This morning, Chrissy texted me and asked if I wanted to come to Wal-Mart with her. Of course I wanted to, and yesterday we were talking about going to Hobby Lobby for a couple of days, so we went for the first time today! It was awesome! I loved it, and it was so hard not to buy a whole bunch of things to decorate my house. I had to keep telling muself that I am leaving in two weeks and I can't buy anything! I did find a couple of things that I had to have though! I got a sign that says "We interrupt this marriage for hunting season" and one that says "May the Lord watch between you and me when we are absent one from the other Genesis 31:49" I thought both of them were perfect for us! I also bought a sign for Saima that says fresh eggs 10 cents a dozen! For Dean, I got one that says gone huntin' and for Maija, Excellence is not a skill it is an attitude. I also got really cute letters R E and A. They are plain white, but I figured that Brittany or Maija could paint them! I normally wouldn't buy things like that, especially since we are about to move, but all wall decor was half off! I couldn't turn down a deal like that! I also found some purple and blue tye dye duct tape! I was so excited! When we got to Chrissy's house I made a flower, and then Chrissy asked if I could make her a flower to go on top of a pen. I had never done it, but I figured I would give it a shot. After a couple of tries, I figured it out and it turned out great! For the majority of the afternoon and early evening we just hung out at Chrissy's house and the kids played. Rea didn't nap today, and by about six, she was far past ready for a nap. I put her to sleep with no problem, and Chrissy said I should put her in Cam's crib. I didn't think she would stay asleep when I put her in, but she did. I even had to wake her up. I guess she was asleep for the night, because she was really cranky. When we came home though, I had to give her a bath. She was stinky from last night. Before she fell asleep, I played with her for a while, when she is super tired, she is giggly and it reminds me so much of Zach. It slightly breaks my heart, but it's hard to be sad when Rea is so happy! Now, I am watching Rivals and I can hear her snore in the background. I love it!
Today I got a phone call from a fellow army wife, who's husband deployed today. I don't know what to say to someone though. There really aren't words to make someone feel better. She doesn't have kids, so she CAN be sad. She can sit in her house and mope around. I don't have that option, I am thankful though, because I think if I did have the option, I would be the worst. I saw a sign at Hobby Lobby today that said "Happiness is a choice" I really believe that. I could easily be depressed and not do anything, but I chose to be happy on a daily basis. I chose to look at the positive and find things to look forward to.
Dear Deployment,
People tell me that the first month is the hardest, people tell me that I have to do this, or do that to get through you. I feel like I am either doing exactly all of the right things or I am oblivious to something. Because I am happy, I would be much happier with my husband, but I make the best of the situation. I will make it through the next year, always knowing that he loves me and always knowing that I love him. Love, Elsa...
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