Well, it's only been 8 days since Blake left for the desert, and already my world has begun to spin out of control! Last Monday night, I started getting a sore throat. I thought it was from yelling at the kids too much, but by Wednesday morning, I knew it was the flu. (I think the flu bug has ears, because I was just telling Blake last week that I needed to go get my flu shot soon.) Anyway, I started feeling better over the weekend, but by Sunday the bug had migrated to my chest, and I was coughing up my lungs by noon. I finally made it to the doctor yesterday, only to find out that I have bronchitis and an ear infection. To make matters worse, I had a flat tire on the way home from the doctor's office. So I have to ask other military spouses...Is this normal, and does it get any better?
Christmas is just around the corner, and, as usual, I'm not ready. My tree is up, the pathetic looking fake tree that makes me want to cry. Ever since Blake and I married, it's been a tradition to have a real tree. But not this year. Because of deployment, and in our rush to decorate before Blake left, we (sniff, sniff) settled for a fake tree. It really doesn't look that bad. The kids did a wonderful job of putting the ornaments on it. But, alas, it's not the same. I miss that wonderful aroma of Christmas that lingers all through the house even after the tree is gone. I miss having to keep extra water in the tree stand so that the poor thing doesn't die too early. I miss having to vacuum pine needles off the floor every day......OK, I don't miss that, but I do miss having a real tree.
We have finally figured out exactly how Santa makes it all around the world to deliver toys in just one night. He doesn't do it in one night. He spreads it out. The Germans actually celebrated Christmas last Tuesday. Their "Santa" comes on the night of December 5. The kids put out their boots, and Santa fills the boots with goodies. Then, on Christmas eve, December 24, the Christmas angel comes to bring them the big toys. The kids wanted to put out their boots last week for St. Nick, but we told them that he only delivers to German kids on that night. Truth be told, we just haven't done our Christmas shopping. Why do today what you can put off 'til tomorrow, I always say.
My internet stopped working this weekend. It just quit. I woke up Saturday morning with no connection. So I called my friend, Rob, to come over today and fix it. He found the problem right away. My router wasn't plugged in. Technology 101, people....always check to make sure the device is plugged in, or you'll look like a big moron when the computer guy comes to fix your computer.
We hope you all have a safe and wonderful Christmas. May God bless you and your families this holiday season!
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