by Jessica Scott | Jan 8, 2012 | army mom, gadgets, mommy fail, techo-files, Uncategorized, working mom
I have somewhat of a problem in my house. While I’ll freely admit to having too any animals (really, I think we’re borderline qualifying for an episode of animal hoarders but if you repeat that, I’ll deny it), I will not allow that there does...
by Jessica Scott | Dec 31, 2011 | army mom, army officers, books, company command, publishing, random, Uncategorized, writer's ruck sack, Writing
So this year has been somewhat amazing, all things considered. Starting with the coolest news first, my husband came home from Iraq on Christmas Eve and was interviewed by Angela Brown from the Associated Press. You can read the variations of the article on...
by Jessica Scott | Dec 5, 2011 | army mom, empowering parents, military mom, mommy fail, Rants, Uncategorized, working mom
A couple of nights ago, I had a conversation with my 7 year old daughter. Now, it’s not like the conversation is the thing to remark on. We talk all the time. Most of the time, it’s about why her clothes are in the middle of the floor or…kidding. My...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 21, 2011 | army mom, army officers, deployment, Fort Hood, Iraq, military mom, moms at war, redeployment, Uncategorized, women at war
I was barely born when Vietnam came to an end. I remember being a little girl, and watching news reports about the years following Vietnam but I never really understood why it was important and why we kept hearing about it until much later in life. My daughters will...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 20, 2011 | army mom, army officers, company command, leadership, Uncategorized, working mom
It’s barely been a year since I took the guidon. I’m sitting here now, no longer Viper 6. It feels strange because I half expect the phone to chime with one of my LTs asking me something. It was a great year. Very frustrating but also very rewarding. There...
by Jessica Scott | Sep 26, 2011 | army mom, army officers, company command, deployment, mommy fail, moms at war, Uncategorized, women at war, working mom
I’m sitting here tonight in a crappy hotel room in Sierra Vista Arizona. I’m away from my kids. I’m alone but for the bright white screen of my computer and I’m thinking. It’s never a good sign when I start getting introspective but sitting here tonight, I am, so here...