Busy days are good. They are distracting. They are just what I need.
Today I went to PWOC and signed up for my bible study. I then came home, did some laundry and dishes, and went to pick up the kids. We were home long enough for them to get some water, grab a snack and get in the car for Daniel's Karate class. I didn't get to watch, there isn't much room inside the room and standing outside looking in the window would have totally distracted Daniel. So, I waited in the lobby. After karate, we were off to the girls' golf lessons and then home. We got home, they got in the shower and ready for bed. Then, Ian called. He got up extra early just to talk to the kids on Skype before they went to bed. It was a real treat for all of us.
I have to laugh because, unknown to the kids, I talk to Ian some mornings, and send him an email every night, and tell him all that has happened. The good, bad, and the ugly of our lives. It keeps him connected. It helps him feel like he is an active part of day to day life here. The bonus for me is when they don't realize that I told Ian about something they did and he brings it up without warning. Like tonight when Ian brought up Natalie's little fit she threw two nights ago. She was shocked when he asked her why she threw that fit with me. He has done it to every one of the kids. It makes me laugh to see their faces when he tells them he knows and Ian just looks at them waiting for them to say something. Then the kids look at me with a look of utter betrayal, like "how dare I tell daddy that!" HAHAHA! I just laugh and tell them that I tell daddy everything that happens here. Then Ian tells them that even though he is 7,000 miles away, he will still talk to them about their behavior and expects them to behave well for their mom. It makes me laugh on the inside. They can't pull anything over on us. United front with an ocean between us... Now THAT is deployment parenting.
Another day done, another day closer to seeing him again.
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