Howdy! It's been a VERY long time since my last post. Seems like time is getting away from me. For those who follow me on Facebook, you're pretty much up to date on the Caufield Clan. We are having a fantastic summer and wish it could go a little slower. We made it up to D.C. a few weeks ago and have decided we need to make the trip more often. We don't miss city life, but we do like to visit it now and then.

This year Macen is in the 7th grade. It's killing me! My best friend Nan mentioned that he'd be in high school before too long...kept me awake all night! Grant is doing well and headed to Hawaii once again for work. I'll be here holding down the fort as usual. I'll up date more later on.

Motherhood

Macen informed me that the last two posts were sad, and that's not the way we do things. I thought I needed to lighten the mood. Here are a few things that I have learned while being a mom.

1. No matter how hard you try, a swear word WILL slip out of your mouth and your child will hear it and use it and the worst possible time.
2. When your child is a baby and you smell something gross chances are the diaper needs to be changed. When your child (especially a boy) is older and you smell something gross it could be coming from a number of places, which include but not limited to: His armpits, his bare feet, his shoes, his room, his backpack, his mouth, or,  the silent but smelly gas he likes to pass whenever he walks by you.
3. If you have a son, you will find yourself looking at every girl in his school trying to decide who would make the perfect mother of your (very very far in the) future grandchildren.
4. You will find that as your son grows older he will become fascinated with his "man parts"
5. Kids are weird
6. Other kids will drive you insane....because YOUR child is completely normal
7. Though your child is the best part of your life, you need to spend time with your spouse. Kids leave, and if you do it right, your spouse will be with you forever!
8. You WILL mess up
9. Kids are a never ending mess....but you miss it as they grow up
10. Even if you only have ONE child, you are still a parent,
11. Snow days CAN be fun
12. Going to bed early is just as much fun as staying up late and partying!
13. Your child will have his/her own opinion. You must respect it. You don't have to agree with it..but you must respect it.
14. Don't insult your child.
15. No matter how much you try to stop it, your child will get older and bigger.
16. There is nothing like getting a hug form a child
17. You WILL threaten anyone who even thinks about harming your child.
18. There is such thing as being a bad parent, luckily, my son says I am not one of them.
19. Your child will bring home stray animals...some cute, like cats. Others, not so much.
20. Check your sons pockets after a rain storm..there may be frogs living in them
21. Girls rule, boys drool OR Boys rule, girls drool WILL be heard throughout elementary school.
22. WWE is a very awesome sport
23. The Rock is the most electrifying man in entertainment.
24. Your entire life will evolve around what your child likes!
25. Being a mom is the greatest job you will EVER have. Enjoy it.

In Honor Of Our Katie Bird

I never knew I could love so much,
until the day I felt your touch.
I softly kissed your cheeks
And from under your lashes I saw you peek.
Your beautiful eyes, so small and blue.
My sweet little baby, just brand new to the world.
It hurt so much when I lost you
My daughter, My love, My little joy.
I will never get to see you grow up and shine
Because God needed you more than me.
I promise I will never forget you
And There'll always be a place in my heart for you.
Even though I only got to spend 4 mos. with you,
I still can hear your laughter in my ears.
My eyes fill with tears, everytime I look at your pictures
Because I miss you so much.
You brought me joy,
Everytime that I looked at you.
All the things that you did,
Brought a smile to my face.
I was so glad when God gave me you,
But I was upset when he took you away from me so quick.
I use to wake up every morning,
Just to look in your eyes,
But that night when we checked and you weren't breathing
It broke my heart and I took the blame.
One day when my time has come,
We'll be together again.

Special Angel
Author unknown
There is a special Angel in Heaven
That is a part of me
It is not where I wanted her
But where God wanted her to be
She was here just a moment
Like a night time shooting star
And though she is in Heaven
She isn't very far
She touched the hearts of many
Like only an Angel can do
I would have held her every moment
If the end I only knew
So I send this special message
To heaven up above
Please God take care of my Angel
and send her all my love

I'm BAACK!!!!!

Wow! It's been a very long time since I've blogged! I think I should start it up again since there is so much happening in the Caufield family. I'm not even sure where to start!
Macen is in 5th grade this year. His last year of elementary school! It's so hard for me to believe! He's doing so well. He has a handle on his learning issues and seems to be trying even harder to do well in school. This year we have our first issues with bullies. It drives me crazy. He takes it all in stride! He did ask me to give my "mom stink eye" to one of the kids...I may be going to lunch with him on Monday to see if the "stink eye" will work!  He's still very much in to WWE and he is an expert on the characters. I got to go to my first RAW with him and Grant last June, and I will admit it freely..I LOVE WWE!  Macen also took up Wrestling here in town. He's slowly getting better! He really likes it, but he hates to lose! I am so proud of how he is growing up. He really is my star!

Grant is happily retired from the Navy. It's such a blessing! I really don't miss deployments..I REALLY don't miss base housing. I love having him home. He still works hard, and travels a lot! He finally gets to not shave every day! He loves it. It drives me CRAZY! Right now he's in Japan. He's going to be gone until the end of the month, but I get to talk to him every day. (So much better than when he was on a ship) He's such a good man, a great husband and an awesome dad!

 

Now, me? nothing really new. I love my life. I love my family. I have some pretty awesome friends and I am addicted to Facebook! I have big plans this year, so as they start happening I'll blog!

Well, I have more to tell, but it's time for me to go wrestle with Macen! Peace out!

 

 

 

 

Oh Rockets...

Sunday,we mourned the loss of 3 out of the 4 Rockets my husband created! (I will pause now for a moment of silence)

Okay..good to go now???

My Rocket-non-Scientists have found a fun spot to launch rockets. I will not say where..I'll just say that this spot of land has seen battle, so rocket launches will not harm it!

It was a great time. Macen loves the sunshine. It was a pretty perfect day!

Not much going on in the Caufield family. We are waiting for the official retirement date. We are starting to look at houses here in the Yorktown area. I am starting to get excited and nervous at the same time! I feel like such a grown up!

Macen is doing amazing! If you haven't checked out his blog, please do so. He is like a completely different child since the medication. His grades are fantastic, and he has made so many friends! I love it!

Grant is still working like a dog. He is tired, but he bleeds Navy. He amazes me. He has such honor, such devotion..I am blessed to call him my husband!

That's it for now! I love you all, and can't wait to officially share our news..a few more weeks I think!!!

Family Cruise Day Aboard the Mighty USS Cole

Our first and last Family Cruise in the Navy! WOW! 13 years of being with a sailor and I finally remembered the main reason I didn't join the Navy...I get seasick. REALLY seasick!

Last Friday, the boy, John, Sara, and myself met Grant aboard the Cole for a day on the open sea.

As you can tell by the picture it was a very rainy, cold, and blustery day. John and Sara were amazing! Macen and I not so much. Macen slept the day cuddled in a quilt on Grants bed. I, being ever so graceful, vomited all over the p-way! Attractive I know!

Grant works with some amazing people. Grant is an amazing man. I am so proud of the dedication he has, of the dedication those who work with have. It is a tough job, and not meant for everybody. I can tell you without doubt, that I sleep better at night knowing that our freedom is being protected by these people that I have met!

I have loved my life as a sailors wife. I have loved the adventure. I have met some of my greatest friends while following my husband and his career. (If any of you are reading this, you know who you are and I love you!)

Well, it's late. I am tired and I get the whole bed to myself, so I am signing out. Good night everyone!

Happy Happy Birthday Daddy

Yesterday was my dads birthday. He is such a great man! He is always there when I need him. He's a good dad! I love him very very much!

Every time I think of my dad the old primary song pops in my head:

I'm so glad when daddy comes home

Glad as I can be

Clap my hands and shout for joy

and climb upon his knee.

Put my arms around his neck

hug him tight like this

pat his cheeks

and give him what?

A GREAT BIG KISS!

I love you very much dad..thanks for being the first man in my life!

Happy 10th Birthday Stinky Face!

I am officially the mother of a ten year old! It's killin' me! I can remember EVERY day I have spent with this boy. He is so wonderful. I adore him. He makes me laugh on a daily basis. He can make me cry, scream, giggle, and want to bang my head in to a wall in a matter of minutes!

Macen J..I love you so much. I am so proud of the young man you are becoming. Stay strong and happy. Remember: I have your back! Happy Happy Birthday!