Now he's in the middle east

Well the day has finally arrived and he is in the middle east somewhere. Not sure where but he is there. Once again it seems that they have screwed up their training and once again he's not happy, nor am I. He said if anything should happen to him I need to sue someone. I was upset and told my mother and she said "you can't sue the government". Well, he wants me to do that I told her.
I just got the kids quieted down and now they're crying again. I don't know what to do with them.
Will write more when I can.

On the road again and on the plane again!

Wow, tomorrow we're heading back to DFW to return the rental truck and to leave out for FL on early Thursday. No telling when hubby leaves but we won't see him after tomorrow until he returns for R & R. Time sure has gone fast. I am worried about flying with the wild man again. I am really stressing about it. I am unsure when we will hear from Michael after tomorrow. I will be really stressed about that too. I am trying not to think about it.
Well, we have a long drive tomorrow again. I don't know how long it took us to get down here though because I was so tired. I'm still pretty tired today.
I won't be able to update this until I get to t & b's house so I can't say till tomorrow then. Till whenever then.

Make it stop!

JPM is screaming at the top of his lungs again and it's VERY annoying. Not sure what to do with him. He needs to get it together.
Well, I really like the rental car. It isn't the Explorer but it's a TrailBlazer. I wasn't too happy when I saw it because I really wanted the Explorer but I really do like it now. I definitely want an SUV now.
Well, today we went to the Olive Garden again. I didn't stop at the Cracker Barrell coming down because honestly, if I had I wouldn't have gotten going again. I just wanted to get here safely.
I'm so happy that Michael has gotten to spend so much time with us. It is an unexpected and pleasant surprise. I think we timed our trip well so that is good.
It is sooooo cold here. 16 in Gatesville with the wind chill. We went out earlier today so we could be home by nightfall. There was supposed to be some ice on the road but nothing really happened too bad. Of course I didn't want to take any chances.
We bought a portable DVD player for these silly kids. Well, basically it's in hopes that JPM will behave on the plane. I also got him a bottle and will give him some when we take off next Thursday.
Well, tomorrow is the 19th and Michael and I actually met 6 years ago. I hope I can get to church tomorrow.
Till whenever then.

Getting here wasn't that much fun!

Well, here we are in Texas. Getting here was an absolute nightmare. It pains me to think about it. JPM was a terror and screamed the whole 8 hours on the plane. I got stink eye from quite a few fellow passengers. I tried to get him to shut up but to no avail. I will write more later but the memory is very painful.
It's good to see my husband though. JPM is very happy and so is MC too. It's a pain in the ass driving on these cloverleafs. Anyway, I have more to say but will do it tomorrow.

San Francisco SUCKS

Well today my blood is boiling because some asshole from SF said we don't need a military- This absolute moron said "we have the cops and the coast guard". What a f*#king jerk. I hope that people boycott the city by the bay. I will never spend a dime in that damn city. What idiots those people are. Boycott SF.
So, tomorrow we start our grand adventure. Just about packed. Took a dramamine two hours ago now I'm not sleepy.
Well, in about a week my husband will be gone from the US for however long the mission takes. I can't imagine what I will feel then. I am so tired. MC is wide awake.
Well, till tomorrow then!

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.

Well, Michael seemed to be better but still put out that they don't seem to have their act together yet. It will be interesting to see if he's still there when we arrive. He says it's cold and I guess we'll freeze.
Boy, JPM is acting like a clown. It's so strange. He's a regular strip tease artist.
I was watching the news tonight and they had that murder in MA on. Boy, what a story. Then they said that that poor little girl may have been beaten (black eye, bloody mucus (sp?) in the nose, etc.) Well, I'm sure that even though MA has no death penalty someone will take care of him in prison. What a sick bastard.
Well, tomorrow I will complete packing for the trip. I am weighing all my luggage. So at least I know I haven't gained any weight and actually lost 4 pounds. I know, no big deal but I have to get back on the diet when I return.
I will have more to say tomorrow.
Till tomorrow then.

Well, we didn't go to church today.

I decided today that I couldn't go to church today because I just couldn't deal with JPM going bannanas again. Right now he's jumping up and down like a jumping bean. I am really tired today. I have to make my plans for packing and laundry. I also need to get MC's school packet together to take to school on Monday.
Michael seems happy tonight. He was going out to a movie and dinner and seemed to be in a good mood. I was glad to hear he sounded so good.
I know in a few weeks or shorter he will be in Iraq and my worries will really start. I am worried about that but I must trust that God will deliver him home safely and we will move and start a new adventure somewhere else.
JPM is such a happy boy and MC is such a happy girl. I'm so glad that they are here. I wish Michael was home and our little family would be again complete.

Almost four weeks now

Well, Michael will be gone for four weeks tomorrow. It seems longer though. I think that as it gets closer to his leaving I will become more nervous. RIght now though he seems excited to be going with his group. He feels that he has a good group of guys so that's good.
Well, MC & I are watching Dancing with the Stars. We took dancing lessons for our wedding. We should do that again when he comes home. Boy, I was looking at some house today near Fort Hood. What a house.
I wonder where we'll be going to next. I am anxious for him to get going and to come home. JPM will be so big as will MC and I hope that he will be pleased with how they are.
Well today I decided to go to Savers to look for coats and jackets for hte trip to the mainland. I found two light jackets and two heavy jackets and a nice jacket for JPM when he gets a bit bigger. I also got JPM some sandals as well. All this for $22.64. Since I've been spending so much money I thought I would try to not spend so much buying this.
Well, it's been an interesting day. I need to write some thank you's for MC's b-day presents. Till tomorrow then!

Another cha-ching

Well today I decided to mail my gifts for MC's hospital and her food. Almost $100 & then Michel said I need to send his dad another $100 for his g-mom's bday. I also spent money on beauty treatments for myself.
I need to get up early because I have to clean for JPM's meeting.
Well, folks, that's all for today.

It's Windy out today

Boy is it windy here today. But I'm enjoying it.
Well, we will see if I get to see my husband next week. We will be on the plane this time next week. It will be most interesting to fly with the little boy. He's such a stunning little man.
MC passed her tb test. That's good.
So now I'm watching the news and they have a story about that guy who probably murdered his wife and adorable little baby in MA. Sad, I don't know why people can't just get a divorce and not kill the spouse. Why did he find in necessary to kill the sweet little girl. At least I don't need to worry about that.
Tomorrow will be the sixth year that I "found" Michael at match.com. It is also my grandfather's 106th birthday if he was still alive.

It's Windy out today

What a day!

Well today was quite an adventure. I took the kiddies to wally world to have their photos taken-mc 3rd b-day and jpm christening. Well, when I get there I get a call from the alarm company and my alarm went off. The side door was open but not sure if anyone tried to get in or what. So, we had that to contend with. Then I had to go mail Michael's case. That was sort of strange, they are just mailing the case-no box. We ate lunch using our card and it was okay but I won't order what I got anymore. JPM loved his pizza though as usual. We then went back to wally world to find some of MC's school supplies. No luck again. So I ultimately had to order something from One Step Ahead instead. Which is what I should have done in the first place. People may tell you that you're lucky to live HI but you can't get anything out here or else it costs an arm and a leg to have it shipped or they won't ship at all. The price of living in paradise I've had more than one moronic company tell me.
We recieved a video today of Michael. I will keep it up so that I can show it to JPM when he starts to act like a clown. He has decided to slap MC on the head. I don't know I guess this is just sibling rivalry. Right now they're quiet watching Clifford the Big Red Jerk. I have a short break from the Wiggles it would seem.
AAAhh it's so nice not to have to fight the traffic to Honolulu and pay an absorbent amound of money for a babysitter. I have come to the decision that I just don't like teaching anymore-period. It's time for a career change.
I will be leaving in a week so don't know how much time I can devote to this while I'm away. I don't think there will be a connection at the fabulous Holiday Inn Express in a town in TX. Besides, I'm not bringing my computer. Well I don't really have one anymore to bring anyway.
Tomorrow is my mother's birthday. She will be 74. It's hard to believe my parents are now well into their seventies. I guess time does fly.
Well, I must go as my hubby is on the im.
Till tomorrow then!

Some late, great friends of ours & other musings

Well today I had to take MC up to Tripler for her school physical. I have to take her back on Weds. to have her tb test check. I hate Tripler. Not only do you have to go down there but you also have to hope the Parking Lot Gods smile on you. Today wasn't too bad but then I couldn't get the double stroller out. Mr. Man was crazy all day. He enjoyed Gymboree but we have to suspend it for a month and we will return on the 13th, the same day the little miss starts school. I need to get her supplies together. Michael called while we were at the Pink Palace but I couldn't talk to him because there is no signal and I really didn't get to talk to him at all today. I guess he's really busy.
Today I posted some pictures of our old pets-Felix or Fe the Cat and Scarlett the dog. I really miss those two little kids. They were great animals and kept my occupied while Michael was in Kosovo. I wish we had a pet but with two little ones it would be impossible. Plus the heat. I can't wait until we move. I wonder where we will be moving to and what kind of house we can afford. It all depends on where we go. We can get a small mansion in some places or an absolute dump in others.
I'm so glad that the class is over.
I have to take the kids to get their pictures done tomorrow. That should provide quite a story to tell.
Till tomorrow then!

Stupid Bowl Sunday

I don't know, ever since I started working I haven't been a big fan of professional sports. I'm thinking we're going into the fourth year of this war and we have these overpaid men playing little boy games and making a ton of money. Then the MVP gets an 07 Cadillac Escalade. Wow, it's not like he can't afford it. We have all these people in the military who don't make any money, police, fire fighters and teachers as well. But people go crazy over watching this sports event. I can't get into it. Maybe I'm jealous of the money because most of these people are complete bozos who can't string two words together to make a sentence. Well, "Bleak House" is on now so I must depart.
Till tomorrow then!
terri

HELP!!!

JPM was so bad at church today. I didn't know what to do. Help me with this child. I don't know what to do with him. He's out of control and I need some help with him.
I got to talk to Michael today for a few minutes. I seem to talk to him less and less as the days go on. I am so tired I don't know what to do.
I guess tomorrow I will write a longer note. Does anyone see this, does Michael even see this.

A birthday for a princess

I know that Michael was very sorry not to be with his precious little girl today on her 3rd birthday. He will be gone for next birthday too. He really loves his little girl.
He sent me pictures but they didn't come up. I wish they would have, I would have loved to see them. I really miss him. He's anxious to get going I know and I'm hoping that this year or so goes fast.
Till tomorrow then!

So I diverge today

I am thinking back to 3 years ago when I was in terrible pain at John Randolph Hospital, Hopewell, VA. I really thought I was going to die or the baby would die. When I saw her after she was born I knew she was special in more ways than one. She was so interested in what I had to say to her about moving to HI. I wanted her to take Hula lessons but I don't think that will happen before we leave. I just love my little girl so much and feel so blessed to have her in our lives. Tomorrow I will discuss her "birthday party" and get back to the havoc of the deployment. Happy Birthday Little Princess

Three years ago & now

Yesterday as I was sitting watching the presentations from my students I began to think about where we were 3 years ago. We were living in Ft. Lee, VA, and I had just stopped working on the 28th. On the 31st, which was a Friday, I had been to BB&T to get the payoff on my car and then to Ukrops or Ukraps as some called it to look at cakes for the impending birth of our daughter (which much to my dismay I had found out it was a girl-I wanted to be surprised the day before) and they had a cafe for lunch. I remember they had CNN on and some postal worker had gotten car jacked. I remember sitting there eating my reuban pannini sandwich and a piece of cake (the day old stuff they were ready to junk from the bakery) and wondering how much longer before the little one appeared on the scene. She wasn't due until the end of the month and they had tried to move her due date back. They also were increasingly concerned about the fact her heart wasn't doing what it was supposed to and I figured by Tuesday (when my next appointment was scheduled) I was probably going to be induced as they finally decided there were some "problems". On the 1st I woke up feeling funny and I spoke with my mother about their upcoming trip on the 19th (baby's due date) and the fact that they should soon be hearing the boom from the shuttle Columbia (they live in FL and could always here it and sometimes see the shuttle when they returned and took off). It never happened as we now know because it exploded over TX. It was a sad day but Michael seemed to shrug it off. We went to an antique fair in Richmond and then to Pizza Uno. I was starving. I ate most of the appitizers we had plus two big pieces of pepperoni pizza. Ummm, I can almost taste it--funny cravings from the mainland again. Then at about 11:00 while watching the news I got a funny feeling and low and behold I was in labor with the little Princess. I was up all night with contractions while Michael slept in the other room.
I just spoke with Michael a bit ago. I really will miss him being able to call once he gets to Iraq. I am thinking about where we are at now and wonder where we will be at. Michael will be just about ready to retire (if he gets out at 20). MC will be almost 6 and JPM will be 4. I will be almost 45 but given the alternative I would rather be above ground then below it.
I really think Michael is frustrated with this whole deployment. Most of what they are training for they could have done out here but then I guess what fun would that be-sarcasm here. Today JPM is carrying his Halloween pumpkin around and calling for Daddy. I try to explain that Daddy is at work but he doesn't really buy it.
I know that Michael is sad he will miss the little miss' birthday. I guess we've been lucky in that this will be the first one he misses and she is going to be 3. I know some families out here have missed two Christmas' in a row. I just want to PCS out of here but that won't happen until next year. I know Michael had wanted to try and get a position at West Point. That will be impossible as he won't have his Masters degree until well after he returns. I don't think he'll be able to get a chance to take the two classes he's lacking while in Iraq. It would be nice if he could finish but he isn't holding out much hope of that happening until he returns. While there are good things about possibly going to West Point the housing up there is out of control. I keep looking forward to when he returns and what we'll be doing rather than dwelling on the fact that he's going to be gone for an indeterminate period of time. I really miss him and the kids do too. I know he misses us but is so busy between finishing the class he's in and the BS going on in TX.
I am posting a picture of Daddy and his little princess from when we first came out here. I know he wouldn't trade his little princess or prince for anything in the world. I miss our little family being together and know he does too.