I had a truly unique day at work yesterday. It was a day that reminded me why I applied for this job, why I spend so many unpaid hours preparing at home, why I need to overlook the negatives and focus on the positives. Right now I’m teaching my kindergarten students about different cultures around […] Read more…
Project Gratitude Day 89
PROJECT GRATITUDE DAY 89: I am thankful for the 30 minutes my children actually got along today. For 30 whole minutes there was no screaming, whining, crying, pinching, kicking, shrieking, fussing, tattling, spitting, punching, scratching, or name calling. I’m so proud. Read more…
Top 10 List of My Deployment Behaviors
If you’re anything like me, your life completely changes when your husband is deployed. You follow your own routines, and you develop your own coping mechanisms to try to keep your love alive while simultaneously trying to keep your heart from breaking. We have to do whatever we can to make our lives a little bit easier […] Read more…
Calling All Mil Spouses…What Does Military Life Mean to You?
The other day I was thinking about how funny it is that I rarely think about my life as a military spouse when my husband is around. But when he’s gone, it seems to be all I can think about. Then I started thinking about military life in general. How is it different than civilian […] Read more…
Project Gratitude Day 86
PROJECT GRATITUDE DAY 86: I am thankful for Rachael Ray’s 30 minute meals. Her open-face salmon burgers with honey mustard were even better than I expected. Can’t wait to eat the leftovers for lunch tomorrow! Read more…
Project Gratitude Day 85
PROJECT GRATITUDE DAY 85: I am thankful for a killer spinning class. I haven’t been to a spinning class in AGES. Hurts so good. Read more…