daddy's gone

The past 5 days i've played "single mom" to my kids. Or as others may call it "marine mom".

First and foremost, I'd like to say that I have the utmost respect for single moms. Especially ones who have zero support from their family. (not to say I don't have support from my family but being in Japan it is definitely limited on what they can do)

Sophia's so young she hasn't even noticed. T has had the hardest time. When Tommy left on Sunday he didn't quite grasp the idea that he was truly saying bye. He bawled at the door for 2 minutes before I could calm him down. Bedtime routines for the first 3 nights were awful because they usually always consist of daddy helping. T was up every 2-3 hrs each night until last night. Usually crying for daddy but sometimes just crying. It was heart wrenching as a mother to sit there and not be able to console your child or give them what they want.

As time went on we developed our own routine and things have been going pretty smoothly ever since. I must say though I'm definitely anxious to see T's face when daddy walks through the door. He will definitely be elated.

On the wife-front I definitely miss him. I think any woman who truly loves her spouse misses them whenever they're gone. The days seem to go by very quickly but once bedtime hits it's all quiet and no one to really talk to and your "marriage routine" is all out of whack. As anything it's something you have to adjust to and overcome. I did marry a Marine, so this obviously won't be our last time apart.

So to all you spouses awaiting your loved one to come home; be it a business trip, deployment, training, vacation, duty, whatever... here's to you! Remember each day, hour, minute is one closer to them being home and as much as you support them and are proud of them know that that feeling is mutual.

xoxox
S