You Know You’re a Military Wife When

You’re worried your husband will miss the birth of your baby, an especially terrifying thought when you’re 2,500 miles away from family. My husband was asked to work a trip that would have him gone within three weeks of our baby’s due date. Of course, it could be worse. There’s no telling whether or not another trip will come up even closer to the big day, but the thing... Read More

You Know You’re A Military Wife When

You go to three going-away parties in one week. Saying goodbye is obviously a big part of the Air Force lifestyle, with officers moving every two to four years and sometimes even more often. Last night, though, the pace of moves really hit home. I was on my second going-away dinner of the week, and three of the other six guests were scheduled to be leaving within the next few months. And... Read More

Oh, God. What am I getting into?

Nine more weeks but the OB says she can already tell my son is going to be a wild one! You mean everyone doesn’t feel like they’re carrying around a cat in a sack?  Read More