We’re celebrating our AWNiversary, so why not join us? Here are two easy cakes you can make, one to mail to your deployed service member and one to make just for you.
deployment
Field Problem: Helping Military Kids Cope
Dear, Field Problems:
I have a toddler boy; he is 2 years old and is having a hard time adjusting to Daddy not being home. The problem we are having is I am not sure how to get him to understand (he is acting out) and what I can read to him that will help him understand. You recently came up with a list of books for a 5-year-old, but I wasn’t sure if they were age appropriate with a language that my son will understand.
Any chance you can suggest books that are easily understood by toddlers and can help them deal with deployments? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Danielle; NWS Charleston, SC; Active Duty Navy spouse and veteran
Fonder Heart, Crazier Brain?
Yesterday afternoon, I stopped at the commissary to grab some things, when I found myself in the health and beauty aisle. Without thinking, I grabbed my husband’s brand of body wash, popped it open, and inhaled deeply. The next thing I knew, I was clutching that bottle with tears running down my face. I rushed out of the aisle and quickly paid for my purchases.
Disaster Preparedness: Sick Mommy Kit
There’s hurricane season, tornado season, blizzard season, the list goes on. We are blasted with reminders everywhere, especially within our military communities.
Please Don’t Call
My love,
Please don’t call tonight. As much as I want to hear your voice and tell you that I love you, I can’t bear to talk to you.
Breaking My Heart
I received an email from my first grader’s music teacher requesting that all the children who have family members overseas this Christmas bring a photo to the Holiday Music program and hold up the picture while they sing Bring Him Home, Santa.
Field Problem: OPSEC
Dear, Field Problems:
Are my e-mails and/or letters to my husband being read? Seriously, I’m not trying to sound paranoid, but someone from his ship told me they were. I’d just like to know, if this is common practice, and if so, why.
Shannon; Naval Base Kitsap (WA); Active Duty Navy spouse
10 Ways to Annoy a Military Spouse
So, I bought this magnet through the CafePress website quite some time ago:
I Know What It’s Like to Just Want a Hug
A hug. A kiss. A hello or a goodbye. A smile across the room. A wink. A loving pat. A snuggle or a cuddle. Watching a movie together. Sleeping in on Sunday. Doing a project together. These are all things that are taken for granted on a daily basis when couples are together, but when they’re apart, they become the things that are missed the most.
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