We're Almost There!

Well, Mike is almost home! If all goes as planned he will be home in less that 2 weeks! We are so excited. The boys know that he will be home soon, but not an exact date~~the schedules change so much that I don't think I could bare to let them down! The time really seemed to pass fast. We have kept busy and I think that has really helped us.

I am so proud of Mike. He has played an instrumental part in protecting our freedom! That truly makes my heart smile. He has worked everyday since January, and will probably have to work until the day he leaves. He hasn't complained once and has managed to stay upbeat and counted down by what he calls "Lobster Friday's"! I guess with him being at war he deserves a little Lobster on Friday's~! He better enjoy it there, I doubt he will have "Lobster Friday's" at the Naquin Residence! HA! I really thank everyone for there prayers and all the help that has been given to make this an easier time for all of us.

3 Months Down, 3 To Go and a School Dance

Well, we have made it to the half way point! It really has gone by fast. Mike and I get to talk, email or chat daily and that is such a lifesaver! The boys have adjusted pretty well. Rouge looks forward to video chat Sunday's, whoever thought a dog would like that!!

Mike sent us this picture~~
He looks really busy to me! Actually, it is one of the very few down times he has had. Now on to a few random things. We went to a school dance this past Friday~~~Ace had tons of fun and well Aaron as he says "is just not the dancing type"!!

Ace was so exhausted after the dance. Sometimes I look at him and think~~if I only had 1% of the energy he had. Aaron just watched and enjoyed some pizza. Well, that is until I forced him to dance. Maybe one day he'll be the "dancing type"!

Mike's TDY

Well, we are almost 2 months into Mike's TDY. It has gone by pretty fast. We all have had such an "adjustment period." We talk to Mike pretty regularly and that seems to help. The boys love to video chat, it is a great Saturday treat! Here are a few things I have learned:

1. Ace has figured out the " I miss my Daddy + pouty face" will get him out of trouble~he's too smart.

2. I must follow a schedule! I can't fall off the wagon or the days a mess!

3. Aaron although only 7 is such a big helper.

4. Mike should have took the dog with him! HA HA! Man, he's cute but he's driving me nuts! Mike is going to loose it when he returns to find Rouge sleeping on his pillow :).

5. I miss Mike so much. He is truly my sole mate and best friend.

But, really all in all we are doing pretty good. We have our days and Mike has his. I am so thankful to have such wonderful friends. That has made this time in our lives so much easier.