Pickles & cookies

Today started off a little depressing, as my shopping trip to get care package supplies has a weather delay. The forecast says snow until Tuesday. YUCK.  I really didn't get much done today. In fact, I'm lucky I brushed my hair and put clothes on. 

I laid Briley down for a nap and instead of working on the mountain of laundry I had waiting, I decided to catch up on "Next Great Baker." I would LOVE to learn how to decorate cakes.

  So, anyway, while I was watching, Seth facebooked me, and it was so good to talk to him. He was even able to get skype working for a few minutes! I brought the phone up to Briley's room so he could see her.  When she heard his voice she woke up, which was good because she got to see her daddy. It really made my heart literally melt.

Here's the best part: Briley used her crib to pull herself up for the first time! All by herself!! AND SETH GOT TO SEE IT!!!

IT MADE MY DAY!!!

He also got to see her petting Duke (which I think made his day.)

DEPLOYMENT SUCKS. But life is about the little moments, the ones that melt your heart. I don't want to miss a single happy moment because I am feeling sad or sorry for myself.  Although that is kinda unavoidable all of the time, I am determined to at least keep my head up.

Tomorrow we celebrate 2 weeks down!

Blown Away

This morning the North Country was experiencing some seriously high winds.  I was under the assumption that the snow wouldn't hit until this afternoon, so Briley and I were getting ready to go meet up with some friends for a "bitch and stitch."

Following our morning routine, we got dressed and then Briley played in her exersaucer while I fed Duke and prepared the diaper bag.  When Duke finished his breakfast, I let him out to the backyard as usual.  Next, I gathered my things and loaded up the car. It was freezing out after having such a warm day yesterday.  The wind was blowing every one's trash and recyclables down the street. After I started the car to get it warmed up, I glanced down the road only to see my own dog bouncing full speed toward me. 

HOW DID HE GET OUT?!?!
 

I grabbed him by the collar and lead him back inside before heading to the backyard to inspect the gate.  The wind had blown the gate off of the latch... its hard to explain, but the latch was screwed on to the gate. It was still latched, but the gate was blown off the screws and pushed into the backyard.  I have a rope as a temporary fix. And honestly, out of everything that has happened since Seth left, this not at all one of the worst things to happen. Although, it is very annoying.

 Briley is still very inconsolable and cranky. There is still no signs of a tooth.  Maybe she just really misses her daddy.  We are going to start collecting things for a Valentine themed care package and that makes me excited.  I like to set the box out and slowly fill it up as I fidn things I think Seth would want, need or enjoy, or even things that made me think of him.  I can't wait to send it...

Well my poor baby is awake already. She usually doesn't wake up until after 10.  Looks like another long sleepless night at the Prosser House.

One less day.

I Hate White Tile.

Well, I haven't heard from Seth today, which means I will probably have a restless night.  I wake up constantly, jump up and check my phone and the computer to make sure I didn't miss anything. In addition, I think Briley is teething and one might really pop up this time. 

I want to know why anyone in their right mind would use white tile. Especially in the kitchen. Seriously?  I also have white tile in my mud/dog room. The bathroom isn't so bad, but seriously, white tile? ugh. The only thing worse then white tile in the kitchen is white counters!

On the bright side, last night I felt some "Fluttering" which is the turnip sized baby moving around! It is one of the best feelings. Its so nice compared to the forceful jabs in the ribs that I will be feeling all too soon. I swear Briley wanted to get her toes in between my ribs.

Also, I had a lovely lunch at Panera (MMMMMMmmmm) with the ladies whose husbands are also on Seth's team.  We had some pleasant (and not so pleasant) conversations, and its always nice to talk to people who are in the same situation you are.

I was looking on pinterest today and getting some great ideas on how to tell Seth the gender of our baby. I have so many ideas now I cant decide which one I want to do!! Either way, when I find out, it will be a secret until Seth finds out, and he will find out in a "gender reveal care package."  Oh I cant wait!!

That's about all that is on my scattered mind for now.
Today is done, and I'm another day closer to having him home!

Finding happiness

OKAY so now that I have started a blog, I'm not too sure where to go with it. Honestly, I thought writing out some feelings might help me keep my emotions and hormonal imbalances in check. HAHA yeah right.

Well, to start off, I have to say THANK YOU.  I had a friend come over today and help me put up a baby gate.  Also, I am pretty sure my neighbor is shoveling my driveway for me. My mom sent me a whole box of formula for Briley! I am so thankful for people who care. I have never had so much support around me.  I know if I need anything, there is someone I can count on. It is so relieving!

Briley has been very cranky- to the point of screaming and I cant figure out why. Babies are usually easy to figure out when they are crying. I run through a check list in my head.

Diaper? Hungry? Hot? Cold? Sleepy? Wanting attention? fever? hurting?
 

Once I go through the whole list of things that may be ailing my sweet baby, I come to a stressed out loss.  I found myself there today. We got a clean diaper, she ate squash, took a warm bath, no fever... I played with her, I rocked her. She still cried. Maybe shes teething. At a loss, I sat down by the computer, and pulled up an old video that I have saved for years. I held her to my chest and rocked her as Seth popped up on the screen and started talking.

Briley instantly stopped crying. I continued rocking her as her eyes glued to the computer. She squealed.  I let the video repeat over and over and I smiled.  It makes me so happy that she loves her Daddy so much. Her capacity for love simply amazes me.

I miss Seth. So much. But I am so happy I have her, my mini Seth, I am so happy I have another child on the way. I am so happy that when Seth returns home we will have our whole family together.
That thought keeps me happy. I am so happy, and so in love.

I cant wait to see Briley's reaction when she can see her Daddy on skype!
Hopefully, she wakes up with a tooth in the morning.

Here's to another day down.

STARTING A BLOG

I am starting a blog about my life, because I think my life is interesting and you want to read about it. 
I am a 27 year old army wife, I met my husband 6 years ago in a bar, and we have been married for 4. We recently got stationed in Ft. Drum NY. 
The following is a list of reasons why my life is interesting and you should read about it and be entertained:

*6.5 months ago, we had a beautiful baby girl, Briley Belle.
* 3 months ago, I got pregnant..again
*1 week ago, my husband deployed
*with in this past week, my baby got a black eye, my pipes froze, and my heat went out. (with temps below 0)
 *Also with in this past week, I have fixed these problems, by myself. BAZINGA
 *I am craving tater-tots with ice cream on top

That is all for now. I am going to lay in bed and pray for a phone call from my handsome husband.