After multiple calls and texts from friends and family over the last month, wondering where the Army would be sending us next, we finally recieved the news that a second deployment is in store before our family can all be together. 💔 Definitely isn't ideal, yes I've cried a little, but I've never doubted God's provision for our family. I STILL feel beyond blessed, even with the news of a second deployment. Thankful for my babies, my husband's career, and a cozy place to call home until these deployments have ended and we move to a new home as a family. 🙏
Things have gotten easier since the holidays have been over and my husband left again for the Middle East. It took some time to adjust again to him being gone 💔 but there have been a few things that have helped me to get back into everyday life with my husband gone, and the girls missing their daddy. //
Staying busy is something that works really well for me. I bought a large, family wall calendar and a fun planner and have been filling it with everything I can think of. 😄 // Also, creating routine for the girls has been huge in helping my 26 week pregnant self get through each day. 🤰 // Making memories and creating excitement by looking forward to each holiday has been big too. I started decorating for Valentine's Day shortly after all the Christmas decor came down. I mean, why not?? 🤷🏼♀️ It beats having a sad and empty house with months of winter still left. 😂 // Taking moments for myself to get a coffee or run an errand kid-free, when possible, has also been a huge mood booster. 🙌 // Praying every day with the girls for daddy that he would be kept safe 🙏 has been a great way to keep the kids connected to the fact that daddy is only gone for a time and that he will be coming back soon. #milfamily #deployment #encouragment #milspouse
🌼 Taking care of ourselves as moms, often takes a backseat to taking care of our children. Of course, my children need me pretty constantly and it's important to be there for them and put their needs above my own. But it is also important to do some small things for myself. ❤ It doesn't have to be an entire day at the spa (but that would be nice too!), it can simply be an hour to myself one morning to shop or get a coffee while a family member or a friend watch the little ones. Or joining your local MOPS group! Little things, they add up to a lot when it comes to refueling our "mom tanks". ⚘ It's a 24/7 job that you don't get paid for, and sometimes may not feel acknowledged for, but it's the best job in the world in my opinion. I feel that I am a better functioning mom when I take little breaks for myself, or even kick up my feet for a few minutes and just SIT for a bit. 😂
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