We

Two months down, a sixth of a way through this deployment (if it gets changed to a year).

It’s starting to cool down here, and that is a welcome change.

We are walking every morning…I need the exercise.

Can you guys tell me about your experiences with Weight Watchers?

I’d like to lose about 10-15 lbs. and I think this might be the way to go.

I’d love to hear any stories you have.

SHE:

Is doing so much better in ballet. I still have to sit in the class with her,

but I’ve decided it’s worth it b/c she loves it so much.

Mother’s Day out has been wonderful to. She still cries when I drop her off,

but I’ve heard that within 10 minutes she is fine and involved.

That makes me happy. When I was frustrated with the tantrums recently,

a friend reminded me that she is spunky and smart, and that those were the kids i loved most when i was a teacher. 

Thanks for the reminder, Cathy. It’s true.

I just have to remind myself to not openly get frustrated with her, because that models frustration.

Choices work well with her. 

It’s funny how when you pray over and over for patience,

God sure gives you trials and tribulations.

SHE:

Is pulling up on EVERYTHING. If it is stationary, then she will stand on it.

I say “Just be a baby, Sadie!! We don’t have to be in a rush for this standing and walking thing!!”.

She’s ready though, man. Sometimes I catch her trying to stand up on her own.

So not ready for that.

HE:

Is busy and safe, as far as I know.

Because of repeated OPSEC (operational security) violations by the boys…

My Space,etc… he has made the choice to cut off communications for the time being so that he can retrain OPSEC and stress the importance of not revealing secret things on the internet. 

It’s frustrating, but has to be done. And I’m proud of him for joining in the ban, too. Because he didn’t have to.

So hopefully I will hear from him by the end of next week.

I keep telling myself “no news is good news”

although it doesn’t help one damn bit.

My hair’s falling out and I was worried last week that I was getting an ulcer,

but things seem better this week.

I:

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Got my hair cut even shorter yesterday, more layers, and red highlights.

I’m working on Studio Calico layouts and some other assignments, 

and trying to stay positive.

Thanks so much for all of your great questions. Next week ,I will start answering a few on each paint. I have some research to do before then.

NOTE TO SELF: find out paint colors in house!

Happy weekend, friends.

xo