Bear with me.
My husband officially leaves today.
I haven't found a sitter yet and I'm swimming in about four tons of laundry.
I just realized that we have no idea exactly how or when we're going to be communicating with my husband while we're gone.
My military ID has expired and I'm not sure if our pediatrician still takes the military health insurance that I'll have for the next two months.
Ah the glories of being a wife to a National Guardsman.
We're the lost military branch, blended with society for most of the time, but when we're called up for deployment, we're left to fumble around in the dark without a fucking flashlight.
I've got lots to say and stories to tell you, like my MIL turning her nose halfway down to my thank-you gift from Tiffany, my BFF's beautiful new baby boy, the amazing experience of performing one of my blog posts live for a real, live paying audience, and how fantastic it has been to get some time away from my kids and rejuvenate my soul as a mother.
I just need to clear my tired, slightly anxious head and detangle myself from this long-ass to-do list.
And I though I had a crazy week.
Posted by: Aimee Greeblemonkey | September 30, 2009 at 11:42 PM
i hate this moment for you.
Posted by: tara wesely | September 30, 2009 at 04:58 PM
EEk! Deep breath! It will get easier soon.
Posted by: Nel | September 29, 2009 at 02:01 PM
You say it right, the National Guard is almost invisible and they are under-appreciated by our citizens.
Posted by: Secretia Teller | September 29, 2009 at 08:55 AM
I hope you didn't act out that anuleaf post...lol
Posted by: cjwsbg | September 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Oh, boy. I wish I had some advice for you. Feel free to vent.
Posted by: Naomi | September 28, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Breathe in...
Posted by: Mom101 | September 28, 2009 at 11:05 PM
You need not even ask -- we will all be wishing you well and totally understand if you are a tad preoccupied. Wishing you all the best.
Just hurry your toned little ass back quickly! :-)
Posted by: amy | September 28, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Wish there was something more to say than thinking of you. I am though, so I'll just say that.
Posted by: marty | September 28, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Thinking of you.
Posted by: Meredith | September 28, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Good luck!! Thinking about you and your family today and in the upcoming weeks.
Posted by: Katherine | September 28, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Do what you need to do for you. The blog can wait if needed.
Hope everything goes well and it's the fastest two months of your life. If you need anything at all, I'm here for you.
Posted by: Christina | September 28, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Hang in there.
Posted by: Meagan Francis | September 28, 2009 at 02:35 PM
Thinking of you today.
Posted by: Kay | September 28, 2009 at 01:36 PM
I totally misread your title. Thought it said, "Beer with me," and I got excited. Best of luck with the deployment.
Posted by: MammaDucky | September 28, 2009 at 12:03 PM
*platonic "yes, men and women can be friends" hugs*
:)
Posted by: Bill | September 28, 2009 at 12:03 PM
thinking about you today...
hugs!
Posted by: laura | September 28, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I'll be there next month in person, but I'm with you in spirit until then.
Posted by: Julie @ The Mom Slant | September 28, 2009 at 11:39 AM
You will work everything out. That's what we mothers do. May the time pass quickly and may your husband return safe and sound.
Posted by: Keyona | September 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Do you have a power of attny? If you do, you should be fine to get a new ID card. (Or, the paperwork for the new card...? I NEVER have the paperwork I need)
Not a Guard wife, but military wife is a military wife is still a woman who cries when the hubs is deployed.
Posted by: Lynette | September 28, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Don't you just love being a Guard wife? We ARE the red headed step children of the military. Something I've been very vocal about for years. I'd love to help if you need anything.
Posted by: Amanda | September 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM
I was able to renew my military ID while my husband was deployed - you just need someone with and ID to get you onto base and a copy of his orders. I think. It worked on my base but God knows it's not like they have a standardized system or anything.
I know you're thrilled I'm here to offer totally unsolicited advice. You're welcome.
Posted by: Suzanne | September 28, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Here for you... any time, anywhere. xoxo Christine
Posted by: Boston Mamas | September 28, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Not only will we bear with you, but we'll be your shoulder to cry on, and your ear to kvetch to.
Posted by: julie | September 28, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Been all over that situation. My husband deployed 15 days after our son was born. I hope things work out as smoothly as possible. And know that people are more than willing to listen if you need to bend an ear.
Posted by: Caitlin | September 28, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Just breathe! Deployments suck while they're gone... Been there... Worry about your kids and yourself before you stress over other things! We understand :)
Posted by: Monica @ Mommy Brain Reports | September 28, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Sorry to hear that today is D-Day. If there's anything we can do to help out, don't hesitate to give a shout.
Posted by: Karen | September 28, 2009 at 09:23 AM