"Because I can..."

"Because I can..." and "Because I need to" - that's really what we're dealing with these days. Some might think - why in the world would you reveal a picture of your dirty sink, slob! However, those in "my camp" realize this is reality. When no one is around to see...and although you might not PLAN on leaving every dish for a week in the sink...somehow it just happens. And don't misunderstand - it's truly not out of depression or laziness - Bill NEVER saw the sink like this in our year of marriage. But that was because I didn't WANT him to. So here you go honey...proof I CAN leave dishes in the sink after dinner :)

I was having a conversation with a good friend who has experienced deployment with her husband many times over. I asked her WHY??? Why am I not cleaning the house, why am I not wrapping my Christmas presents, why am I not mailing my Christmas cards when I have a TON of extra time in the evenings now. She looks at me and says...."Because you can." So simple, yet heavy and poignant.

However, even when the possibilities are endless...you eventually revert back to what SHOULD be done. :) And I'm getting there...slowly creating a new routine for myself and the pups. And I started tonight by preparing myself dill salmon, cole slaw, and veggies. Cooking for one isn't NEARLY as much fun but Bill doesn't like Salmon anyway. :) (Honey, as you well know - I would've whipped you up some chicken without a second thought - mmuuahhh!)