Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Guess who's back...

Here are a couple hints:

  • it involves an ER visit
  • some tears
  • a crap ton of worry
  • some fiber glass
  • some ace bandage
  • last but not least, XRAYS!
Did you take a guess? Do you think you figured it out?

Did you guess a broken bone?! DING DING DING you are correct!

Yep... My little guy will have Mr. Cast again for about 6 weeks. 

From what I know the kids were chasing each other and he crashed into the couch. He broke his wrist. 
Why was I not there to see it? Cause I was putting away clothes... About the time I yelled 

           "Can ya'll please stop runnin" 

I heard him let out a scream that hurts any mama's ears. 

This happened at about 4pm... I gave him some meds leftover from the broken leg and at about 410. 430 came around and he moved his arm on the couch and screamed once again... I knew it was broken :( 

So I get him to the ER at about 530 and they do Xrays of his shoulder and I knew it was not that part of his arm. I asked for full arm Xrays but they said the doc didn't order it.... 

An hour later I was back in Xray doing the wrist. He cried the entire time. Screamed and cried. So guess what, I cried too! 

There is nothing more helpless then your son  crying but you know it is in his best interest that they take these "pictures"

So we go back, doc says I am right his wrist is broken. His arm is now in a splint. 

He gets his hard cast Thursday... 


All these things happen when daddy is gone, which makes it tough. 

I think the couch has been dismissed from our family... Especially one with a hide-a-bed


Sunday, August 29, 2010

First week, done!


Well we got the first week of school down. Schooling that I am still not sure about.  You see, I was spoiled with private preschool last year. This year is a shock to my system.

The first day was a mess! Total mess. They did kindergarten orientation the first day of school. For the first hour! Really? I E and Munchkin with me, that was an adventure.

I have to walk her to school 15 minutes before school and wait for school to start. Really? Weird. So every morning parents wait there in like for 15 minutes for the kids to start school. Then we leave. It is a mess that is for sure.

Then the 2nd day I got a letter sent home saying that they are combining her class with 1st graders. Really? Thanks for asking if I was cool with that. I am assuming they tested her or some sort...

I am trying to be optimistic but things keep bringing me down. She is enjoying her time at school. She is meeting friends and she has not came home with much of an attitude yet.

It is only one week in though....

Friday, August 27, 2010

MilSpouse Friday Fill-in #10


Welcome to MilSpouse Friday Fill-in, hosted by Wife of a Sailor. We are asked 5 questions every week to answer for you to read. If you are not a MilSpouse enjoy my answers, you get to know more about me, if you are a MilSpouse head over and get the questions so we can get to know YOU!

Enjoy! 

*What secret indulgence do you act on while your spouse is away? (from Devil Dog Darling)
I take up the ENTIRE bed. He never believes me ;) 
*If you were a spice, what would you be? (from New Girl On Post)
Pepper... I can be hot and I can be mild. ;)

*Where do you go for support when your significant other is deployed? (from Texas Meets Washington)
My family.  I have done this for so long it is second nature. Being alone does get old and lonely but I know that no matter what I have our family to get me through 

*What is the oldest thing you own? (from A Troop’s Girl
I little red rocking chair that is about 80 years old, probably older. My Granny got it a long long time ago. It has been though 7 kids now and is still rockin

*How did you vision your future pre-military? (from Daddy’s Duty)
I am guessing this question means after the military.... Whatever it is I want more family dinners and no duty.  I have honestly not put any thought into it but I will politely demand a vacay to somewhere tropical and some amazing memories with my hubby ;) 




Thursday, August 26, 2010

Quotable Thursday - Breastfeeding


This weeks topic is breastfeeding! Hope you enjoy! 

Since my journey is over I will send good nursing vibes to others! 

  • "Breastfeeding should not be attempted by fathers with hairy chests, since they can make baby sneeze and give wind." Mike Harding 
  • "I feel cheated never knowing what it is like to get pregnant, carry a child and breastfeed" Dustin Hoffman
  • "Breast milk is better then any udder milk" Unknown  


Breastfeeding.... I made it!

All my babies were breastfed... Some more then others.

Princess was breastfed for about 3 months. After 48 hours of being awake and being alone I gave in. I'mnot sure why I never went back to nursing but I was definatly NOT easier! Midnight bottle feedings are far worse then rolling over and nursing :)

Prince was nursed for 22 months. He remembers it to this day and it was almost 2 years ago that I stopped

Munchkin was nursed 11 months.  While I had no struggles with her like I did the first two, I really wanted my bady back. Me back. As selfish as that is to say it's the truth. I pressured through it and made it the amount of time I wanted, a year.

I have bottle fed, I have breast fed, I've even had to tube feed 2 of my kiddos and by far nursing is the easiest.  I bonded with my babies and gave them something no one else could, liquid gold.

My journey nursing is done, for me at least. One day when I can go to school I hope to get an education in lactation to help other military wives when they are at their end.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Dismissed....

Yesterday while watching the news I was over come with many emotions.

The 4-2 Stryker Brigade left Iraq into Kuwait. It was all over the news. It could not be missed. The homecoming in Ft. Lewis Washington was also all over the news.

While I have no family or friends in that squadron, when I saw a mom hugging her kiddos it broke me down.

You see, my mom did indeed wear combat boots. She was in the Navy but I learned at a young age that duty calls.

Earlier this year my husband returned from deployment, seemed that everything happened while he was gone. Life changed, kids grew, school even started, again!


I am not here to get political, I am not here to write this to say anything negative or positive, I am here to simply say no matter how many of these deployments and homecomings I have seen in my life, went though or will go though, they always bring tears to my eyes. They will always remind me of being a child and waiting impatiently for my mom to pull up from her 6 hour long journey from Jacksonville. I will forever be reminded of my kids faces when daddy comes home, my husband holding his son for the first time.

The roller coaster of emotions deployment brings is not something the average person understands. There are several stages. The feeling of the one you love, the one you have missed, in your arms again is not even the last. I will say it is the best feeling in the world.

To all my friends stationed in harms way, stay safe. To my friends who recently came home, Welcome back, we've missed you...



Hubby waiting to leave the ship after last deployment, <3 him 

 

Thursday, August 19, 2010

MilSpouse Friday Fill-in #9

MilSpouse Friday Fill-in is Hosted by Wife of Sailor Check there every Thursday for questions.



If you could be a fugitive from the law for whatever reason, what would your crime be? (from It’s a Hooah Life)
* Stealing my hubby from PAC


How long do you think you will be a military family? (from Julie the Army Wife)
*Well I am almost 29, all of my life I have been a military family. As of now, I do not want to do a day past August 31, 2013 but the next duty station might change me! 


What’s your favorite recipe? (from Keep Calm and Soldier On)
*My mom's beef stew. Mom has to make it. Something about it :) 


What would you want your last five words to be when you leave this life? (from My Goal is Simple
*I love you, Goodbye. I never say Goodbye. It seems like it is to serious. Being faced with deployments and moves my entire life I never wanted it that serious. I say "I'll see you later" 


Where do you hope to retire? (from Pennies from Heaven)
* Right now it is a toss up between Blaine, Minnesota and Plano, Texas. We have family  in both areas.  Hopefully where ever I rest my head my babies will get a little touch of the things I was raise with.  Those two areas seem to be a good mix





Tuesday, August 17, 2010

My husband hates me....

We made a family trip to our local WalMart the other night.... That is a journey in itself when you have 3 kids. Hubby comes a long and he is a toy magnet. I am never sure who is worse, him or the kids. He really means well but often it is to my expense.

I am taking a guess by the prices listed on my Amazon listing over to the right that WM was having a major sale on toys. SD got Princess MOON DOUGH, The pizza kit.

This stuff is actually pretty cool. It is just messy when you have 2 kiddos playing with it.

They say this stuff never dries out. It molds like wet sand does. It is not wet though. Infact it is really dry and feels like velvet. Has a crazy smell at first.

The kids really like it and I could get used to it, the cleaning up after the play dough, not so much :)


Saturday, August 14, 2010

Is it over yet?



I can honestly tell you for the first time in my life I am ready for summer to be over.  We went on a vacation to Texas. We did summer school and continued the therapies and I am pooped! I need a break.

I had kids playing inside and outside while an infant was trying to nap. I tried to schedule things around the times of therapy so I was not taking dirt-covered kids in public. I lost my mind, found it then lost it again.

Getting used to summer was much worse then getting used to having the kids gone.

With all the complaining done…

I got Princess into the school I wanted to get her into, It is attached to E’s school so I do not have to be all across town.  I am really hoping this school turns out to be a good thing.  This school district has me rather nervous.  

We never intended to live here longer then this month, we wanted to be out of California before Princess started kindergarten. Those plans fell through; She will now start school in a district that is not what either of us grew up in.  I will give it a shot and if I cannot handle it then she will get home schooled.

Prince will either be going to a private school or the special education school that will be attached to Princess’ school. I really wish said school had more communication with me so we will work on that,

I can’t believe I am asking for summer to be over. I want a clean house, I want it to be quiet and I want some tired kiddos at the end of the day…. Maybe with all that I can get a few moments of me time too! 

Friday, August 13, 2010

MilSpouse Friday Fill-in #8




Wife of a Sailor is hosting MilSpouse Friday Fill-In If you would like to join she posts the questions on Thursday to be in your Friday blog post! It is a lot of fun. Won't you join us?!



1.             What is ONE thing you’d like civilians to understand about being a military family?
How lonely it can be. Even if you are single you are able to go mingle with other people without effecting your spouses feelings. In a military relationship you are expected to be single and lonely for at least 6 months of a year.
2.             What is your favorite mistake?
Giving my hubby my pink phone… It is all history from there J I said I would NEVER marry a military man… Oopps
3.             What indulgence could you give up for a year?
Chocolate! As long as I could have my fruity candy I can give up chocolate!
4.             If you could be a winged animal, what would you be?
Eagle.  Eagle is a symbol of freedom and when they fly through the sky they look very powerful
5.     What is one question you’d like to see asked in a future MFF?
           Name one hobby that gets you through alone time. 

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Happy 1st Birthday, Munchkin



One year ago today I was blessed with a healthy, beautiful baby girl. 

I never knew the beauty of a newborn could steal my heart 3 times, the kisses could make me smile 3 times over and the snuggles I would cherish after doing it the third time.  

I remember asking myself how I would do this, how I could love 3 kids and how was I going to be able to give them all attention. 

I have learned over the last 12 months that with each baby you are blessed with your heart grows bigger, your arms grow longer and cuddles are never ending. 

I am thankful for a healthy, beautiful baby girl that was our miracle. 


Happy Birthday, Munchkin. We love you so much! 

Quotable Thursday - Food


Welcome to Quotable Thursday! 

This week's quotes are about food. Honestly, I have no idea why I chose this topic but it sounded good :)


*Thought: Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage. Woody Allen 
*Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water. W. C. Field
*You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients. Julia Child
*Food is our common ground, a universal experience. James   Beard
        *There ain't no such thing as wrong food.
 Sean Stewart


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