Day 1

Day 1:
    So far so good.  Getting up at 5:30 am to get seven children ready and out the door by myself wasn't as bad as I thought it would be (of course it helps that I had them lay clothes out last night and such.  Way to go me!!)
    I only heard from Rob once. A text to let Me know he'd arrived at his hotel, liked his roommate alright and was taking a nap.
    Going from being with him 24/7 to not at all is going to prove the most difficult thing.   I can handle raising the kids, running all the errands, and living life day to day as it needs to be by myself but not having him here to talk to when an idea pops in my head or I think of something ridiculous that I know he'd laugh at has already hit me hard. Our newborn made a funny face and I looked up to tell Rob he had to see before remembering he isn't here.  
    On the bright side I was able to do things at my own leisure today.  Setting my own pace to get things done was nice.
    The true challenge will be this afternoon and evening with all seven children and no Rob.   I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the kids will instinctively know to help mom (me) out a bit as we all get used to it... yeah right, I know I'm delusional. 
    Wish me luck -crosses fingers and laughs-

The new road

All seven kids and I watched Rob catch the bus to WI to start his training.   We as a family are taking a new drive down a less traveled road.  The family of a trucker.  I had promised I wouldn't cry so I didn't...at least not until I got home, put the kids to bed, and laid in the seemingly massive empty bed.  This transition won't be easy but I stand behind the man I love with all I am.  Some men aren't cut out for this type of life; being on the road all the time and away from family.  Rob however has always known it.  Starting out in the military then working jobs that kept him gone and busy since being out.  Staying in one place just doesn't suit him.  
    It takes a special kind of woman to be a trucker's wife so I hear.  One that is independent, strong, dedicated, and trustworthy.  This new direction in life will test those characteristics in me and I'm curious to see how they will fare.  I want to share this journey with you. I will be honest, open, and as transparent as possible both with you all and myself.