Our First Few Days...

   A month before Chris and I meet, he signs up with the Army National Guard. I never thought he'd actually get deployed! Reality definitely hit me last week... As we prepared for Chris leaving, I just couldn't help but think about Dec. Poor kid... He doesn't know or understand what's happening. But we took in every moment we all had together last week and tried to enjoy as much as we could. Last week we took Dec to the zoo for his first time, and that was so special! We had an amazing time. Declan definitely had a blast. I bet it was weird seeing those animals in person rather than in a book!
   Friday was our last day together and we spent the day doing laundry and packing. That was a rough day knowing that I wont have to do his laundry anymore. Later that night we had to take Chris to the armory so he could stay the night. He had to be there at 7:30am the next day, and I was NOT up for getting up at 4am. Saturday was a half day, so we got to see him after. We ended up staying in a hotel so we wouldn't have to drive home, then back early the next day. That's was Dec's first time, too!
   Sunday was THE day. =( We got there 7:30am again. But this time there were other families there! So we stuck around as long as we could. His sergeant let us go to McDonald's to get some breakfast! He told Chris to spend as much time as he can with family! I was so excited! Soon after Declan was getting tired and kept trying to escape so we had to leave. Saying goodbye was as bad as I thought. Heading home was the worst. I'm surprised I made it home okay because I couldn't see very well from crying. But, I made it home on time for church! It felt so good, there. So many people told me they were praying for us, and just comforting. Declan, however, did NOT want to go in the nursery.
 Since Sunday, he's been very attached to me. Not liking me to go in the other room. It's been a little rough for him. During the day we're okay. In the mornings, Dec will wake up and want his daddy immediately. That breaks my heart every time.
   Tuesday night Dec and I met up with Jamie, another army wife, and we went out to where the husbands were training at and brought them some goodies we got from Walmart. So glad we got to seem them even though it wasn't for very long. We miss Chris so much! We're so very thankful for all the support and prayers that are being sent our way!
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