Category Archives: Army Life

where we share the joys and sorrows of the military life.

A Veterans Day Request

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Jennie C.

While we’re all thinking about the men and women who’ve fought and died to make our nation great and feeling thankful for the sacrifices and service that those few have offered for the good of the many… …consider offering more … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life | 7 Comments

What’s Up, Doc?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Jennie C.

I love the health care providers here at Fort Knox. I got great care at the OB/GYN clinic when I had Thomas, and the pediatric staff are great, following up with us when warranted and combining multiple appointments and even … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life, Motherhood | 5 Comments

Bejeweled

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Jennie C.

David recruited for the Army for a number of years in the area locally known as “Chicagoland”.  We lived on a decommissioned army base there called Fort Sheridan, in housing that was very old, very small and a little –okay, … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life, Motherhood, Nature, Photos | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

And Then I Went To Bed

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Jennie C.

Yesterday was a great day. Mostly. Maybe getting going wasn’t. By the time we got in the car, David asked, “Can you imagine if we both had to go to work every day?” I looked at him wryly. “Mm. Yes,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life, Motherhood | 6 Comments

Bivouac Of The Dead

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Jennie C.

By Theodore O’Hara The muffled drum’s sad roll has beatThe soldier’s last tattoo;No more on Life’s parade shall meetThat brave and fallen few.On fame’s eternal camping groundTheir silent tents to spread,And glory guards, with solemn roundThe bivouac of the dead. … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life | Comments Off

Oh Happy Day!

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Jennie C.

They were giving away free Carter’s clothing on post this morning. Free! We were allowed ten pieces per child in the family, even though some of the children have long outgrown Carter’s sizes. I got $1200 worth of clothes for … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life, Just Me, Motherhood | 10 Comments

Even The Army Has Snow Days

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Jennie C.

I’d forgotten about that. Everything is covered in a sheet of ice. We could hear it coming down all night, tippity-tapping against the windows. No contractions yet, praise the Lord. You know it’s bad out there if even the Army … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life, Motherhood | 7 Comments

Unpacking

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Jennie C.

I still have boxes around the house. They’ve been there for so long now, I hardly even notice them, unless I want to vacuum up the dust bunnies doing their bunny thing where they think I can’t see them. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life, Domesticity | 8 Comments

Guess Who’s Got DSL?

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Jennie C.

It took forever, and compromises were made, but we finally have our high speed internet! Now, we just need to get that wireless router hooked up and I’ll be in business. (I’m typing this on David’s computer.) I do hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life, Misadventures, Moving On | 8 Comments

Love in the Parking Lot

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Jennie C.

I forgot to tell you about this… The military commissary offers baggers both as a convenience to customers, I suppose, and as a way to provide employment for more military spouses. They work for tips only, so it doesn’t cost … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Life, Misadventures | 11 Comments