that moment when...

You know that moment when a friend needs you? That moment when they just need to vent and not really hear anything from you? Do you know that moment when you need that friend? I am so thankful to have great friends that I have those moments with. Those moments when I just break down or they just break down because someone FINALLY understands EXACTLY what I'm talking about, without me having to go into complete detail. I am sad that my closest friends are not close to me in distance but to me, it doesn't really matter. We might not see each other all that often, but I know that when I NEED my friends they are ALWAYS there for me. Our lives have gone in different directions or our lives have come together because of crappy things, either way, whether I have known you since I was born, or just known you for less than 2 years, you are all so important to me. Our husbands can suck, because we all know they do once in a while (just like we as wives can suck), or we can have something spectacular happen and I know that these friends I have will be right there with me and I sure hope that they know I will be right there with them too.
You know that moment when you're ready for a break? When its almost time for the kids to take a nap and you push it up 15 minutes because you are SO ready for some quiet time? I have that feeling sometimes too, today was not one of those days. Our little man woke up so happy. When I was nursing him he would take breaks and pull my face to his to give me a kiss. He did this about 10 times. I LOVE when he initiates the kiss. Its still the open mouth slobbery kiss and its THE BEST!
You know that moment when, even after they've been gone for just a few days, your husband gets home? I still get the butterflies in my stomach. I know, a few days is NOTHING, believe me, I know that, but its still fun to get those butterflies. My husband had to go to his unit this week to get some stuff done, he's only been gone a day and should be back sometime tonight, but I still have all of the anticipation of missing him for more than just 2 days.
You know that moment when a friend says something that is offensive and you just don't know how to react? I have heard a few stories of this happening lately. Granted, I'm not usually at a loss for words but some people just need to keep their mouths SHUT! No, I don't need your opinion on my marriage. No, I don't need to hear how your marriage is so much better than mine. You gain 10 years of experience in life then talk to me. No, I'm not better than you, I'm just older and have been around the block. If you really feel that way, just keep it to yourself.
You know that moment when its just too quiet in the house. Yep, that moment is now. I better go find something to make noise!

I can't believe it

I am officially the mother of a toddler! That's so weird to say and think. ( I'm still getting use to the fact that I'm a mom) our little man's birthday party was a huge success. I didn't take nearly enough pictures and I totally forgot to take pictures of both of his cakes, but oh well. Poor little guy didn't sleep much the night before and he refused to take his morning nap so that made for an interesting party. About 2pm you could tell he was getting overly tired so we opened presents and put him down. I feel bad that he didn't get to say bye to everyone, but you just can't do too much when they are exhausted. He got some pretty cool presents too. So thank you to everyone that made it out for his party. On his actual birthday my dad, step-mom, grandma, and I took the little man out to Red Robin. He had a great time, until they sang to him. He was fine until the last 5 seconds then he freaked out. Everyone around us was laughing, including me, it was pretty funny. (the hubby was of course playing Army for the week and missed his birthday...thank you Army for that) It's July! For one Army Wife friend of mine this means it's the last short leg of her husband's deployment! So woo hoo for her! Just thinking about it brings me right back to when my husband was coming home. It's by far the most nerve wracking, exciting, stressful thing. I get short of breath remembering waiting at the airport (asking my stepdad to refresh his phone every 3 seconds to see where the plane was at), and seeing the plane as it pulled up to the gate. Ok, that's all I can talk about because my anxiety is high just thinking about it. So, good luck K! I hope you and the little munchkins have so much fun having M home again, and remember, its ok to get annoyed with stuff that he does! Still no jobs for us, but we don't totally mind right now. We are both still looking and hoping to hear from one employer soon.