Today wasn't just an ordinary day

Let's skip to the part about my day where we drove David to the airport. We headed to the airport about one this afternoon. I knew that his bags were heavy and he had 3 total so I told him I would let him out at the drop off area and go park and then the kids and I would meet him inside to say our goodbyes. We did as planned and walked him to the terminal and each one of us gave hugs and said our goodbyes. I hugged David last and we lingered for a few minutes with our hugs. He told me its going to be a tough year. We said our I love You's, kissed, and parted ways. People were giving me all sorts of looks, I guess because I was crying. Aren't there a lot of "Hello's" and "Goodbye's" exchanged at airports? The kids and I decided to go have a seat and watch planes take off for a little bit. This was nice because I was able to let my tears dry up and my blurred vision correct itself. The kids were really hoping to see Daddy's plane take off, but I knew we wouldn't get to see his exact plane unless we stayed for two more hours. David ended up walking by while we were plane watching but he was on the other side of what could be a 10 inch thick sound resistant glass wall. So there were some goodbye's mouthed and waves exchanged and then he headed to his gate. As he walked away I could see it in his eyes he hated to leave us. Not just leave us sitting there on the other side of the glass but leave us for a year. We continued plane watching for about twenty more minutes because my vision was all blurred again from the dad gum tears. He then came back to see if we were still there, he hung out for a minute talked (read lips) through the glass and then headed to his gate for the last time. I couldn't stay any longer it was too hard to watch him leave multiple times. So I took the boys into the gift shop and let the little ones pick out a plane that looked like Daddy's.

As we were leaving the top floor of the parking garage Nico noticed a plane out of his window that looked like Daddy's so I parked again, we all jumped out to watch "Daddy's plane" take off. They were so happy. We headed home so I could throw dinner in the oven. Then, the boys and I had a Nerf War. If you have ever come over to my house or ever plan to come by, beware. Nerf Wars can break out at any moment. I recently purchased 500 brand new Nerf (knockoff) bullets from eBay for just $15, so we stay loaded in our house. 

Then comes dinner. We sat down to eat and it just wasn't the same having an empty chair at the head of the table. Then we headed outside for a 30 minutes bike ride. By bike ride I mean Mateo rode his bike and I rode my bike pulling a double bike trailer filled with 70 lbs of Nico and Jacoby. My legs were on fire. Bath time quickly came and then bed time. Nico couldn't find his recently purchased airplane and Jacoby played with his so much the last few hours it already needed new batteries. This is where it was hard. Jacoby said the same thing tonight that he says every night and didn't realize what he was saying. He always asks if he can sit in Mateo's bed (the top bunk) while Daddy reads. I said well Daddy isn't reading tonight, and then had to start all over again telling him and Nico about why Daddy isn't home and where he is at. I attempted, and successfully filled in for David reading the Hardy Boys Book to the boys tonight. Yay! And then they convinced me to read a few other small books too. I was pooped at four this afternoon and that much more tired by 7:30 when I tucked in the final of the three. I was able to chat with a girlfriend for a bit (longer than 5 minutes, not locked in a bathroom, and with complete silence in the background this was a definite MOMWIN! After dishes and putting dinner away I felt wound up but physically exhausted. So I turned on my P.M. Yoga and lit some essential oils and relaxed. It was so nice. 

For those that may be wondering, my diffuser has about 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil with 2-3 drops of Eden's Garden Stress Relief Essential Oil. It is amazing to smell and so relaxing. 

No the cat didn't do Yoga, I couldn't get him off the mat to take the picture. 

This program is so great for anyone at any level doing Yoga. BeachBody on Demand, workout anywhere anytime. 

I want to thank everyone who has called, stopped by, sent a message, mailed packages, given cards with words of encouragement, and has been praying for us. This is going to be a tough year. But I do know that God will take care of us. There are so many people reaching out to me and letting me know that I can call them anytime and I am so thankful that I am not alone. This is the longest that David and I will be separated but hopefully it will fly by. He will get to come home for a mid tour but we won't know any dates until he arrives at his base in Turkey. And for those wondering if I will try to keep pushing forward or if I will take time for myself you can rest easy. I am already working on my plans for this week with the babysitter. Please continue praying for our family, it is hard on each one of us for different reasons. I will keep everyone posted via this blog, thanks for stopping by. Now it is definitely time for bed, goodnight.