DADDY's HOME!!!

Chris got in late Monday night. I loaded the kids in the truck and my friend Kayleen followed us out to post in her truck to put all the trunks in. It was nice having a good friend wait with me and keep me company for the 1.5 hours until Chris came out. We were able to wait in the truck right by the flight line. His flight was scheduled to arrive at 9:20 and it didn't land until 9:45. When we finally saw him Eliana ran to him and gave him a huge hug. I was holding Soren while Tristan and Barrett were still asleep in the truck. After all the hugs and kisses Chris woke up Tristan and carried him out. My favorite part was watching Eliana go with her dad to get all his stuff and bring it over. There was this little blond girl standing amidst all these army guys waiting for her daddy. IT was the cutest thing ever. Tristan and Eliana had huge smiles on their faces and daddy sat with them in the back the whole drive home. Oh, how could I forget the little bit of drama we had? As soon as we loaded up to go the truck wouldn't start. I guess all that waiting and listening to music killed my battery. Thankfully Kayleen's truck had jumper cables and we were on our way. Since then we have been enjoying our time having daddy home. The first 2 days Eli wouldn't leave his side. If Tristan noticed he wasn't in the same room he would ask where his daddy is. They have done well with him going back to work. All in all, we are adjusting to Chris' return with ease. We are all thrilled he is back with us.

Annoyed

I JUST got a call from Chris saying they are delayed another 24 hours. AHHHHHH!!!! I think I am going to stop telling the kids when he is comming home. I dont think they can take all these change of plans. Good night.

The Truth...please.

Today there have been lessons of truth.

-Eliana did something to make Soren cry. When I asked her she looked at me in the eyes and said Tristan did it. Well, Tristan happened to be on the other end of the house. After her time spent in her room we had a little talk about telling the truth. I taught her that telling the truth, even if it gets her in trouble is always better than telling a lie. And that the punishment is always going to be worse for telling a lie. The rest of the night Eliana was very forthcoming about every little detail of the night. Who did what..when, where and how it happened. It was a little over kill but I am glad she got the point.

-Tristan brought me the pack of string cheese and was counting how many where in it. I opened one for him and told him to put the rest back in the fridge. When he came back I asked if he did it and he said yes mom. Tonight I open the silverware drawer to find a whole pack of string cheese.

-The truth is the military can never keep anything on schedule. I was hoping Chris would have come home this past Tuesday. Then it was firm for Saturday afternoon. Then it was delayed till Sunday in the middle of the night. Now it is still a mystery. I am truly hoping I can pick him up before Monday morning arrives.

-The truth is I am dreading getting off my bum to clean the kitchen and mop the floors.

-The truth is I am completely burnt out on my children being in a constant state of sickness. This is the third Sunday in a row that I will miss church.

-The truth of it is...I can still manage to be totally happy because I love my husband. I adore my children. I am happy with who I am. I have faith in my beliefs and peace in my heart.