He Flew the Coop

So Rock is officially gone - - - ooh that makes it sound like he knocked me up and abandoned me. Allow me to be more descriptive.....he left the state to work on a project in Ohio, which is a bit more responsible I suppose. As much as I'm really excited for this opportunity for his career, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't missing him like crazy. He hasn't traveled since we got married and before that, he was gone lots. I guess I was just used to it back then. Now it seems harder. Well, the bun in the oven may have something to do with it. I already miss him talking to the belly; it was hysterical. Speakerphone really doesn't have the same effect.


And Brisket...........poor sweet Brisket Louise. Our boxer is a year and four months, and is so attached to Rock. Where he goes, she goes. So you can imagine her despair when he packed up his truck and headed north without her. She seems so confused. She walks around the yard looking for him and goes into all the rooms throughout our house in hopes that she'll find her daddy. Her expression is devastating when she collapses at my feet unsuccessful.


Dang Brisket, things could be worse. You do have your mommy here, after all. Am I that bad? No, I don't barbecue all the time or take you for daily car rides just because. I'm not able to escort you to the dog park EVERY day like Dad did. But I promise to love you, feed you, cuddle, and even massage your sweet face. Take it or leave it!

Even Halley seems sad without our big guy at home. Even though she is a spoiled brat, deep down I know she loves Shawn. She also searches the house for him when we get home from
work........so sad.


But enough sadness. He'll be home eventually. Until then, I just have to keep focused on work (which is CRAZY right now), staying healthy for this baby cooking away, and spend time with the girls......our doggies. Thank gosh for our friends and family who are always a phone call away - I seriously would NOT make it through this without such amazing people.