What do you need it for?

That's a common question, but when I was asked that question today it caught me by surprise....

I went to housing to get an air filter and asked about a weed whacker and if I could borrow one, the guy said yes you can borrow it, what do you need it for? HUH? I stopped for a bit and thought this might be a trick question, but I answered "uh to cut my fence line?" hoping that was the right answer, LOL The maintenance guy asked "you're not gonna cut your whole yard are you?" WHAT? with a weed whacker? WOAH! That is just nuts. I answered again "uh no?" And that was that. Makes you think though, what people will do when they do not have brains in their heads, ha!

Letting Go

life is not fair. I have learned that all to well in these past months. I had to let go of some people who, up until recently, I thought were great friends. People I could count on to give and receive support. Unfortunately that was not the case. And I'm not gonna lie, it hurt like hell. But I guess that's life, and it makes me a stronger person because of it? At least I'm hoping. In my previous post I called myself a person that tries to make the best of every situation, so here I go, trying like mad to do that. I am thankful I still have my true friends that will stand by me and not cower and jump to conclusion. That will talk things through and that will give me the benefit of the doubt rather than blast me, that will KEEP THEIR WORD. And not run scared with things get tough. I guess the moral of this blog is to be thankful for you friends. Because true friends are hard to come by.

I don't get it.

In the wonderful world of the Army Spouse you have 2 groups. First is the HOOAH in your face support our Soldiers and other spouses. They usually try to find the good in this life and help out in anyway you can. Then there is a 2nd group, where they think they are helping but would rather sit and bitch about whatever they can. Now don't get me wrong, everyone complains, but instead of sitting there whining why not try and come up with a solution? That is the HUGE difference between the 2 groups.
I am proud to say I belong to the first of the 2. Where do you find yourself?

orientations, meetings and school supplies... OH MY!

that is what has been the past 3 days of my week. Both kids are in bed, back packs are stuffed with supplies, outfit is set out and we are READY! at least I hope, ha ha

I was "killed" with meetings this week. But that is fine with me. There is many things that need to be talked about and planned. And I feel our wonderful Squadron is up for the task! CURRAHEE CAV!!

Angelo had his Kindergarten Orientation and I am very pleased with his teacher this year. Ariana did not get to meet her teacher just yet but she knows her from last year and seems at ease with it.

As I sit here watching So You Think You Can Dance and eating a bowl of Schwans ice cream I cannot help but smile and love where my life is right now. awww mushy. and with that I will end for tonight.

And there went the Summer

In 4 days the kids go back to school.

The summer was quick and exciting! With days of boring laziness, Just the way I like it. Both kids survived and are excited about going back to school. Our summer was spent with days cooling off indoors evening spent on the waterslide and lots of time spent with our amazing friends! I am truely blessed to have a great group of friends here, it will make the next year go back much faster.

And yes that leads me to my next statement. D day is drawing near, and it hurts my heart. I knew it was coming when we left the Trail, after all this is the Army and we are a country at War. I am sad he is leaving our family for a year but I am so proud that he is doing his job and defending our great country. I have stepped up to help co-lead our FRG (family readiness group) and I think things are moving in the right direction. We have a lot of ground to cover with making our group for the families. But we are getting there.

Ariana will be in 3rd grade this year and she is nervous. She was behind on her reading skills but we got a tutor for her this summer and she seems to be more confident. I am excited for her to learn many things and meet lot of GREAT new friends. She will start gymnastics this fall and maybe cheerleading.... EKKK

Angelo will be going to Kindergarten this year, wow! My baby is going to school all day!!! I will miss my partner in crime. He is ready to get back to school and see his friends. This boy is so social it's scary. If he isn't playing his video games he wants to go to a friends house. He will play football this fall, Daddy is super excited and sad he will miss it, but there will be lots of pictures and video to share with him.

Summer has begun.

and can I just say when does school start again?? It has been a rough start but I have high hopes it will get better, it HAS too. We don't have much planned for the summer, just a short trip to VA and enjoying time together as a family. I have jumped right in to the community here and learning the ropes. I cannot believe how much the Army has changed in 2 years, at least its for the better!! so here's to hoping I survive the summer.......

Home is where the Army sends us...

We have made it to Fort Campbell and I love it! We had a pretty easy transition and the kids have already made great friends here. I jumped right in to the community and have started getting to know the ropes here. We have a nice house on post but recently found out we will be moving probably in the next year.... ugh such is the life of a Military family. We are staying here just moving to a new housing area.