7
Dec
Hello Mr. Murphy, so lovely to see you again.
Yep, it’s that time again, my husband is TDY for the month and no sooner had the wheels of his plane lifted off the island and bam! The proverbial poo hit the fan.
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6
Dec
The 12 Pains of Christmas
Bob Rivers, 1994
It is officially the most wonderful time of the year. At least that's what the song tells us.
But for a lot of us, it can be sort of a scary and / or dark time of the year. I’ve written a lot about how to combat sadness, loneliness and any other frustrations deployment brings. What happens when those feeling are made to feel bigger by the holidays? What then?
5
Dec
Our library on base is the hot spot for stay-at-home moms. There is story time for toddlers 3 to 4 days a week and includes music, story time and play time.
Traffic around northern Virginia can be pretty ugly so it’s nice to have a short drive to the library to break up our day. Plus, it’s free and a nice break for me while someone else entertains my boys.
4
Dec
When I was
young, I wanted to be a ballerina. I twirled around my room in my pink tutu and pretended I was on stage.
Then, I wanted to be a schoolteacher. In high school, and until the time I joined the military, I wanted to be a radio broadcaster. Each dream I had also came with a goal - to be the best I can possibly be.
30
Nov
Two of my favorite things about this job is I get to work from my kitchen table and bring quality information to my fellow military spouses. Occasionally I get the opportunity to tell you about discounts as well!
29
Nov
28
Nov
Showered and spit-up free...
It’s my favorite time of year. Not only are the holidays just around the corner, but also this month marks a celebration for our family- the Marine Corps birthday. It’s a time to celebrate, reflect on the past year and bond with peers as well as remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and are no longer with us.
27
Nov
Midterms are almost over and grades are coming in. This is when I am the most nervous. My mind is filled with questions: Have I studied enough? Could I have done more?
23
Nov
The recent admission of an extramarital affair by Gen. David Petraeus is shocking to civilians. Soldiers pledge to be steadfast, honorable and loyal. The thought of such sleazy, undercover dealings seems uncharacteristic.
22
Nov
Today, there will be no grandparents to squeeze my children tight. There will be no slaps on the back from annoying cousins or nasty looks from prying in-laws. We will gather around our Thanksgiving Day table with no family … by blood.
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