20 horrible things about being a military wife :)

I love being a millitary wife, but wanted to make a list so you civilian folks could see things from our point of view! Some funny and some not so funny....and in no specific order. I'm sure there are many more, anyone can feel free to add on!


1. Sleeping alone. Not only him not being there, but every creaking sound you think of reaching for your gun.
2. Having your phone glued to you 24/7. Even to go to the bathroom or shower. Because missing a phone call is even worse.
3. Seeing your child learn something new without him there.
4. No SEX!
5. Going to holdiay dinner/ events by yourself.
6. Seeing that disgusting couple in walmart holding hands and shopping together.
7. Standing in line at the post office for an hour...trying to carry 2-3 boxes and a kid.
8. Living out of a suitcase from visiting home or living far from home.
9. Not knowing anything that is going on with your husband.
10. There's no overtime pay....because the government would be in even more debt.
11. Trying to hang a picture, and when you're done there are 5 holes other than the one the picture is hanging from.
12. It's Friday night and you're going on a date? Oh, I didn't know the difference. I thought it was Tuesday.
13. Should I buy this while it's on sale?  Gah, I wish I could call my husband and ask if we need it!
14. I can't open this jar of jelly.
15. When he is home, he's training.  
16. I'm starving. I think I'll eat a granola bar. I don't have anyone to cook for.
17. Oh, what's that you say? You and your boyfriend broke up for the fifth time? Hmm. Please go somewhere else.
18. Watching him walk away in the rear view mirror.
19. The grass needs cut...and I don't know how to replace this weedeater string either.
20. Doing something fun and feeling guilty for having fun without him there...on top of wishing he
      was there with you.

Scripture Tuesday: Mindset

The only human ever not guilty of focusing on earthly things would be Jesus himself. It's impossible not to think of earthly things, because we live here and it's all we know! Not to mention we are human and it's our nature. We need to reach a relationship with God where he is the first thing that crosses our mind in the morning and the last thing at night. We have to find time to spend with God during the day, praying and reading his word. We wouldn't go all day without speaking to our husband, children, or friends would we? (Well, us military wives would with our husbands unfortunately, but it's not our choice) Why should it be any different with God, and why do we give him last place? I want to be that person so close and hidden with God that you can see it all over me (his joy and love for everyone)...yes, most of you are probably thinking, yeah right Christian you aren't even close! When we gave our life to Christ, we gave up ourselves completely. We are his now, so we should represent him in everything we do and think. Our relationship with God is going to be work, every relationship is. BUT, that is what makes it so amazing when you finally get past that rough patch and experience an even deeper love than you did before!

Conner is 7 months!

I can't believe my baby boy is already 7 months old! I think the speed of time doubles when you have a baby...I got a few pics of him today, I plan on taking more of him soon- I know, I know, how many pics do you need, right? Well, I don't regret it at all because he's only a baby once! I love this age, he gets tickled at the smallest things. Right now he's sitting in my lap turning back to look at me and laughing. SO adorable!

Conner is a little rolly polly, exploring new things all over the floor :)  He hasn't figured crawling out quite yet, and he doesn't seem interested in learning. He starts griping if he can't reach something infront of him and he can't roll to get it.

He has a new habit of PULLING HAIR, which is extremely annoying, but I'll forgive him :)

He also likes to feel my face as he goes to sleep, sometimes slightly scratching and pinching me lol. It's so sweet though and I love feeling his soft little hands on my face!

He's doing really well sitting up! He still loses his balance sometimes, but he's learned how to get to his belly from sitting up (thanks to a few face plants into the floor).

He eats solids 1-2 times a day; Apples seem to taste bitter to him but he eats them anyway lol. He likes pretty much everything though.

Mum Mums are his favorite snack, he houses them with no problem. It's nice having them when I go out, because they keep him entertained along with his juice.

Here are the pics I got of him today, I love his blue eyes! We wondered if he was going to have my blue eyes or his daddy's green and as you can see, I won...but he got everything else from his daddy :)

 He LOVES dogs! He smiles and laughs every time he sees them!

 

Weekly Scripture- Do not worry

So this scripture is simple and self explainatory, yet so powerful! It's impossible to see through God's eyes and know his plans, so I think it's hilarious when I finally realize...Christian, you don't know best. I find myself worrying about all the political things going on today, worrying about the safety of my husband, worrying about Conner and family being okay, finances...we all have a list of things that could go on for days. We really have to take this scripture, memorize it, and put it to use. After all, that is what God's wonderful word is here for! Anytime we find ourselves worrying about anything, we have to put this scripture to use and HONESTLY TRUST that God's plan for us is better HIS way instead of ours. So next time we see and hear all the things around us causing us to worry, remember that there is a way bigger picture than what we're seeing now. There's no doubt that it's hard, but we'll find that our faith will grow stronger with every little thing we put our trust in God about. So STOP worrying! Tomorrow WILL worry about itself, because worrying about it now will only ruin today!

So I've started a blog!

As you can see I've decided to start a blog! There are alot of reasons I decided to, one being I want to keep up with Conner's milestones and what's going on in my life (I can make a book from it). Secondly, I plan to do a weekly scripture and write about how it relates to my life...I've been needing more motivation to read the bible, so what better excuse than to blog about it :)  Also, we have family and friends that live far away and anyone that knows me is aware I'm horrible about calling people (oops). I could go on about reasons, but those are just a few!  Here are some topics I plan on posting about:

>  My husband, son, family, and friends...of course that would be expected :)
>  My life as a military wife. Struggles we go through but also the perks of the lifestyle.
>  Weekly devotionals and how God is moving in my life.
>   I have a passion for photography, so I'm sure I'll be sharing plenty of my pics with you guys.
>   Recipes/ crafts/anything else that comes to mind

So, with all of that said, here is a pic of my little family!

The loves of my life...My husband, Mark, and our baby boy Conner (7months)

Hopefully I won't bore you guys with my posts and you'll enjoy reading about my journey...lots of posts to come, so keep in check!