Hi Everyone.
Just wanted to let everyone (if anyone) who reads know that since I have begun a new life as a military wife, that my blog must change as well. Therefore, I have created a new blog, here at blogger.
Please direct yourself to my new location :
www.dayinthelifemilitarywife.blogspot.com
This is where I will be blogging on as close to a daily basis as possible.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
I'm back!!!
Wow, what a long break its been!!
I have never been so busy in my entire life! But, we are moved, and settled into our new home, here in Borden, Ontario, and I must say, I love it here!
The weather is absolutely wonderful, my house is spacious and safe, and my children are really, truly happy. They have alot of friends, who come to get them early in the morning, and they don't come in until dinner time. By the time bedtime comes, they are both thoroughly exhausted and content, and can't wait to do it all over again the next day.
Were slowly settling into Military life, still is kinda weird seeing Erik in combats everyday, but I am learning to welcome each day for what it is, a fresh, new day to become something wonderful.
I have had a week or so to start exploring, and slowly, I am branching out on my own. I don't get lost on base as much anymore (haha), and I can venture into 2 neighboring towns whenever I want or need to on my own, and know that I can safely make it home. I go into Angus, Ontario quite frequently to the grocery stores there, and a few other outlet stores. We have also adventured into Alliston (New Tecumseth), Ontario to buy patio furniture. Its amazing to drive such a short drive to town, but to see such expansive farms in between.
I let Erik drive into the larger neighboring city, Barrie, Ontario, because I'm still a bit nervous of the 8 lane highways. Its so interesting to explore the surrounding areas, and I can't wait for the Farmers markets to start to open.
I have also, believe it or not, made a few friends already! The parents of the kids that my girls play with are really great, helpful people. They help out with questions I might have, and they give great advice as to how things work being a Military family, I'm trying to absorb as much of their knowledge as possible!!
So, so far so good :)
Erik left this morning at 5am for 2 nights/3days in the field, so these are my first few nights alone at home with the girls.
Today was fantastic! I took them outside to play in the kiddie pool that Jen, our neighbor sets up each morning (shes a stay at home mom that watches kids as daycare up here is hard to get into, waiting lists are rediculously long), as well as the home made water slide, and the kids play, all day long. Its nice to sit with other mothers and chat, tan, and watch the kids grow.
Both of my girls were completely exhausted by dinner time, and are now both asleep, and its only 7pm here!!!
I'm going to spend the rest of my evening with a good book curled up in the lazy boy, downstairs with the A/C on.
It feels great to be back on track!!
I have never been so busy in my entire life! But, we are moved, and settled into our new home, here in Borden, Ontario, and I must say, I love it here!
The weather is absolutely wonderful, my house is spacious and safe, and my children are really, truly happy. They have alot of friends, who come to get them early in the morning, and they don't come in until dinner time. By the time bedtime comes, they are both thoroughly exhausted and content, and can't wait to do it all over again the next day.
Were slowly settling into Military life, still is kinda weird seeing Erik in combats everyday, but I am learning to welcome each day for what it is, a fresh, new day to become something wonderful.
I have had a week or so to start exploring, and slowly, I am branching out on my own. I don't get lost on base as much anymore (haha), and I can venture into 2 neighboring towns whenever I want or need to on my own, and know that I can safely make it home. I go into Angus, Ontario quite frequently to the grocery stores there, and a few other outlet stores. We have also adventured into Alliston (New Tecumseth), Ontario to buy patio furniture. Its amazing to drive such a short drive to town, but to see such expansive farms in between.
I let Erik drive into the larger neighboring city, Barrie, Ontario, because I'm still a bit nervous of the 8 lane highways. Its so interesting to explore the surrounding areas, and I can't wait for the Farmers markets to start to open.
I have also, believe it or not, made a few friends already! The parents of the kids that my girls play with are really great, helpful people. They help out with questions I might have, and they give great advice as to how things work being a Military family, I'm trying to absorb as much of their knowledge as possible!!
So, so far so good :)
Erik left this morning at 5am for 2 nights/3days in the field, so these are my first few nights alone at home with the girls.
Today was fantastic! I took them outside to play in the kiddie pool that Jen, our neighbor sets up each morning (shes a stay at home mom that watches kids as daycare up here is hard to get into, waiting lists are rediculously long), as well as the home made water slide, and the kids play, all day long. Its nice to sit with other mothers and chat, tan, and watch the kids grow.
Both of my girls were completely exhausted by dinner time, and are now both asleep, and its only 7pm here!!!
I'm going to spend the rest of my evening with a good book curled up in the lazy boy, downstairs with the A/C on.
It feels great to be back on track!!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Total. Chaos.
Moving time.
Everything from moms on its way to Fredericton (we bought ALOT while we were here).
Military movers coming this week, and kidnapping...err moving all of our stuff.
4 bedroom house ready for us to move into.
We leave on June 9th.
Arrive on June 10th.
Moving truck arrives June 12th.
I live in total chaos right now, but I can't wait to get to my new house!!!
Everything from moms on its way to Fredericton (we bought ALOT while we were here).
Military movers coming this week, and kidnapping...err moving all of our stuff.
4 bedroom house ready for us to move into.
We leave on June 9th.
Arrive on June 10th.
Moving truck arrives June 12th.
I live in total chaos right now, but I can't wait to get to my new house!!!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Long overdue
Boy, how time flies.
So, an update in a nutshell.
Well, we are gearing up for our move to Borden, Ontario. Erik is currently on his SQ course, and he will complete that course on May 16th. If all things go well, we will be moving up winith a week or 2 of that date. On May 18th we will recieve our PMQ, so I'm hoping Erik will have a week of leave shortly after for us to drive up together.
Right now were playing the waiting game for the movers, because they need to come and do estimates and go through all of our belongings. Right now everything of ours is packed from when I moved in November after Erik left for basic training, but apparently, from what I hear, they will inspect our packed boxes, and repack items according to their standards.
Once they pack up our stuff, it will be given an inventory number, and sent to a warehouse, to be placed on a larger truck possibly with one or two other families belongings, that will go to the same area.
This is my biggest worry, that our stuff wont make it to Ontario, but I know that is the least of my worries. As long as we all make it there ok, we have won the battle. I'm looking forward to having my own home again, my family all together for the first time in AGES. I'm looking forward to meeting all of Eriks EME buddies (EME is the "company" hes in, Maintenance Company), and I'm looking forward to my girls getting back into a daily routine. The biggest thing I'm looking forward to is Kallie and Tiana having their own rooms!!
The kids are excited to move as well, because they will have daddy back. They both get so excited to talk to him on the phone and they are both scared to death to let him out of their sights when he leaves. Tiana is excited to start school in the fall, in a new school. Tiana will have her "princess" room, and Kallie will have her "Tinkerbell" room.
Move things aside, things are going really well. The car works wonderfully, and mom is finally starting to get better. The infection is gone, and today she had her picc line removed, and IV pump disconnected. Now, she is on daily antibiotics to ensure that the infection stays gone, and her walking and flexibility is really well. If things keep going well, mom's looking at going back to work at the end of June/beginning of July.
I'm hoping, once things with teh house and mom settle a bit, i will have more time to blog, and get around to visit others blogs. Right now, I don't have enough minutes in the day!
So, an update in a nutshell.
Well, we are gearing up for our move to Borden, Ontario. Erik is currently on his SQ course, and he will complete that course on May 16th. If all things go well, we will be moving up winith a week or 2 of that date. On May 18th we will recieve our PMQ, so I'm hoping Erik will have a week of leave shortly after for us to drive up together.
Right now were playing the waiting game for the movers, because they need to come and do estimates and go through all of our belongings. Right now everything of ours is packed from when I moved in November after Erik left for basic training, but apparently, from what I hear, they will inspect our packed boxes, and repack items according to their standards.
Once they pack up our stuff, it will be given an inventory number, and sent to a warehouse, to be placed on a larger truck possibly with one or two other families belongings, that will go to the same area.
This is my biggest worry, that our stuff wont make it to Ontario, but I know that is the least of my worries. As long as we all make it there ok, we have won the battle. I'm looking forward to having my own home again, my family all together for the first time in AGES. I'm looking forward to meeting all of Eriks EME buddies (EME is the "company" hes in, Maintenance Company), and I'm looking forward to my girls getting back into a daily routine. The biggest thing I'm looking forward to is Kallie and Tiana having their own rooms!!
The kids are excited to move as well, because they will have daddy back. They both get so excited to talk to him on the phone and they are both scared to death to let him out of their sights when he leaves. Tiana is excited to start school in the fall, in a new school. Tiana will have her "princess" room, and Kallie will have her "Tinkerbell" room.
Move things aside, things are going really well. The car works wonderfully, and mom is finally starting to get better. The infection is gone, and today she had her picc line removed, and IV pump disconnected. Now, she is on daily antibiotics to ensure that the infection stays gone, and her walking and flexibility is really well. If things keep going well, mom's looking at going back to work at the end of June/beginning of July.
I'm hoping, once things with teh house and mom settle a bit, i will have more time to blog, and get around to visit others blogs. Right now, I don't have enough minutes in the day!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Changes ahead...
Helllllo, its me, again.
So, things here at home have been finally really good. Erik flew in at 12:45 am on the 24th of March, and I couldn't be happier! You never realize how small some thing are that you fight over, until you don't have someone to fight with them over. Now that hes home for a few weeks, I'm not taking any time to fight over stupid petty things.
We have talked alot of things over, and we have straightened out alot of things, and I really believe that we will be ok.
One of the biggest changes that will come for us, is the biggest one thus far.
We have decided that the kids and I are going to move to Ontario to be with Erik for the remainder of his training. They expect him to be there for another 8-10 months, and we work best as a team, when we are together to face issues head on.
Were not sure when this move will happen, as everything in the military is " hurry up and wait ", but as soon as I know, I will share it. We could possibly be going with him on April 12 or 13th, to be housed in a hotel until they have a PMQ for us, or we may go up a few weeks later, with Erik coming home to drive up with us. Were not quite sure, but hopefully we will have an idea this week or next.
I am hoping and praying for this one thing to go smooth for us. We could really use a bit of luck on this move, so that we all get there as a family, together, to face the challenges of living in a new city, and province together.
The kids are excited to move, and to have a home again. A place that is ours, with no one else to interfere. Tiana is excited for a Princess room, and Kallie for her Tinkerbell room, even thought I know she would much prefer Wall-e.
Erik is looking forward for us to be together again, and for us to have activities to do as a family. He has a few programs picked out that he would like for us to all take part in, and surprisingly, the first one he chose is a couples program in Communication. I'm looking forward to exploring things for us, and seeing how much better things can and will be.
Today was my moms surprise party, and we now call her Captian Oblivious. SHe has no idea, even as she walked up the front deck, with the " over the hill " balloons, and the "happy 50th" balloons, she didn't even notice!! We walked in, saw everyone there, and my aunt, after a few moments, goes "so, umm....SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!"
All she could say is "what?!?!"
It was great:)
The cake I ordered was SPECTACULAR!!! oh my goodness, I couldn't have asked for a more amazing cake!! I am so completely shocked and impressed, that I'm looking for another reason to get another one made!!
Things are good. Finally, thingshere are good.
So, things here at home have been finally really good. Erik flew in at 12:45 am on the 24th of March, and I couldn't be happier! You never realize how small some thing are that you fight over, until you don't have someone to fight with them over. Now that hes home for a few weeks, I'm not taking any time to fight over stupid petty things.
We have talked alot of things over, and we have straightened out alot of things, and I really believe that we will be ok.
One of the biggest changes that will come for us, is the biggest one thus far.
We have decided that the kids and I are going to move to Ontario to be with Erik for the remainder of his training. They expect him to be there for another 8-10 months, and we work best as a team, when we are together to face issues head on.
Were not sure when this move will happen, as everything in the military is " hurry up and wait ", but as soon as I know, I will share it. We could possibly be going with him on April 12 or 13th, to be housed in a hotel until they have a PMQ for us, or we may go up a few weeks later, with Erik coming home to drive up with us. Were not quite sure, but hopefully we will have an idea this week or next.
I am hoping and praying for this one thing to go smooth for us. We could really use a bit of luck on this move, so that we all get there as a family, together, to face the challenges of living in a new city, and province together.
The kids are excited to move, and to have a home again. A place that is ours, with no one else to interfere. Tiana is excited for a Princess room, and Kallie for her Tinkerbell room, even thought I know she would much prefer Wall-e.
Erik is looking forward for us to be together again, and for us to have activities to do as a family. He has a few programs picked out that he would like for us to all take part in, and surprisingly, the first one he chose is a couples program in Communication. I'm looking forward to exploring things for us, and seeing how much better things can and will be.
Today was my moms surprise party, and we now call her Captian Oblivious. SHe has no idea, even as she walked up the front deck, with the " over the hill " balloons, and the "happy 50th" balloons, she didn't even notice!! We walked in, saw everyone there, and my aunt, after a few moments, goes "so, umm....SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!"
All she could say is "what?!?!"
It was great:)
The cake I ordered was SPECTACULAR!!! oh my goodness, I couldn't have asked for a more amazing cake!! I am so completely shocked and impressed, that I'm looking for another reason to get another one made!!
Things are good. Finally, thingshere are good.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Finally!! Some GOOD news!!!!
Hi there!
After all that has happened the last few weeks, with moms second knee surgery, andd the things with the dog, I was really getting desperate for some type of good news.
AND!!!!
We finally got some!!
Erik is coming home for a 2 week compassionate leave, that they ( a doctor, a social worker, and a padre) decided was necessary based upon his health and mental well being. For the last few weeks, since the BS had started with them not knowing about his courses, and then telling him that he wasn't skilled, he hasn't been able to keep any food down, and he cannot sleep. He is constantly throwing up, and doesn't have energy to do anything. Not to mention the emotional strain of things going south between him and I.
I am so happy that he is coming home for a short break. We have alot of things to work on to save our relationship, but I know we can do it:) He said he wants to "talk" about things (military) when he comes home, and decide what to do and where to go from there. Whatever it is he decides to do, I'm going to support him.
If things go correctly, we will be home tomorrow night!
Mom is finally out of the hospital, with a Mid line in her arm, and her new best friend being an IV pump machine that sits in a black shoulder bag. It will give her 3 doses of antibiotics a day, every 8 hours. We need to go every day to get the bag changed , but such is life if mom wants to stay home. After the IV meds are complete, she has to take another 6 months of antibiotics by mouth. Hopefully, things are on the right track.
Speaking of mom, I have been in the process of planning a surprise party for her 50th birthday, and its just about all pulled together!!! It all goes down this Sunday. I have a wonderful lady making her a 2 tiered birthday cake, and i can't wait to see it! She does some amazing wedding cakes, so I know it will be beautiful! It will be at my aunts house, and all of her family is in on it. I can't wait to see her face when she walks in!!! She thinks there is a baby shower for my pregnant cousin on Sunday there, so its funny talking about helping getting things together for it with her, cause she's helping for her own party!!!
I know she will be more than happy on Sunday, after all that she's been through.
Finally!! Something I can be excited about!!!
After all that has happened the last few weeks, with moms second knee surgery, andd the things with the dog, I was really getting desperate for some type of good news.
AND!!!!
We finally got some!!
Erik is coming home for a 2 week compassionate leave, that they ( a doctor, a social worker, and a padre) decided was necessary based upon his health and mental well being. For the last few weeks, since the BS had started with them not knowing about his courses, and then telling him that he wasn't skilled, he hasn't been able to keep any food down, and he cannot sleep. He is constantly throwing up, and doesn't have energy to do anything. Not to mention the emotional strain of things going south between him and I.
I am so happy that he is coming home for a short break. We have alot of things to work on to save our relationship, but I know we can do it:) He said he wants to "talk" about things (military) when he comes home, and decide what to do and where to go from there. Whatever it is he decides to do, I'm going to support him.
If things go correctly, we will be home tomorrow night!
Mom is finally out of the hospital, with a Mid line in her arm, and her new best friend being an IV pump machine that sits in a black shoulder bag. It will give her 3 doses of antibiotics a day, every 8 hours. We need to go every day to get the bag changed , but such is life if mom wants to stay home. After the IV meds are complete, she has to take another 6 months of antibiotics by mouth. Hopefully, things are on the right track.
Speaking of mom, I have been in the process of planning a surprise party for her 50th birthday, and its just about all pulled together!!! It all goes down this Sunday. I have a wonderful lady making her a 2 tiered birthday cake, and i can't wait to see it! She does some amazing wedding cakes, so I know it will be beautiful! It will be at my aunts house, and all of her family is in on it. I can't wait to see her face when she walks in!!! She thinks there is a baby shower for my pregnant cousin on Sunday there, so its funny talking about helping getting things together for it with her, cause she's helping for her own party!!!
I know she will be more than happy on Sunday, after all that she's been through.
Finally!! Something I can be excited about!!!
Monday, March 16, 2009
~Update~ Devastated
I received word today from the police that the dog has been euthanized, as of this morning.
Agriculture department is going to take her body for testing, to see if there was anything medically wrong with her that could have caused what happened.
After having my dog so long, and after feeling like I really knew and understood her personalty, I have chosen to believe that it wasn't "her" that did this. The real her may have been trapped inside somewhere, or maybe the real her was gone by then, but what attacked my baby wasn't the dog I knew and loved so much.
My heart aches knowing that my beloved dog is gone, but I know, in the end, that this was the best decision. She had become vicious, and I can't stand to watch as another person is hurt by her, with her being in the twisted place that she was in.
After all of this I still love my dog, more than any other pet I have ever had. I miss her so much that my heart aches. I had to make sure that no other children, or people for that matter were hurt, and I know she is at peace now with whatever was tormenting her, and she is her old self up in puppy heaven.
Kallie is healing very well. The wounds inside of her mouth are almost completely healed, and the ones on her lip outside are closing in nicely. From the looks of things, she may not even scar from this, which would be a bonus.
Time will heal wounds, but what happened to her is burned into my memory. It will take some time, but i'm sure things will go back to normal, as normal normal ever is.
Agriculture department is going to take her body for testing, to see if there was anything medically wrong with her that could have caused what happened.
After having my dog so long, and after feeling like I really knew and understood her personalty, I have chosen to believe that it wasn't "her" that did this. The real her may have been trapped inside somewhere, or maybe the real her was gone by then, but what attacked my baby wasn't the dog I knew and loved so much.
My heart aches knowing that my beloved dog is gone, but I know, in the end, that this was the best decision. She had become vicious, and I can't stand to watch as another person is hurt by her, with her being in the twisted place that she was in.
After all of this I still love my dog, more than any other pet I have ever had. I miss her so much that my heart aches. I had to make sure that no other children, or people for that matter were hurt, and I know she is at peace now with whatever was tormenting her, and she is her old self up in puppy heaven.
Kallie is healing very well. The wounds inside of her mouth are almost completely healed, and the ones on her lip outside are closing in nicely. From the looks of things, she may not even scar from this, which would be a bonus.
Time will heal wounds, but what happened to her is burned into my memory. It will take some time, but i'm sure things will go back to normal, as normal normal ever is.
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