DH and I talked a lot over the weekend. Thankfully my kids were at their dad's so we could actually talk without prying ears!

We decided that I should stay behind. I am pretty devastated but on paper it doesn't make sense to move us at this point in my kids and SS's lives. It would be different if we could guarantee 2 years there but since we can't, it's just too much on them. DH also won't have to stay longer if he does get the promotion, so that is good news. 1.5-2 years of this nonsense, then he either retires or shore duty and retires. 

I will plan to spend 3 weeks there when he first get's there and then we will also make a family trip over a little later after he gets a feel for making the trip amazing for them. The first time I go out, will be without seeing DH for about 8 months and then we will go out 6 months after than. So at least I have those 2 trips to look forward to. It could be worse it what I keep telling myself.

This will be the best thing for the kids. I'm not worried about our marriage or anything, it is just a long time to be away from my best friend. I really love that man. 

Don't mind my poor pitiful me posts while he is gone and SS23 is driving me up the wall!!