Ramble

It's been weird with Bernie gone and at Annual Training.  He's in Hastings and we don't really get to talk much. I haven't seem him since the 28th of February. He's sick too! Close quarters are a sure way to get him sick :s
Sundays will always be the worst without him.  I don't know why, but Sundays were always "our day." We had the best conversations, we would make supper together, we'd watch movies, play games...all the best times were on Sundays.  Secretly, I just wish Sundays would get over so I don't have think about him being gone, but then I wish they lasted longer so I didn't have to start back up with a Monday.
This weekend I went to Manhattan to see my sister, Laura.  Her best friend from work, Kellie is married to soldier who just got back from Iraq yesterday.  It was cool to meet them.  I asked Kellie what the hardest thing about deployment was and she said that the best advice she could give me is to always stay busy.  It's best to plan ahead and you'll always have something to look forward to.  My sister said that one time her and Andy were going to Applebees to get some appetizers and have a couple beers.  Kellie called Laura to see what she was up to Laura invited to come and right away Kellie said, "Yeah, sure I'll meet you there."  It was nice to hear that because when I think about Bernie's deployment, I worry that I'll be the third wheel when hanging out with couples, but this made me realize there is no shame in playing the 3rd wheel.  Obviously, give couples space, but it was nice to know that it's okay to go out with your friends, even when it's just the two of them.
I can't believe Bernie and I will be getting married in less than 4 weeks now! Ahh! By the end of this week I want 90% of the wedding stuff done.  There really isn't too much more to do.  A lot of shopping for gifts yet, but that's the fun part!
Bernie is getting really excited about the wedding too. I forgot to mention that Bernie sprained his left ankle.  He was playing football with the guys last week at their first day of AT and he jumped and came down on it wrong.  Poor thing.  He was only on crutches for about 3 and half days, and now I've been told he has a nice limp. :)  Feel better, babe.
Tonight was the first night I watched "Coming Home" on Lifetime.  It's a tearjerker, so if you're looking for a good cry, it's a good one to watch.  I've been wanting to buy the first 4 seasons of Army Wives, but can never find them in stores.  I should look online.
Anyway, I'm just rambling now.  Day lights savings time is going to kick my butt in the morning.
Good night

xoxx