tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:37:08 +0000Military MondayBCT5QFATEcuadorFriday Fill-InMilitary ballsMovingNational GuardOSSOPatienceROTCbasic trainingdate nightdrillmoviestravelvolunteer workOne girl's perspective as a military wifehttp://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Allison)Blogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-7587665238188848263Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:11:00 +00002016-07-25T22:11:30.531-05:00travel Hello! It's been awhile. I wouldn't be surprised if no one even follows this blog of mine anymore. I haven't blogged for almost three years. In that time, so much has changed. D has graduated from school, we've had one more baby and we've moved out of the city to the suburbs. To be honest, I've missed blogging. I've missed being a part of the blogging community. I've missed making http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2016/07/come-join-me-in-my-new-place.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-1164804779301620842Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:03:00 +00002013-08-29T12:03:07.695-05:00   To me, the meaning of success has evolved a lot since I was younger.  As a young girl (and even as a shallow teenager) to be successful would mean that I'd have a college education with a masters degree or higher.  I'd be married to a rich doctor and have a few kids.  We'd live in a big house with a dog and maybe a cat.  And we'd have a maid to do the dishes and http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/08/thursday-thoughts-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-2939411225506068228Thu, 22 Aug 2013 20:03:00 +00002013-08-22T15:03:42.378-05:00   I have to admit: I had a hard time with this one.  The word learning is such a broad topic that I had a hard time deciding what to write about.  I could write about learning how to be a mother.  I could write about my husband who is learning to be a lawyer.  I could write about how even though I am no longer in school, it's still important for me to keep learning.&http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/08/thursday-thoughts-learning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-1409465771835416910Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:20:00 +00002013-08-15T12:20:52.258-05:00   I'm linking up with Wife of a Sailor for Thursday Thoughts. This word is perfect for today since I have been thinking a lot lately about new beginnings for our family.  D is about to start his third and final year of law school.  With that comes job applications, interviews, and the anticipation and nervousness of not knowing where we will be next year.  Will he make it http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/08/thursday-thoughts-beginnings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-914625433489049479Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:17:00 +00002013-07-01T17:17:59.685-05:00This weekend we welcomed our precious baby girl into the world.  She's absolutely perfect and we are so in love with her already!  Now we're at home enjoying lots of snuggles and family time while D doesn't have to work.  Please excuse me if I'm not around much for the next little while. Once again, family and friends (blog friends, too!) if you would like to keep up with our http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/07/shes-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-599186739214486235Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:17:00 +00002013-06-21T11:17:42.050-05:00After much thought and careful consideration, D and I have decided not to put any pictures of Baby Girl on Facebook or any public websites.  I wish I could say that everyone who views my blog is completely harmless and has good intentions but I know that's not true.  We just don't feel comfortable putting her picture out there for all of cyberspace to see. However, we also want to be http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/06/attention-family-and-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-13902112566538851Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:38:00 +00002013-06-19T10:38:45.321-05:00A year ago, D and I had family photos taken of the two of us.  Apparently I've been busy because it's taken me a long time to download all the pictures onto my computer.  But I'm finally done.  So, I'm a year late on getting these pictures up here but hey, better late than never right? Our friend Tiffany was so nice to take these pictures for us.  She owns her own photographyhttp://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/06/family-photos-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-2078040120366415152Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:08:00 +00002013-06-18T14:08:28.486-05:00 I haven't been doing a good job at documenting what we've been up to lately.  So here's an update of what we've been doing in the last 2 1/2 months. On April 20th, my friend M threw me an awesome baby shower.  We played a couple of games, ate some yummy crepes and Baby Girl got some much needed items.  I didn't get any pictures that day because I just didn't even think about http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/06/life-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-4612569348389045373Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:09:00 +00002013-06-04T14:09:21.538-05:00Let me preface this by saying that my husband is not a bad cook.  He makes some pretty good food   I sometimes call him the "Pancake Man" because he makes awesome pancakes... and waffles.  I, however, have never mastered either.  And those are not the only things he makes.  He is definitely no stranger to the kitchen and I know that when he is in charge of dinner, I http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/06/close-call.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-837008641721955449Mon, 13 May 2013 20:02:00 +00002013-05-13T15:02:44.907-05:00 Yesterday, D made me breakfast for Mother's Day.  I found this one smirking back at me...http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/05/pancake-faces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-2905488197885013866Sat, 11 May 2013 14:52:00 +00002013-05-11T09:52:08.977-05:00Okay, I realize tomorrow is really Mother's Day but since I usually don't post on Sundays, I'm posting today instead. In honor of Mother's Day, here is a sweet video about mothers. Happy Mother's Day to my sweet grandmothers in heaven, my aunts, sisters, sisters-in-law, and mother-in-law. And a very special Happy Mother's Day to my own mama who has been there for me every step of the way.&http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/05/happy-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-4324401969539938150Fri, 10 May 2013 20:39:00 +00002013-05-10T15:39:50.604-05:00I'm back!  Yay!  I was finally able to get a new laptop charger for my computer so I can now turn it on for longer than a minute to check my email.  I have a lot of catching up to do.  I'm working on a general post about what we've been up to for the last month but today, I'm linking up with Wife of a Sailor for a little blog link up in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/05/military-spouse-appreciation-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-997753789960597324Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:49:00 +00002013-04-26T09:49:55.315-05:00I apologize for the long absence.  I have so much to blog about but unfortunately, the charger for my laptop is broken and I haven't had time yet to get another one.  So I have to use D's laptop if I need to do anything on the internet which leaves me with only a little time since he usually has it with him.  It's kind of been nice being unplugged for the last couple weeks, even http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/04/old-school-blogging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-5104827492165812667Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:29:00 +00002013-04-10T17:29:55.546-05:00 Barbara Jean Smith Hall September 6, 1926- April 4, 2013 Last Thursday, my dear grandma passed away.  She was a spunky, feisty woman with a witty sense of humor.  Despite her health challenges, she still had a positive attitude.  She loved her family with everything she had and loved to keep in touch with her children and grandchildren through phone calls and text messageshttp://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/04/in-loving-memory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-2269335807308069309Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:24:00 +00002013-04-09T17:24:13.127-05:00Lately, it seems that "pregnancy brain" has taken over my brain.  I have done some pretty fun things.  Surprisingly, however, this post is not about me.  I think my dear, sweet husband might be suffering from "sympathy pregnancy brain." D is usually a morning person.  He likes to wake up early and he's usually pretty alert.  But, apparently not this morning.  I http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/04/pregnancy-brain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-1432938997715171109Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:02:00 +00002013-03-29T18:02:57.705-05:00Not for us (although we have decided to move after all; but not for another month).  For almost a year, we have been having problems with our neighbor across the hall.  He's in a rock band.  A not so talented rock band.  Almost every day his bass can be heard on the entire floor and sometimes, throughout the entire building.  Almost daily, we've had to go tell him to turnhttp://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/03/moving-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-4303778933778036904Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:34:00 +00002013-03-27T13:34:58.736-05:00A few days ago, as I was cleaning out my craft box, I came across a baby quilt that I had started a few years ago, before D and I were married.  My original plan was to donate it to OSSO- an organization I was a part of that sends volunteers down to Ecuador to work in orphanages- but I never finished it.  I decided to finish it and use it for Baby Girl. I've wanted to make a quilt for http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/03/baby-quilt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-4265474847829852751Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:13:00 +00002013-03-22T13:13:12.713-05:00There is a corner in my apartment that I call "My Peaceful Place."  This spot, in between the bed and the window in our room, is a little cramped.  But it doesn't matter to me.  The focal point in this spot is my chair.  D bought me a glider a few months ago because it was one thing that I absolutely had to have for our Baby Girl.  Obviously, it will become even more http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-chair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-2729860238122422182Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:21:00 +00002013-02-13T10:21:47.402-06:00 D and I celebrated Valentine's Day early this year.  Last week, we went to see Peter Pan on Broadway here in Chicago.  It was so much fun.  I grew up loving Peter Pan but I had never seen the stage play live until now.  I felt like a kid on Christmas morning, bouncing in my seat with excitement. As far back as I can remember, Peter Pan has always been my favorite fairy http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/peter-pan-on-broadway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-693834449015638899Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:21:00 +00002013-02-12T09:21:50.791-06:00So in our house, when it comes to cooking, I'm usually in charge of dinner (unless I'm not feeling well and then D is gracious enough to step in and take over).  D wakes up early every morning to work out before school so after his workout, he usually makes breakfast for both of us so I can get a few extra minutes of sleep. This morning, D was up making breakfast when I stumbled out of bed http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/conversation-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-655159128555737533Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:05:00 +00002013-02-08T17:05:15.395-06:00This morning we had our anatomy scan.  I was so nervous on our way there that I was sure I was going to throw up.  I'm not sure why I was nervous but it may have been because I'm always worried something has gone wrong since the last appointment. But it couldn't have gone any better.  The ultrasound tech told my doctor it was a "beautiful scan" meaning everything was really easy http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/anatomy-scan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-5981842887515565780Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:38:00 +00002013-02-06T11:38:36.955-06:00On Sunday, I hit 20 weeks into this pregnancy.  It's so hard to believe that I'm already halfway done.  There were a few weeks that went by really slowly, but for the most part, it has been going by really fast.  The first trimester, and the first few weeks of the second trimester, were really difficult for me since I felt so sick all the time, but fortunately, the sickness has http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/halfway-there.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-6529772665435055079Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:00:00 +00002013-02-05T17:00:13.908-06:00For the past year or so, I have babysat my sister's two kids once a week so she could take a volunteer position at a museum in the city.  I took the last three months off from babysitting because I was so sick during my first trimester (and a little after) but fortunately, that seems to have passed for the most part and yesterday was my first day babysitting again. I hate driving in the http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/travel-frustrations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-5153468824217053097Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:37:00 +00002013-01-30T10:37:16.551-06:00A few weeks ago, D and I noticed a big bulge in some of the tiles on our bathroom floor.  We put in a maintenance request to come and fix it.  Well, today they're here fixing it and let me tell you, it is not a small job.  They have torn up the entire bathroom. They had to figure out why the tiles were bulging and I guess that is a bigger job than I expected because they haven't http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/01/not-so-extreme-home-makeover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676879490276143805.post-4742045334483955170Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:53:00 +00002013-01-28T16:53:26.029-06:00 I have had the hardest time getting motivated today. After getting, maybe three hours of sleep last night and then throwing up my breakfast this morning, I decided that today was going to be a lazy, pajama day. I feel fine now, just a little miffed that after seven weeks of not throwing up once (thanks Zofran) and three days of not taking the Zofran and feeling great, the morning sickness http://glimpsesofthemilitarylife.blogspot.com/2013/01/monday-blues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Allison)1