Cloud 9

I must admit that I didn't think that I would hear from Mike until I was standing by his side on Family Day at Fort Jackson. BUT!!!! Tonight I was able to talk with him for 27 minutes. There is nothing like falling in love with your man all over again. I have had the biggest cheshire cat smile on my face since I heard him say, "Hey, Babe!" Yes, the butterflies are back in my stomach and that nervous feeling that I had when we were dating is here once again. This time, it is deeper and more overwhelming than ever before. Amazing that after six and a half years of marriage to this man, I love him more passionately than ever, and I know that he feels the same way about me. Isn't it wonderful to hear how much your husband loves you in his voice? Nothing makes my heart happier. I'm on Cloud 9.

It's Been Five Weeks...

Today marks five weeks since I talked to my husband on the phone. Mother's Day was the last day that I spoke to him. I am missing my best friend, husband, and lover terribly. I knew going into this new life that things would be different. But, I didn't know how hard this separation would be. I am eagerly looking forward to seeing him in two and a half weeks. Just being together, seeing him face to face, gazing into his eyes,and hearing his voice will be a welcome relief. Thankfully, there is an end to his basic training in sight.

My Incredibly Handsome Husband

We are so proud of our Daddy/Husband.

PFC Parks...Love you, Babe

We Miss You, Daddy

There he is, front and center.

 Miss you every minute of every day, Babe.

Marvelous Mother's Day

Had such a joyful day. I enjoyed being with my wonderful children on this special day. I also was surprised to get a phone call from my soldier. We are missing him terribly, but hearing his voice will get us through another few days. I couldn't have asked for more.

Coloring for Daddy.

No more "cookie"cereal

Today, I was reminded of a profound lesson through my daughter's breakfast cereal.
My husband had bought her cereal that look like tiny cookies before he left. She had the last bowl of that kind yesterday morning. This morning she wanted cereal, again, but there was no more "cookie cereal".
"Mommy will get you some cereal, Emma, but it's a new kind." (Cinnamon Toast Crunch to be exact)
I poured a bowl of it for her and put in on the table. She eyed it and said, "Momma...cookie cereal."
"Try this kind it's very yummy. You will like it, I promise."
She started making a fussy noise. "Emma, this is the new cereal. Try it. Don't fuss. Just try it."
I walked out of the room to get Jensen and when I returned...she was munching happily on the "new cereal."

What a great reminder for me during these big changes. It's not the old "cereal" that I loved, but it's very yummy and "You will like it, I promise."
Never thought in my wildest dreams that I'd be a military wife. Seriously, if someone would have said on my wedding day that in six years, Mike would be in basic training, I would have laughed and said that they're nuts.
Yet, here we are. Six years and two children later...an Army family.

So, I'm taking small bites of this new "cereal", still not sure that I'll like it. Hopefully, I will.