My wife has arrived in UAE, a short deployment compared to some of the year long back to back deployments, 5 months.

I've not re-enrolled in college since the cost of day care exceeds the pay that the GI Bill affords, I get to be Mr. mom, dad, playmate for our two daughters.

I've found it to be slightly more stressful without the relief of my wife when they start acting their age, 2 and 3.

Life's good aside from that and not being able to sleep very well, I suppose I got used to my wife laying next to me, sprawled out and forcing me to the edge of the bed next to the wall.

I hope everyone had a good New Years Day.