Rick called last night

Avatar for cla3a
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Rick called last night
7
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 10:37am

They landed at one of out bases in the United Arab Emerites sp?
They should be in Kuwait right now, and from there to Iraq.
We talked for about 10 minutes, which is the longest they let them talk.


I had just resigned myself to lay in bed when he called. They are 8 hours ahead of us on the East Coast.
I will be getting a lot of late night phone calls. Which I will be glad to get.


Now the real worrying will begin. I knew he would be safe on the plane trip there. I wish I could say the same when he is in country. :(
Laura cried into her big baby last night. Big baby is this huge cloth baby doll Rick bought her when she was 1. At the time it was bigger than her. Now it is smaller. She has taken that baby with her everywhere. Even now she sleeps with it. I looked long and hard at big baby and discovered that big baby needs a makeover. She has tears along the seams. Her cloth has been faded and worn thin. I wonder if Laura will let me fix her.


Jackie cried a little,and when I went in there. I asked her if she washed her hands before she went to bed. (They were playing with modeling clay) She said yes, I said "No you didn't, you better go wash them." All day yesterday she was like "how do you know when I am doing something I shouldn't be?" I told her it was a Mommy trick. She goes "No, you are reading my mind." LOL She giggled and said Momma "When I am down in the dumps you make me laugh." I told her that is what Mommies do.


Have a wonderful weekend all.
Lots of love.



Image hosted by Photobucket.com
Photobucket
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-06-2005
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 10:46am

NOW THAT IS AN AWESOME SIGGY !!!!!

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

God could not be everywhere, so

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2003
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 10:48am

(((((((((cyn)))))))) i'm glad you were able to talk to rick. i know that meant a lot to you, and knowing that the calls will be late is probably a very good thing. it will help at night.


as for laura and big baby, that's a hard question. if you think it will hold up, i would wait until rick is done with his tour. i don't know how long that is, but if you don't foresee it lasting that long without the make over, then i would approach her about it.


and i'm glad you were able to help ease jackie's sadness too. in case nobody's told you lately...........you are a very good mom to those babies of yours! just remember to take care of yourself too. you're doing a great job under the circumstances.


love & hugs,


traci

Avatar for cla3a
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 10:59am

Hi Donna,


Thank you. I LOVE this siggy. It took a while, but it looks perfect. I am still sitting at my desk with the earrings still in the box shaking my head, and crying at how wonderful my hubby is. I know I am so lucky. Some people don't have the kind of marriage we do. I wish they did, because it is the most wonderful feeling. It helps me when he is away. I went out yesterday and bought stuff for his first care package.


His birthday is Wed. So I slipped a couple of birthday gifts in there. I just can't get over how lucky I am.
Yes, it felt really good when Jackie said that to me. I know they will give the strength to get through this. They are 2 unique characters, that is for sure. Total opposites, but the same deep down. Both have this way of saying things that so fit in with the mood. Laura more than Jackie though. She is so much more outspoken. But, when Jackie has something to say she says it. LOL
How are you doing?
I am off to finish tackling the laundry I haven't done in 2 weeks. YIKES!!
Love you,

Image hosted by Photobucket.com
Photobucket
Avatar for cla3a
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 11:04am

Hi Traci,


Thank you so much for the compliment. :) I try to be a good mom. My egg donor was a total failure,and I am bound and determined not to let my children down as much as I was. Like I told Donna, I am sitting here looking at the earrings Rick bought me. Man, I am so lucky.


I know you are having a rough time, but anytime you need to, you can e-mail me through my profile,and I will answer you back as soon as I can ok? Just remember you are strong. I can't wait to "hear" about your lawyer ripping your worthless Ex a new one.

Photobucket
Avatar for cla3a
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 11:22am
***TEST***
I changed my ticker. Just testing to see how it looks.
Image hosted by Photobucket.com
Photobucket
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-21-2005
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 1:43pm

Cyn,

I dont know what to say other than that Rick is lucky to have a wife like you and you are just as lucky to have him. I dont know if you believe in God, but I really think that God has a time and a place for everything and there are alot more people coming back from Iraq alive than not and somehow I have a feeling that Rick will be one of them. You are an awesome person and a great mother and I will pray for you and the girls. I am glad he was able to call you and can't wait till he gets home :)

Rebekah

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
Avatar for cla3a
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 01-08-2006 - 10:51pm





Hi Rebekah,


I am so sorry that I didn't get to you until now. Embarrassed
I just popped on the board.
Thank you for your well wishes and prayers. I am not so sure some days that he is better off with me. I have put that man through hell.
How are you doing?
Have a wonderful week.
Love,and hugs,







Image hosted by Photobucket.com
Photobucket