6 Months at "Home"

So we have hit that 6 month mark, that point in a military families life that you really start feeling "at home"...which if you are doing a special assignment like a school you are usually only there for a year...sad to think you could spend half your time being stationed somewhere just being busy settling into a routine. Some might think that 6 months seems too long, but after talking to other spouses and having personally moved 8 times I think it checks out. Figuring it takes at least a month to unpack and organize all the rooms, getting the kids into their routine of school and activities, figuring out how to get from point A to point B in the local area, easing into making new friends, trying to find time for working out, etc. At the six month point I think I have it all balanced, well maybe.

Snow Day

Forgot to hit publish yesterday...

So the boys are experiencing their first real snow day today. I don't remember there being one while we were in NJ, maybe there was, but all three got to experience being at home a whole day while it snowed and sleeted. It is projected to get so bad that they practically shut down the base. Non-essential personal were sent home at 11am, J showed up at home around 12:30 trying to finish off some paperwork, and the services shut down at 12:00. It is kind of nice to get a day with J, he is leaving again for over a week this time next week, he's able to interact with the boys some while he works from home and studies some of his ACSC coursework. We've been busy playing some WiiU, watching movies and peaking out at the blustery weather from our windows. I love having them home, although I know I will be paying for it...they eat a lot and make lots of messes while home!

My Sweet Valentines

I meant to post these on Valentine's Day, but with the hustle and bustle of activities that the boys are in and also enjoying a quick visit with my parents, it got put on the back burner. So the boys and I had fun picking out some Valentine's Day supplies and coming up with some creative cards, N's used this picture and a glow stick for the light saber.

My "Heart breakers" Valentine's Day morning.

Pet Peeves While Traveling

I was going through my blog posts and noticed that this one never got published from last summer....what a gem! Now that I have cooled off from all the traveling it seems like this might be perfect time to post it for all those friends of mine that will be PCSing (permanent change of station for all those civilians out there) to let them know that everyone has "those" days when one the road for long periods of time.

Written August of 2012
This seems to be our summer for many adventures with lots of time driving on various roads across the US. I started this list at the beginning of our trip as a way to vent, hope you don't mind a little negative Nelly coming out in me.

Silence

So posts have been more then a little lacking as of late...just been really busy, which is a normal thing with three boys...but just being busy trying to be more in the moment with the boys as well. M and J have started two new clubs at the Youth Center, becoming official 4-H members ;) Those that have known J and M know how important 4-H was to both of us. Even though it's not the traditional 4-H club, I love that they are becoming involved in something that uses the curriculum and program put out by the Extension Service. They are participating in SOAR (an aviation club) and Lego Robotics. So Thursday and Friday for an hour after school they can't complain that they are bored...M is also doing Judo on Thursday's. Both of the older boys will be starting floor hockey soon, hopefully they note the conflicts I listed on the registration sheet so the boys can participate in all they are signed up for. If you are military and haven't checked out your Youth Center you really should, it's just not for daycare!