So I've meant to write in here but external circumstances (ie; Stacie's mini meltdown) seemed to keep me from tapping on these keys. For those who don't know, my husband returned from a combat deployment in Afghanistan at the end of September. Then comes the trials and tribulations of re-adjusting yadda yadda, but we've been doing well and loving each other and all that jazz. Unfortunately, my dear husband came home with news this week that he would be redeploying as soon as February 15th as a combat replacement for another battalion.
Commence breakdown. Now, it's not that I can't handle deployment. This last one I survived on 9 letters (stupid Afghan mail) and an amount of phone calls I can count on my fingers. C'mon, I'm a badass grunt wife I can handle a lot. Unfortunately, that does not include last minute, "honey I'm home, honey bye bye", unplanned for combat deployments. I don't know how to explain it, but I just had a bad feeling in my gut about it. Fortunately he came home Friday afternoon to tell me he was off the roster because his EAS date is TWO DAYS before the cut off. By "tell me" I mean he came in trying to hide his grin and then proceeded to start hand me my POA but then grabbed it back and ripped it up. He's oh so theatrical, isn't he?
Anywho, here I am again bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and mentally stable! Aren't you so glad? Hee hee. Well, that's all for now. I've got a craving for cinnamon rolls I just can't resist so I think it's time to get out the flour and start cooking while my husband snores away (snicker).
Until next time,
xoxo Stacie
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Milspouse Friday Fill In #29
1. If you were a famous movie star, what types of movies would you star in?
Definitely crazy action movies so I could do all sorts of cool stunts. I'd probably enjoy comedies too, but I doubt I'd be able to hold in my laughter long enough to try to act.
2. What is a vacation you would like to take if money were no object?
Book me a flight to Ireland, baby, STAT! I'd definitely bring my Mom too since she's always wanted to go. I want to see all the sheep and green hilly pastures, and drink at a pub....sounds like heaven to me. Oh, plus I'm red-haired and freckled so it'd be nice to be among my people (just kidding).
3. Did you have pets growing up?
Lots and lots and lots of pets. Iguanas, a snake, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, cats, dogs...my family really loves all kinds of animals.
4. What do you do for exercise?
Sometimes I'll go to the gym with my girlfriends (it's easier to go with someone else, though I've been know to go alone). I love walking and I do it often whether it's with the dog, my friends, or my husband. My husband and I have also started jogging and some strength training at the nearby park on the weekends. Oh, and gotta love the Wii Fit (I'm a hula-hooping rock star!).
5. What is the best piece of advice you've ever received as a Milspouse?
Since separations are so frequent and (sometimes) for so long, make every second together count. Don't bother with silly fights or bickering. Just spend the time together you have in peace and love.
Well that was a welcome distraction from life right now. Things are stressful on the prairie this week! Anywho, thanks Wife of a Sailor for another great Friday Fill In!
Until next time,
xoxo Stacie
Monday, January 24, 2011
Meatloaf Memories...
Have your ever noticed how powerful food is in recalling memories? A certain scent of a dish simmering on the stove or one bite can take you back to a different time and place.
Today I have delved into my awesome recipe box (thank you to my pal Molly, who hand-painted it as a wedding gift) to take out a tried and true family favorite; my Nana's sweet and sour meatloaf. While my Nana passed away almost seven years ago the smell of the meatloaf cooking in the oven brings me right back to being ten years old in her kitchen, helping her make Sunday dinner. My husband has heard many stories about Sunday dinners at my Nana's house (probably so many times he's sick to death of hearing of them) simply because they are some of my favorite childhood memories.
The week of your birthday my Nana gave you the choice of Sunday dinner. We all got together around the big wooden table and ate, laughed, and spent quality time together. Almost every year I chose boiled dinner as my dish of choice (something my uncle and grandfather were both proud of and excited for) and she cooked it in a big old pot on the stove, letting it simmer the day away. When finally finished it was put out onto the big serving tray usually used for the Thanksgiving turkey and I honestly could not get enough. Even now when I cook boiled dinner I smile thinking of those long ago days filled with family and togetherness.
Along with many other things my Nana taught me that food has the power to call people together, to comfort, to show affection and love and that the kitchen table is a sacred place. One of her favorite things was to see her family together and happy. Every time I dig in and taste one of the dishes she passed on to me I know I make her proud. Even though my husband never had the chance to meet her I know he feels the love she taught me to put into every whisk, stir, and spoonful.
Here's to you Nana! Thanks for all you taught me. I wouldn't be the woman I am today without your love and your inspiration. I hope that you're enjoying drinking iced tea and playing cards in Heaven with your mom, Ruthie, and Auntie Jeannie.
Until next time,
xoxo Stacie
Today I have delved into my awesome recipe box (thank you to my pal Molly, who hand-painted it as a wedding gift) to take out a tried and true family favorite; my Nana's sweet and sour meatloaf. While my Nana passed away almost seven years ago the smell of the meatloaf cooking in the oven brings me right back to being ten years old in her kitchen, helping her make Sunday dinner. My husband has heard many stories about Sunday dinners at my Nana's house (probably so many times he's sick to death of hearing of them) simply because they are some of my favorite childhood memories.
The week of your birthday my Nana gave you the choice of Sunday dinner. We all got together around the big wooden table and ate, laughed, and spent quality time together. Almost every year I chose boiled dinner as my dish of choice (something my uncle and grandfather were both proud of and excited for) and she cooked it in a big old pot on the stove, letting it simmer the day away. When finally finished it was put out onto the big serving tray usually used for the Thanksgiving turkey and I honestly could not get enough. Even now when I cook boiled dinner I smile thinking of those long ago days filled with family and togetherness.
Along with many other things my Nana taught me that food has the power to call people together, to comfort, to show affection and love and that the kitchen table is a sacred place. One of her favorite things was to see her family together and happy. Every time I dig in and taste one of the dishes she passed on to me I know I make her proud. Even though my husband never had the chance to meet her I know he feels the love she taught me to put into every whisk, stir, and spoonful.
Here's to you Nana! Thanks for all you taught me. I wouldn't be the woman I am today without your love and your inspiration. I hope that you're enjoying drinking iced tea and playing cards in Heaven with your mom, Ruthie, and Auntie Jeannie.
Until next time,
xoxo Stacie
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Milspouse Friday Fill In #27...
...Only it's Saturday...whoops! Here it goes...
1. What do you usually want to know about someone when meeting them for the first time?
If it's a Milspouse, usually where they're from and how long they've lived down here, etc. "Regular" people I usually ask if they have any pets, hobbies, and if they like to read. When they do like to read, my eyes glaze over and we talk about books, haha.
2. Would you rather know everything about your spouse, or be regularly surprised?
Oh, I love to be surprised. Last week we discovered how much we both miss and love fishing. (IE; hello taxes, how about you go towards some fishing poles?).
3. If you could live in one city for the rest of your life, where would you live?
I suppose I could live anywhere I had some friends and some family. Oh, and the city wouldn't be a city at all but a big ol' farmhouse in the country with lots of acres and critters.
4. When you go out of town, what one material thing do you ALWAYS take?
Always, without fail, I take a book. Sometimes even two or three.
5. Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself.
wife, daughter, friend, nature, Gerber daisy, dirt, animals, books, flour, and COFFEE!
I'm not going to lie, that last one was pretty tough!
Until next time,
xoxo Stacie
1. What do you usually want to know about someone when meeting them for the first time?
If it's a Milspouse, usually where they're from and how long they've lived down here, etc. "Regular" people I usually ask if they have any pets, hobbies, and if they like to read. When they do like to read, my eyes glaze over and we talk about books, haha.
2. Would you rather know everything about your spouse, or be regularly surprised?
Oh, I love to be surprised. Last week we discovered how much we both miss and love fishing. (IE; hello taxes, how about you go towards some fishing poles?).
3. If you could live in one city for the rest of your life, where would you live?
I suppose I could live anywhere I had some friends and some family. Oh, and the city wouldn't be a city at all but a big ol' farmhouse in the country with lots of acres and critters.
4. When you go out of town, what one material thing do you ALWAYS take?
Always, without fail, I take a book. Sometimes even two or three.
5. Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself.
wife, daughter, friend, nature, Gerber daisy, dirt, animals, books, flour, and COFFEE!
I'm not going to lie, that last one was pretty tough!
Until next time,
xoxo Stacie
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