February 2010 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

Um, Hello? Snowmaggedon Here!

Last night I got a phone call from Air Force Guy. He said, quite brightly, "So, I see you're getting some snow!" I did not find that statement as funny as he thought I would, mostly because (a) I'm really...

Published Wed, Feb 10 2010 12:35 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Miscellaneous, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Marriage, Humor

They Ache

This deployment has flown by for me because I've been distracted with my pregnancy. It's a major event that keeps my mind off missing my husband. When I do think of him, they've been self-centered or baby-centered thoughts: I wish...

Published Mon, Feb 01 2010 2:30 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Military Brats

The Box I Never Unpack

Most families I've talked to that move frequently have a box or two that never gets unpacked no matter how often or where they move. We all have a vague idea of what is in that box, but there's no...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2010 11:03 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, PCS

What Is Going On With MyCAA?

Everyone is asking - a few answers are available. Dod Puts Spouse Career Assistance On Hold The Pentagon program that picks up some of the tab for military spouse career education has come to a halt, officials say. Department of...

Published Wed, Feb 17 2010 5:14 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous, Education, Resources, Finances

Jumping the Deployment Shark

We have discussed Deployment's relationship with Murphy quite a bit. And, even when everything that can go wrong does, there may come a time in deployment where we are lucid enough to realize that we have Jumped the Deployment Shark....

Published Wed, Feb 17 2010 9:01 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Marriage, Humor

Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway...

A few weeks ago, our gypsy family finally found out where we're moving to this summer. By all accounts, it will be a great duty station with good family time. Yes, I've heard all that before so I won't hold...

Published Wed, Feb 17 2010 12:40 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Military Brats

Confessions of a Milspouse #820

When my husband returns from deployment, one of the first things I do is look in his toiletry kit. There is usually dirt in there. There's dirt caked into the cap of the toothpaste and sometimes in the crevices of...

Published Wed, Feb 24 2010 4:08 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

The Bra in Review

A few weeks ago Andi asked me if I'd be willing to try out a new sports bra and review it for a fit club post. Um, YES! The quest for the perfect sports bra has been a top priority...

Published Wed, Feb 17 2010 12:19 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Humor, Fit Club

Feather Weight Challenge - Weigh In Six

I need a new scale. There are several things I have learned in the last five weeks. Thing One: if push came to shove, I might be sorely tempted to sell one of my children for a roast beef sandwich....

Published Fri, Feb 26 2010 8:34 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Fit Club

The Hours In Between

My husband's first deployment spoiled me for how things ought to work. As the deployment neared its end, we got word when they'd be returning. We got frequent updates. Then on that day, we got a call saying they had...

Published Sat, Feb 20 2010 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

The Definition of Insanity

The same scenario happens every deployment. My husband leaves town in a rush, leaving his gear strewn all about the house and car. I clean said gear up and put it in a box or garbage bag. I proceed to...

Published Mon, Feb 22 2010 4:59 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Reintegration

Three-peat

I promise my next post will not contain any references to facebook. Pinky swear! I know three in a row is a bit much... But we (not just me - I again pinky swear!) are excited to say we have...

Published Fri, Feb 19 2010 5:51 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

Around the Spouse-O-Sphere

I like to visit and read other milspouse blogs in my free time, as I'm sure many of you do, too. So, I thought it might be a good idea to have a 'round-up' every other week or so of...

Published Fri, Feb 19 2010 2:22 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

Traditions..

Traditionally, growing up in my household, Valentines Day was not just a celebration of love for a couple. It was also known as "Día del Amor y la Amistad" (Day of Love and Friendship). I've been through my share of...

Published Sun, Feb 14 2010 9:40 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Survivor Benefits: Myth-Busting Edition

Have you ever been told by your spouse (or others) that you would be well taken care of if the worst happened? Most of us have. I was. After attending the unit's casualty benefit briefings, I felt more informed and...

Published Wed, Feb 03 2010 5:54 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: SurvivorBUZZ

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Um, Hello? Snowmaggedon Here!

They Ache

The Box I Never Unpack

What Is Going On With MyCAA?

Jumping the Deployment Shark

Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway...

Confessions of a Milspouse #820

The Bra in Review

Feather Weight Challenge - Weigh In Six

The Hours In Between

The Definition of Insanity

Three-peat

Around the Spouse-O-Sphere

Traditions..

Survivor Benefits: Myth-Busting Edition