The whirlwind of Military life is again upon us. Wally being back on the ship means our life revolves around the flow of the ship’s schedule, not our schedule. Following the flow of the ship’s schedule basically means it changes more than it stays the same. I’m a routine kind of girl, which I’ve learned makes no sense when you’re married to someone in the Navy. As Wally was telling me his schedule for probably at least the 100th time, I voice my frustration about the ever changing timeline. I say to him…just tell me when you’re coming home. He says…it’s not like you’re new at this, what is the problem.
Well, my dear, the problem is that I’m getting old, and I’ve kinda liked having you by my side most of the time, and now you’re not here anymore….But, I am very happy to say he will be unexpectedly coming home this weekend too – just as he did last weekend AND that makes for a very happy wife. This weekend just may turn out to be sunny too! Now that’s a reason for celebrating!
It’s really crazy, but I’ve finally figured out after all of these years that every time Wally goes away, I get a knot in my stomach that says he’s never coming back. It is not a good feeling. It is part of the reason I overeat. My Dad and Wally are the two people in the world who actually get me. I’ve always struggled with losing them both, and now that my Dad is no longer here, the feeling is even stronger.
TODAY: After waiting around all day yesterday for the contractors to replace our eavestrough, they are now here working away. It’s another gorgeous day, so I’ll definitely be spending some time enjoying the weather. I’m also heading into town on my ever ending search for yellow fall flowers, but before that I’m switching out the curtains in the dining room, which entails lots of ironing. I can tell, it’s going to be one of those great days that reminds me why I love fall so much!
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