Day 3 dawns...

Day 3 dawns w/o Bob here. Although, it's getting easier, I still can't wait for this weekend to get here. The webcams that I thought where a bit over the top are actually really cool. The boys and I spoke with Bob last night, and we where able to see each other. Theres a 2-3 second delay, but not bad since he's half way around the world. He got to watch the boys play, and talk with them for a number of minutes. Greg was excited to see him, Mike, not so much. But in Mikes defense I did take him away from his cars :)

I miss my husband

Day 2 w/o my husband here. I miss him. I long for this week to be over so that he will be home.

I miss his hugs and kisses, his arms wrapped around me, my smile at his embrace. Greg has started asking "where's daddy?". The only response I have is he's at work. Then Greg asks if we are going to his office. "No", I say, "daddy's not at his office, but he's at work, and loves you and Mike so much". Then I smile and hug Greg and miss Bob even more. Thankfully this doesn't happen often. My bed is to big, and to cold with him not in it. This is life, and he'll be home soon, but for right now, I miss my husband.

Snow daze...

I've been back in Ohio for 9 days, and it has done nothing but snow. My boys have not gone back to school yet, and I am about to loose it. I wonder if there will be school tomorrow? Only time will tell.

Home sweet home...

Happy New Year!!!

Well, we've spent the last week in Nashville, TN. The week went to quickly. It was a wonderful trip, if not cold!!!

Monday: Was spent traveling, then upon getting there, found out that the place we where staying did NOT provide you with anything to do any cooking with, or any extra blankets. (Or anything extra at all, soap, towels nothing!!!) It was not a happy discovery. So after spending at least 8 hours in the car, and getting lost in KY, we had to go to walmart and get dishes, towels, and food. While at Walmart, Bill called me and asked if we (the boys, Bob and myself) wanted to join Joe, Becky, himself and Bep. for dinner. He had already gotten hold of dad. So we had dinner with them. It was tasty, and their house is really pretty. Becky being true to herself, had the entire house decorated for Christmas. Finally we made our way back to our room, and collapsed into bed.

Tuesday: I had planned to meet Kal, Eden, Becky and Bep. (and their kids) at the mall with my boys that afternoon, but had to back out at the last minute. Bob and I took our boys to an outdoor playground on the Children's hospital at Vanderbilt. It's a playground that was designed for special needs children. The boys LOVED it!!! When we got to cold, we headed back to our room, and the boys needed a nap. This is why I had to back out. We all slept that afternoon for a long time.

Wednesday: We stayed at the room all day, and played and rested. That evening, I went to Kals house for a party for Bep. It was fun. She got a lot of crazy gifts to take with her on her honeymoon.

Thursday: Dad, Joanne, Bob, the boys and I went to the Opryland hotel and walked around one of the gardens. It was amazing!!! The national cheer leading competition where going on, so there where a lot of girls in crazy makeup and cheer leading outfits running around, but other than that it was a lot of fun. Then we went to the Opry Mills mall for lunch. The place is HUGE!!! They have an indoor carousel that the boys liked. Greg wouldn't sit on a horse for anything, but that's ok.

Friday: Mom, Megan, Chuck and Russell all make it in that evening. They totally miss rehearsal, and that pissed off the entire bridal party. After the rehearsal dinner I take the boys back to the room, and Bob goes out with the groomsmen. They went to play lazer tag and then they went to a bar. I have no idea what happened, and don't really want to ask. I heard that some drunk girls where hitting on them at a bar.

Saturday: I make the bridesmaids late to the hair apt. But only by a few minutes. The guy who did my hair did a good job. Getting our hair done took about an hour. Then we went to lunch and to get our makeup done. The mall we went to was the biggest mall I have ever seen. There was a lot of stress about what was going to be done with our kids since Bob and I BOTH had to be at the wedding site at 4 and child care wasn't suppose to start till 4:30, but it all worked out and he made it there almost on time :) ( I asked about it months ago, and was told it was all worked out, so I went with that answer. But found out at the rehearsal that wasn't the case.) Sat. was by far the most stressful day of the vacation. But it was also the happiest. My brother married a wonderful woman. I couldn't be prouder of the two. There where some "things" that didn't go according to plan, but it all worked out and they are off on their honeymoon. I'm so happy for them.

Today, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. I have a new sister in law. We packed up all our stuff and left our room about 11 this morning. We dropped off our dishes and kitchen stuff at the church that Bill and Bep attend so they can give it to a family in need. We dropped off a lot of our food stuff, and the cards that dad and I forgot yesterday at Joe and Beckys. Then we hit the road, and after a number of stops, we arrived home at 9 pm. It's now almost 11 and I am going to bed.

I have some changes to make on this post, but will do that tomorrow :)