Saying Good Bye *Updated*

We have been having fun packing up our Michigan house and enjoying the beauty of the area. I am getting sad that this is our last trip to this house. So many memories. It has been nice to share the place one last time with AJ.

Back Together For The Week

It Is Near

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Today has been hard. Not sure exactly why. I had lunch with a friend and explained the military life to her. Ask I talked with her, I realized that even though I am ecstatic to see my Marine in a few days, I know that the hard good bye is at the end. It has been 7 months since my Marine left. His deployment has been pushed back and we have done a lot of waiting. I told AJ today, "I am just done. I am ready to bring you home." Our youngest just turned one. You can see that we haven't spent much time as a family of 5. At the end of this week, the worry of war returns. The sleepless nights, holding on to every phone call, and sleeping with the computer.

Waiting

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I have to say this week did go by really fast. Next week, I have something scheduled everyday. I have to admit, I have the baby packed and stuff for AJ in the suitcase. I have laid out stuff for me and haven't even thought of packing the big boys. I am ready to be there now! Just over a week!

As much as I can't wait for moments like this.....

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This has to come again....

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But it will be the last! (I'd say FOREVER, but I have heard that before!)

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Adjusting

We are all adjusting well. The good bye was awful and the first few days were weird after all the noise and chaos. I had my meltdown and I am must better now. I just have to get going. It sucks knowing he has a light schedule in CA right now. But, without an unlimited amount of funds and a nanny... It's not possible for me to pick up and leave. We do know however we will get to see him one more time. I can't discuss details. But, it does make this stretch easier.
I am attaching some of my favorite pictures from the week. It all went to fast.

Dada Love

I just obsessed with watching G and AJ interact. It is the most precious thing.