We decided to celebrate Christmas early this year. Like, really early. Like yesterday. This way Mr. Roush can be here to watch the babies open their gifts, and play afterwards. It was so much fun!!!! We went a little crazy considering they are so young, but it's ok. :)
I have really convinced myself this IS Christmas.. Like it feels weird that nobody else has celebrated!? Or even decorated!?
We are heading to my in laws this week for a few days! We are so excited to see them, but I hate this 12 hour drive. With two small people.. And a cat.. And a dog..
A small selfish part of me hates sharing the hubs when he is leaving so soon,, I want to keep him all alone, just me and the kids. (I am seriously selfish! An self involved! But I haven't and sing sat anything. Let's all keep the peace, mmkay?
Seriously exhausted just thinking of travelling,
Jessica
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Tearing up
This evening I watched my husband pack for Afghanistan. And it sucked.
I think this was the first time all this pre deployment crap has really hit me. This was the first time it became real. Everything he needs to live somewhere else in one really big container. (It feels like he's moving out. Which, of course, he basically is.)
The babies and I just laid on the bed watching as he spent several hours making sure he hadn't forgotten something crucial. They laughed, rolled around, and brought joy to a sad moment, blissfully unaware of what is going on and about to happen. I am so thankful to have them going through this with me!!! It will be a lot of work on my own but I will have so much joy and laughter even during sad moments. They always know how to make me laugh and smile.
I am doing okay, though. This isn't our first deployment, nor our last. I know the drill, and we will settle into a routine just the 3 of us. We will adapt and lean on each other more than ever before. All the while yearning for phone calls, pining for Skype sessions, and eating a bit more chocolate.
Yes, we are tough enough. One day at a time. The Lord will provide.
I think this was the first time all this pre deployment crap has really hit me. This was the first time it became real. Everything he needs to live somewhere else in one really big container. (It feels like he's moving out. Which, of course, he basically is.)
The babies and I just laid on the bed watching as he spent several hours making sure he hadn't forgotten something crucial. They laughed, rolled around, and brought joy to a sad moment, blissfully unaware of what is going on and about to happen. I am so thankful to have them going through this with me!!! It will be a lot of work on my own but I will have so much joy and laughter even during sad moments. They always know how to make me laugh and smile.
I am doing okay, though. This isn't our first deployment, nor our last. I know the drill, and we will settle into a routine just the 3 of us. We will adapt and lean on each other more than ever before. All the while yearning for phone calls, pining for Skype sessions, and eating a bit more chocolate.
Yes, we are tough enough. One day at a time. The Lord will provide.
I Love Being an Army Wife
Yes, I really do. You just can't beat the camaraderie of army wives bonding together to survive a deployment. But it's more than that.
-it's the pride in my husband and his commitment to serve.
-it's the health care.
-it's the red, white, and blue.
-it's sexy uniforms.
-it's the unit events (coffees, balls, dine outs, frg meetings, unit parties, ceremonies)
-it's seeing different parts of the country intimately due to pcs moves. (4 states, 4 years.)
-it's the whole new "army language".
-it's the acceptance by other wives.
-it's the giving by the army community (helping move, watching each others kiddos bc family is far away, etc.)
-it's the big reunions with family during holidays.
-it's the job security.
-it's pwoc.
It's so much. I truly believe I am blessed to be part of one of the greatest communities in this country. Yes, there are huge sacrifices, but that's another post, another day. Maybe tomorrow :)
Lots of love,
Jessica
-it's the pride in my husband and his commitment to serve.
-it's the health care.
-it's the red, white, and blue.
-it's sexy uniforms.
-it's the unit events (coffees, balls, dine outs, frg meetings, unit parties, ceremonies)
-it's seeing different parts of the country intimately due to pcs moves. (4 states, 4 years.)
-it's the whole new "army language".
-it's the acceptance by other wives.
-it's the giving by the army community (helping move, watching each others kiddos bc family is far away, etc.)
-it's the big reunions with family during holidays.
-it's the job security.
-it's pwoc.
It's so much. I truly believe I am blessed to be part of one of the greatest communities in this country. Yes, there are huge sacrifices, but that's another post, another day. Maybe tomorrow :)
Lots of love,
Jessica
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