Since it is Monday and it has been a typical one at that, here is my funny of the day.
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Friday, April 6, 2012
Day 284: Funny
04/02/2012
Since it is Monday and it has been a typical one at that, here is my funny of the day.
Since it is Monday and it has been a typical one at that, here is my funny of the day.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Day 283: Back to house work
04/01/2012
I wanted to leave my best friend's house early in the day, so I could get home early and have some time to get some stuff done. Well, that didn't happen. I left her house around 12:30pm and got home around 4pm. So, I didn't get as much done as I wanted to when we got home, but hopefully I can get caught up this week. I was so tired when I got home, that even though I had a few hours to get some stuff done, the kids and I were so tired, we just hung out, watched TV, and we are heading to bed early.
It was a great weekend with my best friend and her family. We loved spending the time together and our families get along so well. I was even able to talk to my husband, even though he tried to call me on Skype at 7am and I was so deep in sleep that I didn't hear my phone ring. I was able to talk to him later that morning, but he was not able to talk long. I took what I could get and ate up every word he said to me. I wish he were here to help me drive on trips like this and to help me with the recovery and would help me get to bed at a descent hour. Even though I am so exhausted, it is 10pm and I am just now able to get to bed, Ian would have "forced" me there by now with a playful threat. Hopefully, I can battle through the exhaustion tomorrow at work.
We are making our way through the deployment one day at a time. It is starting to move a little faster for me and I feel like I am treading water.
I wanted to leave my best friend's house early in the day, so I could get home early and have some time to get some stuff done. Well, that didn't happen. I left her house around 12:30pm and got home around 4pm. So, I didn't get as much done as I wanted to when we got home, but hopefully I can get caught up this week. I was so tired when I got home, that even though I had a few hours to get some stuff done, the kids and I were so tired, we just hung out, watched TV, and we are heading to bed early.
It was a great weekend with my best friend and her family. We loved spending the time together and our families get along so well. I was even able to talk to my husband, even though he tried to call me on Skype at 7am and I was so deep in sleep that I didn't hear my phone ring. I was able to talk to him later that morning, but he was not able to talk long. I took what I could get and ate up every word he said to me. I wish he were here to help me drive on trips like this and to help me with the recovery and would help me get to bed at a descent hour. Even though I am so exhausted, it is 10pm and I am just now able to get to bed, Ian would have "forced" me there by now with a playful threat. Hopefully, I can battle through the exhaustion tomorrow at work.
We are making our way through the deployment one day at a time. It is starting to move a little faster for me and I feel like I am treading water.
Day 282: Cake making deadline
03/31/2012
Well, I was right. My best friend and I stayed up until 2am shopping for cake supplies and talking. So, I didn't get much sleep last night, and got up by 7:30am and got started on the cake at 8am. It was a long morning and early afternoon, but it was fun working side by side with my best friend. She is the chef, I am the baker in our friendship. While she was cooking, I was baking. She helped me every once in a while when she could, and helped me with the design a little bit. I ended up finishing it around 2pm and was pretty happy with the way it turned out. Her son really loved it and I was happy to make his party even better for him.
Bonus was that I was able to talk to Ian over Skype. The kids got to talk to him too, and my best friend's kids talked to him too. It was pretty fun for all involved. I loved that I could watch all the kids talk to and entertain Ian, and I got to talk to Ian as I was making my cake.
After the party, which was a lot of fun, we just hung out together and the kids loved playing with each other. Raquel and I are planning on going to the movies tonight, so it will probably be another late night, but who cares. It is our friend time. For now, I am going to sign off and head to the movies. I love movie night with my best friend. They are always fun.
Well, I was right. My best friend and I stayed up until 2am shopping for cake supplies and talking. So, I didn't get much sleep last night, and got up by 7:30am and got started on the cake at 8am. It was a long morning and early afternoon, but it was fun working side by side with my best friend. She is the chef, I am the baker in our friendship. While she was cooking, I was baking. She helped me every once in a while when she could, and helped me with the design a little bit. I ended up finishing it around 2pm and was pretty happy with the way it turned out. Her son really loved it and I was happy to make his party even better for him.
Bonus was that I was able to talk to Ian over Skype. The kids got to talk to him too, and my best friend's kids talked to him too. It was pretty fun for all involved. I loved that I could watch all the kids talk to and entertain Ian, and I got to talk to Ian as I was making my cake.
After the party, which was a lot of fun, we just hung out together and the kids loved playing with each other. Raquel and I are planning on going to the movies tonight, so it will probably be another late night, but who cares. It is our friend time. For now, I am going to sign off and head to the movies. I love movie night with my best friend. They are always fun.
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| The Lego Cake I Made For My Best Friend's Son |
Day 281: Last minute change of plans
03/30/2012
Today I was supposed to go to a friend's house for dinner and to start working on a two cakes with her, one for her and one for me. After that I was supposed to come home, go to bed, and get up early tomorrow to drive 3 hours to my best friend's house to finish the cake for her son's 10th birthday party. Well, that was plan was cancelled because it wasn't able to be worked out for her. So, at the last minute, I decided to head down to my best friend's house. I hadn't packed yet, so it took me a while to get out the door. By the time I got the kids and dogs out the door, it was 7pm. I didn't get to her house tonight until 10pm. So, it has been quite the long night. It has been great seeing my best friend again, and our kids are ecstatic to see each other and it has taken us a while to get them to calm down enough to go to bed, despite the fact that it is almost 11 at night and they are all exhausted. I don't have much time to start the cake tonight, so I can only hope that I can get up early enough to do the cake from start to finish by the 3 o'clock party time. The only problem is that my best friend and I are well-known for staying up late, talking. Hopefully we can get some sleep tonight.
Today I was supposed to go to a friend's house for dinner and to start working on a two cakes with her, one for her and one for me. After that I was supposed to come home, go to bed, and get up early tomorrow to drive 3 hours to my best friend's house to finish the cake for her son's 10th birthday party. Well, that was plan was cancelled because it wasn't able to be worked out for her. So, at the last minute, I decided to head down to my best friend's house. I hadn't packed yet, so it took me a while to get out the door. By the time I got the kids and dogs out the door, it was 7pm. I didn't get to her house tonight until 10pm. So, it has been quite the long night. It has been great seeing my best friend again, and our kids are ecstatic to see each other and it has taken us a while to get them to calm down enough to go to bed, despite the fact that it is almost 11 at night and they are all exhausted. I don't have much time to start the cake tonight, so I can only hope that I can get up early enough to do the cake from start to finish by the 3 o'clock party time. The only problem is that my best friend and I are well-known for staying up late, talking. Hopefully we can get some sleep tonight.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Day 280: A Friend's Deployment
03/29/2012
The deployment ceremony was faster than my own. I reacted in a way that I wasn't expecting. We were waiting in the gym for the soldiers to come in and when the first one came in, I got a little choked up. I saw a soldier wearing the same uniform, walking in the same gym, carrying the same kind of weapon, and carrying the same pack as my husband was on Day 1. I was taken back to the day that my husband left and got a little teary. I was able to reign it in and compose myself quickly... It wasn't about me tonight (or, rather, this morning). So, I pick up my camera and take pictures of my friend's kids, her, and her husband. Once they have to say their final "see-you-later" I watch the kids and end up taking some pictures. Once they marched out, I helped usher the kids out and we watched the soldiers pull out on the buses. After that, I drove them home and then took myself home.
I spent most of the day in bed or relaxing on the couch until I had to pick up the kids at school. I got to talk to my husband today and told him all about my day. It made my day to be able to talk to him and he was happy that I was able to get some rest, though I still needed to get some more sleep. Five hours didn't seem to be enough. Ian asked me to go ahead and get some sleep and to enjoy going back to work tomorrow. I sarcastically said, "Woohoo," told him I loved him and told him I would talk to him the next chance he got.
Now, it is time for me to go to bed and get some good rest. We are making it through this deployment, one day at a time. Now, though, I am making it through it with my friends. Together, we are going to take our deployments one day at a time.
The deployment ceremony was faster than my own. I reacted in a way that I wasn't expecting. We were waiting in the gym for the soldiers to come in and when the first one came in, I got a little choked up. I saw a soldier wearing the same uniform, walking in the same gym, carrying the same kind of weapon, and carrying the same pack as my husband was on Day 1. I was taken back to the day that my husband left and got a little teary. I was able to reign it in and compose myself quickly... It wasn't about me tonight (or, rather, this morning). So, I pick up my camera and take pictures of my friend's kids, her, and her husband. Once they have to say their final "see-you-later" I watch the kids and end up taking some pictures. Once they marched out, I helped usher the kids out and we watched the soldiers pull out on the buses. After that, I drove them home and then took myself home.
I spent most of the day in bed or relaxing on the couch until I had to pick up the kids at school. I got to talk to my husband today and told him all about my day. It made my day to be able to talk to him and he was happy that I was able to get some rest, though I still needed to get some more sleep. Five hours didn't seem to be enough. Ian asked me to go ahead and get some sleep and to enjoy going back to work tomorrow. I sarcastically said, "Woohoo," told him I loved him and told him I would talk to him the next chance he got.
Now, it is time for me to go to bed and get some good rest. We are making it through this deployment, one day at a time. Now, though, I am making it through it with my friends. Together, we are going to take our deployments one day at a time.
Day 279: Helping as best I can
03/28/2012
Today did not go as expected. I ended up not being able to be there for one of my friends that I wanted to. She was okay with doing the "see-you-later" on her own, privately with her family. I wanted to be there to make her dinner, but it was important that they kept their routine up. So, I had another day of hanging out and getting some stuff at the store. I also took the time to get a pedicure for the first time in months. I Then had a peaceful lunch by myself and then grabbed the kids.
My other friend is saying "see-you-later" to her husband at 3am tomorrow morning. I want to be there for her so I can drive for her if necessary and maybe take pictures if she wants. The only problem I have is that I had no one to watch the kids at night and I don't want to bring them with me. Luckily for me, my neighbor is keeping my kids for me so I can be with my friend and her family.
I am sure it will be a little rough for me, but no where near as rough as it will be for my friend and her family. I have not been able to get any rest today, but I know I will still be able to deal with it all. I have sent my kids over to my neighbor's house and will be heading out shortly. I just finished talking to my husband and he told me to wish them the best, tell the soldier to stay safe, and that we were going to be there for the family as much as they need us, especially when he comes home. I smile at that thought, because Ian and I really want to repay all my friends for their help during Ian's deployment. We know we will be there for them all as much and for as long as necessary.
Today did not go as expected. I ended up not being able to be there for one of my friends that I wanted to. She was okay with doing the "see-you-later" on her own, privately with her family. I wanted to be there to make her dinner, but it was important that they kept their routine up. So, I had another day of hanging out and getting some stuff at the store. I also took the time to get a pedicure for the first time in months. I Then had a peaceful lunch by myself and then grabbed the kids.
My other friend is saying "see-you-later" to her husband at 3am tomorrow morning. I want to be there for her so I can drive for her if necessary and maybe take pictures if she wants. The only problem I have is that I had no one to watch the kids at night and I don't want to bring them with me. Luckily for me, my neighbor is keeping my kids for me so I can be with my friend and her family.
I am sure it will be a little rough for me, but no where near as rough as it will be for my friend and her family. I have not been able to get any rest today, but I know I will still be able to deal with it all. I have sent my kids over to my neighbor's house and will be heading out shortly. I just finished talking to my husband and he told me to wish them the best, tell the soldier to stay safe, and that we were going to be there for the family as much as they need us, especially when he comes home. I smile at that thought, because Ian and I really want to repay all my friends for their help during Ian's deployment. We know we will be there for them all as much and for as long as necessary.
Day 278: My day of relaxation
03/27/2012
Today was my day of relaxing just a little bit after my parents left. I used the day to work on the house a little and run some errands. It was a good day for me, though I know that tomorrow will be a long day. I have a few friends whose husbands are deploying. I am determined to be there for them, just as though my best friend was here for me. So, this will be short, as I am going to try and get some sleep while I can.
Today was my day of relaxing just a little bit after my parents left. I used the day to work on the house a little and run some errands. It was a good day for me, though I know that tomorrow will be a long day. I have a few friends whose husbands are deploying. I am determined to be there for them, just as though my best friend was here for me. So, this will be short, as I am going to try and get some sleep while I can.
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