Day 5

Murphy's Law of Deployment... Anything that can go wrong, will, as soon as your husband leaves.

No biggie. I got this.

Work was work. Fine enough. No drama. Nothing big.

First taste of a lot of things tonight...wondering aimlessly around the store talking to you because I can't concentrate on groceries while I'm on the phone. First echoing phone connection with a long pause after I speak... I could actually hear myself on your end before you answered me. First cut-off call, ending with nothing but silence on my end. I knew you'd call back, but I know you won't always be able to do that, so I always try to tell you I love you at the very beginning of the call... Just in case I don't get a chance at the end. No panic and no tears when we got cut-off. Score one for me!

Sent you a video of Kyler petting Sadie tonight. She took it like a champ... Very good girl. Shelby said to tell you that her belly is feeling better. She hasn't gotten sick since you left. I'm proud of her. Kahne misses you a lot. Since he can't sleep with you every night, he sleeps on my head. Literally. I've had to scoot down in the bed so I don't disrupt his pillow (are you shaking your head and smiling reading this? I'll bet you are). Flint is my mini-protector. I was watching that video I sent you on YouTube last night, and when he heard that male voice, he went nuts. He knew it wasn't you and he was trying to tear someone up. :) I love our puppies.

I know it's already Saturday afternoon there... 15 hours ahead of me, so do you think that means you're already in day 6 of deployment, or does that go by my time? Hmmm.

I have a few shows to catch up on this weekend, so I'll fill you in as soon as I watch them.

I really hope we get a chance to Skype tomorrow. I can't wait to see your face. I miss you so much, baby.

I guess I'll go to AT&T tomorrow and have your phone suspended. I hate to do that, because it just feels so final, like admitting that you're not here with me, but I know I need to do it. Maybe it will give me my first opportunity to use your orders, or flex my Power of Attorney muscle! Lol

We love you, Daddy. Have a good day, and be safe. We hope we get to talk to you soon. You're our hero!

Love you, baby. Goodnight.