Day 5: TOSS UNUSED TOYS AND OUTGROWN CLOTHES My kids have more toys than Santa’s workshop. And they have clothes hiding in dresser drawers that will never fit them again. Time for Spring cleaning a few months early! I’m looking forward to a big pile of toys to donate and clothes to pass along. Not […] Read more…
Operation: De-Pacification
Day 4: SAY BYE BYE BINKY Today my daughter is under the impression I’m mailing her binkies to her baby cousin. I had to choose between this fib and convincing her to leave her precious “bees” under her pillow for the Pacifier Fairy. Since it would take her all of 1.5 seconds to find those […] Read more…
Operation: Application
Day 3: COMPLETE A JOB APPLICATION I have been a domestic engineer for the past 5+ years. (Yes, that’s a fancy way of saying stay-at-home mom.) But now I’m contemplating my return to the workforce to actually use that Master’s degree I worked so hard to earn. First step is the application. Ok, so filling […] Read more…
Operation: Documentation
Day 2: TAKE A PICTURE EVERY DAY FOR A YEAR. I realize this is an ongoing challenge that will not end today, but the hardest part of any goal is deciding to do it, right? So today I’m deciding to document this wonderful new year through photography. Plus, this will hopefully add some color to my blog. […] Read more…
Operation: Articulation
Day 1: START A BLOG. Simple, I know. But I’m taking baby steps, sticking a toe outside that comfort zone to test the waters. Plus, it’s going to take me all day just to figure out all the bells and whistles on this website. I also wanted to lay down my rules of engagement. (You’ll soon […] Read more…
Just the Beginning
I am a military spouse. When it comes to challenges, need I say more? The term “military spouse” has a dual definition. It means that my spouse is in the military. But it also means that my spouse is the military. I am essentially a bigamist. First I married my husband. Then two years later, […] Read more…
