Trying New Things...

As you may know, a few weeks ago my spouse left on deployment. With that being said, the Navy has wonderful groups that support the family year around. As you can imagine, when it’s time for deployment those groups really come together. So after five years of being a part of the Navy, I am finally going to participate. Well I take that back, we lived in Houston for three years, and I attended many Navy events. I still miss the friends that I made from that time; who were all military affiliated. However, we all had the same story. Let me explain.

I am from a military town, so I am familiar with military families. From those experiences or from what I’ve seen, I NEVER wanted to be a part of that life. The military wife has a bad stereotype in my book. They are labeled as boring stay at home Moms. I don’t want to be under that label. Although I am a stay at home Mom, by no means am I boring! I love fashion, shoes, make-up, my kids, and of course my Navy man! But under that label; military wives don’t care about fashion, shoes, and make-up. All they care about is their children and their husbands. They won’t take time out for themselves to do things other than for their kids or husband. Which is great and of course that is always first priority. But there is a fine balance. You don’t want to lose yourself in only being the caregiver.

So tonight I’m attending a family game night. I hope to meet other women like me. We love our spouses, we are very proud! But it doesn’t DEFINE us! I am hoping I can meet ladies who love to read Glamour and InStyle magazines. I am hoping to meet ladies who do not live up to that stereotype. That’s what I’m hoping.

So ladies, if I meet you tonight and I share my blog with you, please don’t be offended. I am only writing about my own experience and what I’ve encountered. Here’s to the next few months flying by so our loved ones will return home!

~Jacqueline~

Day 1 of Deployment :(

Well it's official; I am a single Mom of two children until April 2010. We took him to the ship this morning. All around are the wives, girlfriends, husbands, and boyfriends, mothers, and fathers. All sad to say see you later to their loved ones. Some women even had to say good bye to their children and leave Dad to be the caretaker. It was sad, and I shed a tear for them, but not for myself? I know what you're thinking, but it's a simple answer. I love him dearly, but I'll be honest, he's not exactly Molly homemaker, or he isn't exactly who the kids run to when they need something. Most Moms know, if the kids need something, they will run to you. Dad can be sitting there begging to make them a sandwich or tie their shoe, but oh noooooo, "I want Mommy to do it!" So of course I will miss my best friend and movie buddy, I will miss receiving his phone calls to ask if I need anything from the store before he comes home, I will miss when he wants to hog the TV (wait no I won't miss that!), but you get the point. I will miss him terribly! This is the longest we will be apart in five years. :( But I want him to know, I can hold down the home front and we'll be here for you when you return! Thank you for sacrificing time with your family to protect Our Country and Our Freedom! We love you!!!

A New Day.....

Today was supposed to be D-Day, ie: the day Dad leaves for a 7 month deployment. Yet somehow, we were granted an extra week. Although someone will be getting their a** chewed out. My honey gets to stay home with us!!! So sorry to the guy who probably had his a** handed to him. Thanks for that sacrifice for all us families who will savor this extra week with our loved ones.

With that being said, this week I want to focus on Family Time. I have made a meal plan to cook every day next week. I even plan on making Him a carrot cake. We will spend another week hanging out at the park, going to the drive-in, Chuck E. Cheese, and we'll even take a family portrait.

Well it's time for me to get back to my family. I want to get back to my blog to help me get through this crazy life, I call mine.

Until Later
*Haute Mama*

June Gloom..

Good Afternoon!

Well it's June 1, 2009! My goodness how time flies when you're on bed rest :0.

This week is a tough one for me. For the first time in almost five years of being together, my significant other is going out to sea ( a Navy term) for three days. :( They go just off the coast and test the ship, I guess, before their big six month deployment later on this year. I won't complain too much. He always supports me and our family so I will do the same. I will act as if I can manage on my own. I will not mention I don't like to take the trash out, that's his job! And I won't mention, who else am I going to talk to if he's not around? Nope I'll play cool and help him pack his bag and tell him all the fun things me and the little one will do while he's away, and I'll sulk tomorrow when he's gone. But who knows? Maybe we'll be just fine....

Ahh on a Mommy note....My son is now almost 22 months old! My goodness I remember when we brought him home! But now is the time to start potty training and taking away his beloved pacifier BEFORE the new baby comes! I'm not going to set my expectations too high. But I do want to introduce him to both concepts...Wish me luck!

Now let me enjoy the last hour of nap time...

Until Later
~Haute Mama~