Just when I thought we were getting a handle on my little man’s asthma our trip to Minnesota proved otherwise. Between the very high pollen count and loving touching the cats he is allergic too, we ended up in the hospital on the last day of our trip. I felt so badly for him, but I questioned over and over if I should even bring him in. Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and I was worried I … [Read more...]
September 11th Remembered
This year I had the opportunity to do something I have wanted to do for nearly 10 years. When I visited NYC, the place I was most interested in seeing was the 9-11 memorial. I have spent the past 11 years seeing images of that day and ending up in tears every single time. That day changed my life in many indirect ways. While I didn’t know anyone personally who perished that day, I have … [Read more...]
How We Told Daddy We Are Having A Boy! | Life During Deployments
When we found out we were expecting our second child, we knew that Daddy would have to deploy during the pregnancy. The good news was his deployment was scheduled for the best possible time to be gone during a pregnancy. (You know, if there is a best possible time…) He was home for 95% of the first trimester, and is scheduled return just as my third trimester is getting … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Update: 16 weeks and growing!
I can hardly believe that as of Thursday I will be 17 weeks pregnant! Where on earth has the time gone for this pregnancy? Since my 12 week pregnancy update a lot has changed. My husband deployed overseas and will remain there until close to I'm about 32 weeks pregnant (or around there). I miss him incredibly, and so does Squish. Thank goodness for modern technology, video chats, … [Read more...]
Goodbye Daddy | Dear Squishy
Dear Squishy, Your daddy has deployed for his job again, and he already misses you something crazy. I hope you know how much your daddy wishes he could be here with you all the time, but he is doing his job for our family. I can't believe we are already on our 4th deployment since you have been born! Your daddy is your biggest fan, and there isn't a day that goes by … [Read more...]