On a lighter note

So, deployment finally got the best of me. Normally I hate to admit my weakness, but in this case, one day in six weeks doesn't seem weak at all. And just an FYI, last night wasn't the result of one action. This incident was just the straw that broke the camel's back. While I'm upset at myself for getting so angry, I don't apologize. This blog is my place to release all of my thoughts and frustrations while my husband is gone. What you're getting is real and it is doing me good to get comfortable with being so open.

With that being said, today's blog will be a little more lighthearted. I'm writing earlier because I've got to start getting some sleep. This 4AM crap isn't cutting it anymore, and I need to start getting some sleep before I attempt a drive to New York with two kiddos.

OUR DAY

As I've already said, I woke up to what seemed like a bad dream. Did I really let myself get that worked up last night? I didn't get to dwell on this long though. Hallie snuck away while I was checking my 17 text messages [I slept hard lol, and I needed that] and I heard a the toilet flush. In all honesty, I don't know what was flushed. I made it in just as the water was going down. I have all of my jewelry, my phone, and a binky (sigh of relief). The bathroom isn't flooded yet, so I'm not too concerned.

Anyway, we got ready to go to the gym, and I knew it was going to be an interesting trip when Hallie declined her sandals and demanded tap shoes. Yeap, she wore her tap shoes to the gym - funny how you learn to pick your battles as a mom. We stopped on the way to try on a dress I've had my eye on since I arrived in town. It didn't look as good on (Hate that about dresses) and was too big. I'm not complaining about that though :). I only got to do abs and weights at the gym, but it was a great stress reliever. Note to self: do NOT go to the gym before Hallie's naptime. She did fine until she saw me accross the room, and realized I wasn't coming to play with her. Gotta love temper tantrums!

After the gym, we hit up Subway (Another note to self - Cheetos end Hallies tantrums.. buy some for tomorrow at the gym!) Dickey Bub, Country Mart, and WalMart. I got props for a set of pictures I've been dying to try, and I got my mom a birthday cake.. I know it is late, but tonights baseball game (GO COUGARS!!) should be over early enough to do cake. Plus, it has her favorite kind of icing, so I think she'll be happy. I also checked the mail twice.. once before it came, and once after, disappointed both times that my letters still haven't arrived. Love you baby!

Special thanks to my friend Kayla, for going with so I didn't have to drag the kids out at every stop!

Quick update on the kids and their shinannigans:

In the last week, Hallie has learned to put together her wooden puzzles, say NOW and baseball, and she has started singing "Ooooh baby baby" (I sing this to Kyle alot, because he loves it). Yesterday she said 'Mommy, we go see Layah'. [Kalayah is her BFF and she misses her like crazy!] When I told her we would see Kalayah later, she said 'No, momma, see Layah NOW!'


Kyle has learned to grab both feet and squeal, he is continuing to study his fingers, he has learned to eat popsicles (Hallie is obsessed with them, so they will now be at the top of our grocery list: Bread, eggs, milk, popsicles..) and he has started eating oatmeal. Also, his feet have nearly caught up with Hallies in size.

We are headed out now to watch the Cougars play for the consolation championship, wish them luck! I'm so glad I get to see my three brothers playing and coaching together. I grew up at the ballfield and the hardest part of now being home last summer was not attending their games. Congratulations to my oldest younger brother, Matt, for getting all conference!