Losing my mind!!!!

Babba at Jungle Jacks

Monkey and Jungle Jacks

Monkey's Dino:)

   So it's been 15 days and counting since I've seen or heard from R:( It wouldn't be so bad except Monkey has been so disobedient. She is really pushing the limit and boundaries on everything. I have grounded her form going places, using her computer games, and watching TV or movies on Netflix. It just doesn't seem to be doing much. I really can't wait till dad comes home cause he is so much better with disciplining her than me. I am a person that believes that you should never discipline your child out of anger, so lately I'm not able to because I am beyond mad. What are some things that work for y'all? I know its a phase and once we figure out what to do and what works things might change. But for now I just feel like I'm losing my mind. Aside form that things have been going great. I've been keeping busy so time has been flying by a lot more that the last two weeks R was gone. We've hang with friends and enjoyed some fun time in the sun and indoors at Jungle Jacks.

Appreciation

Tray of cheese and some
wine samples.

Silk corsage I made:)

Having a great Mother's Day weekend. On Friday I went to a Military Spouse Appreciation event. It was so much fun, they offer many sessions and I could pick three. So I picked Texas Hold'em Poker class, Wine and Cheese tasting class, and Making a Silk Corsage class. I really enjoyed myself, and they even gave me a voucher for childcare:) The 1st session was the poker class. It was fun but most of the spouses didn't know how to play so we spend most of the time learning rather than playing. At the end we did a last hand to see who would win a $25 gift card, and I won!!! So I guess it wasn't that bad of a class. Then I did the wine tasting class, that was so much fun. No I'm no drunk, it was just nice trying them and finding out what I like. Then I had the making a silk corsage class, I really wasn't looking forward to that one, but it turn out to be so much fun. I made my corsage with my high school colors and might even wear it to church for mother's day. After the classes, they had a drawing for door prizes and even though I didn't win the TV, I did win another $25 gift card. So all in all I had a great time.  Later that day I took the kids to the PX food court to have dinner with my gift card, and was even able to get Starbucks. Yay!! Then we dance some salsa at Freedom Crossing. They had such a fun time and so did I.

Lil Man with flat R
Cheese!!

Monkey w/flat R

Monkey hugging flat R

They made a fort, LOL

So we are missing R a lot so what did we do, we brought flat R, out from the garage:) Kids had a blast playing with him. And it has helped Lil Man, cause he keeps calling out for dad.

@ the park

Then today, we had a battalion FRG picnic at the park. That was a lot of fun, there was a lot of good food, and I finally meet the right FRG leader. Apparently I've been talking to Alpha instead of Bravo. LOL The kids got to play and run around. What a difference this week has been from the last two. I have been so happy, and motivated. R left a loving message on my phone that helps out if I'm ever feeling blue. I thank God for what an amazing man He's given me. Tomorrow is going to be a bit tough not having R home to celebrate Mother's Day, but ill have my little babies to keep me company. Well SNL is almost over so I'm heading to bed. Good night and I pray all my mama's out there have a wonderful mother's day full of love and joy with your love ones. Blessings.

 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices
 (Colossians 3:8-9 ESV)