More Army Wives Laughs

Ok, I can't believe I'm still talking about this show, but I am. Since I'm still watching it, there may be more to come, too, so be warned! Now that my hubbie is home, there are no more tears, even on duty nights, I promise. Anyway, I watched last week's episode tonight. A soldier's remains are found in Vietnam, and they discover he has no family who will be attending his memorial service. So, what does Col. Holden's wife do? She "mobilizes the FRG". I think I actually laughed out loud at this. Next thing you know, they have managed to get a hold of old VA records or something and found his former best friend, and have arranged for flowers, etc. for the service. Before I saw more, I should say I think the FRG often provides a fantastic way to meet other spouses and be more involved in the command. I appreciate that there are women who volunteer to do this (and men; we are subforce, so nary a male spouse around). That said, the FRG (at least in the Navy) is a group of spouses who volunteer to arrange social gatherings, give presents to new babies (we got a bear for Wyatt and a onesie with the boat's name on it for Oscar), and sometimes arrange meals or other things for spouses in need. They don't hunt down MIA soldiers' best friends and arrange fantastic memorial services. At least, not in my world. Maybe the Army is different? P.S. How on earth do these women find babysitters so they can attend everything that happens on base? I need to discover their secret.

One Last Army Wives Thought

I watched a few episodes this weekend where Pamela's husband (you know, the one who is in Delta Force) returns from a deployment unannounced. My favorite return was the one where she's in the bathroom and opens the medicine cabinet. When she closes it, he's reflected in the mirror. (Think they got that idea from an old horror flick? I actually laughed out loud when that happened.) I thought it was all a little dramatic and unlikely; come on, she didn't hear the door open? But today, I totally understand how that could happen. And yeah, it's like coming out of your skin.

Don't watch Army Wives when your husband is deployed

You will cry. Please, do yourself a favor, and stay away! But when he comes home, by all means, annoy him greatly with it.