We're on week 3 of hubby's JTO -the agency he started at he'll need to be in the jail for some time before he can go out on patrol. He seems happy with it, catching on quickly, already saved a person's life (day 3- I think I've heard the story 10 times now! haha) the traffic situation is better because of the shift times, no longer being a recruit is pretty awesome and meeting lots of other deputy's too. He has a story or two every day for me- he's very excited every time he talks about it. Some funny and entertaining, some not so much. I was a little worried at first that being in a jail for 12+ hours would get to him, because he always has worked OUTside. He says that he goes outside from time to time and it's so busy that he doesn't get much time to think about it anyway. I realize too though right now it's all exciting and new! So we'll see what time brings.
The kids and I love the schedule so far. We're loving him home during the week for school functions, school drop off and pick ups and me because he cooks dinner again, he can drop in my office to say hello and is home when I come home for lunch. Him and I even snuck away on a Thursday afternoon for some wine tasting and dinner. He does have to do 3 days of a night shift during this JTO, which was weird and very hard to adjust too, but ended up being a short week so we only had to deal with it for 3 nights. Feeling grateful it was so short because that is my least favorite shift. Even with a dog, home alarm and gun I just don't sleep well when he's not here. (I am sure I am not alone in this, fellow LEW)
We thought he had his real schedule, but turns out they are moving people all around so at this point still no idea what his real schedule will be at the end of the 5 week JTO. Hoping we'll have it this week and hoping he'll get what he's been on for most of the JTO. Again- he's the newbie so whatever we get is what we get. No complaining!
At this point I am OK. I have some ups and downs with the job, worrying and not sleeping well when he's gone at night, I'm adjusting to not speaking to him for 12+ hours at a time - new for us. But then again, I am ok on my own- for a little while that is. I have great friends and family for support and plenty to keep me busy both at work and at home.
So I guess what I am saying is, it's not that bad..... in fact it's been great!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
We made it!!
I've been neglecting the blog because my life has been full of exciting milestones and I've been party planning! 1st one on the list was our boy's 5th birthday so we had a big party for him at home. I've been covering at work so I am working full time (which I am NOT used too, nor do I plan to get used to it any time soon) along with the final days of the academy-very stressful , graduation AND the graduation party it has been hectic to say the least.
It feels so good to say that WE HAVE MADE IT. Hubby is a sworn officer as we speak. The graduation day was full of pride, excitement, some nerves, support from close friends and family. I wrote a little something on my phone's notes section so that I can recall it for the blog: "We're here in the hotel room the night before graduation prepping for the big day tomorrow. I feel excited, nervous, anxious and of course proud. Hubby's hat and boots are shined, uniform in perfect condition, his head and face cleanly shaven. We've been preparing for this for over 6 months, I can't believe it's happening tomorrow."
It's been about 2 weeks now, he's in more training to learn more specifics of his job and the agency he works for. Late last week we received his schedule, to which I am pleasantly surprised. NO NIGHTS- at least not yet. I am happy that while we're getting "our feet wet" with this new career the hours have went in my favor. Going into this one of my fears(there are many) was to be home at night alone while he was out working and I know that in time, that will absolutely happen but for now its one less thing for me to worry about. IT does look like however, he'll be working Christmas Day, early morning. This one will be a tough one for me to swallow, but I've got time to prepare and will over come it like we do everything else.
Hubby's graduation party was perfect!! I had so much help from family and friends setting up and planning, while he received MANY congratulations, gifts and kind words at the party. With about 100 family and friends in attendance him and I were overwhelmed by the generosity of people and feel incredibly grateful. It was really nice and unforgettable There are no words to express our thankfulness. (if that's even a word?!)
So here we go with it all, lets see what this career brings!
It feels so good to say that WE HAVE MADE IT. Hubby is a sworn officer as we speak. The graduation day was full of pride, excitement, some nerves, support from close friends and family. I wrote a little something on my phone's notes section so that I can recall it for the blog: "We're here in the hotel room the night before graduation prepping for the big day tomorrow. I feel excited, nervous, anxious and of course proud. Hubby's hat and boots are shined, uniform in perfect condition, his head and face cleanly shaven. We've been preparing for this for over 6 months, I can't believe it's happening tomorrow."
It's been about 2 weeks now, he's in more training to learn more specifics of his job and the agency he works for. Late last week we received his schedule, to which I am pleasantly surprised. NO NIGHTS- at least not yet. I am happy that while we're getting "our feet wet" with this new career the hours have went in my favor. Going into this one of my fears(there are many) was to be home at night alone while he was out working and I know that in time, that will absolutely happen but for now its one less thing for me to worry about. IT does look like however, he'll be working Christmas Day, early morning. This one will be a tough one for me to swallow, but I've got time to prepare and will over come it like we do everything else.
Hubby's graduation party was perfect!! I had so much help from family and friends setting up and planning, while he received MANY congratulations, gifts and kind words at the party. With about 100 family and friends in attendance him and I were overwhelmed by the generosity of people and feel incredibly grateful. It was really nice and unforgettable There are no words to express our thankfulness. (if that's even a word?!)
So here we go with it all, lets see what this career brings!
Monday, April 1, 2013
2 weeks left!
We're in our final days of the academy! With a little less than 2 weeks left at this point, hubby is studying like crazy and keeping his head in the game more than ever.
He spent most of Easter Sunday ironing the uniform, studying, shinning boots, studying, shinning his brass, more studying. He's got 2 more written tests, 1 written final, a few scenario tests and the physical final on Friday. His name has also been put in the hat to make the speech at graduation, so on Wednesday they'll have a "speech off" - now he's got to write a mini speech by Wed. To say the least this is a tough week, may be the toughest after the week 1 that is.
To make matter's more stressful, hubby's grandma has recently taken a turn for the worse. She's on her last days, just being kept comfortable at this time. While she'll be in such a better place, we all realize, it doesn't make it easier and hubby is worried about his mom and how she is doing. I'm doing everything I can to make his life easy right now especially at home. I want him to be able to keep his head in this and do well.
With the craziness of the week, I'm going to look forward to this weekend. I've planned a night out just me and hubby and Sunday is our boy's 5th birthday, we're going to have a family day out.
He spent most of Easter Sunday ironing the uniform, studying, shinning boots, studying, shinning his brass, more studying. He's got 2 more written tests, 1 written final, a few scenario tests and the physical final on Friday. His name has also been put in the hat to make the speech at graduation, so on Wednesday they'll have a "speech off" - now he's got to write a mini speech by Wed. To say the least this is a tough week, may be the toughest after the week 1 that is.
To make matter's more stressful, hubby's grandma has recently taken a turn for the worse. She's on her last days, just being kept comfortable at this time. While she'll be in such a better place, we all realize, it doesn't make it easier and hubby is worried about his mom and how she is doing. I'm doing everything I can to make his life easy right now especially at home. I want him to be able to keep his head in this and do well.
With the craziness of the week, I'm going to look forward to this weekend. I've planned a night out just me and hubby and Sunday is our boy's 5th birthday, we're going to have a family day out.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Here comes the worry....
We've only got 3 weeks left! I am feeling a bit like time can slow down now. It's really nice to have him home at night and for the most part pretty normal hours. We don't know his schedule yet, but I am going to imagine as the new guy they wont be the best hours! Hubby is looking forward to graduation. I think he's ready and a little anxious also to see if this "dream job" is everything he thought it would be. I figure it will take some time however to know if it is truly that.
Going into this I kinda thought the academy would be the easy part (it was by no means EASY!) but ever since day one I was scared of the job itself and thought oh, I have 6 months to get used to the idea and now here we are, it's around the corner. In less than 3 weeks my husband will be a law enforcement officer. Lots of emotions are happening right now. I am flooded with worry, yet proud and happy. Some days I start going through every single worse case scenario that will probably NEVER happen. I will even let it ruin my day or lose sleep at night because I start thinking about all the bad things that could happen or that he could come in contact with and how those things will change him as a person. I am so scared to lose him, not just physically but emotionally too. Along with my kids, he's my everything, my best friend and teammate in this life we have built together. Some days when my mind starts going and thinking of crazy things I tell myself; why are you so worried, it's just a job- at the end of the day, it's not that serious, just calm down. .....Until I see on the news or hear an officer was shot, or worse, killed. Many people just have no respect for law enforcement any more, it's very sad and scary.
These thoughts are no way to make it through life in general and especially as a law enforcement wife, I realize this and am working on it everyday. I am a positive person and plan to remain true to who I am, ALWAYS. I know he's gotten the best training there is out there (his academy is one of the top 3 in our state), he's a smart man AND he's got a FORCE full of trained officers behind him while the criminal(s) do not. ( A great friend fellow LEW told me this a long time ago and it stuck with me)
With all these emotions and thoughts happening, I have decided two things: #1 take things one day at a time AND #2 have faith.
Going into this I kinda thought the academy would be the easy part (it was by no means EASY!) but ever since day one I was scared of the job itself and thought oh, I have 6 months to get used to the idea and now here we are, it's around the corner. In less than 3 weeks my husband will be a law enforcement officer. Lots of emotions are happening right now. I am flooded with worry, yet proud and happy. Some days I start going through every single worse case scenario that will probably NEVER happen. I will even let it ruin my day or lose sleep at night because I start thinking about all the bad things that could happen or that he could come in contact with and how those things will change him as a person. I am so scared to lose him, not just physically but emotionally too. Along with my kids, he's my everything, my best friend and teammate in this life we have built together. Some days when my mind starts going and thinking of crazy things I tell myself; why are you so worried, it's just a job- at the end of the day, it's not that serious, just calm down. .....Until I see on the news or hear an officer was shot, or worse, killed. Many people just have no respect for law enforcement any more, it's very sad and scary.
These thoughts are no way to make it through life in general and especially as a law enforcement wife, I realize this and am working on it everyday. I am a positive person and plan to remain true to who I am, ALWAYS. I know he's gotten the best training there is out there (his academy is one of the top 3 in our state), he's a smart man AND he's got a FORCE full of trained officers behind him while the criminal(s) do not. ( A great friend fellow LEW told me this a long time ago and it stuck with me)
With all these emotions and thoughts happening, I have decided two things: #1 take things one day at a time AND #2 have faith.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Graduation Day is approaching
This week I ordered hubby's name badge, it felt so official. Finally we're talking GRADUATION! With about 6 weeks left, the planning has begun.
Ready friends? and sis? LETS PLAN A PARTY!!
Ready friends? and sis? LETS PLAN A PARTY!!
Change?
The other night while shinning boots and brass hubby says he's noticed quite a change in most of the other academy students. The way they act, their attitude, their demeanor all the way around. But he hadn't noticed it in himself. He asked if I see or notice a change in him? I looked at him and thought about this for a minute. I haven't seen a change at all actually- what kind of change was he looking for exactly?... because I kinda like him the way he is and was hoping not much change would happen..? I mean I expected some, naturally, but not dramatic. So I responded - what kind of change are you lookin for? He says, oh I don't know, maybe more "official" or something? We both laughed.
After thinking about this for a while I realized something. Hubby has wanted to be a police officer his entire life, as long as he can remember. Since I have known him he's carried himself in a way of someone who holds themselves to a higher standard than most. In his personal life and professional life. He is dedicated, loyal, smart, keeps things tidy, truthful, fair, funny, strong- incredibly strong, his emotions almost always kept in-check. He's the one you call when your in trouble, or when you don't know what to say, because he knows exactly what TO say. He's the guy you want in your corner and the one that will be there if you ask. This is the reason I feel that we've not seen much, if any change in him. This job, is in his blood, it's who he is. He was made to do this. I couldn't be happier or more proud to be supporting him through the journey of achieving his dream.
After thinking about this for a while I realized something. Hubby has wanted to be a police officer his entire life, as long as he can remember. Since I have known him he's carried himself in a way of someone who holds themselves to a higher standard than most. In his personal life and professional life. He is dedicated, loyal, smart, keeps things tidy, truthful, fair, funny, strong- incredibly strong, his emotions almost always kept in-check. He's the one you call when your in trouble, or when you don't know what to say, because he knows exactly what TO say. He's the guy you want in your corner and the one that will be there if you ask. This is the reason I feel that we've not seen much, if any change in him. This job, is in his blood, it's who he is. He was made to do this. I couldn't be happier or more proud to be supporting him through the journey of achieving his dream.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Week 21 and I am READY
Here we are with about 7.5 weeks left! I am excited, scared, nervous, proud and apprehensive all at the same time. 21 weeks we've been at this. It's time. I am ready, he's ready, kids are ready- I think.
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