And in just a few months, we’ll be doing another prolonged separation (this time without the benefit of having family nearby), so I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about what things were the most helpful to us while we were separated from Dad, and how friends and family (both near and far) can help support their…
Deployments, TDYs, and field training exercises are a reality of military life. Young kids can really struggle to wrap their head around these separations. Why are they necessary? How long will they last? What will their mom/dad be doing while they’re gone? Here are a few of the methods I’ve used to help my little ones stay…
This week marks my eighth wedding anniversary! I’m constantly amazed at how much has happened over the last eight years. Between us, my husband and I have had eight different jobs, moved six times, been in the Army for five and a half years, been through four pregnancies including a miscarriage, had three children, graduated with two bachelor’s…
2020 – Developing flexibility It will come as a surprise to absolutely no one that 2020 messed with a lot of our plans. It messed with everyone’s plans! But while a pandemic definitely added an unexpected twist to things last year, the back and forth, on-again/off-again of 2020 was nothing new for us. It’s a staple…
2019 – Achieving your goals 2019 was an interesting year for our family. While Michael continued to attend schools and trainings and get lots of tasks completed at work, the two main goals we were working for in his career seemed to constantly be moving farther and farther away. With every one step forward we would make, the goal post would…
2018 – Building a community The third main lesson I’ve learned from being in the military these last five years has to do with the temporary nature of Army life. This is one of the most unique struggles that military families face. We move so frequently, it’s nearly impossible to put down roots. In today’s world, people tend…
