Wild flower...you're not alone

As a lot of you know being a military spouse can be  lonely at times especially living away from family as well. There are days that seem to go on forever and others that are too short. It can be an overwhelming feeling of something missing while they are away. Some people don't understand how I can do it but I am reminded I don't have it as bad as others and I am truly not alone. 

One of the greatest things I love about being a military wife is the support I feel in the community of the military. Things that your family back home might not understand your military sister can and help you make it through. I want to thank my military wives that have helped me get through the lonely days of separation and rough days with kids. Thank you for understanding, laughing, caring, playing, supporting, and just straight out being there for me. It is a joke that 2 or 3 months being away from our spouses isn't that long. When in civilian world that would be unheard of... we are grateful it is short. It doesn't make it easy and them being away never gets easier but at least we can come together to make it tolerable. It is a relationship and fellowship of friendship I cherish very much. I know I don't have it as hard in life as some others but it doesn't make me less grateful. I know I'm not alone.

God gives us the gift of each others. I believe that He allows us to use each other to make it through life by sharing our time and talents. It makes our world more colorful with the different types of love we encounter through friends, family, and our spouses. To be embraced by those who can help you through tougher times and to embrace those in their  moments of weakness. 

 On a funnier note I was putting Gabriel down for a nap and this was our conversation.

Gabriel: Mommy where is my whore? Where is my whore?!!!

Me: What???!!! (my thought bubble: he can't be serious?! Where in the world did he hear that? not my son!) 
Oooooh Thor! You want your Thor???

Gabriel: Yes whore.

Me: No. Thor. Th-Th-Thor. 

Gabriel: Yes Thor. 

Aw much better but still really funny. 

Some days are I can't believe this is my life. These are truly the glory days. Spending time with my little children in the sunshine. I am so blessed and know it. I am not prefect and pray for God's graces every day but thats a whole new blog. :) 
Until we have to part I will hold tight to all my loves. 

Its about to get REAL

I am not a professional writer, blogger, or majored in literature. So I am just writing how I feel it flows out of me onto my keyboard. 

10:00 PM I am able to finally fall asleep after thinking of all the things I didn't get done and the things I need to do tomorrow...

12:30 AM First time to nurse. 

1:15 AM Back in bed.

2:20 AM I hear baby again. Do I get up or let him cry? Fine. I will get up he sounds soooo sad and it pulls on my heart strings. 

2:45AM Back to bed. 

4:00 AM I hear baby again. Man, he sounds awake. I go to check on him and yes he pooped in his diaper. 
But I am super excited since it has been a week since the last poop filled diaper plus he needs a bath anyway...

5:00 AM So it is now bath time. By the time we are done with that and nursing him again he is wide awake. 

If he is going to be awake and I am going to be awake might as well run 5 miles right? 

6:15 AM He is ready to fall back to sleep. 

7:00 AM I get to shower but no time for rest because my 3 and 6 year old is up demanding breakfast. 

ITS ABOUT TO GET REAL...

The day will continue with or without me getting sleep. My children will still need me to care for them. Homeschool will still need to be taught. Dishes and laundry will still need to be washed.

No it will not be easy. But as a mother I have a drive and an extra tank of gas given to me by the grace of God to embrace sleepless nights and the day to follow. I choose to be patient and kind even when I can't hardly keep my eyes open. I am amazed on how God has given mothers the ability to work through years of restless nights. I can't remember one night in the past 6 years that I haven't been woken up to nurse, potty breaks, dreams, or water breaks. I wouldn't change it for anything. 

On these days I'll give myself an extra cup of cocoa and let my kids stay in their pjs all day. Maybe we will just have snacks for dinner but in the end it truly is God that gives me the strength to say in my sleep deprived state...

You help me to be patient.
You help me to be kind.
You help me to reflect an image of You. 
You help me to be the best mother I can be. 
And I thank you for that gift. 

Blossom Full of Life

This past week the kids and I went on an "adventure" to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Nago. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom which made the trip worth juggling three kiddos. 

It was a great beautiful hike for everyone. Even though there is hardly a moment of silence or chasing after someone getting the glimpse of flowers and smell of fresh cool air feeds the soul and lightens the heart. 

As the flowers fall it is a beautiful flower shower of different shades of pinks. Something that might be in your dreams or at least mine. :) 

There is a great park at the top of the hike for the kids to play. The one thing that I have found out about Okinawa is that they have great parks for kids. There are slides and climbing structures that would never be seen in the USA because I am sure someone would sue for some reason but I am glad my kids are able to get the chance to challenge themselves on the playground. 

Each chance we can get to go on an "adventure" and see something new or cool you can bet we will be there. This is only a short moment in our journey and can't wait to show you more of the other side of the world. 

This past week all our little people met different milestones in life.

Ella: Turned 6 years old! Yes I have a 6 year old!!! She is wonderful! 

Gabriel: Has really been able to explain himself much better this week.

Paxton: Started eating baby cereal.

Wonderful Journey of Life. 

A wonderful Life

Hey y'all! 

Thanks to my friends encouragement I started this blog for our friends and family. This way we could share those fun and exciting moments from this adventure we call life. We hope you enjoy it!