Woke up, took Christian to school, came home, stayed home!
We didn't go anywhere today which was just fine with me. It was a very busy week. I was perfectly happy to stay home, clean, do laundry and take care of some odds and ends around the house. I spoke to the handy man. He is going to do my small jobs for me. He gives a military discount which is always a plus. I also called my doctors office about bringing the kids to my appointment. The lady I spoke to said that it would be fine to bring them, they just don't want kids screaming and making a scene. I completely understand! Then I asked her when would be a better time to schedule my appointments given our circumstances. She asked for my name and looked at the schedule. I am the first appointment of the day! Could that be any more perfect? I was beyond happy to hear that.
I spoke to Dominic this afternoon. He called while we were picking Christian up from school. We spoke for a good 15 minutes. We had a really good conversation and I needed that. He said that they did some grappling today. He got paired up with a 280 pound guy who ended up just laying on top of Dominic and he had to tap out because he couldn't breathe. That made me laugh...and still does as I write it. He said that it was fun and they all had a good time. They finished class early today. They will have a break Sunday.
Have you ever gotten a phone call or an email right when you needed it? That happened to me this evening. I got an email from my Aunt Lani. She is one of my mom's sisters. Aunt Lani and Uncle Chuck were an Air Force family so I know that she understands what we are going thru. I am going to share her email with you (I hope that's okay Aunt Lani). Thank you! I needed to hear these things.
Hi Brianna, I love reading your diary and let me tell you the memories come flooding back. Our phone calls were very rarely what I thought they would be....You are in one world and Dominic is in his Air Force world. It's NOT that you aren't in tune with each other it's just you both are responsible for Your job/His job. Brianna you have a huge job 24/7 and this can be mind boggling at times (like bring no children) my reply to MYSELF was always...so like what am I supposed to do? put them in the freezer till I get back! Just remember you are a huge wall of love for the boys while he is gone. Sometimes you will just feel so overwhelmed and ask What about me? NORMAL. Dominic wants to hear all the news but also feels so left out...he is taken care of with meals and time on his hands which he can't do with or be with the ones he loves the most. He always has the guys to be with if he chooses and on his free time can do as he pleases. This would bother me because I didn't get those choices...NORMAL. You are a wife, mother, lover, friend, and all around make everybody feel good person. This is Brianna and you are just like your Mom used to be and like your Gramma Lane was. NORMAL. A military wife (a good one) is all of the above. It's OK to cry and yell into your pillow when things aren't great for you. Just always let the boys know how much you love them and let them share in the letters to Dad. He is a good Dad and loves his family.....he would love to be home but he is helping to keep our country FREE. I send you my love and not a day goes by that I don't think of all that is involved in this part of your young lives. Love, Aunt Lani
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