Life is funny.
Why? Because just a few short years ago, I had two “nevers” that I (naively) thought were non-negotiable.
I will never love/marry/follow a man.
I will never run a marathon.
You can probably already see where this post is going. Obviously, I have done both.
On this week’s empowering episode of Army Wife Talk Radio, your guests are the entire Army Wife Network Core Team, the volunteers that keep AWN and AWTR running all throughout the year.
Can we all take a collective, deep, cleansing breath? I don’t know about you, but sometimes the holidays stress me out. Sure, last month I made the vow to switch things up a bit this year for the holidays, transitioning from stressed to blessed, but let’s be honest. Even in a “perfect” world, that would be a tall order, let alone trying to mesh that vision with the craziness that is the life of a military spouse. One of my coping mechanisms for stress is humor. Last year, I shared some Humorous Holiday Hacks here at Army Wife Network.
Apparently, they were well received.
Either way, I have been asked to expand on my “hacks” from last year, adding some fresh ones to the mix.
Last month, I shared the first half of what I deemed an epic list of “backward” PCS tips. (And yes, I’m biased.) My Facebook friends contributed to the humorous list, and now I would like to share the second portion of the how-not-to-PCS strategies. (To get caught up and read the first post in this series, click here)
We all know that rocking this military spouse life is rewarding. It is an adventure. But you know what? Sometimes that adventure can daggum stress us out. I personally believe that a PCS can be one of the most stressful events of our military lives.
So much coordination, so few answers.
My husband and I recently welcomed our first child to the world, and I now find myself with much more time to reflect on life (translation: I don’t sleep anymore). As first time parents, we’re currently in the throes of the newborn phase, that trial-by-diaper, sleep-deprived state of constant cluelessness that can make even the strongest person cry like a—well—baby. In this state, I’ve realized that being a milspouse is like having a newborn.
The holidays are looming.
Some of you out there have already made your list, checked it twice, and bought gifts for all those who have been naughty and nice. There are gals who have their holiday meals planned with grocery lists at the ready. Others have already began creating a magnificent Pinterest centerpiece with hopes that guests will talk about it for centuries to come.
In every single one of my husband’s professional Army pictures, he looks so…
…angry. (You thought I was going to say handsome, didn’t you? He does look handsome, but in a grouchy kind of way.)
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