Life and Other Stuff
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Category: Family
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I wrote this post a few weeks ago as a submission to another blog. They have passed, so I am posting it here. Sitting in the Navy Lodge smack dab in the midst of house hunting in our new duty station, it would be so easy to have a pity party. I want to have…
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Everything. Everything has changed in the last two months. New city, new state, different climate, new house, new bigger bugs, routines – all of it. And, my first started kindergarten this week. As I sit snuggled with him in our rocking chair, feeling the steady rise and fall of his breath, I smell his washed-last-night…
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A PCS move, or military transfer, is a common thread for us active duty folks. Moving every 2-3 years for many of us, is simply part of the deal. There are those few lucky ones that may get to stay in one place for a couple of tours consecutively, but that isn’t how it goes…
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So I had a crazy idea…and recorded it this morning, you know, for accountability. There was no way I could put this out there and then not do it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHmAxi7mTec After my 37 laps, I relaxed and refueled back at the hotel room. Because it was still much to warm outside, I decided to wait just…
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It’s 12:02 a.m. Day 42 of our PCS/nomad existence. I cannot sleep. When I can’t sleep, I write. My thoughts are all over the place tonight. I can’t promise this will turn out coherent. I can’t promise clarity, just some midnight ramblings… Robin Williams I wasn’t alive when Kennedy was shot, but everyone that was knows…
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I love days where you just want to pump your fist and say, “YEAH! It was a good day!” Today? Meh. We were all crabby today. The novelty of being in the same room (same car) with the same people for 5 weeks has worn off. Having space in our new joint will be a good thing,…
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Today is not only my daughter’s 4th birthday, but it was also both of the minions’ first day at swim lessons. Having attempted this before, I was crossing my fingers hoping it would go well. As a baby, Jake positively detested water on his face, or in his ears and would scream the entire lesson.…
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Oh happy Hannah! How lovely you are With your silly smile and goofy grin You make everyone join on in! You are turning 4 today, So excited are you Surprises are what you’ve wished for And that I think we can do! “Let’s play family!” is your daily request (You could play it all and…
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I took the minions to the base pool yesterday. It was sunny and wonderful and hot! The pool felt amazing! This kiddie pool was HUGE! The kids loved it! They even have a little tube slide that shoots them into the big pool. (You’ll forgive the lack of pictures as I was playing “catcher’ when they…
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We’ve been living la vida lodge for almost 2 weeks (more if you count the camping and hotels to get here). We’ve done all sorts of things to pass the time; attempting to Positive Polly the situation, full on meltdowns (you know just for fun), playground time such as this one: Taking selfies to send…
Life and Other Stuff 