Day 10: Dating again

DOUBLE DIGITS! WOO HOO! Day 10 has been and gone.

Today, I took my kids to an indoor bounce house play area. I figured it was hot, they were couped up all day yesterday, and they had some serious energy to burn. So we went and were there all afternoon, literally over 5 hours. They had a blast and didn't want to leave. It was a great end to a good day.

The funniest part was that we left the house just before noon and grabbed some lunch on the way. We literally just pulled up to the place and I got a text. It was via email from my husband telling me that he needed me to get home so we could Skype! I was so excited! I immediately told the kids to buckle back up and drove back home as fast as the law allowed, so I could actually see my husband. We got home, turned on the computer, and I sent him a text back telling him we were home and waiting. A minute later, he was calling me and we all got to see his wonderful face. I was elated.

I feel like I have been transported back in time and am dating my husband again. I remember being so excited knowing once I got home from work I would be able to talk to him. I also remember getting all dressed up for our webcam conversations. And here I am, married to this wonderful man for over 7 years and I feel like we are dating again. Ian told me a few days ago, after we purchased air time for internet, that he would Skype me at 1030am my time. I was so excited. I did my hair, put on make-up (something I don't do often), and dressed up really nicely. It turned out that the internet time we purchased was not capable of handling a Skype call, so Ian called my cell phone instead. I was still insanely happy to hear his voice, but missed seeing his face. Today, I didn't have my hair all done up or make-up on, but I was happy that he was able to see the kids and me as we are everyday. He saw us, and we saw him. It was a real treat for all of us.

I was reminded by a friend today about how awesome technology is for us nowadays versus in the times of WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. Then, you had to wait for letters that would only come a few times a year, if you were lucky, maybe more. Today, we have the luxury of email, video chat, telephone, cell phones (which mean we don't have to wait at home for his call), and good, old fashioned mail. For all of that, I am so grateful to have the access I have to my husband even though he is over 7800 miles away. To be able to know he is ok from day to day and for my children to still have their daddy in their life as much as possible is such an amazing gift. Technology is awesome..

Another day down, another day closer to seeing my husband again. Today, I can honestly (and proudly) say I did more than survived it, I thrived today! Hooah!