by suelarkinsweems | Jun 14, 2012 | On Military Life
I’m on emotional overload today. I said goodbye to my seniors yesterday without too many tears, and without breaking into Rod Stewart’s classic “Forever Young,” although it was playing in my head the whole time. If someone had cued up “Pomp and Circumstance,” I would...
by suelarkinsweems | Jun 13, 2012 | Mumblings and Misadventures
My parents took the kids camping the last two days, and I have been alone finishing up work. CAN I GET A WOOHOO?!? My husband Matt is finally joining us in Arizona today. CAN I GET A WOOHOO?!? Tomorrow is my last day at work AND my sister is flying in with my nephew....
by suelarkinsweems | Jun 11, 2012 | On Military Life
I’ve been slowly frantically erratically researching the next steps for our overseas move. Luckily, I noticed a denial button on my laptop—it’s in the top right hand corner of each online window, marked with an “X.” My process and key search terms: Airport and...
by suelarkinsweems | Jun 8, 2012 | On Family
Now I understand. My four children have been outside in the pool daily—sometimes for hours. It is great for the most part, but they are so LOUD. My heavens, I worry that the neighbors are going to call someone to check on their well-being. Someone should call in to...
by suelarkinsweems | Jun 6, 2012 | On Family
I have a new appreciation for apricot growers. My dad has a big apricot tree in his yard, and the apricots are just coming ripe. Apricot jam is a close second to blackberry jam in my book, but apricots are usually expensive and limited in quantity. I understand why...
