This week was a tough one, full of tears, and hurt feelings. But let's go back a few weeks and talk about what an awesome time we had with Daddy the last weeks he was here. We went to the Zoo, on a dinner picnic to the park, a trip to Grandmas, and went to an Air show. It was awesome having Daddy all to ourselves for those weeks, and him not having to go to work. So that made it even harder to say goodbye. Carlie is almost 8, Sofia 3 and Bubba is 22 months, and they all know something is not right. Carlie cries daily for her Daddy wears his dog tags to bed and sleeps with her Daddy doll all tucked in tight next to her. Sofia has learned what the noise of the skype on the computer means. She comes running, and Bubba today tried to call Daddy on Skpe by himself while I was in the front room. So they are all adjusting to having him gone. The skype is awesome though it gives them a little interaction with Daddy daily for now until he gets to Afghanistan.
So when does it start to feel better? When do you stop thinking about all the things they will miss? Will I be able to do this alone? The last deployment we did was back in 2005 we had one 3 year old, now we have an almost 9 year old, a 3 year old and a 22 month old, a dog and a cat, and one ME!!!!! I am so outnumbered.
The first night I didn't feel like doing much of anything, I didn't want to cook, clean I just wanted to lay down and have a good cry! I did but I felt the next day compelled to do that again. Then we finally got to talk to Steven and he told me to stay strong and keep the kids doing normal things. I got my act somewhat together and made dinner that night and we starting doing a prayer at the dinner table again something we used to do, but just lost. W now are doing it every night. The kids are catching on quick and have started putting little prayers in. Of course the first thing we pray for is Daddy!
The next night we did Tacos which I found out is a pretty good hit in our house! scroll down for pictures!
On Friday we went and picked Strawberries at a local farm that was fun I haven't done that since we were in Germany. Then Saturday was Yard Sale day which went well the kids made lemonade and goodies to sell and they enjoyed that. Then Saturday night my girl friends came over for a Beach themed Keno. We had fun and it was nice to have a few drinks. Today we went to church and then home for the rest of the day. I have been working this week on my discipline for the kids and I am hoping my technique is going to work. I am trying the reward system of discipline and seeing if that makes a difference! Until next week Steven I love you we will miss you until you are back here with us!
