From Boots to Baby Bottles
Wow!! What a life change. I served 8 years in the Army...I went to Iraq twice and now I am a Stay at home Mom. I got out of the service in July 2007. I am very proud of my service to my country and I am very proud to be in a new army of SAHM's. It is a new world to me that I never knew existed.
It has been such an experience!!Wow I can say that about the Army and being a SAHM. In both jobs I can say you learn about yourself so much. I had to sacrifice in both. In the Army I sacrificed time with my kids and being home I sacrificed a career. I am trying to start different WAHM businesses to see if I can balance both.
I have kept up a fitness plan. I loved PT(Physical Training) in the Army. I got better at it every year. I loved motivating my soldiers. I became a good runner and loved the way I felt mentally after PT. My body hurt like crazy, but it was a sense of acconmplishment that stuck with me all day. I would love to see more moms become very serious about fitness. It really does a body good. I finally joined a gym with daycare of course. I workout atleast 4 times a week. I also do 5k events. Don't be scared just get out and do it!!!
I still make task lists. I have certain things that I have to do everyday. I am good with my time and getting things done. Thanks to all the Army training. I still have to motivate troops(kids). They need motivation and discipline. They always say I still act like a Sergeant.
A whole new life!!!
The boot is on the other foot.
I always had soldiers and leaders with Stay at home wives and I was one before I got in the Army for a year. My kids were young then and I only had two. I did not have internet or have resources like SAHM's have now. I had my family close by and they helped tremendously.My husband at the time was in the Army. I admired that so much. I was always fascinated with the military. My Dad served in the Navy during Vietnam and my Grandfather in the Army during the Korean Conflict. I have numerous family members that served, but I never knew about the lifestyle and what I would become by joining.
In high school I had good grades and groomed myself for college. I had great entrance exam scores and had my sights set on a good school. It all changed when I had my first child my senior year. Recruiters had always called me but people had always told me I was better off going to college. Well I graduated early, had my daughter and went to a local University. I struggled and eventually went to work full time, but the military was deep in my mind. After years of working and another child I made up my mind and joined.
It was an experience of a lifetime. I learned so much and became a stronger person. I never knew about this new world of the SAHM. I have been a SAHM for a year now. It has been great. I love being around my kids. It has had it hard times but I love it. My military training has helped a great deal. I can organize, manage my time and stay up a full 24 hours for baby duty. I have a new Chain of Command. The Kids are in charge now!!!
Great Stuff on Amazon
We Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
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Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior
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Tribute to all Female Soldiers... They Are Moms..Sisters..Aunts..Daughters
God Bless them all!!!They are Heroes!!!
Salute to Women Soldiers
Random photos of Women serving our Country.
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Thank you for your dedicated service to our country! Posted May 21, 2008 |
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Thank you for your dedicated service to our country! Posted May 21, 2008 |
Cool page! I'm glad you are home to be a SAHM. You deserve the break!!
Posted May 16, 2008





