We made it to VA. Just over 10 hours. We're all exhausted. More tomorrow.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Day 119
I didn't take any pictures today. Heres your throwback thursday: random pictures of Stu and I from med school. Cant wait to hug him tight...
Tomorrow is a big day: Hadley turns 9 months, it marks 4 months down for this deployment, and we're driving to VA. Whew. Y'all say a prayer.
Tomorrow is a big day: Hadley turns 9 months, it marks 4 months down for this deployment, and we're driving to VA. Whew. Y'all say a prayer.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Day 117
I'm still hating the military. After not hearing from Stu, I finally received an email from Tyler (his roommate and RT) stating they were being quick turned and Stu would contact me when they returned to Bagram. Lol. Yeah right. A few hours later I received a text from Stu saying they were staying in Germany after all. Good grief. About an hour ago Stu was texting me and then all of a sudden just stopped. This, my friends, is what drives me up the wall. I'd like to think its because he's exhausted and a little tipsy - but who knows? This is not the life for me.
Hadley is doing some major teething and drove me crazy for the better part of the day. I think the meds have finally kicked in and she's playing quietly with J before bed. Amen. Lets hope she sleeps well tonight.
We tried (and failed) at potty training today. I put cheerios in the toilet and thought J would love to play the game. He honestly tried to pee for awhile - guess he got stage fright? He keeps saying that he wants to and is going to pee pee in the potty - but that he is afraid. I tried to make it fun. So, after not going - I gave him the option of what to wear: pull ups or undies. He decided he just wanted to wear his pants. LOL. He free balled for about an hour before he peed on my rug. Yeah. Enough said. Back to diapers.
We didn't do much else today. A little laundry in preparation for our big trip to VA on Friday. Here are the kiddos being silly.
Hadley is doing some major teething and drove me crazy for the better part of the day. I think the meds have finally kicked in and she's playing quietly with J before bed. Amen. Lets hope she sleeps well tonight.
We tried (and failed) at potty training today. I put cheerios in the toilet and thought J would love to play the game. He honestly tried to pee for awhile - guess he got stage fright? He keeps saying that he wants to and is going to pee pee in the potty - but that he is afraid. I tried to make it fun. So, after not going - I gave him the option of what to wear: pull ups or undies. He decided he just wanted to wear his pants. LOL. He free balled for about an hour before he peed on my rug. Yeah. Enough said. Back to diapers.
We didn't do much else today. A little laundry in preparation for our big trip to VA on Friday. Here are the kiddos being silly.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Day 116
Today, I realized military life is not for me. I'm trying really hard to embrace it - but it's just not working.
1) I hate Tricare. A lot.
All I wanted today was to be able to get my eyes checked. Ive been having horrible headaches and wanted to make sure my vision wast the problem. Stu had sent me the very limited list of optometrists I could see several days ago. Of course none of them had openings today. Our vision plan pretty much sucks anyway and I don't think it really covered anything except the exam (the cheapest part!). So - since I couldn't reach Stuart - I took matters into my own hands. I made myself an appointment at the optometrist of my choice. They were willing to give me a discount on lenses and frames by "not having insurance". Blah blah. Then once the guy realized my husband was in Afghanistan (after I told him that no I couldn't bring him into the store to look at the frames with me) I got the usual pity party - which I did not need. Don't you have AAA? That would give you another discount. Or what about other health insurance? No, sir, Tricare sucks. I will pay. In the end - my eyes are fine - didn't change that much - but I still got new glasses. I decided that I deserve them, especially after the day I was having. In other tricare news, I'm still waiting on my dental card in the mail. Im pretty sure its been requested several times. Screw it - Im making the appointment without the card.
2) I hate the unexpected and unknown.
I know I am spoiled. I am very thankful for being able to text and face time Stu as much as I do. I knew that Stuarts team was up for the next mission. This means he could be called away at any time. The planes to Germany, on the other hand, are pretty much scheduled to leave nightly. After his last middle of the night mission, I thought he was going to try better about letting me know he was leaving. Yeah right. I think it was just after 1pm that I heard from him today. At first, I thought the internet was down. He never responded to my email. Then I thought, maybe he's on a mission. But - that would be weird for him to be flying to Germany at this time - and it would also be weird for him to not let me know he was gone to pick up someone in Afghanistan (much shorter missions). Then - of course - my thoughts are - dear God what happened? Should I turn on the news? Was the base attacked? Yeah. Enough said.
Then he tells me he will be leaving in 3 hours to go to Germany with his patient and has to go. Then, I promptly tell him: I'm pissed. Don't want to talk anyway. Be safe and I love you. Then I feel guilty. Way too many emotions folks. Ugh. So - then I find out - as per usual military cluster - he won't be leaving for several more hours. I'm still shocked that I am not on anxiety medication yet. Lol.
So, I think? he will be leaving shortly to take two patients to Germany. An aortic dissection and a gun shot wound. I believe only one of them is intubated so should make it a little easier on Stu. As always, please pray for everyones safety.
I will continue reading the book, Jess - and try to at least like military life.
1) I hate Tricare. A lot.
All I wanted today was to be able to get my eyes checked. Ive been having horrible headaches and wanted to make sure my vision wast the problem. Stu had sent me the very limited list of optometrists I could see several days ago. Of course none of them had openings today. Our vision plan pretty much sucks anyway and I don't think it really covered anything except the exam (the cheapest part!). So - since I couldn't reach Stuart - I took matters into my own hands. I made myself an appointment at the optometrist of my choice. They were willing to give me a discount on lenses and frames by "not having insurance". Blah blah. Then once the guy realized my husband was in Afghanistan (after I told him that no I couldn't bring him into the store to look at the frames with me) I got the usual pity party - which I did not need. Don't you have AAA? That would give you another discount. Or what about other health insurance? No, sir, Tricare sucks. I will pay. In the end - my eyes are fine - didn't change that much - but I still got new glasses. I decided that I deserve them, especially after the day I was having. In other tricare news, I'm still waiting on my dental card in the mail. Im pretty sure its been requested several times. Screw it - Im making the appointment without the card.
2) I hate the unexpected and unknown.
I know I am spoiled. I am very thankful for being able to text and face time Stu as much as I do. I knew that Stuarts team was up for the next mission. This means he could be called away at any time. The planes to Germany, on the other hand, are pretty much scheduled to leave nightly. After his last middle of the night mission, I thought he was going to try better about letting me know he was leaving. Yeah right. I think it was just after 1pm that I heard from him today. At first, I thought the internet was down. He never responded to my email. Then I thought, maybe he's on a mission. But - that would be weird for him to be flying to Germany at this time - and it would also be weird for him to not let me know he was gone to pick up someone in Afghanistan (much shorter missions). Then - of course - my thoughts are - dear God what happened? Should I turn on the news? Was the base attacked? Yeah. Enough said.
Then he tells me he will be leaving in 3 hours to go to Germany with his patient and has to go. Then, I promptly tell him: I'm pissed. Don't want to talk anyway. Be safe and I love you. Then I feel guilty. Way too many emotions folks. Ugh. So - then I find out - as per usual military cluster - he won't be leaving for several more hours. I'm still shocked that I am not on anxiety medication yet. Lol.
So, I think? he will be leaving shortly to take two patients to Germany. An aortic dissection and a gun shot wound. I believe only one of them is intubated so should make it a little easier on Stu. As always, please pray for everyones safety.
I will continue reading the book, Jess - and try to at least like military life.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Day 115
I realized at dinner that I hadn't taken any pictures today. We didn't sleep well last night. I'm starting to get a sinus infection and was up multiple times throughout the night. Hadley moaned and cried quite a bit too - but didn't wake til around 6. Luckily, she went back to sleep after having a bottle and J man didn't wake til just after 7. He watched some shows on my phone while I laid in bed until Hadley woke back up. We got our act together in time to make it to the 11:00 church service. Jackson loves going to church to learn about God and play with the other kids. Today, he learned that God loves everyone! So sweet!
We were able to end the day talking to Stu on the computer. Jackson was a bit hyped up and Hadley was ready for bed - not a good combination. Ha. Soon enough he will be home and we won't have to worry about silly face time anymore... Speaking of Stu - same old, same old with him. His team is up for the next mission, however.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Day 114
We had another busy day! Play date in the am (with Dunkin Donuts and coffee- Thanks Eleana!) followed by an afternoon outside! Hadley just LOVES it out there =)
In Bagram, Stu is so busy watching movies and eating popcorn that he can't text me back. For real. LOL.
J and Sam
Michael and Sam
She really wanted those toys...
She could watch him all day long...
J is strong!
In Bagram, Stu is so busy watching movies and eating popcorn that he can't text me back. For real. LOL.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Day 113
Todays pictures are of the kids just messing around this morning. Even had a surprise visitor come over to play! After work we went out to dinner and surprisingly nothing got broken and mama was pleased with everyones behavior! Now, its time for an early bed - because we've had a busy week!
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