Day 325

A busy, busy day

Which is turning into a gorgeous night

WHich is nice that my son gets to help his grandpa outside all night

Because I not only get a break

But he gets some good energy out

but between the garage sales

and easter egg hunt at the mall

out to lunch

and then hour of open gym gymnastics

he probably got plenty out today

But were another day closer to the end

We are starting a new month tomorrow

And this is the month my hubby will be home

Which is completely wonderful and crazy and scary all at once

Day 324

Another average, normal day

except I started having anxiety about everything that needs to be done before hubby comes home

as i am starting to realize just how close it is actually coming

And then I know I have to worry about moving and making decisions

and basically get back to real life

And I'm not 100% sure I'm ready for real life again

We've been living everyday since he's been gone

But its kinda like living with the pause button on

If that makes any sense at all

I'm starting all over again moving away

And it was not easy last time

So I'm anticipating the same this time

Along with a little reintegration thrown into the mix

and two kids instead of one

sigh....

WHen do things just get NORMAL all the time???

Day 323

What are the chances

That the day I plan to run errands with one kid

While the other is in preschool

Is the day it's pouring rain the entire time

Good thing i didn't decide to do much with my hair

Because it would have been a big waste of time

A good day to stay home and watch lifetime

To bad my kids don't like that channel

And they would never sit still for an extended period of time anyway

Either way we survived the rainy day

And can hope for something better tomorrow

Day 322

Today we had nothing on our schedule

Literally nothing

My son told me this morning he wanted to go no where

And not get dressed

So I didn't argue and we played at home

And I'm about to go crazy

Now I remember why I stress myself out going to activities

Because otherwise I'm stuck in the house all day

Trying to keep kids entertained

All day

I do not do well with this

Time goes way slow

And kids fight way to much

And I'd probably be applying for every job possible

If I never left the house

Because staying home with crabby fighting kids

Is not my idea of fun

Thank goodness bedtime is near

And we have something on our schedule tomorrow

Day 321

Oh busy day

Preschool this morning

followed by an ECFE class for my daughter

followed by lunch

followed by nap

followed by school work

followed by play time

followed by quick dinner

followed by another ECFE class

followed by baths

followed by bedtime

finally...

Day 320

Today was better

Which says a lot

Normal start to our week

Lots of playing all morning long

leading to exhausted kids by nap time

which was nice for me

Life continues to be crazy

But its crazy in a good way

and were just continuing on

waiting for our solider to finally come home

and looking forward to the fact that we can now start a countdown

until we are a family again

Day 319

So very irritated today

And wishing I was back home in my own house

where I had a say in everything that happened

with grandparents who forget about the importance of nap time for children

a day can get very frustrating

but a constantly barking dog on top of that

And mom's about ready to go crazy

between the dog barking

and the grandparents having guests over

and the loud, loud, loud talking and laughing

and the door slamming

2 children did not get naps

one was constantly being re-woken up and bawling most of the time

The other was out trying to see what was going on as his usual social butterfly self does

and school work that was trying to get done was not

due to the frustration of one child crying

and telling the other to go back to his room

then of course they are both crabby the rest of the day

due to being over exhausted

I am just really, really ready

to be back in my own home again...

Day 318

oh birthday parties

How I loathe you sometimes

As much as I love to bring my kids to a million different things

Sometimes I wonder why I do the things I do

A swimming birthday party

With a million kids

and one adult to two kids

Who both need major supervision in the water

Doesn't equal a lot of fun for mom

between keeping track of both

and yelling at other people's kids who seem to have non-existent parents

and making sure everyone was happy

with full stomachs

and witnessed all the birthday fun there was to offer

I'm exhausted

Hope I have some tired out kids

cause I am definitely ready for bed

Day 317

I am so tired

So very tired

Between kids

And deployment

And now grad school

My time for sleep is lacking

And I think its starting to catch up with me

I have an opportunity to go out tonight

And sadly the thought of being in bed before 9pm is much more appealing

I am just so tired....

Day 316

I love taking my kids to all kinds of fun activities

But sometimes I wonder why I put myself through the torture

Although our torture us mainly at night

Closer to bedtime

When overtired gets is way to obvious

Everyone loved the circus today

But having it during lunch and nap time is not the smartest of ideas

But they did both love it

And as long as its not a daily thing

It works to have a crazy day

Although I'm counting the minutes until bedtime...

Day 315

What a beautiful

Busy

Spring day

Between swimming all morning

Playing at the park

Lunch and quiet time

Followed by another playdate until bedtime

We we're all exhausted and sleeping early

Which means it was a great day

Day 314

Same old ordinary day

With a trip to the vet mixed in

Busy as always between preschool

Playing

Ecfe class

But that's the story of our lives these days

Day 313

Just an average Monday

Extra long open gym which burned a ton of extra energy

Also discovered since I started grad school a little off schedule

I can either take 2 quarters of partime classes to be on schedule

Or have a longer break between quarters

Which works perfect since that longer break falls right at homecoming/ moving time

Talk about elevating some stress

I'd say that's a good day

Day 312

I hate teeth

Well not all teeth

Just new ones coming through baby gums

All at the same time

Why would teeth torture a child

And have 4 molars come in at once?

Or better yet why torture Mom?

My drama queen baby

Is a crabby drama queen

Which is even worse if you were wondering

Day 311

Today is st. patricks day

I forgot this morning

And my intentions to dress the kiddos in green failed

Since I wasn't going to re dress them when I remembered

In the old days I would have had a big night out to celebrate

Since its a drinking holiday that landed on a Saturday

Instead I spent the day with kids

No surprise there

And while I had an offer to go out

Staying up past nine is a struggle lately

And I went to bed instead

I know ....exciting

Day 310

I'm dragging today

From my 5 am wakeup

Until tonight getting ready for bed

We've been going strong all day

A little preschool graduation this morning

Park playing

Open gym

Lunch and naps

Or school work for me

Then more outside

I am ready for bed

Actually I was ready hours ago

But that isn't possible

I think the stress of reintegration is coming strong

And as much as I want my family back

I know how hard it is

And it scares the crap out of me

Day 309

Ahhh...

That's the sound of a night without kids

And with wine and friends

Had a much needed break tonight

Feel like I've been going a million miles an hour for a while now

Life is getting crazy

And I hope I don't follow along behind

But tonight I hopefully restored some sanity

And refreshed my self to handle the next few weeks

Day 308

Filthy and exhausted kids at the end of the day

Means nice weather stays is here!

I have a feeling we will all sleep well tonight

And I couldn't be happier about that

It is such a good feeling

To feel so exhausted from the outdoors

And I'll be even happier later

When both kids are asleep

And I'm in my clean bed

Doing nothing but waiting for sleep

Day 307

Another nice day

And busy day

Felt like I was running constantly

Barely got any school work done

Because of my husband's family drama

That is up to me to be around

Because hubby can't be there

Really can't wait for him to be home to deal with it Also saw the news today about the pentagon deciding that our troops As in my husband specifically does not deserve any time off when they come home Originally he was going to get a month or more off Now apparently being give from your family for an entire year And fighting for our country Means you go straight back to work Forget your families And your ability to adjust back at home Complete bull s%&# Apparently our country does not support our troops

Day 306

2 ecfe activities

Lunch date with the kiddos

Dog looking good after her haircut

Couple pages done on a paper

I'd say that's a good day

But today I can't get my brother out of my mind

After finding out him and his girlfriend of 4 years broke up

And he has no idea why

He said he was planning on asking her to marry him

And has to be heartbroken

I just feel so bad for him

And really can't do much of anything for him

I just know what it feels like to be heartbroken

And it might be the worst feeling in the world 

Day 305

Another beautiful day

More puddle jumping and walking

A good day at church

And besides the lack of an extra hour

From that day light savings time

It was good

I'm hoping the hour works for me this time

And I get more of a 7 am riser instead if 6 am

It would certainly make life easier My first official week if grad school is done And I am exhausted and proud And ready to tackle another

Day 304

Today was beautiful

The first day with a hint of spring

What a mood booster

A walk with the kids

Some jumping in puddles

What a great day

I am ready for summer

And our lives to begin again

Day 303

Kid filled day

School work done

Feeling the longing to be back home

So close to being done

And yet so far away

I'm getting nervous about the coming home

Excited but nervous

Just because I know how hard reintegration is

And as hard as it is to be away

Its not as hard as coming together again

Which is a weird crazy thing that is impossible to understand

Unless you've lived it

I think I'm just mentally exhausted tonight from 3 year old tantrums...

Day 302

Well school means I am busy

Really busy

And overwhelmed

I literally do not have a break in my day

Am up at 5 am everyday

And averaging 6 hours of sleep

I wonder if I can continue this for 3 years of school

Or hopefully  kids get easier to entertain

Or things settle down when were home again

Or I just suck it up for 3 years

Because in the end it will totally be worth it

Day 301

Children with no naps

Is no good

Why I had a 1 year dr appt for my daughter I'll never know

Falling right in the middle of nap time

And a 3 year old with to boot

Went fairly well despite the timing

And I really didn't pay for the lack of naps until early evening

Except for the 3 year old meltdowns leaving and going

Forgot about those

Either way its over

I even remembered to get medical records transferred for both kids

Anticipating being back hone for the next appointment

Successful day

Day 300

300 days

That's a long @ss time

300 days since our lives were normal

300 days of missing a piece of our family

300 days of growing up and getting older

300 days of being a world apart

I'm definitely ready to be done

And it's crazy how close it is getting

Almost seems like its coming to fast

As crazy as that sounds

Either way we survived 300 days

And I'm anticipating less then 65 left

65 days is a cakewalk

What is that 2 months?

Please...

I could do that in a heartbeat...

Day 298

My baby is officially not a baby anymore

I'm so happy to celebrate this milestone with her

And so sad my baby is growing up

She has become such a person

With a stubborn streak a mile long

And a dramatic personality to boot

But I love her more than I thought possible

And can't wait to see what the next year will bring And am so excited that her dad will be part of the next year of her life

Day 299

Today was my first official day if grad school

Today I am stressed to the max

I'm trying to be positive though

Remembering college

I believe the first day was always overwhelming

I think once I figure this online stuff out

It will be slightly less stressful

But I hope the hubby is ready for some extra responsibility

Because I am definitely going to need lots more help then he's used to

Until then grandma is taking the load

And hopefully in the end this will all be worth it

Day 297

Another busy day

I feel like I have a million things I needed to accomplish today

And between an ecfe event

And visiting my husband's family

I got none of it done

I have a feeling I'll be up way to late tonight

And I'm not super happy about that

But I have a one year olds birthday to get ready for

And that's more important then anything!

Day 296

Exhausted

That's me and my kids

Had a full day of shopping

Mostly for a computer for my school

But a quick trip with two kids

Turns into an all day adventure

Exhausting adventure

I was lucky my mom came with us to help out

And I had the great luxury of taking a bathroom break by myself

I seriously thought that was the best part of having help

But after a day of scattered naps

And getting to bed late

I plan on sleeping well

Day 295

Today was the first official stay home sick from school day

We all got up and dressed and started eating breakfast

But my little guy wasn't quite right

And temperature check confirmed 100.2 degrees

He was a trooper though and was insisting on going to school

However he also didn't argue when I changed him into sweats

And settled him on the couch with his blankets and cartoons

Really who would argue with that

So he got a day off

Lots of rest

A long nap

And endless cartoons

I'd call that a good day

And us girls just hung out doing our girl things