Day 1

I can honestly say no one ever gave me enough warning about how hard leaving my husband standing outside a hotel waiting for the military process to begin would be. I left in complete break down mode. I began crying as soon as he began packing his bookbag. I couldn't help myself. I thought I would be so much stronger but I should realized that it was reality.
Today was the first day of the 2011-2012 school year. My mind was racing in a million directions today but it kept circling back to my hubby! He began his day on a bus to MEPS at 5 am. He was able to text and me after MEPs to tell me that they were heading to the airport and that his body fat was down 19.5% (amazing!). Once they got to the airport we were able to chat some more since the flight was delayed out of Chicago. However, it was mechanical issues---comforting right?!?! NOT! My stomach has been twisting since I found this out...The flight took out at 8:45 and it suppose to arrive in Chicago at 10:45pm. I am currently sitting on the edge of the couch awaiting the call that he has landed and then I will be waiting the final call from Great Lakes :(.

I am so proud of him but I miss him like crazy.

Chicago Bound

Well the day is here where I will be sending my husband to Chicago for 9 months. I am dredging saying good bye. I hate good byes actually. And to make this even more emotional school starts tomorrow. I am excited for this adventure don't get me wrong but we do everything together. When I say everything I mean it except for work of course. We have the same group of friends, always run errands together, etc. It is going to be a huge adjustment for me since he is the rock of our relationship.

Last night we had a going away party. It didn't really hit me until everyone else started talking about. I guess I had been thinking it will be fine and hearing others say how it will be an adjustment and all it kinda hit me. Do you think the military would be mad if I kept him at home?!? HA! I wouldn't do that but I sure feel like it :)

Guess I better get my writing hand ready to start writing letters. Well I am sure I will be posting soon but its time to do last minute preparation around the house...like bills blah.

Have a great Sunday!

Two Weeks...

So these next two weeks are going to be crazy busy. I am starting back teaching full time next week then the students return on the 15th. The same day, the hubby leaves for basic...take about an emotional wreck :(

I am keeping my mind busy with spending as much time as I can with him and getting ready for school to start. I can't believe how fast the summer has gone. I am so excited to get to know my students and implement all the new curriculum changes with my students! I absolutely love my job!

Over the next two weeks we will be celebrating both of our birthdays and family is coming to visit twice!

For the military wives: how did you cope with your husband being gone? I tell mine so much about my day, funny things the kids did at school, etc?!?!

It feels like yesterday we just started throwing the idea of the military around....