I feel kind of weird saying he "visited" us, but I guess it is what it is.
We had been anticipating this day since he left! Unfortunately that was a whole 9.5 weeks, which in case you were wondering is a really long time to not see each other. I am so grateful he loves what he is doing or this would be even harder. And thank heavens for skype and phone calls multiple times a day!
When I picked him up from the airport it was so surreal to have him there with me (finally!) because I have gotten so used to being by myself. He completes me in ways that I had forgotten. I even cried when we were driving home because I was already dreading him leaving again in 3 days. We tried to soak in every moment together as a family and pack in all of the things we had been missing out on.
We had been anticipating this day since he left! Unfortunately that was a whole 9.5 weeks, which in case you were wondering is a really long time to not see each other. I am so grateful he loves what he is doing or this would be even harder. And thank heavens for skype and phone calls multiple times a day!
When I picked him up from the airport it was so surreal to have him there with me (finally!) because I have gotten so used to being by myself. He completes me in ways that I had forgotten. I even cried when we were driving home because I was already dreading him leaving again in 3 days. We tried to soak in every moment together as a family and pack in all of the things we had been missing out on.
Making rainbow pancakes. The kids wanted to make these as a "welcome home" breakfast!
Wrestling. This happened a lot! They've missed tackling, jumping, and rough housing with him.
We had one big family birthday party since 4 of us had birthdays that he wouldn't be here for.
They wouldn't leave his side and I loved waking up (cause I got to sleep in...yesss!) to them snuggling and reading. I will admit it was kind of nice to not be the one to have to do EVERYTHING for the kids. Whenever something had to be done they "want[ed] my daddy to do it!" Made for a busy weekend for him, relaxing one for me :)
Treated the kids to lunch and even though they were rascals it was a pretty fun time.
Had to sneak up some family pictures for Christmas cards! It was freezing, but with the promise of hot chocolate (with marshmallows!) I think we got some pretty good ones!
The kids have done ok with him leaving. My friend told me that when her husband was in training and he came to visit, her kids had a hard time with him leaving again so I was expecting the worst. Surprisingly they did alright and we're almost back on track.
I can see the biggest struggle dealing with the whole thing in Isaac. He's been acting out a lot (since the beginning) and can't process his emotions very well. And I'm just not sure how to handle it all! Girls emotions I know what to do with...boys, not so much. I feel like once we finally get this all down it'll be March and we'll move to KS and have to learn how to live without the grandparents! I guess life is all about learning how to balance, huh?!
I can see the biggest struggle dealing with the whole thing in Isaac. He's been acting out a lot (since the beginning) and can't process his emotions very well. And I'm just not sure how to handle it all! Girls emotions I know what to do with...boys, not so much. I feel like once we finally get this all down it'll be March and we'll move to KS and have to learn how to live without the grandparents! I guess life is all about learning how to balance, huh?!
2 comments:
9.5 weeks is a long time. Don't know how you do it with 3 lil kiddos. I love the rainbow pancakes!
Yeah for visits! When is the next one? Hopefully there is a next one before graduation. Your post brought back so many memories. I had forgotten that I cried in the car while driving him to my parent's house after I had just picked him up for the first time. I think it was because I can relax so much more in his presence, let my guard down... And yes, we'll constantly be seeking balance. :) Keep it up, Superwoman!
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