A rolling stone gathers no moss...

An interesting proverb...it kind of describes my life.  The proverbial stone is constantly in motion these days.  We are only three weeks away from our 19 month separation...sure, we may get to see him for two weeks at Christmas time, but in short, that will be the best AND worst two weeks of my existence.  I am already starting to tear up as Jake can hear his Daddy come in the door and immediately bolt from what he's doing to greet him with a very cute "Dadddeee, Daddeee, Daddy"  I do fear how Jake will respond when he sees someone other than Mike in uniform...he'll probably run with open arms to an impending disappointment when he sees the man is not his 'Daddddeee'.  It breaks my heart just thinking of it.  Cassidy has been slowly becoming a Mommy's girl over the last few months...sometimes saying some mean things like not wanting Daddy to read to her or pick out her clothes...she doesn't realize how short time with Daddy has gotten.  The baby, well, he has no clue...which is sad in a sense...he'll still have no clue when Mike does come home.  No clue who Michael is...and then just as they finally get their bond started, Michael will be leaving again. *unless by the grace of God this program gets expunged from the military's agenda*
There are many things to be thankful for in spite of the drama that begins to unfold daily...we haven't begun to argue or fight (yet), we sold the house in a whopping 5 days -- so I don't have to keep it spic-n-span any longer, or worry about whether it will sell -- we have a rental to move into, thanks to my internet stalking and my sister-in-law who viewed it on my behalf.  Although it's not something I'd buy, it serves as a nice place for us to live near family.  I have done some researching and I think I may be able to get the boys into a Mother's Day Out program and Cassidy will start Pre-K -1/2 days 5 days a week in the public school system!  The Y has a free membership for deployed spouses -- and they offer childwatch so that will also help with my sanity and ability to lose this baby weight :)  I just pray that it all goes smoothly -- moving alone is far from fun -- but I KNOW it can be done!  Lots of friends have offered their help...and I will definitely be taking them up on those offers :)  So, this blog will become a fruitful place once more...what else am I supposed to do?? I guess I could knit...finish ONE of my sewing projects...spend quality time with my kiddos...but the blogging will help with my venting...and keep Daddy up to date with our adventures, even while he's on a HUGE one of his own.