I bade final farewell today, to a man I had never met. Even though I didn't know him it was a sad goodbye. The hardest part of the whole ordeal, was watching the Soldiers that knew him try to hold back tears.
Saying goodbye to a Hero is always hard. It doesn't matter if you knew them or not it is an emotional experience. While SSG Daniels was not lost in combat, he fought a battle for his life. His life was ended by a terminal illness. Dr's gave him weeks to live and he defied them, repeatedly. My heart goes out to his wife and children, may they find peace knowing that their hero does not have to fight any longer. RIP SSG Daniels
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
huh?!?!?
WHEW!!! The day is ....over?? HA!! No it is over. I have decided that the laundry can wait another night before being put away. Although the only reason it is folded is because I had to root through it for a clean pair of jeans for the little (big) guy. By root, I mean, dump it all on the bed and spread it all out to find what I need. I hate laundry, it is not that I don't like clean clothe, it is that I do not like a never ending task. There is always something to be washed, dried, folded, or put away. I think that is why I hate washing dishes to (another endless task). I guess it wouldn't bother me if I enjoyed a messy house. I prefer for my house to be presentable. I am often worried that something in my house will utterly disgust one of my visitors! LOL Anyway!!
Another busy day under our belts. I have come to the conclusion that I have one of the greatest husband's in the world! He does so much that I take advantage of. His reliability is sometime compromised, thanks to the Army having to be his priority. However, when push comes to shove he is an awesome man! I think that is why having him away, for 8 weeks, wreaks havoc with my schedule. There are no breaks, there is no back up, and there is no second set of hands to get the job done.
oh....look.....I completely forgot where I was going with this.......I guess that means it is time to turn out the lights, crawl under the covers, and count some sheep!!!
Another busy day under our belts. I have come to the conclusion that I have one of the greatest husband's in the world! He does so much that I take advantage of. His reliability is sometime compromised, thanks to the Army having to be his priority. However, when push comes to shove he is an awesome man! I think that is why having him away, for 8 weeks, wreaks havoc with my schedule. There are no breaks, there is no back up, and there is no second set of hands to get the job done.
oh....look.....I completely forgot where I was going with this.......I guess that means it is time to turn out the lights, crawl under the covers, and count some sheep!!!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
You are a what?
I am a stay at home mom....not that I stay home all that often...but that is my "title." I don't get up and GO to work, my work never leaves.
Here is what has me in a mood...
Once upon a time I had a job, a good one. The money was good, the hours sucked but it was a job. If you really want to call the Army a job! Ha!
Then out of nowhere life hit and having a job and a baby didn't seem to go together for me. So I hung up my boots and my uniform and put on jeans and an apron. We had three babies in three years, not much time for a "real" job. I do have a degree...I obtained that while he was deployed. For the most part I was home with my babies. The beginning of 2011 brought on a few situations that were not conducive to another year of college. I have taken the year off and I am enjoying it! I am home with the little two while the oldest is in school. For the first time in a long time, I am truly a stay at home mom. I rely solely on my husband's income for survival. I contribute no money to our financial endeavors. The threat of "no pay due" to the Military, if congress doesn't snap out of their funk, would be detrimental to our house. I recently read a post referencing that stay at home moms should reconsider their no job status....so I want to clear up a misconception about us stay at home moms.
I have a job, it started the day our oldest child was born and will continue until the day I take my final breath. There is no time off in motherhood, there may be time away, but you never stop thinking about your babies. A typical day at my house starts at 0630 and might end at 2100 (9 pm). What do I do with all my time?? I wish I had time for one thing...In a day, there are meals to be made, a house to be cleaned, groceries to be bought, appointments, girl scout meetings, laundry to do, bills to be paid, beds to be made. I may not have a "paying job" but I work. My husband comes home to clean laundry, a home cooked meal, a clean house and three grubby children...despite my best efforts to keep them clean. My children are polite, well behaved and clean. Their clothes are decent and clean, not because they are handed off to a nanny or a daycare provider but because I am their mother and I am home to ensure that they are presentable. I am not saying you can not be a good mother and have a job. All I am saying is that I am not less of a person because I don't have a job. My job is to ensure my children are taken care of. To ensure that they know they have a safe place. My children are not perfect but they are mine and I take great pride in being able to be a stay at home mom. I am so blessed to have a husband that steps up to the plate and takes care of his family.
Here is what has me in a mood...
Once upon a time I had a job, a good one. The money was good, the hours sucked but it was a job. If you really want to call the Army a job! Ha!
Then out of nowhere life hit and having a job and a baby didn't seem to go together for me. So I hung up my boots and my uniform and put on jeans and an apron. We had three babies in three years, not much time for a "real" job. I do have a degree...I obtained that while he was deployed. For the most part I was home with my babies. The beginning of 2011 brought on a few situations that were not conducive to another year of college. I have taken the year off and I am enjoying it! I am home with the little two while the oldest is in school. For the first time in a long time, I am truly a stay at home mom. I rely solely on my husband's income for survival. I contribute no money to our financial endeavors. The threat of "no pay due" to the Military, if congress doesn't snap out of their funk, would be detrimental to our house. I recently read a post referencing that stay at home moms should reconsider their no job status....so I want to clear up a misconception about us stay at home moms.
I have a job, it started the day our oldest child was born and will continue until the day I take my final breath. There is no time off in motherhood, there may be time away, but you never stop thinking about your babies. A typical day at my house starts at 0630 and might end at 2100 (9 pm). What do I do with all my time?? I wish I had time for one thing...In a day, there are meals to be made, a house to be cleaned, groceries to be bought, appointments, girl scout meetings, laundry to do, bills to be paid, beds to be made. I may not have a "paying job" but I work. My husband comes home to clean laundry, a home cooked meal, a clean house and three grubby children...despite my best efforts to keep them clean. My children are polite, well behaved and clean. Their clothes are decent and clean, not because they are handed off to a nanny or a daycare provider but because I am their mother and I am home to ensure that they are presentable. I am not saying you can not be a good mother and have a job. All I am saying is that I am not less of a person because I don't have a job. My job is to ensure my children are taken care of. To ensure that they know they have a safe place. My children are not perfect but they are mine and I take great pride in being able to be a stay at home mom. I am so blessed to have a husband that steps up to the plate and takes care of his family.
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