Mil-Spouse Friday Fill-In #10

I never got around to doing Mil-Spouse Friday Fill-In's last week since I was in Pittsburgh.  But I'm back this week for week #10.

Here are the questions for this week:

1. What secret indulgence do you act on while your spouse is away? (from Devil Dog Darling)  Blogging and excessive use of the internet.  Although it's not really secret, I guess.  When hubby is home my internet time is limited so we can spend time together after the kids go to bed; when he's not home, I have ALL night!
2. If you were a spice, what would you be? (from New Girl On Post)  Hmmm....this is a hard one.  Part of me wants to say Old Bay because I'm from Maryland and I like a little spice in my life.  The other part wants to say Thyme because I'm always giving my time to my children, family and friends.    
3. Where do you go for support when your significant other is deployed? (from Texas Meets Washington)  My family and maybe a few select friends.  I thought going into deployment that I had a strong support group of mostly friends, I have learned in the past several months who my true friends are.  I've also learned that my family (my dad, mom & sis) are going to be there no matter what happens.  
4. What is the oldest thing you own? (from A Troop’s Girl)  The oldest thing I own, is actually older than me.  It's my baby blanket which I apparently stole from my big sister when I was a baby.  I've always had it close over the years and would cuddle with it if I was sick or sad but right now it's serving time in Kuwait with my hubby!
5. How did you vision your future pre-military? (from Daddy’s Duty)  There never was a future pre-military for us.  Even when we first started dating in high school we knew he would be in the service - back then we thought Navy and not Army but the service non the less.  I couldn't what our life would be like without the military even if I try to think about it now.  I have no idea where we would be living or what we would be doing for careers either.  

I hope you guys join in and link up over at Wife of a Sailor, if you don't already.  Have a great weekend!

Mil-Spouse Fill-In #8

 Wow!  I can't believe Mil-Spouse Fill-Ins has been going on for eight weeks now!

I've been saying since the beginning that I wanted to participate.  But like I've said my life has seemed to have gotten away from me lately.

Anyway, I finally get to participate!  Yay!

This week’s questions are: 

1.  What is ONE thing you’d like civilians to understand about being a military family?
That the "extra" money we get during deployment is not only not enough but doesn't even begin to make up for the fact that my husband is gone for.a.year!  Yes, the money is nice but I'd much prefer to have my husband home than a few extra dollars.  
  
2.  What is your favorite mistake?  
Mine would have to actually be a favorite mistake of my husbands.  See my husband and I dated on and off in high school and then split up for several years.  During this time he was married and had my two oldest children.  Without his "mistake" I'd never be blessed with my oldest children. (This really is the abbreviated version of this story - maybe I'll have to tell it one day.)

3.  What indulgence could you give up for a year?
I honestly can't say that I have an indulgence.  The only thing I can think of is my Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee.  and I am NOT giving that up!  I've already cut myself back to one a week but that's as good as it's ever gonna get :-)
  
4.  If you could be a winged animal, what would you be?
 I would be a fly.  Originally I was thinking some sort of bird because I didn't want to be a fly and sit on poo all day; but I think I'd like to be a fly so I could visit my kids at daycare and see what goes on everyday.  Even though my kids are in daycare on post, I still always worry about what happens when the parents aren't there.  (And it's not that I'm not comfortable with our daycare, I actually love them, it's just always something I've thought about.)   
5.  What is one question you’d like to see asked in a future MFF?
Do you set goals for yourself during deployment?  What are some of them?  (Oops, sorry.  I guess that's technically two :-)

Friday Fill Ins #87

I've been gone from Friday Fill-Ins for a couple weeks with everything so hectic. But I'm back!

1. When I'm sick I'm still expected to do everything I normally would even though my husband acts like a big baby when he's sick.

2. When I take a walk, I think about all the other things I should be doing.

3. Money can't buy happiness but it can pay for a second house in VA when I could of spent it on a million other things.

4. Cotton makes me feel all comfy and leather makes me think why would you wear leather?

5. The strangest person/character I've had lewd thoughts about was... I honestly don't have dreams about things like this - does that make me weird?

6. My favorite color these days is brown because I have no shoes that fit to wear with anything brown so of course that's what it would be!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to hopefully getting a decent nights sleep, tomorrow my plans include driving to VA to visit with my hubby and Sunday, I want to relax before my drive back to MD on Monday!

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Have a fun holiday weekend!

Friday Fill-Ins #84

Happy Friday Everyone! This week is finally coming to an end. Only 8 more days til it's over!

1. You know you're old when your kids look at you with a puzzled look on their face when you talk about Woody Woodpecker, the Smurfs, the Jetsons, Looney Toones, etc.

2. My heart is divided between reading my new book and working. (Unfortunately, it's gonna have to be work today!)

3. Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee is what I need RIGHT NOW! (Anyone in the area want to stop and get me one?!?!)

4. I have felt the joys of parenthood, I have known the depths of summer vacation.

5. Gah, won't these people just take my kids back to school early!

6. Get me home to MD as soon as you can!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to doing absolutely nothing, tomorrow my plans include taking the kids back to Water Country because they had so much fun the first time and Sunday, I want to start packing to head back to MD at the end of the week! (And maybe if I'm lucky I can start reading my new book too)

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Friday Fill-Ins #83

It must be Friday because my Friday Fill-Ins are here!

1. If I could travel back in time, I'd go to the 1930's to see if this test was true.

2. Give me my life or give me nothing.

3. I am listening to my children argue over breakfast. (Ahhh....camp here they come!)
4. Somewhere, someone is thinking this is the best day ever.

5. I'll always be here when my friends need me.

6. My idea of a good time includes spending time with my kids and husband.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to relaxing, tomorrow my plans include taking the kids to the Virginia Air & Space Museum and Sunday, I want to stay inside where its cool - we're in a heat wave here!

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Edited : Sorry to all who may have read this earlier with all the typo's. Guess I forgot to spell-check :-)

Friday Fill-Ins #82

Here is the next edition of Friday Fill-Ins.

1. I believe whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

2. If you're good at something, try something else to be good at other things too.

3. Why so frantic? I'm trying feed the kids breakfast and pack up so we can get on the road.

4. Something is out there, it's nothing to be scared of - it's called LIFE!

5. If my life were a sitcom, it would be titled Life in the Military.

6. Sitting on my back porch [if you don't have one, use your imagination] I see a pool, trees, toys, my dog and the kids running around.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to driving back to Maryland, tomorrow my plans include relaxing with NO kids and Sunday, I want to pick the kids up and drive back to Virginia!

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Happy Friday!

Friday Fill-Ins #81

It's that time again.....

1. If I could be a fly on the wall I would rather not be - I'd probably end up on the other end of a fly swatter!

2. Jealousy is the root of all evil.

3. When I see a shooting star my wish would be that my children grow up to be successful.

4. I'd rather be relaxing by the pool with a good book than working any day!

5. Certain songs when I hear them make me wanna get up and dance. (Even though I don't know how!)

6. If time were in a bottle I would have enough hours in a day to get everything done.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to going to Shitface's softball game, tomorrow my plans include taking the kids to Water Country USA and Sunday, I want to relax!

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Friday Fill-Ins # 80

It's the next edition of Friday Fill-Ins.



1. Oh, I can't wait until I have a whole 24 hours to myself.

2. Milk, Water, Soda, Juice is the first thing I see when I open my refrigerator. (We really have to go grocery shopping - we're low in the "food" department)

3. I never leave home without my keys. ( I really don't carry much with me -not even a purse anymore!)

4. If I were a condiment, I would be mustard because my kids don't like it and I would be left alone!

5. Closing the shower curtain when you're done is really high up on my list of pet peeves. Ummm.....but really how can I pick just one?? (Thanks to Dad that is!!)

6. The last thing I thought of before I went to bed was I never did post about the zoo.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to working, tomorrow my plans include working and Sunday, I want to finish working! (I've been extreamly busy this week and really need to get caught up. Going to the zoo yesterday didn't help either!)

With any luck, I'll find a few minutes today to post about the zoo. Happy Friday!!

Friday Fill-Ins # 79

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1. Holidays in the summer are great (well before I had to plan a birthday party they were).

2. Hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken (ok - pretty much anything) are my favorite things to grill.

3. My thoughts are consumed with things that need to be done for Boy 2's party this weekend that I haven't had a chance to do anything for since I've been in Virginia.

4. Boy 2's 1st Birthday is what I'm most looking forward to this weekend!

5. My favorite book so far this summer is .... who has time to read when you have 3 kids at home and trying to run a business!!

6. COFFEE (preferably iced but hot will do) is the best way to begin a day.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to preparing for Boy 2's party and watching fireworks, tomorrow my plans include Boy 2's 1st Birthday and Sunday, I want to drive back to Virginia (well I don't want to but I have to!)

Happy 4th to everyone!!

Friday Fill-In #78

It's another edition of Friday Fill-In's.



1. Birthdays are just the passing of another year (and time for my hubby to start calling me old again - I'm only 5 months older than him though!!)

2. Spring is my favorite season because it is the start of warmer weather and time outside.

3. I feel my best when I've had a good night of UNINTERRUPTED sleep.

4. Maryland style crabs are my favorite food! (No other style will ever beat MD)

5. First impressions are lasting.

6. The best piece of advice I ever received was from my grandma when I got married - never go to bed mad.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to absolutely nothing, tomorrow my plans include taking the kids on another "adventure" and Sunday, I want to relax by the pool!

Happy Friday!

Friday Fill-Ins #77

It's time for Friday Fill-Ins!

1. A smile is one of the best gifts to give and receive.

2. Skipbo is my favorite board or card game.

3. I would love to have more time in my life and less stress.

4. When I think of the Summer Solstice, I think of the beginning of pool time and playing in the sun.

5. I just remembered I need to make Girl a doctor's appointment for this morning.

6. One of my favorite song lyrics goes like this: Now that your rose is in bloom; A light hits the gloom on the gray (it's Kiss from a Rose by Seal - our first dance at our wedding.)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to Doing nothing for once, tomorrow my plans include Driving to Fredricksburg, VA for a birthday party and Sunday, I want to RELAX by the pool!

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Friday Fill-In Time

It's time for another wonderful Friday Fill-In!

Friday Fill-In #76

1. Going to Australia is high up on my bucket list.
2. My favorite quote (well I don't really have a favorite but I like this one) is Welcome to the real world! It sucks! You're going to love it!; it's from Monica on Friends.
3. Needing an "outlet" inspired me to start blogging.
4. Strawberries are best dipped in chocolate.
5. My husband being arrested for being drunk in public (but he only had 2 beers) is the last dream I remember having.
6. The most enjoyable time to go for a walk is at night when it's snowing.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to Shitface coming home, tomorrow my plans include attending a memorial service and moving to VA for the summer and Sunday, I want to try to get settled into our new place in VA!

Happy Friday everyone!

Friday Fill-Ins #75

Because I've been really busy and sometimes find it hard to think of a new topic, I decided to try Friday Fill-Ins. We'll see how it goes. (At least now I know I always have topic for Friday!)

ENJOY!

1. Idle hands are a good thing in my house - it means Girl and Boy 1 are not hitting each other!
2. I love really hot water in the shower.
3. My favorite time of the day is when the kids are in bed and I finally have peace and quite.
4. The last tea I drank was green tea, which made me sick to my stomach.
5. I like to be at the pool or beach in the Summer.
6. My mother always said stop cracking your knuckles!! (It still to this day drives her crazy to hear me do it)
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to Shitface coming home for the weekend, tomorrow my plans include Boy 1's t-ball game and soccer registrations for Girl and Boy 1 and Sunday, I want to try to get a nap in with Shitface before he leaves for the week again!