In keeping with the theme of the Month of the Military Child, I thought I’d dedicate another top 10 list to military brats. Did you know that Tiger Woods was a military brat? So was Priscilla Presley. And Julianne Moore. And Christina Aguilera. There are a ton of famous people who were once military brats. So here are […] Read more…
My Other Military Brat: I Want My Daddy Back
The other day I shared with you some of Big C’s thoughts on being a military brat. And I realized that I didn’t even attempt to ask my 3-year-old daughter her opinions on the subject. I guess I figure she’s too young, that she doesn’t understand enough to even have thoughts about military life. But lately […] Read more…
Top 10 Pros and Cons of Being a Military Brat (According to Big C)
“Our daddies have to work really hard. And sometimes we have to too. And sometimes when you’re the only boy in the house, you have to take care of your mom.” ~Big C on life as a military brat In honor of April and the Month of the Military Child, I thought I’d turn […] Read more…
The Month of the Military Child
“I do not believe, and have not believed for quite some time, that there are many issues more important to the future of our armed forces — indeed to the future of our country — than those confronting military children today.” ~Deborah Mullen, wife of Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of […] Read more…
Military Family Voices Being Heard
The military spouse community was abuzz last week. Why, you ask? Because military families were featured on one of the largest public platforms in this day and age: Oprah. I haven’t watched Oprah in years, and unfortunately I didn’t learn about this particular show until hours after it aired when I checked my messages and heard my […] Read more…
Top 10 Reasons There’s No Mistaking That My Kids Are Military Brats
Top 10 Reasons There’s No Mistaking That My Kids Are Military Brats 10) Big C frequently tells me what time of the day it is in Japan. 9) Big C proudly dons a high and tight haircut (although with daddy gone, we’ve let it grow out a little so I’m not looking at his […] Read more…
