Raising Kids
My patience has a bad habit of running razor thin every day from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. My kids have a lot of steam to burn off after a busy day and they do this in a very physical way—jumping on the furniture, screaming and yelling for the fun of it, and chasing each other around the house. Related: The Real Reason Why Parents Yell at Their [...]
Archives for October 2016
Military ResourcesThe Ultimate Guide to Military Ball Etiquette for Spouses
Sitting on the couch reading a book, my service member walked into the living room, cocked his head to the side and asked, “So you want to go to a military ball with me?” I had little knowledge about military ball etiquette or how to find a military ball dress, but I knew instantly that I wanted to go. I mean, service member in uniform? [...]
DeploymentThe Surprising Thing You’ll Miss Most During Deployment
It’s 2:37 am. My husband’s awake. I’m trying to fall back asleep and forget about what is about to happen, but my heart won’t allow my mind to shut off. I walk into the living room and there he sits, eating his breakfast in the middle of the night. It smells like eggs and toast and coffee. I can’t help but think this is the last time he [...]
The Hilarious Pros and Cons Of Attending a Military Ball
It's that time of year for the military ball, an event that usually happens once per year for each branch. You've checked out all the military ball dresses and grabbed some other military ball must haves. It can be a fun thing to attend--but not everyone goes. There are a variety of pros and cons on attending the military ball, and here [...]
