Deployment Weekly Recap: Week 9

Emotional: I was a little sad over Thanksgiving because my husband wasn't there to celebrate. It's hard going through all of William's first holidays without his Dad.

Physical: I was home, so once again, not much going on. Oh, and we're both stuffy again :(

Communication: I got two emails on Thanksgiving! 

What's something fun you did this week: I went to my 10 year high school reunion. I swore that I would never go because frankly, I didn't really care for high school and I'm still friends with the people that really mattered. I ended up staying for 4 hours chatting with people and drinking. It was more fun than I thought it would be.

What are you looking forward to next week: My mom's friend from high school has this crazy holiday party every year. He lives about 20 minutes from me and we always have a great time. The best part is he cans food from his garden and gives away tons of food at the end!

What made you happy this week: Making gingerbread houses with my friends and son.

What made you sad/mad this week: That my mother and I spent all day cooking on Thanksgiving and we still put away the leftovers because neither my brother nor father got up to do it. VERY RUDE!

What do you miss this week: Our right-before-sleep conversations that we have in bed. 

How's William this week: He had a great time visiting my family in NY, but now he is congested again and not sleeping well. It's like having a newborn all over again!

Favorite song/show/movie of the moment: I'm enjoying the last season of Gossip Girl

Pics from this week:

 Playing in his new sled!

Enjoying the snow with Grandpa

Deployment Weekly Recap: Week 8

Emotional: Pretty well. Some of the wives are talking about having "port hangover", but it doesn't really bother me that he's back out to sea. 

Physical: We have finally moved past our colds. I went to Stroller Strides three times this past week and I did Zumba!

Communication: I've had one email and it was really sweet. I'm hoping to get more, but I won't hold my breath.

What's something fun you did this week: We had Zumba at our monthly FRG meeting. I had my sitter stay with William so I could go. It was fun :)

What are you looking forward to next week: Going home for Thanksgiving!

What made you happy this week: Making the decision to buy a treadmill. I really want to lose the rest of this baby weight and this will allow me to exercise after William goes to bed.

What made you sad/mad this week: My babysitter got sick so I had to cancel my movie date with Kim.

What do you miss this week: Snuggling next to his warm body. It's starting to get cold.

How's William this week: He's doing well! He turned 6 months yesterday and just cut two of his bottom teeth :) He's growing so quickly.

Favorite song/show/movie of the moment: Husband bought me an EP by The Pretty Reckless :)

Pics from this week:

 Having fun at the playground

6 months old!

Deployment Weekly Recap: Week 7

Emotional: Doing well since I've been talking to my husband all week long.

Physical: We still have this stupid cold. I didn't get in as much exercise because of it.

Communication: Talking every day :)

What's something fun you did this week: My brother came to visit so William got to spend some time with Uncle Chris. We went out for restaurant week in Mystic and got a 3 course lunch for $12 each.

What are you looking forward to next week: Going to the movies with Kim!

What made you happy this week: Getting our pictures taken!

What made you sad/mad this week: My child's lack of sleep because he isn't feeling well. It's frustrating.

What do you miss this week: Help with the kiddo.

How's William this week: A hot mess, but starting to get better. 

Favorite song/show/movie of the moment: This season of American Horror Story is pretty twisted.

Pics from this week:

Deployment Weekly Recap: Week 6

Emotional: I'm doing well, though I seem to cry at anything that involves violence against children. I watched a movie where a baby was thrown out a window and died. I freaked out. 

Physical: Both the kiddo and I have been battling a cold since we got back to CT. There has been little sleep and I feel like butt.

Communication: They pulled into port so we've been able to skype :) I love listening to Jimmy talk to William.

What's something fun you did this week: We lost power during hurricane Sandy so I took William to a local playground. He loved swinging in the baby swing and I got some great pictures of his smile. We also went to Mystic Village with Kim and Landon to go Trick-or-Treating. William loved looking around and he looked so cute in his spider costume!

What are you looking forward to next week: Hopefully kicking this cold's butt and getting back to a regular sleep routine

What made you happy this week: Talking to my husband :) I miss hearing his voice.

What made you sad/mad this week: Reading about the devastation that hurricane Sandy left in her wake. So much loss...

What do you miss this week: Dancing to music in the living room.

How's William this week: Sick and I think teething. He's still funny and tries to be happy, but he's not feeling so hot :(

Favorite song/show/movie of the moment: Lonely Boy by The Black Keys

Pictures from this week:

 Happy boy!

My scary spider!

Deployment Weekly Recap: Week 5

Emotional: I cried about something the other day...I think it was a Dad playing with his new baby on TV. Stupid stuff gets to me, but other than that, I'm ok...just tired.

Physical: Ugh, I feel gross from not exercising while in NY and I caught a cold.

Communication: I got a ton of emails at once and then none. This sporadic communication is slightly annoying. 

What's something fun you did this week: I took William to Lake George on a beautiful, Fall day. We walked around and had a slice of pizza (he got to gnaw on the crust).

What are you looking forward to next week: Hopefully this hurricane will pass through quietly. It's William's first Halloween and I want to take him to walk around Mystik Village in his costume.

What made you happy this week: Visiting my friends back home. I got to have an adult dinner with Kaela, Meaghan, Rich and Kaela's parents. It was lovely.

What made you sad/mad this week: That my best friend apparently doesn't have the time to see me or my child anymore. She's angry and instead of talking to me about it, she's ignoring me. It's starting to piss me off.

What do you miss this week: Good night kisses on my shoulder.

How's William this week: After a rough go of waking up every 1-3 hours, he finally slept for 8 1/2 hours straight in his crib last night. I'm hoping it stays this way for a while. He had a great time in NY. He loves all of the attention and playing with the kids.

Favorite song/show/movie of the moment: I'm digging Call the Midwife on PBS. It's pretty interesting to see how childbirth was like back in the 50s in England.

Pictures from this week:

 My cousin Justin loves to buy William funny things :)

Beautiful day on Lake George

Deployment Weekly Recap: Week 4

Emotional: I'm kind of surprised at how well I'm handling this deployment. This is our 3rd deployment on this boat and I think I've just become used to it all.

Physical: I had company this past week and am now in NY, so not as much exercising as I would have liked to do.

Communication: I finally got an old email from the beginning of the month so I hope this means that they are sending emails out again.

What's something fun you did this week: My in-laws came over for a few days and we went to the aquarium, Mystik Village and down to the beach. We had a great time and William really enjoyed spending some time with his grandparents.

What are you looking forward to next week: I'm in NY spending time with my family so I'm happy to see them and my friends.

What made you happy this week: Having company. It helps to pass the time.

What made you sad/mad this week: Nothing really for me, but seeing my friend get upset over something that someone said to her kid made me angry.

What do you miss this week: I really would just like to have a conversation with him. A normal, every day conversation.

How's William this week: He's alright. We had a few rough nights of sleep and now we're sleeping exclusively in a crib at my parents' house so he's waking up a bit more. So far, so good though!

Favorite song/show/movie of the moment: My friend turned me on to The Lumineers and I'm kind of digging their whole folk-y vibe.

Pictures from this week:

 Spending time with Gramma

Trying to rip Grandpa Steve's lips off!

Deployment Weekly Recap: Week 3

Emotional: I've been doing well...no tears unless I hear a sad song on the radio.

Physical: 4 days in a row of working out. My body hurts and the scale isn't budging. Some women apparently don't lose weight until after they stop breastfeeding. I'm beginning to think that I'm one of those women...ugh.

Communication: Nada. They are busy on mission and aren't transmitting much out. It's hard not getting any email.

What's something fun you did this week: Sometimes after Stroller Strides I take William to play on the playground. He loves being outdoors and he had the best time swinging on the swings. I also had a day without my kid! I got a pedicure, took a nap, watched a movie and went shopping. It was glorious!

What are you looking forward to next week: My in-laws fly in tomorrow and then I'm going home at the end of the week. It will be nice for William to spend some time with his family.

What made you happy this week: My son is becoming so much more animated and happy. I love his huge grins and when he sings to me.

What made you sad/mad this week: Watching a 7 year old girl get into everything at a nail salon while her mother sat there getting a pedicure. The owner repeatedly asked the girl to stop and the mother kept saying the girl's name over and over without doing anything. I got so angry at the end and the girl came over to mess with the nail dryer that I was under. I told her to go and sit next to her mother because she was being rude. Yep, I told off a little girl because her mother wouldn't do anything about it. Ugh, honestly, keep your kids at home if you can't teach them how to behave in public.

What do you miss this week: I wish my husband were here to help decorate for Halloween. We both love the holiday and normally go all out decorating. I don't have the time to do it this year and I miss it.

How's William this week: He's doing well. Daytime naps are all in the crib and he's been sleeping between 7-9 hours solid at night (then some more after). We are both so much happier when he sleeps!

Favorite song/show/movie of the moment: The Vampire Diaries started back up this week. I'm so excited!

Pictures from this week:

 All smiles after a nap

Happy boy after Stroller Strides!