How does everyone do it?

i went to the local coffee shop this morning. don't usually go there for mornings, but have been couped up to many days and needed somebody to talk to. Well the usually gossip going on, then they got on the subject of Hilliary, obama, and mccain. Political views. then they started the war stuff.. I hate it. I know people have the right to their own opinion, but some of it I just don't want to hear. It isn't that I don't know what is happening. I just cant take listening to them talk about the boys being killed and going on about how they need to be brought home. I know they all noticed it was upsetting me and they changed the subject and I know it is unspoken word here too. And I know my son is just now graduating boot camp. I just don't know how I am going to do it if he gets sent somewhere like Iraq or Afganasten . I already just want to cry every time someone mentions the war.

Hotel reservations made.

okay so i started calling this morning again. But this time I searched on the internet for more a commendations, thinking well even if we have to go a little further out away from base as long as it wasn't to far, it would be okay.. I found some rooms at Days Inn. Not my choice of hotels but they say they are clean. So I called Laquita and told them I was canceling my reservations because we needed more beds. They then informed me I could have a room with two queen size beds for the same prize. That they was sorry that the travel agency had told me that we couldn't have more beds and that it was not a problem.. so hotel rooms are a go. Money for gas is a go. Everyone Pray for the gas not to get to high..

And my aunt is going with me who is going to pay half the motel. That will save us some money. She is always my god sent angel to help me out..

I am frying chicken Monday the 24 to take with us. And going to fill the cooler with water and pop. And will pick up some snacks for the ride. Breakfast is free with motel room so that is a plus. So everyone has to pay for there own meals. I am telling my daughters dad that he needs to give my daughter a few dollars to help with her.

My husband thinks he is going to starve if he don't eat out three times a day when he travels. And we cant afford that. God I hope he doesn't ruin this trip. Everyone pray that he will behave himself. I have told him two or three times if he is going to show his caboose to stay at home. And told him the game plan so that their are no surprises.

Dog is going to either a friends house or my brothers.

I want to pack light as I am a over packer. Three outfits and one dress outfit,And driving clothes that I will leave in. two pair of show.Makeup and toiletry items. That should be enough for a five day trip. . have a list of stuff.

Sunglasses
camera
binoculars----have to borrow off someone.
medicines.

Am I forgetting anything?

Graduation plans/ weather/ clothes/ time zone/

What to wear to graduation/

What is the weather like in SC? anybody know?

What is the time zone in SC?

I know I need to go to sleep, okay so I am going to take something to help me sleep. my mind wont staop making and figuring out plans for the trip. I can wear a casual dress or jeans/ or my tan pants. I am trying to figure out the time zone but havent found it yet. What is the weather like down there.

I am having a hard time sleeping I will probble have to take a zanaz to sleep. I hate taking any pills to sleep because I will be groggy the next day but I can see If I dont take something I will be in for a all nighter. So okay go take one and stop typing...

graduation plans

I just thought I would drop a line and tell you that so far Trav is doing okay from what I can tell in his recent letter, tired, but doing okay. He is writing so little though. I had to get a magnifine glass to read it. I always thought that writing little was a self esteem issue and that concerns me. But his spelling is getting better. I don't understand that as Travis always spelled things as they sounded and as much as me and the teachers tried to help with that we couldn't seem to overcome it. So I learned to let it goes as i figured at least he could read and with computers to correct his spelling nowadays. hey whats normal... But anyhow he is doing great in basics. Said he passed everything on his PT test but the push ups, so he has to do 100 push ups every night. I bet he is sore as all get out, but building muscle.. He said the got their dress clothes and his was already to big, so the DS told him to wait until closer to graduation and have it resized. I am sure that happens to a lot of them so they are used to it. But makes me want to see him more. I can just imagine, he went in like 40 pounds overweight. So I bet the whipped him into shape..
Seem to be enjoying learning stuff, but was tired which is to be expected.. But it looks as if he is going to make it fine. I don't know whether to be happy about that or sad. I always want me kids to do their best, but I am so scared about the army/ war thing.

on the other foot, we made hotel for graduation, and I have the money for gas saved and hide, heed well you know. I don't know how my husband is going to take the hotel thing when he has to give them his credit card though. He is now saying okay but only because I told him I was going with or without him. And I am sure when he has to hand that credit card over he will not be a happy camper. I have to tell him before we go that he cannot throw any of his fits on this trip or he cant go too. It is Trav's two days not his. . Well sorry so long. I guess I really need to start a blog or something... hugs to everyone.
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New blog

Well this is my first blog. So let me tell you about me and my family. I was born in Indiana, raised in Illinois cornfields. My parents were divorced and I was raised by my step-father and my mother. They did the best they could. Why am I here, well somewhere to vent and complain I reckon. I have come a long way in this old world. I enjoy life and want to take it as far as I can. I am 43 yrs old, married, and have two kids from a previous relationship. Who I adore. the kids, not the previous relationship. I guess everyone at my age has a little baggage don't they. My first and only marriage is the one I am in now, we have been married for two yrs. but together for eight. If I can make it through this marriage I can do anything. I live in a small town and yes the song is right. Everyone dies famous in a small town.

My reason for this blog is that my son joined the army and I figure I need something to do with my thoughts and feelings so guess what........... the world gets to read them.

Well my son joined the army a few months ago. He will graduate from basic training or boot camp whichever you want to call it, in a couple of weeks. I am excited to see him but realize at the same time he is one step closer to being sent somewhere dangerous. I realize that the war has nothing to do with him joining the army. He has been army bound ever since his five uncles used to dress in camouflage to go out on the town when he was about four. He thought they all was so neat and had to have clothes like them. So he did what none of them could ever do, join the army.. but he seems to like it. I guess if you can like boot camp then you will really like the army life so I reckon I have to learn to live with it too. Don't make since to me but it his his life. I just want to support him in what ever he does... as long as he is happy....

Trav will be graduating at the end of this month. I am proud of him. He has worked hard to get in the army and to stay in. He had a difficult time with losing enough weight to get in. But he done it and went through boot camp too. He never did lose enough to get in by being the right weight. Then they tried the tape thing and he lost seven pounds in two weeks, but gained an inch. So the recruiter decided he would probable never be under weight or under tape as he is a big man. so he did the arms test twice and passed it both times. So they let him in and he has worked hard to pass all his test. But he done it so here I am . An Army mom. never thought I would be saying that. Travis always talked army when he was little, but most boys do. I thought he would out grow it but he never did. So here we are. Joining the Army. Army airborne . Graduating in March 2008.