The week before "See Ya Later"

The week before you say "see you later" to your husband is the most anxiety filled week of the entire deployment process.  Time goes by abnormally quickly, leaving us to scramble to complete the pre-deployment check list and have some quality family time.  I can't believe they will not allow anyone deploying to take leave before they go.  Not only that, but they have to out process on their OWN time.  The result of that is fifteen hour days at minimum. 
I am still wondering if I am making the right decision by staying here in Fl rather than returning to Ga.  I just beleive in creating as much stability for Cason as I can in this absolutley unstable lifestyle.  Although, being close to my family and having the added help would be great.  I just hope and pray that I am making the right decision for us.  Sometimes, saving a few thousand dollars isnt worth what leads to the savings...make sense?
Cason is doing well.  His allergies are bad at the moment but baby zyrtec seems to be helping a bit.  I am trying to keep him in his room as much as I can.  I find him in the bed with us sometimes.  I think that Mike feels guilty that he can't spend time with him and brings him in there to cuddle and sleep close to him.  I can't get upset because I feel bad for him.  He is spending every moment he can with him, playing as much as he can.  It is really sweet...heartbreaking at the same time. 
On a good note...I am super stoked Glee and House are on!!

Truly Blessed...

One of the things that we have always wanted to do on Cason's first birthday was have him baptized.  Well, with Michael leaving we didn't want to do it and not have him there for that special occasion.  The church we attended in Ga allowed us to come back up and welcomed us with open arms.  They held a beautiful ceremony for all of our friends and family to attend.  After they had a delicious dinner.  It was a great day in all.  Cason looked absolutely adorble in his baptism outfit. 

Although his God parents couldn't attend, we know they would have loved the ceremony.

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I have no idea why the title was stuck in my head.  I HATE "Days of Our Lives."  LOL!!


We had Cason's birthday party early and it was terrific!!! It really looked like a toy store exploded in my house!! I want to thank everyone who came and made it so special.  I know it was totally unconventional, but thank you all for helping, showing and making it all happen!

Cason is crawling, standing on his own and in the beginning stages of walking!! I can NOT believe how fast he is growing. He babbles all the time and picks new vocabulary up so quickly!! I think that he already has a bit of only child syndrome, lol.

We are having his baptism this Sunday in Georgia.  I am thrilled that Michael will be able to attend that aswell. 
I am working on making his winter wardrobe.  If we go to Norway then we will need a LOT more than what is required in FL!!  We will cross that bridge when it comes time. 

We have completed the office to play room transformation.  I am super happy with the results.  We laid down padded flooring, got a ton of cute storage containers and odds and ends.  BUT, the best thing of all...
(drum roll please) is that the toys are out of my living room!!!! 

We only have a few weeks before "d" day.  Not looking forward to it, yet at the stage where the anxiety and stress of it all makes us both want it to hurry and get here so we can get it over with! We are trying to get everything done with the house so when he goes I won't have to worry about that. 
He is spending a lot of time with Cason and making sure that he tucks him in as much as possible.  I think the fear of Cason forgetting him is effecting him.  He said that is his biggest worry.  I reassure him and tell him that he has been here for the entirety of Cason's life and that he will not forget him in that amount of time.  Plus, we have the webcam, dvds and pictures all over the place.  I told him that he will want to change his name from Daddy when he gets home :-)

School is coming along.   Can't believe I have come so far!!
I am seriously considering working as a PTA while I get my PhD.  That way I can contribute financially and also I feel so lazy.  I don't seem to have the motivation that I used to anymore.  Maybe having a job will rectify that situation. 

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Mil Spouse Friday Fill In




Ive decided to participate in the Mil Spouse Friday Fill In. Hopefully my readers will get to know me a little better!









1. Do you set goals for yourself during deployment?

I have to.  By setting goals for myself I focus on something other than half of my heart is gone.  I will make a list in the beginning of the deployment and cross off items as I go along (I have mentioned before I am a list maker.)  That way I can keep up with what I accomplished.


2. What would you say to someone dating a military guy or gal?

This is a hard life.  For some its harder than others.  There are some couples that can prosper in this life and there are others that do not.  Make sure you look deep into your relationship before committing to a life long decision.



3. If you have children, how do you prepare them to move to a new place?

We moved when my son was only 5 months old.  He, of course, did not comprehend any of it.  But, we did get a box with all of his fav toys so he would have something familiar in the chaos.  I will re answer this next year when we pcs again.


4. Name one hobby that gets you through alone time.

I have always been a "go, go, go" type of deployment survivor.  I used to travel, go to school full time and work full time.  I would do anything to keep my mind from wandering. 
Now, that I have my son, I have been trying to answer this question.  I know I will be at the gym a lot.  I know that I will be in school still.  Normal play group kind of things.  I am also thinking about picking back up the Violin.


5. What's the one food you don't ever get tired of?

Humm...I think there are too many to answer.  I do know that when my hubs is gone I cook meals with mushrooms and other ingredients that he hates :-)