Summer 2015

Well no surprise here, I haven't been doing a very good job of keeping up with our blog.  I guess I know I'm really behind when Jesse starts reminding me to post updates.  This summer has been crazy busy! Jesse has been gone for most of it; I think he's probably only been home for 2-3 weeks total.  Everyone seems to be pretty burnt out, but fortunately the squadron has been issued a (much needed and deserved) two week leave block for the last two weeks in September.  One more week of separation and it's time for vacation!

We didn't do anything too crazy exciting this summer, but we did get in a lot of fun. I think we spent most weekends either at the beach, the river, or the park.  Fletcher doesn't have issues with sand the way that I do, so he's pretty content to roll around it in all afternoon.  His favorite activities are still eating rocks and dancing, but he has also recently learned to jump, which can be pretty entertaining (his feet don't actually leave the ground).  He has also spent the summer developing a love for shoes.  It's even better if he's already wearing shoes, and then finds a pair of ours to put on over top.

The kid is pretty fun, but with his new developments in personality have also come temper tantrums, meltdowns, and "no!". I have definitely started having days of wanting to pull out my hair and scream, but I know the terrible moment will eventually pass and he'll be my sweet boy again (even if only momentarily).  Solo parenting all summer hasn't made it any easier, and it definitely makes me miss Jesse much more when he's gone.  Parenting is a lot easier and more enjoyable with a partner!  The general consensus in our unit seems to be that little boys are just different, and that with the sweet snuggles you also get your favorite stuff thrown in the toilet, rocks in your sheets, and dirt...everywhere.

Anywho, the summer flew by, and I'm finding it hard to believe that we're halfway through September already. Fletcher and I had a great summer, but we missed Jesse terribly and are looking forward to a relaxing family break.