Recap

I hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday, we did. Everything didn't flow smoothly, but it was great anyhow.
We went to a BBQ at the cousin's house, and everyone was happy to see Stuntman. There were no off-handed comments this time, surprisingly, since many of those in attendance spend their weekends at anti-war protests. A few difficult questions that Stuntman handled well. I had a brat, but no beer. I forgot my good beer at home and didn't feel like wasting the calories on a tasteless one. My margarita pie was a hit and I need to email my recipe to everyone in attendance I hear. I had a bite of it, it was delicious.
We met up later for fireworks viewing with a good friend that just returned from Afghanistan. Stuntman and he chatted the entire time. I think he and his family will be over in the next few days for a BBQ over here. He has a 2 1/2 year old son and E3 and he enjoyed playing together. Only a couple tears, and that's good for two 2 yr-olds that are up past their bedtimes.
So, how was everyone else's day?

Thank You

When I was watching Lifetime's show Army Wives last night, one thing kept me wondering; The closeness of those living on post.
I don't know how true to life this really is, I have never even been on an Army post (just a couple bases for ID's and such).
I found myself jealous of those women that I was watching (outside of the tragedy of course).
They are surrounded by others that "get it"... others that have been through the same thing. They aren't surrounded by those that compare a 2 week business trip to Seattle to a 12 month deployment to the sandbox.
I only know the name of one other spouse from Stuntman's unit (hi Rosie!).
I wouldn't know his commander if I saw him on the street.

I've mentioned my detachment from anything Army before. I knew that I must be missing something, but it didn't bother me all that much.

Watching last night, I really knew that I must have missed something this last year and a half.

Then... I realized that had the support that I needed right here. If it wasn't for the blogs that I read and the support of those of you that read mine, I would have felt all alone during the deployment.
I just want to say Thank You.
Thanks for being there and reassuring me that I am not really alone in this.

Today, I went to breakfast with a few friends. We all have children in 2nd grade and met after drop-off today. I left E2 and E3 at home with my neighbor. It was my birthday celebration ... I hadn't told anyone about my birthday beforehand... but when they found out that I had a surprise party last weekend, they felt bad that they had missed it and had a celebration of their own.
I haven't laughed that hard for some time... and it wasn't just the pomegranate mimosas.

Sucky to-do-list

On my to do list today:

#1-buy two sympathy cards

One for a Great-Grandpa that lived a wonderful, adventurous life.

The second, for a tiny, day-old baby. No wonder, no adventure, but lots of love.

What can I say to those that are grieving so?