Catching Up - AJ's Time Home

AJ has been home for a few days and time is going so fast. Today was the first "normal" day. No Christmas activities. It was really getting exhausting! We woke up (early) today and just enjoyed the morning. I got to take down a few Christmas stuff and play around organizing some gifts. AJ wanted to go to breakfast, so we scooped up everyone and headed into town. We got Graycen's first shoes, Brayden shoes, and AJ treated himself to a new coat. It was nice just to get out! Today we are looking forward to taking the big boys on a date. Love our little Monkey, but it is much needed. He and puppy Miley get to go play with Mamaw.

Having AJ home has been nice. He has not let me do laundry, sorted the socks,  and has taken care of the dishes. The dishwasher started leaking a few days before he got home, so we had to call a repair man. So nice when he is here to wait for the repair man! The boys are trying to get used to having two parents again. They ask me, then they ask AJ. Honestly, I usually say "yes" and he is in to saying "no". So , we have struggled with that. He has had a few moments where he forgets we are not Marines. It has to be hard to shut it off. I finally told him " You are not the boss of me.". =) He had a good friend die Christmas Eve, so he is attending the visitation today. Hoping the rest of the week includes more fun and relaxation. I have enjoyed a bath, and a daily nap this week. Not to mention, I sleep very hard when he is home. Graycen has been doing better. Not last night, but I am sure he is on overload like we all are!