Although Rick hasn't actually reached his final destination to 'start' his deployment, our lives are already in full deployment swing. Here are some of the changes
1. I am on high alert for a phone call or FaceTime. I usually have my phone in my pocket, but there have already been a dozen frenzied dashes across the house to answer a call. Shafer has learned to be completely silent when I freeze, cock my head, and get that crazy look in my eye..trying to decipher if I hear a ring, or if its just one of the five thousand sounds their toys make.
2. Rick hid little notes all around the house for everyone, and it's always happy dance time when we find one. I appreciate the effort that takes, and it puts a smile on my face every time I find one. I even really appreciate the one I have found in my car regarding my driving. (Sarcastic Font) Each little note we find is a great reminder that Daddy is thinking of us.
3. Due to the outpouring of support from the arachnid population, a pest control company will be here tomorrow.
4. The ones that pull on my heartstrings are when Shafer takes roll of who is home and who is 'bye byes.' Or, he hears the washer start and announcing, 'Daddy's Home!' When I explain it's the washer, and Daddy is still gone. He gets serious, and says, "Daddy far away in Afghanistan (although I'm probably the only person that decipher his pronunciation of Afghanistan) I rest easier knowing this daily activity is harder on me than it is on him.
Cheers to one week down!
Brave faces the day before Rick left.
1. I am on high alert for a phone call or FaceTime. I usually have my phone in my pocket, but there have already been a dozen frenzied dashes across the house to answer a call. Shafer has learned to be completely silent when I freeze, cock my head, and get that crazy look in my eye..trying to decipher if I hear a ring, or if its just one of the five thousand sounds their toys make.
2. Rick hid little notes all around the house for everyone, and it's always happy dance time when we find one. I appreciate the effort that takes, and it puts a smile on my face every time I find one. I even really appreciate the one I have found in my car regarding my driving. (Sarcastic Font) Each little note we find is a great reminder that Daddy is thinking of us.
3. Due to the outpouring of support from the arachnid population, a pest control company will be here tomorrow.
4. The ones that pull on my heartstrings are when Shafer takes roll of who is home and who is 'bye byes.' Or, he hears the washer start and announcing, 'Daddy's Home!' When I explain it's the washer, and Daddy is still gone. He gets serious, and says, "Daddy far away in Afghanistan (although I'm probably the only person that decipher his pronunciation of Afghanistan) I rest easier knowing this daily activity is harder on me than it is on him.
Cheers to one week down!
Brave faces the day before Rick left.
