The Month of the Military Child

April is the month of the military child.

I am lucky enough to be raising two overly amazing military children.

Lex loves to just sit outside and watch the planes fly overhead. After Mr. S got home from deployment this past year she started to panic every time he left for work and she saw a plane go over the house. She was so sure he was leaving again. We have since had to tell her that all those planes are bringing other daddy's home to their little girls to keep her calm.

Now when she sees a plane fly overhead she says "some little kid is going to be happy to have their daddy home!"

Kaiden still doesn't quiet get it yet. But he does know his dad gets to wear a super cool cover and some combat boots that he likes to stomp around in.

These two military children are my world. They remind me that being strong is just what we do. They remind me that the love our family shares is pure and real, no matter how many thousands of miles are between us. They remind me to always have faith...

Stress.

Let's face it. Stress is a part of moving. I wish it wasn't...I don't think I can handle anymore.

Yes, we are having TMO come and move the majority of our stuff but a lot is going with us. And we have to downsize...a lot!

And I am the only one doing any of it. The kids can't help a lot....they more so just get underfoot and unpack everything I have packed and go into mass hysteria when we have to donate/sell/trash anything!!!

If we could afford it, I would just leave the entire house here in New Mexico and buy everything new when we get to Delaware!

I'm grateful we got orders. More than grateful really....but if we could just skip this entire process that would be a-ok with me!

Am I the only one who hates packing this much?!?!

The Final Weeks

Moving is bittersweet for me right now. I'm so ready to be near the coast. I'm ready for a new adventure. I'm ready for green grass that you can run in barefoot.

But this is the place my kids call home. My daughter celebrated her 1st, 2nd, and 3rd birthday here. My son was born here. As much as I can't believe I am saying this, New Mexico will always hold a small piece of my heart.

We have three weeks until the movers are here. I'm so excited and scared all at the same time. I wouldn't change it for the world but for the next 3 weeks you will have to bear with my memories of this place...and the chaos of trying to prepare the house.

As for today's memory and one of the things I will for sure miss...

The beautiful sunsets from my back porch.

Getting Started

Well, I’m going to give this blogging thing a try. I love to write, and I love the internet. The two seem to go hand in hand…right??

Let’s start with me. I’m Amanda! I’m opinionated but love learning new things!

I have two children who are my WORLD. Lex is just about to turn 4 and is always making us laugh! Kaiden is just about to turn 2 and he is our mischievous one. He is always into something.

Then there is the husband. Mr. S *I won’t be using his full name just because*. He is in the U.S. Air Force and that is where my blog title comes from.

Raising B.R.A.T.S…military kids tend to be called brats….so why not put a good spin on it…Born.Raised.And.Trained.

This will be where I come to post all the goofy things my kids say….and life in general. We are about to PCS across the country and this blog will be a place to document all of it. I can’t wait to get started!!