Deployment Pros...

Is there such a thing? I say Yes! There is a silver lining to every situation. Today is the start of a new day. I am tired of moping about Dick deploying and bitching constantly about it. It is inevitable and there is absolutely nothing we can do to change it so time to start seeing the good in the situation. I have said plenty of the Cons so what are the Pros?
1. More Twin Time. This is probably going to be my favorite part of the deployment & not moving. I will get to spend more time with my sister. Although I would LOVE to spend my time with my hubby Lisa is the next best thing & when Dick is home we don't get to spend as much time together. So totally looking forward to that.
2. Smaller grocery bill. Dick is a HUGE eater so him being gone will cut that in half. Although most of this savings will be spent on stuff to send to him, I'd rather buy FUN stuff than boring stuff.
3. More Money. As much as I would like to have my husband home with me where he is safe and be without this extra money, if he HAS to be gone then hey at least we are gonna be makin A LOT more than we are now.
4. No moving. Yep. One of the biggest cons is also a plus. I was totally looking forward to a new adventure, a new state & a new life but it was still gonna suck to leave my family here. Plus who actually LIKES packing and unpacking?!?!?! BLECH
5. The Welcome Home Party. I am already looking forward to this & will start planning for it as soon as he is gone. It is gonna be KICK ASS so make sure you're there :)
6. "Me" Time. Get more time to myself doing what I want to do. Yep another MAJOR con can also be a plus. Y'all might have forgotten but I spent MOST of the first 2 years of marriage by myself. I am used to him being gone. We will get to work on us & honestly me & Dick do better with a bit of time apart every now & then. Just wish it wasn't a year. :(
7. Easier Weight Loss. I am always MUCH more focused on losing the weight & working out when he is gone. I am gonna TRY to be at my goal weight when he gets back so that's lots of hard work but I think I can do it. Will update how it's going while he's gone.

I know NONE of these can compare to having him home but like I said its gonna happen so I might as well try to be okay with it and try to make the best of it. We have learned through our time in the military, anything can be a good thing if you make the best of it. ALL duty stations CAN be fun if you try. So that's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna make the best out of our crappy situation & try to make the most of the next year.