OK, Done with the moping

I've been in the pits for a bit. I got the 'end of deployment blues' and then the 'he's leaving again blues' and on top of that the 'doggie tail blues' and the 'two teenagers acting like toddlers blues' and the 'my tummy feels icky blues' all at the same time.

Wow. Bummer, huh?

I get swallowed by things at times and I'm so bad at expressing them, I do it here. Anyway, I'm done with that.

The deployment is over. He's gone again, but it won't be for long and he's not being shot at. The doggie is all better. When his fur grows back, he'll be golden (well he'll be yellow). The kids seem to be on the right path. Austen turned a major corner and that has made an immeasurable difference around here. Tori is here and dealing with some rough stuff, but I think she's dealing with it right. There could be some positives from her hardships, actually I know that it will be positive in the end, regardless of which way it turns out. Then, to top that all off, Eve - one of the bestest friends in the world - may have figured out what's been screwing with my insides for 2+ years.

Oh and lookie what I got these from my spectacularly wonderful husband:

today

New Oceanside Sushi Restaurant

Miso Harney Sushi




ahahahahahahahaha

Victoria

Is coming home. Finally. I am very excited and anxious all at the same time. I pick her up at the airport tomorrow. She could use your thoughts/prayers/juju/white light or whatever you think might help. She's going through some big stuff.

I will keep you posted on how things go. If you don't hear from me for a while, send the MPs. Austen and her may conspire to put bury me in the back yard and keep the house to themselves. LOL!!

Missing My Friends...

That was such a fun day. I am all nostalgic because today is Garrett's birthday. I think he is the only kid I've ever felt this deeply connected with that was not my own. I love all the Walter boys. They are all neat kids. Garrett is different because I got to know him so young and was there for so many FIRSTS in his life. I will never forget Jess coming to my house with some Pringles to show me that Garrett could walk. I will never forget driving that poor baby to the emergency room when my hand truck attacked him. Just so many things....


Miss you, Walter Family!

OK, OK, I suck

Yes, I realize it's been like for.ev.er. since my last post. But, but I have umm have good reason.

First, Tom was only home for 4 weeks. OK, that's not an excuse, but I'm using it. Secondly, I've been spending a lot of time on Justin's blog (see link on right side). It is time consuming, but I think it's so worth it to chronicle this time in his life. I think it's really a neat project. Thirdly, Little Bear has taken a bit of my effort lately. He had his surgery on Feb 28th. He's healing nicely and has a very, very cute little stub of a tail. I feel horrible, but it was something that was out of my control according to the numerous vets I spoke with. And lastly, I spend time writing Justin. If you read his blog, you will see that he really looks forward to mail and so I've been trying to send him a bunch lately.

I will be back with vengeance eventually.