It is GREAT to be back in beautiful San Diego, though! I almost forgot how much I love it here and how gorgeous the scenery and weather is. I try to be so very grateful for us being given the opportunity to live here. All props go to God for His provision and Nick for all his hard work! It has been nice getting settled back into our home, getting into our daily routines, and getting Sydney (back) onto a schedule, although challenging at first from the traveling. My friend Cally picked us up from the airport with her 4 daughters, and "Care Bear", as Sydney calls her, her 3-year old, SPRINTS across the baggage claim area yelling, "THAT'S MY BEST FRIEND!!" and runs up to Sydney with the biggest hug! It was the cutest thing! I was so excited to get back into group with my ladies in Heart 2 Heart, the military wives group I meet with every Thursday. I missed their company and encouragement while we were gone. And today, being back at our AMAZING, real, relaxed, and Loving church was so nice.
As far as Nick, he is doing good. He has his good days and his bad. He is really missing us and sometimes gets very discouraged about this aspect of his career. He is extremely busy, working really long hours, getting things accomplished for his qualification process which can seem never-ending and frustrating for him at times, and getting 5 hours of sleep a night at best. On the other hand, he has grown close to his crew and his superiors, and has been able to enjoy some down time with them.
As far as me, I am doing as best as can be expected. I miss Nick like CRAZY! I get jealous sometimes of other people who get to be with their spouse every day; but at the same time, I feel like I appreciate Nick now more than ever. I'm so thankful for our marriage, friendship, the amazing qualities that Nick exhibits as a husband, daddy, and man, and the sacrificial love he has for me and our daughter. Thank you God for Nick! I stay busy and keep us in a routine of doing things. I do get feelings of inadequacy from time to time though, since this is the first time I have ever not worked. I feel at times that I am not doing enough, and I need to contribute more. This is just something I battle within myself. I pray that if God wants me to contribute financially though, that He will help me make that possible with open opportunities.
As far as Sydney, it has taken her a few days to get adjusted. First morning back, she woke up ready to go at 5:30am, and second night woke up about 10 times throughout the night. After a few days however, I believe we are back on track. She is currently obsessed with her books. She is a little book worm, always reading, and has to always have her books. I've been introducing some Bible stories lately, now that I feel she is old enough to follow the plots and lessons for the most part. I'm working on her with her whining, which I know is always a task at this age. I'm using an idea from Ginger Plowman, who wrote Don't Make Me Count to Three (best parenting book ever). She had a "kit" if you will of a book called "Whiney Will" and a "whine watch". Basically, the book tells a story of a boy who has to learn to use self-control with his voice. As punishment, he puts on a watch while in time-out that beeps after 3 minutes. During that time, he thinks of how he can better communicate, and after the watch beeps he comes back and tries again the right way. I'm not only using the watch with Sydney for whining, but for other behaviors as well, and it really has been good for her. I am able to sit down and talk it out with her, and she comes back apologetic and with a seemingly new attitude. I will keep you updated, though!;)
So it is good to be back home in San Diego! Now, off to fill our calendar with activities and schedules! :)
Stay tuned for my upcoming "New Years Resolutions" post! :)
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