I haven't updated that much during the deployment. I wanted to, but between Opsec, the kids and being busy I haven't had time. Or, for that matter, much that I could say on here.
Now that Bruce is back in school, a first grader, I can take a moment and update our progress. The boys were going to bed at 9:00 this summer, but they are back to their 7:30 routine, and that helps me keep my routine as well.
We have been very busy since May. I have barely had time to think, let alone blog, but I am glad for that because it was a busy and sometimes rough 10 weeks this summer. The boys are definitely good at keeping me on my toes! They are mini Matt's most of the time, with a little touch of me. Everyday is something new with them, and I am so grateful for them!
Bruce is in first grade now! He is starting to look older and get a bit taller finally! He loves to read and he is getting so much better, as long as he is reading a book that he hasn't memorized (like I used to do). He is starting to get more chores to do, he still has problems with doing them because he thinks it is my job to make his bed and clean up his toys, but we are slowly working on that. He is so good with Levi and they miss each other each day, but they are also glad to have a break. He really misses Dad, but he prays for him everynight, and he talks about him a lot! He is a sweet child and I get told that he is so nice and sweet by everybody, especially the people from church!
Levi is 2.5! I cannot believe how big he is. He comes to Bruce's shoulders now and he just keeps growing! He can spell his name and reconize letters of the alphabet, plus we have flashcards with numbers and shapes and he is getting so good at counting. He says new words and talks better just about every day! He misses Dad too, but he doesn't quite understand how long he has been gone, but he loves talking to him when he can. He is so sweet and loving! He argues already, and sometimes it is so funny! He tells me every sunday that he learns about Jesus and he is just so old for a 2 year old!
I am doing pretty well. What is getting me through this deployment is staying positive. I see the brightside in everything, at least most of the time. I don't sit here and dwell on the fact that Matthew is far away, instead I think of ways to better our relationship, or better myself. I take care of the boys and make sure they still have fun and learn things, even though this time in our lives are different. I try to take care of Matt still, as best as I can with him being so far away. I send him 2 packages every week or two and I write emails a lot. I try to send cards and little things to him to make him feel at home. We talk as much as we can, and I hold onto those moments and I know he will be home eventually.
We just went on vacation this past week, it was a lot of fun, just missing one thing. I will upload pictures later to this blog, but I wanted to give a quick update!
God Bless
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