I see. And how does that make you feel?

There are so many good things about the Air Force. One of the things I really love is the support shown by friends aka my Air Force family and how the Air Force tries to help out as much as possible. One of the things they offer is free counseling. I recently went to a few predeployment things and at each one they had this lady talk about how she could help if our kids were having deployment issues. Little Isaac has been having a few issues so I decided to try it. Now I really do appreciate the effort but seriously check out some of the ridiculousness of my session....

I sit down and explain that I am there for little Isaac. I tell her he is usually a sweet boy but lately he's been acting aggressively towards other children. She of course goes through the usual. Are we writing letters to Daddy? check. DVDs? check check. Daddy bear? check check check. Pretty much anything she suggested I am already doing. So here's what she said.

Psych: So when he acts aggressively what do you do?
Me: I put him in time out.
Psych: I see. Try putting him in a time in. This means when he acts out you hold him in your lap till he calms down.

Ummmm seriously lady? Let me get this straight...he acts bad so I reward him by letting him sit on my lap....not gonna happen.

Psych: How is his routine?
Me: We've kept a routine. Except for nights that his Dad is able to Skype. Then I let him stay up a little later.
Psych: I see. Well maybe you can talk to your Husband or his Commanding Officer and see if you can set up a better time for them to talk that wouldn't interrupt his routine.

lmao! Yea lady I'll jump right on that! Let me just pick up my magic phone and speed dial the commander and explain that Isaac needs to find a new time to do his mission so that we don't interrupt our sons bedtime routine!

Psych: It seems like you do a lot for your children. Like your whole life revolves around them.
Me: Yes. That is why I am here to see how you can help me help my son. If he is happy then I can be happy.
Psych: Well, first you need to take care of yourself. Have you thought of a massage or shopping?
Me: I would not feel comfortable asking any of my friends b.c. their husbands are deployed as well and we have not been attending our church for a long time.
Psych: Yes, but you need some time to relax.
Me: I am really big on statistics. Did you know statistics show that most children are molested by close friends, family members, or church members? I am not willing to risk my children for a new shirt or massage.
Psych: I see. When would you like to set up your next appointment?
Me: I am going to try what you suggested and I'll call you back if it doesn't work.

Yea. Never. Gonna. Happen.
Like I said, in all seriousness, Love the resources the Air Force makes available. Hate some of the morons they hire. That's my vent!

Deployment or Vacation?

As everyone knows Isaac is deployed. I pictured him in the desert, super sweaty with no airconditioner, bags under his eyes from lack of sleep, and losing pounds by the minute from lack of food. Imagine my suprise when I found out he has a nice airconditioned room. A building that has pool tables and fooseball tables. A pool. And food whenever he wants.

One night while we were skyping I asked him how his day was. He replied, " We'll I played my guitar, went for a run, and for dinner we had steak with a lobster tail." Then he asked how my day went. Oh you know the usual. Israel pooped on himself, his clothes and the sheets to start my day. Then I got told by my 3 year old that I am a bad mom. I worked out for 40 min. Israel screamed for 40min. Isaac crawled in between my legs and I almost fell and killed both of us. I then nursed the baby while I ate my microwave dinner.

On a serious note I realize my husband has a very hard job and I am very appreciative for the sacrifice my husband and all the troops are making over seas. Love you handsome. However, I think when you get back I am going to take a trip to see Lisa in Germany....Alone! :)