by suelarkinsweems | Mar 12, 2012 | Mumblings and Misadventures
Along with the goodbyes and purging, we have had some sweet moments the past month or so. Our crazy friends the Mitchells came into town last weekend, but I haven’t quite stopped laughing yet, and it will likely require another post to fully explore that visit. A...
by suelarkinsweems | Mar 9, 2012 | The Poetry
Monday through Friday we pretend We pretend that Daddy’s just at work We get up and eat breakfast Go to school and work and lunch As the late afternoon lull creeps in I glance at the clock before I remember He isn’t coming tonight I breathe deep. Weary. Make dinner,...
by suelarkinsweems | Mar 7, 2012 | On Military Life
We will remember this move as the one when we learned to give up. ~Matt gave up another position he really wanted to take this tour to Japan that he knew would be better for our family. ~I am giving up my job. Again. ~We are giving up appliances, furniture, books,...
by suelarkinsweems | Mar 5, 2012 | On Military Life
Do you have a room that you DREAD purging? Maybe it is the garage or the kid’s toy closet. Maybe it is a second bedroom or an office. As we downsize, the hardest thing to purge is my office closet. I keep the office/guest room pretty clean for the most part, but the...
by suelarkinsweems | Mar 2, 2012 | On Military Life
I squeezed the last drops out of both the shampoo and conditioner yesterday…it’s the beginning of the end. Two loads of books, clothes, games, and toys left for Goodwill this morning. The carrier of the first overseas shipment contacted us before lunch with the...
