Gettin' His Handsome From His Daddy!

I am still not sure exactly how long mail is taking to get from us to Trav...so in the interest in him getting his Father's Day card on time we took pictures of Parks in his new shirt to send to him. I thought that Trav would get a kick out of it! If you can't see it...the shirt says,
"I GET MY HANDSOME FROM MY DAD"
I thought that it was all too fitting and my boys really are oh so handsome!

Parker is even flexing his muscles in some of the pictures...trying to one-up Daddy already!

still waiting

From the phone call I got from Travis telling me his address, he made it sound like he would get to call this weekend. I waited by my phone all day long and shouldn't have gotten my hopes up the way I did. I know that I shouldn't be surprised...but I was really hoping for a phone call.

It has been so hard to write letters telling Travis what is going on here without having any idea what he is doing there. I wish I had at least some idea of how he is doing. Hopefully this week will go by very quickly and I will hear from him next Sunday.

Until then, we are still waiting...

Daddy?

Today I woke up and looked to my left...and do you know what I saw? I saw Deacon...that's our dog. In place of my wonderful husband I saw our dog. It was so sad and I have to say that I am very surprised that I didn't cry. Although I am getting a bit teary-eyed right this second. It is always harder to recap when you actually have time to think about things...when your kiddo goes to bed, things are quiet, and your mind is not preoccupied with tantrums/cuddling/diaper changing/etc...! I am usually pretty strong until someone calls/texts/facebooks/stops by and asks me how I am doing. Don't get me wrong...I am so lucky to have all of you wonderful people who care enough to check on me and Parks...I love you all very much...it is just hard to talk about it.

Today when Parker woke up he looked back at our bed and said, "Daddy." My heart sank. It was so hard to hear his sweet little voice and have to tell him, "No, remember baby...Daddy is at work and we won't see him for a while." During the day he heard the front door close when my mom came home for lunch, and he stared at the door and said, "Daddy." Again, I had to remind him that Daddy is away for a while. I am bracing myself for the next several days when he realizes that Daddy still isn't around.

Today I talked to my husband, knowing that it is the last time I will hear his voice for the next couple weeks. Time for the letter writing to start! It is a good thing I love to write...it must be the teacher in me!

Today I felt God watching over Parker and me as we begin this difficult new lifestyle. I want you to know that your prayers are working and appreciated! Keep 'em coming!!! Lord know we need all the help we can get!

Today we miss Daddy and know how much it is breaking his heart to be away.

...and now we wait...

Today my husband left for Air Force Boot Camp. I cannot tell you how proud I am of that man. Travis has always wanted to join the military and is excited for all that it holds for our family. I am excited, too...but it took me a while to get there!

Today I dropped him off and had to watch him walk away. I know that his heart was breaking after saying goodbye to Parker and me. And I know that he knew mine was too. Two months seems like it should fly by...but when you feel like you aren't quite whole...it is very intimidating.

Today I realized that I am stronger than I thought...perhaps I really am ready to be an Airman's Wife. Yes, I am sad that my husband will be gone...but the thing I feel most is love. Love for the man that loves his wife and child so much that he is willing to do something so difficult...being away from the people he loves most in order to provide for his family. My heart is overflowing because my husband knows that his wife and son love him so much that we are willing to sign on for this crazy 4 year journey of uncertainties.

Today I am worried about the next several weeks, when Parker starts to realize that Daddy is gone and hasn't come home from "work." I am worried how much it will break my heart to see him sad.

Today I am looking forward to Trav's Graduation from Basic. It will be so wonderful to see him again. It seems so far away...but we are counting down the days.

Today I am asking for prayers. Prayers for Trav as he starts this rigorous experience. Prayers for me as I miss my husband. Prayers for Parker as he misses his Daddy.