10 Things

10 things that I have learned about being a police wife.

1. Everywhere you go, your husband will see someone he knows. And when you ask who that is, he will say "oh that's so and so...he works for -insert city name here-".

2. Guns, ammo, or tactical gear will ALWAYS be an acceptable gift.

3. No matter where we go, he will always have his pistol on his hip.

4. I always ask if he has his pistol before we leave the house...I should know that answer, but I always make sure!

5. If we ever go out anywhere, we always end up at the gun counter of Bass pro shop, Gander Mountain, or Academy.

6. I can spot a police car from miles away....especially unmarked cars.

7. I am more aware of my surroundings every where I go....especially if I am alone.

8. There is no such thing as normal. We will never have a "normal" life. I will go to parties, family events, church events, holidays, etc. alone sometimes, because police work is 24/7. I will sleep alone at night when he is working. I will make dinner and eat alone, because he had to go on a call at 5:55pm...5 minutes before his shift is over. He will work on his off day, because the department is short handed. There is no normal in police work. You just have to learn to go with the flow.

9. I have learned how to polish boots and make razor sharp creases on Kip's uniform.

10. And most importantly, I have learned that I have never been more proud to see him dressed to a T in his uniform.....or see his car pulling into the driveway after a day at work (or a week at the academy). It makes my heart skip a beat and makes me so proud to be able to call him mine!