Dearest Blog,
I must say in life you cross issues and drama, and normally I try and keep my mouth shut at risk I don't know what I'm talking about and I may hurt more than help. However, a friend of mine has been put in hot water by some of the soldiers in her husband's company, our company I should say, for a blog she wrote on females in the military and I feel compelled to be a voice.
As a female soldier I have come acoss some issues with spouses and do not get me wrong its not fun. However, never fully understood the other side of the world, the militray spouse world. I never understood why wives had no jobs and seemingly did nothing, but complained about everything. This perspective was all changed when I had to get out of the Army so my husband could follow his dreams of going to flight school and becoming an aviator. His dreams were met and mine got put on hold. Thats what the life of a military spouse is all about. You fall in love with someone that happens to be a soldier and you give up your job and who you are to follow this soldier around the world, and that is alright, that is the choice we make to be with the one we love. However, why are we treated like second class citizens? Why are we looked as the outsiders? We hold the house together when they up and leave, we keep all the appointments and when needed become the mother and the father. We have given up our identities to be less than the number our soldiers are, and we do this without pay. We cannot get jobs becuase no jobs are avaliable. Brilliant minds, women with masters degrees working at the PX and the bolwling alley we do this because it is OUR duty.
I want to be clear this is not a complaint, I along with all military spouses chose this life and would again to support our country and be with the one that I love, but this does not mean we have to lose our voice or ourselves.
On the other side women in the military have more than a difficult job they are treated causiously by the men when they first enter a new company, they are hated by the wives becuase they work very closely with our hubands. These women need to prove themselves as one of the guys and one of the girls, this task is near impossible. So whose 'fault' is the divide? Should the female soldiers or the wives try harder? I think that the answer is both. We all have things in life that leave a bad taste in our moth but that does not make it right to alienate others because if it. And these are the points that I think my friend was attempting to make. She was looking at the facts from her point of veiw. I stand by my friend and what she said stated nothing but the facts, the truth. The bottom line is if you don't like the truth don't blame others, maybe you should look in the mirror and ask yourself WHY don't you like the truth?
So moment of reflection...we both as spouses and female soldiers have a responsibility to make all feel comfortable and to all work together. As women we are stronger together then sperated and we are all fighting for the same cause, equality and friendship. Spouses, we need to understand female soldiers are fighting for our freedom like our husbands and as women we should all try to be better an extend a hand. Female soldiers we need to understand that we work day in and day out with these husbands, there will be moments when our lives are in eachothers hands and we will share something with these men that their wives will never be able to...respect that and sympathize with that fact. If we all try and understand eachother this world, our military world will work much better.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Strawberry Fields Forever...
Dearest Blog,
It has been some times now since I have written and I feel bad for that but being new at this blog thing I am still trying to find a balance of how much to write and how personal to get. So that being said I will try to explain myself and my thoughts as much as possible, however if I offend anyone please feel to tell me these are just my thoughts but I do not mean to hurt anyone.
So on a good note I have a strawberry! This officially means that I have grown something!! I am happy and I will share a photo and a short song to sum up my feelings about my new berry:
I have been in a small depression lately, I am not sure why or what has been going on. I attribute this to having to no puropse right now. School has been out and am just awaiting for July 5th to arrive so I can head stateside for a month. This may sound crazy but I feel like I work better with a deadline, under pressure if you will. I feel like why get up and run today, I have all day to do it. ( this is said full knowing I won't.) What is wrong with me? People say enjoy your break...I just can't seem to do that.
I will say I have been enjoying my Whiskey ladies. Before all you people reading this outside of Germany, Whiskey is our company, not my depression beverage of choice. I have been trying to get involved more in company activities and I will say they always seem to take my mind off of things. I love these women and how they help without even knowing it. They give of themselves and don't even realize they are going out of their way. I have been blessed to know some of these amazing women here! (Don't get things twisted I really do miss my coffee girls from Rucker! And my Hoho Nicole!)
In my bizzare depression I have been thinking a lot lately. Reflecting on my life and what my future may hold, what I want my future to hold. As my school days are quickly coming to an end I feel like am a high school student trying to figure out what's next. I am starting the process of my OCS packet and I am very excited to get back into a career, not that school was not but I am so glad that I have almost achieved a goal that I never thought was possible for me.
This brings me to my ever important serious reflection. While running this morning with my Bella I never thought how much I do think while running. While running Iisten to music, lately I have been thinking about Will. It is strange how someone can have such an impact on your life in only a matter of a few years. He has ment the world to Nathan, Devin, and myself. He was the type of man that made people want to be a better person. So my goal is to find something that I can do that will help people in the name of Will, a sort of pay it forwad if you will. (no pun intendedThis may take some time and much effort but that is alright, that is how he was. No matter what the inconvinience he was always around, helping people. I want him to be remembered for the impact he had, especially on me and my boys
Anywho, to leave on a happy note the Twilight Saga new trailor has been released, in case some peope have been living under a rock and could have missed this momentous occasion this is how I shall close!
Now without further adieu I bring you the Breaking Dawn trailor....
It has been some times now since I have written and I feel bad for that but being new at this blog thing I am still trying to find a balance of how much to write and how personal to get. So that being said I will try to explain myself and my thoughts as much as possible, however if I offend anyone please feel to tell me these are just my thoughts but I do not mean to hurt anyone.
So on a good note I have a strawberry! This officially means that I have grown something!! I am happy and I will share a photo and a short song to sum up my feelings about my new berry:
I have been in a small depression lately, I am not sure why or what has been going on. I attribute this to having to no puropse right now. School has been out and am just awaiting for July 5th to arrive so I can head stateside for a month. This may sound crazy but I feel like I work better with a deadline, under pressure if you will. I feel like why get up and run today, I have all day to do it. ( this is said full knowing I won't.) What is wrong with me? People say enjoy your break...I just can't seem to do that.
I will say I have been enjoying my Whiskey ladies. Before all you people reading this outside of Germany, Whiskey is our company, not my depression beverage of choice. I have been trying to get involved more in company activities and I will say they always seem to take my mind off of things. I love these women and how they help without even knowing it. They give of themselves and don't even realize they are going out of their way. I have been blessed to know some of these amazing women here! (Don't get things twisted I really do miss my coffee girls from Rucker! And my Hoho Nicole!)
In my bizzare depression I have been thinking a lot lately. Reflecting on my life and what my future may hold, what I want my future to hold. As my school days are quickly coming to an end I feel like am a high school student trying to figure out what's next. I am starting the process of my OCS packet and I am very excited to get back into a career, not that school was not but I am so glad that I have almost achieved a goal that I never thought was possible for me.
This brings me to my ever important serious reflection. While running this morning with my Bella I never thought how much I do think while running. While running Iisten to music, lately I have been thinking about Will. It is strange how someone can have such an impact on your life in only a matter of a few years. He has ment the world to Nathan, Devin, and myself. He was the type of man that made people want to be a better person. So my goal is to find something that I can do that will help people in the name of Will, a sort of pay it forwad if you will. (no pun intendedThis may take some time and much effort but that is alright, that is how he was. No matter what the inconvinience he was always around, helping people. I want him to be remembered for the impact he had, especially on me and my boys
Anywho, to leave on a happy note the Twilight Saga new trailor has been released, in case some peope have been living under a rock and could have missed this momentous occasion this is how I shall close!
Now without further adieu I bring you the Breaking Dawn trailor....
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Proud to be an American!
Dear blog,
My family and I have had a very busy and action packed weekend. Over this long Memorial Day weekend we made a last minute decision to get out of here and see something new. We are in this amazing, beautiful place where we can exprience so many new things I find it such a waste to spend weekend after long weekend doing nothing. Soooo we decided to go to an amusement park (for Devin.) He was so suprised, and even I must say we had quite the time! After that off to Amsterdam!! What an amazing city! So much culture and so many things to see. Me and Nathan are going to plan a trip that is adults only to see the 'other side' of Amsterdam...hahahaha!
I love four day weekends!! Speaking four days this brings me to my very deep moment of reflection. This past four day was for Memorial Day, this is a day to remember our soldiers past, present, and future. We remember the men and women that have given to this country what so few Americans are willing to give. Some gave a short service and some gave their lives but all should be honored for the dedication they gave, a dedication that only service members and their families truly understand. The question at hand is how do we honor these men and women? Every single man and women in our country has a duty to live everyday as if it was the last day they would be on this earth, because a soldier never knows when it will be theirs. I am proud to say that I am married to a soldier and I am also proud to be one. So in order to honor these brave men and women think about what you will do to live your life....
I am going to live to be a better person than I was the day prior. I am going to actually do instead of just talk about doing. I am going to go outside of my comfort zone more. I will live everyday with no regrets. What will you do????
Very deep.....
Love always,
Me
My soldier!! <3
The day this song stops giving you chills is the day you should be booted from America!!
My family and I have had a very busy and action packed weekend. Over this long Memorial Day weekend we made a last minute decision to get out of here and see something new. We are in this amazing, beautiful place where we can exprience so many new things I find it such a waste to spend weekend after long weekend doing nothing. Soooo we decided to go to an amusement park (for Devin.) He was so suprised, and even I must say we had quite the time! After that off to Amsterdam!! What an amazing city! So much culture and so many things to see. Me and Nathan are going to plan a trip that is adults only to see the 'other side' of Amsterdam...hahahaha!
I love four day weekends!! Speaking four days this brings me to my very deep moment of reflection. This past four day was for Memorial Day, this is a day to remember our soldiers past, present, and future. We remember the men and women that have given to this country what so few Americans are willing to give. Some gave a short service and some gave their lives but all should be honored for the dedication they gave, a dedication that only service members and their families truly understand. The question at hand is how do we honor these men and women? Every single man and women in our country has a duty to live everyday as if it was the last day they would be on this earth, because a soldier never knows when it will be theirs. I am proud to say that I am married to a soldier and I am also proud to be one. So in order to honor these brave men and women think about what you will do to live your life....
I am going to live to be a better person than I was the day prior. I am going to actually do instead of just talk about doing. I am going to go outside of my comfort zone more. I will live everyday with no regrets. What will you do????
Very deep.....
Love always,
Me
My soldier!! <3
The day this song stops giving you chills is the day you should be booted from America!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Same scheisse new day...
Dearest Blog,
Furniture saga part 4: Well our furniture was delivered on Monday! Yay! So excited to have it here and I love it! So Mrs. Tippy, along with Mr. Mover Man, moved in the couch and the bed. Then off to T- ball practice. Upon return Nathan states 'Where is the couch?'
Melissa: Hellllllooooo right there.
Nathan: 'Ok so how do we lay down and watch a movie?'
Melissa: "We, well, awwww shit."
They brought us two of the same piece. So now I have a small collection of couch in my living room...
If you will notice I have set up half a new couch and the couch that needs returning in the back with the old couches just waiting the the wing. I will update as soon as I figure out if I get the rest of my couches!!! Boo, I am angry!
Well on a good note I had a productive day! Got my issues with VA worked out (sort of) but now I just sit and wait for the money they owe me....again!!
I did get my little one signed up for Kindergarten. Ahhhhh kindergarten already?! I can hardly believe it! He's getting so big!! My little man. While chatting it up with the very nice ladies in the school office I was asked if I would like to become a substitute teacher. I love the children, soooo I shall fill out the 5,000 pages of paperwork it requires and see what happens. Me teaching children...this could be interesting....
I am thinking about starting to makes cakes. I shall order some cake stuff and begin to tinker with different flavors of cakes. So if my friends here get lots of cake in multiple flavors at your door step please do not be alarmed it is just me leaving you little bits of sweetness. So I hope to be a cake baker, for your upcoming needs holla...
We are on the hunt for a new car for Nathan...he is looking at Lambos and brand new BMWs, I'm looking at beaters, I told him if he wants a nicer car he was going to have to get a job delivering pizzas.
I also just found out my mom has been reading this so 'Hi Mom!!'
We are trying to decide where to go for the June four day...any got ideas? I need someplace to get some sun and a little umbrella drink....Italy or Spain maybe???? I'm trying to get my blurple on! ( for those who do not know what the shade blurple is it is so black it then takes on the aparence of purple.)
I was thinking how funny kids are. They say the funniest things at random. Last week Devin was getting off the couch and he puts his hands on his lower back and says to me, "huh mommy my back hurts.....I'm getting old mommy, I'm getting old." WHAT?! I couldn't help but laugh because the day prior when he was getting into trouble for not picking up his room he says, " Mommy I'm just a little kid you have to remind me of this." I just can't win! Tanner's new word is Heiss, this means hot in German. Everything is heiss, I really need to learn the German word for cold to possibly counteract this hot epidemic.
Final words....American Idol Finale 1 is on tonight in Germany and so is the Glee Finale. I know we are a day behind Ameria,so if any of you post the winner of AI tonight on Facebook I will kill you....this is not a joke but a threat take notice people!!
Ahhhh children...
Furniture saga part 4: Well our furniture was delivered on Monday! Yay! So excited to have it here and I love it! So Mrs. Tippy, along with Mr. Mover Man, moved in the couch and the bed. Then off to T- ball practice. Upon return Nathan states 'Where is the couch?'
Melissa: Hellllllooooo right there.
Nathan: 'Ok so how do we lay down and watch a movie?'
Melissa: "We, well, awwww shit."
They brought us two of the same piece. So now I have a small collection of couch in my living room...
Well on a good note I had a productive day! Got my issues with VA worked out (sort of) but now I just sit and wait for the money they owe me....again!!
I did get my little one signed up for Kindergarten. Ahhhhh kindergarten already?! I can hardly believe it! He's getting so big!! My little man. While chatting it up with the very nice ladies in the school office I was asked if I would like to become a substitute teacher. I love the children, soooo I shall fill out the 5,000 pages of paperwork it requires and see what happens. Me teaching children...this could be interesting....
I am thinking about starting to makes cakes. I shall order some cake stuff and begin to tinker with different flavors of cakes. So if my friends here get lots of cake in multiple flavors at your door step please do not be alarmed it is just me leaving you little bits of sweetness. So I hope to be a cake baker, for your upcoming needs holla...
We are on the hunt for a new car for Nathan...he is looking at Lambos and brand new BMWs, I'm looking at beaters, I told him if he wants a nicer car he was going to have to get a job delivering pizzas.
I also just found out my mom has been reading this so 'Hi Mom!!'
We are trying to decide where to go for the June four day...any got ideas? I need someplace to get some sun and a little umbrella drink....Italy or Spain maybe???? I'm trying to get my blurple on! ( for those who do not know what the shade blurple is it is so black it then takes on the aparence of purple.)
I was thinking how funny kids are. They say the funniest things at random. Last week Devin was getting off the couch and he puts his hands on his lower back and says to me, "huh mommy my back hurts.....I'm getting old mommy, I'm getting old." WHAT?! I couldn't help but laugh because the day prior when he was getting into trouble for not picking up his room he says, " Mommy I'm just a little kid you have to remind me of this." I just can't win! Tanner's new word is Heiss, this means hot in German. Everything is heiss, I really need to learn the German word for cold to possibly counteract this hot epidemic.
Final words....American Idol Finale 1 is on tonight in Germany and so is the Glee Finale. I know we are a day behind Ameria,so if any of you post the winner of AI tonight on Facebook I will kill you....this is not a joke but a threat take notice people!!
Ahhhh children...
Monday, May 23, 2011
What in the world?
Dearest Blog,
Well here we are beginning a new week after the almost Apocalypse. It's nice to be alive and kickin' another day! Although I believe that no one will ever know when our good Lord will return to earth you can't help but wonder....maybe the crazies were right. I found myself waking up on Saturday morning looking out my bedroom window half expecting to see flaming meteors falling from the sky or the earth beginning to crack.
Thinking about life and death and thinking the world may end has brought me to my few moments of reflection. What have I really done to make a mark on the world? My head is full of ideas that stay in my head. Why don't I act on them? The more important question is what are you going to do to make this world a better place? I feel like we all have a duty to leave a mark on this world.
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature of nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lay defeat and death“. -Nelson Mandela
Anywho...I took Bella on her first run today...conclusion is my dog is a fatty. She made it about a half mile and just stood there with her tongue hanging out of her mouth like why are we doing this?? We did however, make it two miles. This is the aftermath of Bella's first run...
Update on my furniture....it's on it's way!! They found our couch and bed at another AAFES and it should be here this week! I'm not holding my breath but a girl can dream!! Cross your fingers kids momma needs her comfy couch!!
Ok I AM going to look and see if I can scout out some antiques for me to begin renovation! I hope I find some (old) new items!! I am attempting to get a bike together so I can go ride with Mrs. Tippy! I hope my legs can cycle me at least a short distance...it's time to get into summer shape...whatever shape that may be.....
I have strawberries! Well, almost...I have buds that with a little lovins will hopefully turn into a strawberry.
Devin has T-ball practice tonight he is actually quite good! If he can focus maybe he will be a good ball player...football season is around the corner however, so I think I will wait and see how that goes!
Well that is all for now!! Till next time!
Love,
Melissa
Just a funy pick me up because we all need those!! I LOVE these!!
Well here we are beginning a new week after the almost Apocalypse. It's nice to be alive and kickin' another day! Although I believe that no one will ever know when our good Lord will return to earth you can't help but wonder....maybe the crazies were right. I found myself waking up on Saturday morning looking out my bedroom window half expecting to see flaming meteors falling from the sky or the earth beginning to crack.
Thinking about life and death and thinking the world may end has brought me to my few moments of reflection. What have I really done to make a mark on the world? My head is full of ideas that stay in my head. Why don't I act on them? The more important question is what are you going to do to make this world a better place? I feel like we all have a duty to leave a mark on this world.
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature of nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lay defeat and death“. -Nelson Mandela
Anywho...I took Bella on her first run today...conclusion is my dog is a fatty. She made it about a half mile and just stood there with her tongue hanging out of her mouth like why are we doing this?? We did however, make it two miles. This is the aftermath of Bella's first run...
Ok I AM going to look and see if I can scout out some antiques for me to begin renovation! I hope I find some (old) new items!! I am attempting to get a bike together so I can go ride with Mrs. Tippy! I hope my legs can cycle me at least a short distance...it's time to get into summer shape...whatever shape that may be.....
I have strawberries! Well, almost...I have buds that with a little lovins will hopefully turn into a strawberry.
Devin has T-ball practice tonight he is actually quite good! If he can focus maybe he will be a good ball player...football season is around the corner however, so I think I will wait and see how that goes!
Well that is all for now!! Till next time!
Love,
Melissa
Just a funy pick me up because we all need those!! I LOVE these!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Lessons Learned
Dearest Blog,
This week has been a good week 'Pregnant with......emotion.' if you will( I hope you all picked up on the movie quote, if not please refer yourself to Knocked Up.)
I have learned many things this week about myself and the individuals I choose to surround myself with. Let me tell you they are good people! I have learned that I have people in my life that drop everything to help you out, even if it is an inconvenience to them. (After all is this not the type of people you want in your life?)
I have learned that I still am deeply and now more than ever still in love with Red Vines! (Thank you Nathaniel for finding and bringing them home!!)
I have learned not to be too sensitive, sometimes people need to vent and that is OK, don't get your feelings hurt we all say things that we don't mean and our intention is not to hurt people and we don't actually mean that way. I practice this with my spouse frequently. Boo :(
Honesty is always the best policy....unless the truth involves a pregnant women, food or clothing, then the response is ALWAYS 'your so tiny, your like all baby!'
I have learned maybe gardening is not my 'thing' as I think I have already killed two flowers, but I will continue to water them as if they may miraculously re-gain life. I am certain however, that by months end I will find something I am good at.
I have learned that the Army still is a mess and no one seems to know what in the world is happening. They still do things that make no sense, and no matter how 'Family oriented' the Army commercials say they are, they in all actuality are not. Army Strong!!!
I have learned the best medicine to a crappy day is kisses from your babies!
I have learned that AAFES sucks as they have 'acidentally' cancelled the order for our couch and our bed that we have been waiting for for over two months. They now, amazingly are both no longer available for order.
I have learned (kind of) not to take my anger out on my spouse, he is not actually the reason why I am angry. But then who do I take it out on???? Lesson still in progress....
That is all for today world.....
This week has been a good week 'Pregnant with......emotion.' if you will( I hope you all picked up on the movie quote, if not please refer yourself to Knocked Up.)
I have learned many things this week about myself and the individuals I choose to surround myself with. Let me tell you they are good people! I have learned that I have people in my life that drop everything to help you out, even if it is an inconvenience to them. (After all is this not the type of people you want in your life?)
I have learned that I still am deeply and now more than ever still in love with Red Vines! (Thank you Nathaniel for finding and bringing them home!!)
I have learned not to be too sensitive, sometimes people need to vent and that is OK, don't get your feelings hurt we all say things that we don't mean and our intention is not to hurt people and we don't actually mean that way. I practice this with my spouse frequently. Boo :(
Honesty is always the best policy....unless the truth involves a pregnant women, food or clothing, then the response is ALWAYS 'your so tiny, your like all baby!'
I have learned maybe gardening is not my 'thing' as I think I have already killed two flowers, but I will continue to water them as if they may miraculously re-gain life. I am certain however, that by months end I will find something I am good at.
I have learned that the Army still is a mess and no one seems to know what in the world is happening. They still do things that make no sense, and no matter how 'Family oriented' the Army commercials say they are, they in all actuality are not. Army Strong!!!
I have learned the best medicine to a crappy day is kisses from your babies!
I have learned that AAFES sucks as they have 'acidentally' cancelled the order for our couch and our bed that we have been waiting for for over two months. They now, amazingly are both no longer available for order.
I have learned (kind of) not to take my anger out on my spouse, he is not actually the reason why I am angry. But then who do I take it out on???? Lesson still in progress....
That is all for today world.....
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
You Plus Me Equals Us
Dearest Blog,
Last night, with Nathan's arrival from field time closin in, I have been thinking about all the things that I have missed about him. I have missed the silly banter between us in the kitchen, the laughing, and the goodnight kisses. I miss having someone else tuck the babies into bed and I hate the fact that Tanner has now associated a cell phone ring with daddy. Someone to keep the other side of the bed warm and a cuddle partner during movies. Such is the life of a House Hold 6 and that is the life I have chosen....this by no means does this mean that I have to be happy about it.
This being said when you have a spouse that is gone for long amounts of time every so often you do as the militay refers to as 'adapt and overcome.' These last weeks have been filled with me gettting on with life without my husband. As bad as this sounds all you military spouses know exactly what I am talking about. Your husband leaves you over eat for a few days then you pick up and learn to live life without them. This is the cycle...and with deployment realitivly around the corner this was good training.
But what about all the things that will change when he comes home? Can someone please tell me why it is easier to keep the house clean when he is gone? As I was laying in bed lat night I was thinking about the trail I will have to attend to upon the arrival of my husband. The gear will land in the hallway, the blouse on the back of the dining room chair, the boots and socks in the living room. He will then need a shower. Pants on the bedroom floor and underwear on the bathroom floor, and lastly towel hung on the door. I will clean up after him because he just got home, with promises of, "I'll clean it in the morning," and "I'll get it later" flying by my ears i the breeze. Ahhhhhhh, it has taken me weeks to get the house to this point and in 10 flat it is back to where it was.
The bottom line you ask?? I am an Army wife, I love my babies and my husband. I WILL make one of his favorite meals tonight for dinner, I WILL make sure he has fresh sheets on his bed, and I WILL throw on a little extra lipgloss on before picking him up. I missed my husband...and his dirty socks on my livingroom floor!!!
Last night, with Nathan's arrival from field time closin in, I have been thinking about all the things that I have missed about him. I have missed the silly banter between us in the kitchen, the laughing, and the goodnight kisses. I miss having someone else tuck the babies into bed and I hate the fact that Tanner has now associated a cell phone ring with daddy. Someone to keep the other side of the bed warm and a cuddle partner during movies. Such is the life of a House Hold 6 and that is the life I have chosen....this by no means does this mean that I have to be happy about it.
This being said when you have a spouse that is gone for long amounts of time every so often you do as the militay refers to as 'adapt and overcome.' These last weeks have been filled with me gettting on with life without my husband. As bad as this sounds all you military spouses know exactly what I am talking about. Your husband leaves you over eat for a few days then you pick up and learn to live life without them. This is the cycle...and with deployment realitivly around the corner this was good training.
But what about all the things that will change when he comes home? Can someone please tell me why it is easier to keep the house clean when he is gone? As I was laying in bed lat night I was thinking about the trail I will have to attend to upon the arrival of my husband. The gear will land in the hallway, the blouse on the back of the dining room chair, the boots and socks in the living room. He will then need a shower. Pants on the bedroom floor and underwear on the bathroom floor, and lastly towel hung on the door. I will clean up after him because he just got home, with promises of, "I'll clean it in the morning," and "I'll get it later" flying by my ears i the breeze. Ahhhhhhh, it has taken me weeks to get the house to this point and in 10 flat it is back to where it was.
The bottom line you ask?? I am an Army wife, I love my babies and my husband. I WILL make one of his favorite meals tonight for dinner, I WILL make sure he has fresh sheets on his bed, and I WILL throw on a little extra lipgloss on before picking him up. I missed my husband...and his dirty socks on my livingroom floor!!!
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