Military

♥ You don't have to be crazy to love someone in the military, you just have to be prepared for him to eat his dinner at unusual times, be there one minute and gone the next, to trust him with all your heart, to be proud of his commitment and to know that above all else, he loves you everyday. Repost if you are lucky enough to be a military wife!! ♥




Just saw this post today on a friend's FB status.  This is so true.  When married to a Military person (Marine in my case) you don't get the luxury of knowing when or even where your husband might need to be at a moments notice.  When I was deciding if I could do the Marine Corps. wife thing, I knew there would be deployments.  I decided I could handle deployments.  I did not realize that Marines consistently work long hours and weekend hours.  They stand duty fairly frequently for 24 hour periods.  I did not realize that taking care of other Marines (and many hours away from home) is a huge part of why M wanted to be a Warrant Officer.  I did not realize that there are frequent exercises which pull M away for weeks at a time.  I did not realize that along with protecting America from foreigners who are trying to kill us they are also the first responders in any humanitarian situation around the Globe.  I did not realize that even if they are not in the middle of the humanitarian effort, they are providing Headquarters and support services that make the humanitarian effort possible.  


I am so proud of my Marine and all that he sacrifices for our Nation!  I am proud to be a military wife who is loved by a Marine in the United States Marine Corps.  I am proud to be a military family.  I am proud that the hero in my children's lives gets to be their daddy!   We love our Marine!

Happy Birthday!

I will soon update our web page with all of our Birthday pictures but here are a few until then.  

Happy Birthday Thing one and Thing two.

 Blowing out our Birthday candles.

Remember when we found out we were having twins?  This is one of the images that popped into my head back then -- double the birthday fun! 

Yummy in the tummy!

Aside from birthday celebrations we are having good times with our 2 one-year olds and one 2-year old. We are able to get out to places like the Aquarium, picnics outside and lots of playground time.  This mama also been inspired by J.S. (you know who you are...the gal with two of a kind) to get on a schedule of activities rather than just making life up as we go.  I have a list of very simple no prep activities which I try to pull from.  For example, today we painted on the balcony with paint brushes and water (super easy clean up) while working on letters, numbers, L's name, and shapes.  Then we practiced cutting, finger painting, and stickers (great fine motor activities).  Then we turned on music and danced with scarves.  M walked in for lunch while dancing and was not impressed with L's twirling (he started making fun of the sport).  I tried to explain that it helps with rhythm, body movement, language etc.  He didn't get it.  But any of you teachers out there will understand.  

Lunch with daddy is a rarity so we took a break from our fun and ate with daddy.  Then we read about 5 or so books, sang songs and everyone is now in bed!  So thank you Two of a Kind for your motivating blog.  L fell right asleep during nap time because we were on the move all morning!  

I cannot put into words how wonderful it is to be in place where I can feel like L is being stimulated by my education experience.  I have felt guilty/frustrated/like a terrible mother that we aren't out participating in all sorts wonderful educational experiences.  But I recognize that we have come out of the first year with twins and now is the time to catch up!  Its a lot of fun knowing that my degree is being put back to good use ;).  

Update:  The boys have each taken a step!  The PT thinks we will probably have walking boys within the month of March.  Caleb is saying about 4 words on his own and imitating another 8 to 10 words.  Connor says "dada" and has decided that one word and an ear piercing scream are enough to take care of what he needs.  And just so you know -- it looks like Connor may have a stronger will than L.  If you have spent time with L, you know what this means...  So please say your prayers!  I am thankful that my copy of The new Strong-willed Child by Dr. Dobson finally arrived.  This is the book I was raised on and am now raising my children on.  Great book with good ideas.  

Hope you have a wonderfully wonderful day!