It was hard to get up this morning to say goodbye. We decided to let the girls sleep because he was leaving so early, but Miriam decided she wanted to be woken up. Doug did as she said, but gratefully she went back to sleep immediately after. When she got up this morning she said that Dad had told her he wasn't going until morning, but that he snuck out at night. I had to inform her that it was just really early this morning and that's why the sun wasn't up. She was not happy with the thought of him not telling her when he was really leaving.
I was tempted to make the drive with Doug and then fly home, but it's a good thing I decided to save the money. I wouldn't have fit in the car. The trunk, backseat, and passenger seat in the front were completely full. I'm not sure I'll even be able to make the drive back with him after graduation in May! Hopefully we'll be able to get rid of a few things before that day arrives.
Here are some pictures of the car taken right before Doug left:
Oops, bad timing. Sorry about the eyes honey.
Bye, drive safe, I love you, and we'll see you in nine months!
10 comments:
Oh I know all too well the heartbreak of having a husband away for months on end. You can do it, hang in there.
i was on vacation in NH when you called. It won't be hard at all to lie about Doug being a great guy! :) They haven't called yet though. I'll let you know when they do.
That picture of the headlights is enough to make anyone cry! Here I've been whining because Dan took off for a week... I love you, Mallena! You are so strong. I hope the next nine months is the fastest nine months in the history of the world!
I was feeling sad and then saw that last picture & got all teary-eyed. We will have to keep you busy with some fun things & try to figure out a way to get Doug back for a visit at some point.
Good luck fitting in that car at graduation time!! Maybe we will have to drive both ways so we can split the load :D
Sheesh! I about started balling! This is going to be hard for you, but we will definately try to plan a trip to go see him when we get a good break from school. Hopefully the roads won't be too terrible. I don't know how you manage everything!
Oh! Sniffle, sniffle, sniffle!! NINE months!! That is so long! You could have a baby in that time. You could learn a new language, climb a mountain, become Buddhist. (Not that it would happen.) I feel for you on the long separation. I complain about Eric's traveling, but I get to see him every weekend. This has to be so hard on you. You are in my prayers.
*tail lights* where is my brain? We'll be excited when they're headlights!
You'll be in my prayers. I am sure that you are very grateful you are near your family now. I know you can do it - it will only make you and Doug stronger. You learn to appreciate people more when they are far away right?
you need to stop making posts that make me cry! we'll have to plan lots of things to keep you busy and make the next 9 months go fast. i know how i nearly fall apart when jeremy's gone hunting for a week, i can only imagine 9 months. good thing you're strong, i'll keep your family in my prayers.
Wow-Doug is going to be gone for nine months!?!?!? My goodness. I didn't realize it would be for so long. At least he gets to look at this great blog you keep up Mallena. You are so good about "blogging."
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