Tink is the youngest as just 2 years old. He is completely oblivious to our move. Well maybe not completely but for the most part he doesnt' really care too much. The only thing that seems to bother him is that when he wants daddy, he can't always have him right then and there.
Last night we finished dinner and he kept saying daddy, dad and giving me that pouty look that makes you want to cry. I told him daddy was at grandma and grandpa's and that we'd get to see him Tuesday morning. That just wouldn't do it. I had to call daddy. It's funny though because he refused to do anything until he heard daddy's voice but as soon as he did, he was happy again. He talked for a few seconds and then he was ready to take on the world again.
In watching things like this, I often wonder how my military friends handle it. When their husbands go away for deployments, how do they handle the long seperations and their kids asking for daddy and not being able to hear his voice at any time?
To all my military friends, Thank you for all that you give and all that your families sacrifice for me. How you find the strength to go on, is beyond me but you are my heros for doing it. I thank God each and every day for women like you who are willing to do this. Thank you.
Monday, October 15, 2007
When only dad will do
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Great post Jenn!
Hey Jenn! Thanks for your post. Sad, but eventually they stop asking. About 3 or 4 weeks into it - they still talk about him and say how much they miss him... and make a ton of cards for him - but they stop asking about ever seeing him again. In my mind I'd imagine that it feels like a death almost to them. However, that makes homecoming even more special... (especially since they know mommy wasn't lying that he really IS coming home, lol)
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