The Vacation is Over...

This has been the busiest time away from work ever! Last Sunday a birthday party for a one year old. Today, a birthday party for a 2 year old. And all that's in between! Both of them were fun. Cici stayed home today to finish homework that she has known about for the last 2 weeks. Today's party was at the local mall. They have a carousel and eating area. The kids love that thing!
I didn't make it to the gym not once this whole week. I am so disappointed in myself. But, I have gotten tons accomplished. The new plan is to start the new year off with diet and exercise. I don't mean being on a diet, I mean eating healthy. So far, it ain't happenin'. Oh well. It'll come around.
Got to skype with the hubby quite a bit this week. I guess just because I was available instead of trapped in my cubicle in the middle of the day. I got to watch lots of movies while I was home though. Still never found Pirates of the C 3... Maybe someone borrowed it... Who knows...
We are on the downhill slope. I am extremely ready for this deployment to be over. I am so proud of hubby. He enrolled in some college courses to take online. He has been, like myself, trying to get his degree out of the way forever. I was going to start too, but I just don't see it happening. With the kids, work and the household, I can barely find time to read the Sunday funnies, let alone a text book. And I need one more science with lab. That's going to be a class I must dedicate some time to. I can't do it til hubby gets home. I must do my best and I would be so angry with myself for failing. I would just rather wait til hubby gets home. I think he is disappointed in me for not wanting to try. My motivation just isn't there for a lot of stuff... especially that, right now.
I didn't get to clean the garage. I didn't get to reorganize the entertainment center in my bedroom so I could set up the Xbox. I didn't get to go through drawers and closets to get rid of clothes we wouldn't be wearing anymore. I really need to stop being a negative Nelly. I did get LOTS done. I must remember in this new year to stop discounting what I have done and be a bit more positive, yes?
I have told the girls that the count down has begun. I hate to be the cruel evil mother but I told them any gifts they get for their birthdays must be earned. I am not going to reward "growing up" when they are not "growing up", if that makes any sense. I just can't spoil them. They are going to have to be a bit more responsible and respectful. They are big helpers. I don't know how I would be handling this deployment without them. However, they have made some of my days quite stressful as well. Kinda makes me appreciate the little ones for not being able to talk.
Cici called Elliebear a "yeti" tonight. It was hilarious but I really wish they would stop having these little battles with each other.
Hubby says his mail is about to be stopped very soon. I saw a post on FB from someone with him who says their mail address may change. I wonder what's up with that. Hubby won't tell me of course. Not yet or over the phone or skype. So, I am left to wonder... I hope all is well over in the desert, my love. This starting off a new year without you is a big stinking pile of suck!
Well, back to regular routine tomorrow. It's supposed to be really cold. That bites! (No pun intended) So I guess I will get to bed. All the kiddos are asleep. I must wake up early tomorrow. UGH. Hate that. More to come... Love you, my dearest husband.