last 15 minutes with the younger two. After last week, and them being hyper, I thought his would be best. Not so much, so next week, since we live down the road from our Church, in which his meetings are at, we will be coming home. Then going back to pick him up.
Finally, it was bath time for Elizabeth, and bedtime for all. But first, their daddy is going to love this part, not! Johnathan was walking around in his sister's high heels, and carrying her purse and dolls, ack! I guess that is what daddy gets for not wanting anymore children and trying for another girl, sister has to have somebody to play with too! haha! And then, Elizabeth has this small pretend plastic television. Johnathan put it in front of him, had two stuffed animals on his lap, and was pretending to watch it, It was to cute and funny.
Now it is time for me to close my eyes and get some sleep. At least it is earlier, by like an hour, from some of the other nights. Now it is 12:20 a.m. I can't wait until I hear Josh's voice again, until then, goodnight!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Not quite feeling 100% back to normal yet...
DAY 230~November 1st, 2010
Wow, looking at the day we have made it to with this deployment seems amazing. But, on the other hand, thinking about how many days are left, really stinks!!!!
I had forgot to add on my blog yesterday, I was able to talk to Josh on the phone for a little bit at around 6:30 a.m. I have no clue how long it was for, since I was half asleep.
Today, after getting Johnathan on the bus, I took the other two to school. Then it was time to go work out. But, I was slow going getting to the gym. And then, I had NO energy. I'm not feeling 100% back to normal yet, and I'm still trying to get over something in my lungs. I just wish it was gone already. Working out didn't go the greatest, and I really didn't do that much since I was just feeling, Blah! I think I did more talking with my workout friend, then I did working out. We called today our "warm up day", in hopes that tomorrow is a better workout day.
Then I had to run to the PX in order to cash a check. My work out friend rode with me. When we were done I dropped her off at their truck, in which her husband was waiting for her on Fort.
Then I came home. I ran inside grabbed my coupon for my free chicken sandwich from KFC, and went to KFC. I got that with my pop and Jo's, and then picked Johnathan up a cheeseburger kids meal for lunch.
Then it was time to come home, wait for Johnathan and eat my lunch. After he got off the bus, I worked on my assignment that was due last night. Whoops! I will be okay though. And I finally worked on my blog from yesterday to.
Not long after the kids were home from school, it was time to make dinner, work on the younger two's homework assignments, take baths and head to bed.
Now it is time for me to head to bed since again, it is actually the next morning, ACK!! It is now 1:32 a.m. Thinking loving, and missing my handsome husband, dreaming about the day we are able to be together again.
Wow, looking at the day we have made it to with this deployment seems amazing. But, on the other hand, thinking about how many days are left, really stinks!!!!
I had forgot to add on my blog yesterday, I was able to talk to Josh on the phone for a little bit at around 6:30 a.m. I have no clue how long it was for, since I was half asleep.
Today, after getting Johnathan on the bus, I took the other two to school. Then it was time to go work out. But, I was slow going getting to the gym. And then, I had NO energy. I'm not feeling 100% back to normal yet, and I'm still trying to get over something in my lungs. I just wish it was gone already. Working out didn't go the greatest, and I really didn't do that much since I was just feeling, Blah! I think I did more talking with my workout friend, then I did working out. We called today our "warm up day", in hopes that tomorrow is a better workout day.
Then I had to run to the PX in order to cash a check. My work out friend rode with me. When we were done I dropped her off at their truck, in which her husband was waiting for her on Fort.
Then I came home. I ran inside grabbed my coupon for my free chicken sandwich from KFC, and went to KFC. I got that with my pop and Jo's, and then picked Johnathan up a cheeseburger kids meal for lunch.
Then it was time to come home, wait for Johnathan and eat my lunch. After he got off the bus, I worked on my assignment that was due last night. Whoops! I will be okay though. And I finally worked on my blog from yesterday to.
Not long after the kids were home from school, it was time to make dinner, work on the younger two's homework assignments, take baths and head to bed.
Now it is time for me to head to bed since again, it is actually the next morning, ACK!! It is now 1:32 a.m. Thinking loving, and missing my handsome husband, dreaming about the day we are able to be together again.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Happy Halloween!!! Good Friends, Good Times, Good Food, Good fun....
DAY 229~October 31st 2010,
Last year on Halloween, we were on Fort Meade, Maryland for Trick Or Treating. Josh was with us, and it was the 5 of us all trick or treating together. This year it was the 4 of us, but we have next year to look forward to, trick or treating as a family of 5 again.
We started our day with Church Service. I was going to drive the truck, but since we were running late, and all of the seats are in the truck, I drove the SUV instead. It was a good service. When service was done, we came home, ate lunch, and I took a nap as the kids watched some t.v. Mommy needed energy for the busy night ahead.
At about 5 p.m, which was the last we looked at the clock, Batman, Iron Man, and what came about as the nickname "Princess Witch" all started getting their costumes on. Even mommy dressed up in a 50's Poodle skirt. My friend said, I had to dress up if I wanted to come trick or treating. So, that I did. I didn't want to, or could afford to spend money on a costume for myself, so I used a costume I had already had. This one happened to be from when I was in Elementary school, and it still fit.
Next thing I knew it, the clock said 6 p.m. The time went by fast. I still needed to put the candy in the bowl and put the pumpkins on the porch. I took a picture with each child in their costume with their pumpkin. And then put the bowl with the candy on the porch. We weren't going to be home, and that was my way of giving the candy to the trick or treaters. I knew that maybe some children wouldn't take just one, or some teenager may take all, or even the bowl would be gone. But I took my chances. I would be a little upset if someone took the bowl, but then again, it would be one less thing to pack in the garage.
After putting the candy and pumpkins on the porch, it was time to head to our friends house for trick or treating. We left in about the right time also because of all of the trick or treaters were starting to come.
We ended up being a few minutes late to my friends house, but it worked out because she wasn't all the way ready yet. We took pictures of all of the kids, and then the moms, and we were off trick or treating. All of us went to many houses to get the candy. My three kids had the Halloween buckets that were from McDonald's. They filled up fast from all of the candy. We were at a nice Lady's house who was dressed up as Snow White, who noticed the kids candy buckets were full. After she gave them their candy she went and got each of the kids, and my friends child, a plastic bag in order to put more candy in them. I thought that was really nice of Snow White, because we had nothing to put the candy from the over flowing buckets in.
While trick or treating, we also ran into a haunted house in a garage. I know that sounds creepy, someone has a haunted house in their garage. It wasn't though, it was neat. It was a family that had it, and the children went in two at a time. They had a tour guide that took them through. You could hear the screaming, and the "help me" of the "actors, and actresses" in the haunted house. And as the tour guide went in, he would say, "We are going in a not scary haunted house, somewhat scary haunted house, or scary haunted house." And that way the "actors and actresses" knew if it was going to be scary or not. Johnathan even went through the haunted house with Michael. He really wanted to, and tried skipping people in the line. All of the kids went through the line, and went into the haunted house. They really like it, and continue talking about the things they saw in the haunted house.
Then we went to a few more house's and ended back at my friends house. Once we arrive at my friend house we had dinner, it was about 8 p.m She made hot dog in a bun thing (I have spaced on the name), chicken wings, chips, salsa, and great juice's. It was all very good, and hit all the right taste buds. And she made some great cupcake's too.
When we were all done eating, it was time to head home and go to bed. At least for the kids, mommy is never in bed until late. To much to always do. But, we had a great time trick or treating with friends, and had great food too.
I on the other hand did not go to bed until 2 a.m. I was suppose to be working on this blog, and my homework assignment, which is now late. But, I'm not to worried about it. I will get it done.
I was upset about a blog that was on the news last night, Army Wives on Strike. It was a very negative blog about Fort Carson by a fellow Army Wife. She had nothing to go to say, and it was all very negative. She made it sound like all Army Wives would think just like her, and made all of us Army Wives sound really bad. And yes, this was on the news. So, I wasn't to happy about it. She currently changed the blog, after other Military Wives had complained about it, she then put it on Private, and made it seem not as bad as before. So, this was a distraction for me last night, and then finally I decided to go to bed. Frustration and all.
Last year on Halloween, we were on Fort Meade, Maryland for Trick Or Treating. Josh was with us, and it was the 5 of us all trick or treating together. This year it was the 4 of us, but we have next year to look forward to, trick or treating as a family of 5 again.
We started our day with Church Service. I was going to drive the truck, but since we were running late, and all of the seats are in the truck, I drove the SUV instead. It was a good service. When service was done, we came home, ate lunch, and I took a nap as the kids watched some t.v. Mommy needed energy for the busy night ahead.
At about 5 p.m, which was the last we looked at the clock, Batman, Iron Man, and what came about as the nickname "Princess Witch" all started getting their costumes on. Even mommy dressed up in a 50's Poodle skirt. My friend said, I had to dress up if I wanted to come trick or treating. So, that I did. I didn't want to, or could afford to spend money on a costume for myself, so I used a costume I had already had. This one happened to be from when I was in Elementary school, and it still fit.
Next thing I knew it, the clock said 6 p.m. The time went by fast. I still needed to put the candy in the bowl and put the pumpkins on the porch. I took a picture with each child in their costume with their pumpkin. And then put the bowl with the candy on the porch. We weren't going to be home, and that was my way of giving the candy to the trick or treaters. I knew that maybe some children wouldn't take just one, or some teenager may take all, or even the bowl would be gone. But I took my chances. I would be a little upset if someone took the bowl, but then again, it would be one less thing to pack in the garage.
After putting the candy and pumpkins on the porch, it was time to head to our friends house for trick or treating. We left in about the right time also because of all of the trick or treaters were starting to come.
We ended up being a few minutes late to my friends house, but it worked out because she wasn't all the way ready yet. We took pictures of all of the kids, and then the moms, and we were off trick or treating. All of us went to many houses to get the candy. My three kids had the Halloween buckets that were from McDonald's. They filled up fast from all of the candy. We were at a nice Lady's house who was dressed up as Snow White, who noticed the kids candy buckets were full. After she gave them their candy she went and got each of the kids, and my friends child, a plastic bag in order to put more candy in them. I thought that was really nice of Snow White, because we had nothing to put the candy from the over flowing buckets in.
While trick or treating, we also ran into a haunted house in a garage. I know that sounds creepy, someone has a haunted house in their garage. It wasn't though, it was neat. It was a family that had it, and the children went in two at a time. They had a tour guide that took them through. You could hear the screaming, and the "help me" of the "actors, and actresses" in the haunted house. And as the tour guide went in, he would say, "We are going in a not scary haunted house, somewhat scary haunted house, or scary haunted house." And that way the "actors and actresses" knew if it was going to be scary or not. Johnathan even went through the haunted house with Michael. He really wanted to, and tried skipping people in the line. All of the kids went through the line, and went into the haunted house. They really like it, and continue talking about the things they saw in the haunted house.
Then we went to a few more house's and ended back at my friends house. Once we arrive at my friend house we had dinner, it was about 8 p.m She made hot dog in a bun thing (I have spaced on the name), chicken wings, chips, salsa, and great juice's. It was all very good, and hit all the right taste buds. And she made some great cupcake's too.
When we were all done eating, it was time to head home and go to bed. At least for the kids, mommy is never in bed until late. To much to always do. But, we had a great time trick or treating with friends, and had great food too.
I on the other hand did not go to bed until 2 a.m. I was suppose to be working on this blog, and my homework assignment, which is now late. But, I'm not to worried about it. I will get it done.
I was upset about a blog that was on the news last night, Army Wives on Strike. It was a very negative blog about Fort Carson by a fellow Army Wife. She had nothing to go to say, and it was all very negative. She made it sound like all Army Wives would think just like her, and made all of us Army Wives sound really bad. And yes, this was on the news. So, I wasn't to happy about it. She currently changed the blog, after other Military Wives had complained about it, she then put it on Private, and made it seem not as bad as before. So, this was a distraction for me last night, and then finally I decided to go to bed. Frustration and all.
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