Oh what a day. I slept really well. The kids slept even better. Mr wandered in late in the morning and snuggled next to me for another hour. I got up with one thing on my mind. We were hours from our airport visit. I started cleaning, but I didn't even care. I really didn't feel like I needed to do anything, I was just cleaning to pass the time. But time moved slowly and I got a text sooner than I should have. His plane was diverted due to a medical emergency. It took them 2 hours to get back in the air, because of that he missed the last flight out of Seattle to home.
I just got word, he's in Seattle, has two more flights and will fly out first thing in the morning and get home mid morning. What started as 2 flights in 12 hours turned into 4 flights over a period of 26 hours.
After our news yesterday, I just caught my wind back. We were going to start over with my husband at my side. And I can't seem to get him home! And as I complain, my heart goes out to the family of the poor woman who likely did not make it off that plane alive. My husband did. Just a much longer journey than we anticipated.
I have lost all my energy from a good solid sleep last night. I'm drained. I'm emotionally spent and raw. This has been a long and bitter and painful week. I close my eyes tonight with the one wish that I get to see my husband tomorrow.
22 November 2014
20 November 2014
Day 65.
20th of November
The 2nd to last full day apart. Mr hasn't slept well lately, but last night he did. I woke up happy knowing maybe he was getting out of this up 6 times at night thing. My happy thoughts were fleeting though. We got some rough news. Rough isn't the word, devastating is the word. The recruiting position Chad was offered is essentially off the table. His weight failure flag (from 2.5 years ago) expires from his record on 1 September. If his report date were after this date, then there wouldn't be a problem. His report date is 1 August, with an early report authorized because we need to leave here on 20 June. He has no reason to extend here and since we are "over seas" he can't simply hang out. We (at least I) thought they considered all his qualifications. I thought we were past this. I feel like the rug has been pulled out from under us.
He can submit a request for a waiver, which he'll do next week when he gets back to work, but it's highly highly highly unlikely it will get accepted by the 9 or so people it has to go through. His Branch manager says she will not offer the position to anyone else until we get a more solid answer about the waiver.
I find myself about every 24 minutes, exhaling out strongly. Reminding myself to look around. Get some perspective. He's coming home in less than 36 hours. At least we found out moments before he comes home and not right after he left for school where we'd be faced with dealing with this on opposite ends of the continent.
We could use some prayers. For really any aspect of this situation. That another door opens, that someone has a change of heart and accepts the waiver this time. That we can find a way to extend in AK to allow for a 2 September report date. Or another position in the Midwest of some kind. And acceptance. It's hard to get shit on and take it gracefully. Even if we hadn't had told everyone of our great opportunity, I'd still be crushed.
But tomorrow is the day that after I wake up, I won't sleep again until I see my husband. One more sleep. And I'll likely sleep well, my eyes are tired, my soul hurts. I just hope Mr stays in bed and I don't have to go find paci 14 times.
A girlfriend who is also Hubby-less invited us over to share dinner. We watched a movie (where I almost fell asleep multiple times) and I think it was the first time I had both kids in my lap, calmly and snuggly for an extended period of time :-)
The 2nd to last full day apart. Mr hasn't slept well lately, but last night he did. I woke up happy knowing maybe he was getting out of this up 6 times at night thing. My happy thoughts were fleeting though. We got some rough news. Rough isn't the word, devastating is the word. The recruiting position Chad was offered is essentially off the table. His weight failure flag (from 2.5 years ago) expires from his record on 1 September. If his report date were after this date, then there wouldn't be a problem. His report date is 1 August, with an early report authorized because we need to leave here on 20 June. He has no reason to extend here and since we are "over seas" he can't simply hang out. We (at least I) thought they considered all his qualifications. I thought we were past this. I feel like the rug has been pulled out from under us.
He can submit a request for a waiver, which he'll do next week when he gets back to work, but it's highly highly highly unlikely it will get accepted by the 9 or so people it has to go through. His Branch manager says she will not offer the position to anyone else until we get a more solid answer about the waiver.
I find myself about every 24 minutes, exhaling out strongly. Reminding myself to look around. Get some perspective. He's coming home in less than 36 hours. At least we found out moments before he comes home and not right after he left for school where we'd be faced with dealing with this on opposite ends of the continent.
We could use some prayers. For really any aspect of this situation. That another door opens, that someone has a change of heart and accepts the waiver this time. That we can find a way to extend in AK to allow for a 2 September report date. Or another position in the Midwest of some kind. And acceptance. It's hard to get shit on and take it gracefully. Even if we hadn't had told everyone of our great opportunity, I'd still be crushed.
But tomorrow is the day that after I wake up, I won't sleep again until I see my husband. One more sleep. And I'll likely sleep well, my eyes are tired, my soul hurts. I just hope Mr stays in bed and I don't have to go find paci 14 times.
A girlfriend who is also Hubby-less invited us over to share dinner. We watched a movie (where I almost fell asleep multiple times) and I think it was the first time I had both kids in my lap, calmly and snuggly for an extended period of time :-)
Day 64.
19Nov2014
I'm bored! I miss the company of another adult. I love that we're finding our routine. But it's not right. I mean, I know why it doesn't fit perfectly. But I'm just annoyed. These last few hours are just dragging (as I knew they would).
Mr spent the better part of the afternoon dressed as "biderman". And galloping everywhere. Apparently he galloped all of his energy out, he didn't make it to yoga at the preschool...
Earlier in the day, Bug and I worked on writing sentences. Not sure if she should be doing that before she can read them...but she was really excited about it! I figure that's all that matters. She did a really good job!
I'm bored! I miss the company of another adult. I love that we're finding our routine. But it's not right. I mean, I know why it doesn't fit perfectly. But I'm just annoyed. These last few hours are just dragging (as I knew they would).
Mr spent the better part of the afternoon dressed as "biderman". And galloping everywhere. Apparently he galloped all of his energy out, he didn't make it to yoga at the preschool...
Earlier in the day, Bug and I worked on writing sentences. Not sure if she should be doing that before she can read them...but she was really excited about it! I figure that's all that matters. She did a really good job!
:-)
9 weeks.
18th of November
After two semi non-productive days, some kind of bug bit me, and it wasn't my kid. I had purchased some books used from a friend a couple weeks ago and decided after bath time, to pull them out and show the kids. Since they are taking separate baths now, I had one on one time with each kid.
Mr loves Bug's classroom, so I tried to copy a couple activities for him. I made a bead pouring station and a pom-pom ball tweasing station. He has really gotten into pouring things, loves the sound they make. He goes back and forth between two different containers for 10 minutes sometimes.
After two semi non-productive days, some kind of bug bit me, and it wasn't my kid. I had purchased some books used from a friend a couple weeks ago and decided after bath time, to pull them out and show the kids. Since they are taking separate baths now, I had one on one time with each kid.
Mr loves Bug's classroom, so I tried to copy a couple activities for him. I made a bead pouring station and a pom-pom ball tweasing station. He has really gotten into pouring things, loves the sound they make. He goes back and forth between two different containers for 10 minutes sometimes.
Once Mr was distracted, I mean, focused. It was Bugs turn. I got drawing books for her. She always tells me she wants to draw this or that but doesn't know how. These books break down the image into step by step shapes. It even gives you specific types of shapes to practice before you start your drawing. We drew one together and then she drew a donkey!
Day 62.
2014November17
I'm really looking forward to my husband being home. I mean, duh. But I'm imaging the new routine we could have. The things I haven't done since he's been gone that I'm really looking forward to. For example, having my bible study nights back to myself...man - that's been a sacrifice, really probably more on their part..., working out. I miss that a lot. If I didn't teach yoga, I wouldn't get any movement in other than pulling a sled full of wood 40 feet 6-8 times a week. I collected a pile of magazines (thank you up coming Christmas) and browsed them and found kid sized workout equipment. A stationary bike, a treadmill, a bench press set-up, kettle bells, cute stuff. I think I'd love to get the kids a treadmill. Every time Mr sees one he asks to turn it on. They have a bike type thing already and the bouncing cow...I moved them downstairs and I hope that they will workout with us when we do :)
No picture today, we spent the late morning at the commissary, and the afternoon cleaning, the late afternoon picking up food for a friend stuck in the hospital with her little one, followed by bible study and bedtime. Busy day. I'm glad these long days are soon to be much less long... :-)
I'm really looking forward to my husband being home. I mean, duh. But I'm imaging the new routine we could have. The things I haven't done since he's been gone that I'm really looking forward to. For example, having my bible study nights back to myself...man - that's been a sacrifice, really probably more on their part..., working out. I miss that a lot. If I didn't teach yoga, I wouldn't get any movement in other than pulling a sled full of wood 40 feet 6-8 times a week. I collected a pile of magazines (thank you up coming Christmas) and browsed them and found kid sized workout equipment. A stationary bike, a treadmill, a bench press set-up, kettle bells, cute stuff. I think I'd love to get the kids a treadmill. Every time Mr sees one he asks to turn it on. They have a bike type thing already and the bouncing cow...I moved them downstairs and I hope that they will workout with us when we do :)
No picture today, we spent the late morning at the commissary, and the afternoon cleaning, the late afternoon picking up food for a friend stuck in the hospital with her little one, followed by bible study and bedtime. Busy day. I'm glad these long days are soon to be much less long... :-)
Day 61.
Nov.16.2014
We had the pleasure of meeting a new sitter today. I initially found her to cover the gap in time between when I start my new class in the basement at 5:30 and when Dad gets home from work. She lives close by, like a block, and the kids love her. I'm planning on making her my go-to-sitter! After that we stopped by a friend's for a couple hours. It was good to visit, but I was tired, and ready to be home. The kids actually did really awesome too. No fights, no snotty talking back (I was nervously noticing an increase in that). I wonder if I've changed my attitude or my outward way of interaction with them because they seem different. They seem to play together like I had longed for them to about 3 weeks ago, they may snap "no!" at me (more Mr than Bug), but it's resolved quickly before it escalates too high...they're really nice changes, so I'm not complaining, just intrigued :-)
The Fuzz that I love hasn't had a spotlight lately. This is where he has lived the past few weeks. 10 feet from the wood stove. He comes up during story time to face rub on the kids, and disappears while I tuck them in and reappears if I stay up late enough begging for some attention. By 3 am he finds me no matter where I am, that must be when the fire cools off enough :-)
We had the pleasure of meeting a new sitter today. I initially found her to cover the gap in time between when I start my new class in the basement at 5:30 and when Dad gets home from work. She lives close by, like a block, and the kids love her. I'm planning on making her my go-to-sitter! After that we stopped by a friend's for a couple hours. It was good to visit, but I was tired, and ready to be home. The kids actually did really awesome too. No fights, no snotty talking back (I was nervously noticing an increase in that). I wonder if I've changed my attitude or my outward way of interaction with them because they seem different. They seem to play together like I had longed for them to about 3 weeks ago, they may snap "no!" at me (more Mr than Bug), but it's resolved quickly before it escalates too high...they're really nice changes, so I'm not complaining, just intrigued :-)
The Fuzz that I love hasn't had a spotlight lately. This is where he has lived the past few weeks. 10 feet from the wood stove. He comes up during story time to face rub on the kids, and disappears while I tuck them in and reappears if I stay up late enough begging for some attention. By 3 am he finds me no matter where I am, that must be when the fire cools off enough :-)
Day 60.
15Nov14
THE LAST SATURDAY WITHOUT DAD!!! Waaahooo!!
After class, we stopped at home briefly to regroup and prepare for some time at the super busy Christmas Bazaar in town. Really this was my excuse to go buy the most amazing cookies from Kitchen Vixen. The kids didn't mind.
My 2nd favorite wood worker was there, he makes some of the coolest furniture. I want a bench, or a toy box, or a stool set, anything that he makes... He had new things today...the most ADORABLE little houses. They are so intricate and detailed, I want to collect them and then personally decorate them for each holiday and season, my own unique town. Each house is almost $200 though. The canoe is made from birch bark. I'm in love...
I stuck it out and caught the Aurora show tonight too. The big show was short, but hair raising. Although it wasn't short enough that I didn't get a stiff neck from staring straight up.
THE LAST SATURDAY WITHOUT DAD!!! Waaahooo!!
After class, we stopped at home briefly to regroup and prepare for some time at the super busy Christmas Bazaar in town. Really this was my excuse to go buy the most amazing cookies from Kitchen Vixen. The kids didn't mind.
And now "bazaar" means face painting for Bug. And balloons for both.
My 2nd favorite wood worker was there, he makes some of the coolest furniture. I want a bench, or a toy box, or a stool set, anything that he makes... He had new things today...the most ADORABLE little houses. They are so intricate and detailed, I want to collect them and then personally decorate them for each holiday and season, my own unique town. Each house is almost $200 though. The canoe is made from birch bark. I'm in love...
This just cracked me up. Babe, do you think Seinfeld when you see this? I sure did. Maybe a little wig for Miles and we found his Halloween costume! Hahaha.
I stuck it out and caught the Aurora show tonight too. The big show was short, but hair raising. Although it wasn't short enough that I didn't get a stiff neck from staring straight up.
Day 59.
November 14th 2014
It got cold today. Dropped down to 7. And I forgot to haul wood into the house. Man was it hard to get out of bed today, knowing I was going to have to 1) wear 5 layers, 2) haul wood at 8am in 7 degrees, or 3) turn the heat on. None of these are ideal.
When I considered our schedule today, I decided to rough the coldness and dress everyone in a lot of layers and wash dishes (the hot water feels good). We left for school at 1230 and didn't return to the house until 8:30pm! The cat was put off that his dinner was 3.5 hours late.
While Bug was at school, Mr and I hung out with Father James at the chapel handing out Turkeys and Thanksgiving meal items to soldiers. Mr got tossed in the air by just about everyone he could convince to pick him up. It was a good afternoon for him. Not many could resist the simple request of "up?" We left the chapel to get Bug and then stayed for an hour longer to participate in her classroom open house. Mr was in heaven! He loved loved loved being able to touch everything for once.
After the open house was done, we shuffled to the car and headed to Ms. 'Gina's and Mr. Ben's house so Mom could go teach a class. Regina had promised Bug on Monday when she didn't want to leave that they would make cookies today. They did. They were delicious. After class we hung out with the Bakers and chatted (it was so hard to drag the kids out of there) while Mr chased their tiny little dog up and down the stairs. We were escorted home by a big beautiful green Aurora band for the 30 min drive.
We all crashed pretty hard when we got home. A good exhausted :-)
It got cold today. Dropped down to 7. And I forgot to haul wood into the house. Man was it hard to get out of bed today, knowing I was going to have to 1) wear 5 layers, 2) haul wood at 8am in 7 degrees, or 3) turn the heat on. None of these are ideal.
When I considered our schedule today, I decided to rough the coldness and dress everyone in a lot of layers and wash dishes (the hot water feels good). We left for school at 1230 and didn't return to the house until 8:30pm! The cat was put off that his dinner was 3.5 hours late.
While Bug was at school, Mr and I hung out with Father James at the chapel handing out Turkeys and Thanksgiving meal items to soldiers. Mr got tossed in the air by just about everyone he could convince to pick him up. It was a good afternoon for him. Not many could resist the simple request of "up?" We left the chapel to get Bug and then stayed for an hour longer to participate in her classroom open house. Mr was in heaven! He loved loved loved being able to touch everything for once.
After the open house was done, we shuffled to the car and headed to Ms. 'Gina's and Mr. Ben's house so Mom could go teach a class. Regina had promised Bug on Monday when she didn't want to leave that they would make cookies today. They did. They were delicious. After class we hung out with the Bakers and chatted (it was so hard to drag the kids out of there) while Mr chased their tiny little dog up and down the stairs. We were escorted home by a big beautiful green Aurora band for the 30 min drive.
We all crashed pretty hard when we got home. A good exhausted :-)
Day 58.
13 November 2014
I usually really like Thursdays. A day of rest after the couple of obligations that I usually have during the first half of the week. The kids were in rare form. Maybe not rare form, just uncommon. They aren't usually at each other's throats. I enjoyed sending the eldest off to school very much...
I found myself grumbling about how I haven't done anything I said I would. I had so many plans for my evenings alone, quilting, and the mountain of sewing projects I have, packing up the house, the home repairs I've been putting off...so much to do, or that I could do. But didn't. How did I waste 58 nights?? Have I really just been keeping my head above water? Doesn't seem like it. We did get our first oil delivery since the beginning of July and it was only $198. Which is AMAZING. A slight pat on my back for the hard work of hauling wood through the yard, then into the house through a window, (some splitting), and walking into a super cold basement to start the fire (believe me that takes a lot of effort some days).
I decided to DO something that I wanted tonight. I made a skirt. I've been trying to talk to Bug about modesty, and with her being obsessed with leggings, I've tried to encourage her to wear skits or shorts over her leggings. The best way to teach is do...so, I need more skirts - I have a lot of leggings. Best place to start is with what I already have. I have a t-shirt that I love but has a stain on the front of it, some snipping and the use of one of the Hubby's shirts that also had a stain on it, and wa-la. A new yoga skirt :-)
I usually really like Thursdays. A day of rest after the couple of obligations that I usually have during the first half of the week. The kids were in rare form. Maybe not rare form, just uncommon. They aren't usually at each other's throats. I enjoyed sending the eldest off to school very much...
I found myself grumbling about how I haven't done anything I said I would. I had so many plans for my evenings alone, quilting, and the mountain of sewing projects I have, packing up the house, the home repairs I've been putting off...so much to do, or that I could do. But didn't. How did I waste 58 nights?? Have I really just been keeping my head above water? Doesn't seem like it. We did get our first oil delivery since the beginning of July and it was only $198. Which is AMAZING. A slight pat on my back for the hard work of hauling wood through the yard, then into the house through a window, (some splitting), and walking into a super cold basement to start the fire (believe me that takes a lot of effort some days).
I decided to DO something that I wanted tonight. I made a skirt. I've been trying to talk to Bug about modesty, and with her being obsessed with leggings, I've tried to encourage her to wear skits or shorts over her leggings. The best way to teach is do...so, I need more skirts - I have a lot of leggings. Best place to start is with what I already have. I have a t-shirt that I love but has a stain on the front of it, some snipping and the use of one of the Hubby's shirts that also had a stain on it, and wa-la. A new yoga skirt :-)
19 November 2014
Day 57.
11/12/14
The kiddos loved my lesson plan this week! We started with "Dance Yoga" to learn the new poses, and then as I read the story and they heard the names they were familiar with, they did the pose! It was a huge hit and it flowed perfectly. Makes me feel like I should be doing this :-)
We came home and got to stay home. My evening stretching class has been discontinued. I don't mind. The break is welcomed. I'm already looking to how I can fill it teaching other classes... But we came home to free money and the fajitas I've been craving for days!
The kiddos loved my lesson plan this week! We started with "Dance Yoga" to learn the new poses, and then as I read the story and they heard the names they were familiar with, they did the pose! It was a huge hit and it flowed perfectly. Makes me feel like I should be doing this :-)
We came home and got to stay home. My evening stretching class has been discontinued. I don't mind. The break is welcomed. I'm already looking to how I can fill it teaching other classes... But we came home to free money and the fajitas I've been craving for days!
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