all is well
our home is a happy home.
this week marked the return of my dear husband and our boys' fabulous father from his deployment! the boys and I are thrilled to have our family all together again. it's the way it should be and I love that there is a noticeable void when someone (particularly daddy) is not here.
we had a joyful reunion when my husband's squadron returned. it is indescribable the anticipation and excitement when a group of people await husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, etc. and, then, all at once, there are sounds and sights of long overdue kisses, hugs that take your breath away, those picturesque moments that most people are only fortunate enough to see and experience in the movies and pictures. these are for real moments that are so, so worth the wait!
what has our week of reuniting looked like? ha. lets see...two boys and a momma getting over head colds (i.e. lots of snot). a stomach virus that has viciously attacked our baby, his mommy, and now, poor daddy. an unfortunate tailbone injury that is simply ridiculous, but involved a folding chair that folded before it was sat in and resulted in my landing right on my coccyx! you have no idea how many body movements involve this essential bone and surrounding muscles until you can only turn your head without screaming out in pain. sounds dramatic, I know, but the good news is, I think it is getting better. I am praying to that end, because I can't imagine or stand the thought of pain with every kneeling on the floor for a diaper change or standing/sitting, much less not being able to run or really exercise.
so, as you can imagine, this is a far less-than-ideal homecoming scenario. you know the craziest part? it has been fabulous. we have been together. we have played games, read books, watched movies, even managed a playground visit. we've eaten (at least on the days when tummies allowed), taken naps, done lots of laundry (ok, only of vomit-laden clothing and sheets). these boys have spent countless hours wrestling and playing and crawling on their daddy with squeals of laughter. I have been able to catch up on hugs and kisses from and real conversation with my favorite soldier. I love every minute of our time together!
so, for those that think that homecomings have to be perfect and that the scenario has to be ideal to be full of joy and memories, well, they don't. this homecoming has been sweet and I know i'll never forget it. i'll also never forget to check for my chair before sitting down. sheesh.
this week marked the return of my dear husband and our boys' fabulous father from his deployment! the boys and I are thrilled to have our family all together again. it's the way it should be and I love that there is a noticeable void when someone (particularly daddy) is not here.
we had a joyful reunion when my husband's squadron returned. it is indescribable the anticipation and excitement when a group of people await husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, etc. and, then, all at once, there are sounds and sights of long overdue kisses, hugs that take your breath away, those picturesque moments that most people are only fortunate enough to see and experience in the movies and pictures. these are for real moments that are so, so worth the wait!
what has our week of reuniting looked like? ha. lets see...two boys and a momma getting over head colds (i.e. lots of snot). a stomach virus that has viciously attacked our baby, his mommy, and now, poor daddy. an unfortunate tailbone injury that is simply ridiculous, but involved a folding chair that folded before it was sat in and resulted in my landing right on my coccyx! you have no idea how many body movements involve this essential bone and surrounding muscles until you can only turn your head without screaming out in pain. sounds dramatic, I know, but the good news is, I think it is getting better. I am praying to that end, because I can't imagine or stand the thought of pain with every kneeling on the floor for a diaper change or standing/sitting, much less not being able to run or really exercise.
so, as you can imagine, this is a far less-than-ideal homecoming scenario. you know the craziest part? it has been fabulous. we have been together. we have played games, read books, watched movies, even managed a playground visit. we've eaten (at least on the days when tummies allowed), taken naps, done lots of laundry (ok, only of vomit-laden clothing and sheets). these boys have spent countless hours wrestling and playing and crawling on their daddy with squeals of laughter. I have been able to catch up on hugs and kisses from and real conversation with my favorite soldier. I love every minute of our time together!
so, for those that think that homecomings have to be perfect and that the scenario has to be ideal to be full of joy and memories, well, they don't. this homecoming has been sweet and I know i'll never forget it. i'll also never forget to check for my chair before sitting down. sheesh.
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| waiting for the airplane to land |
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| daddy! |
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| our family, together again |
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| hanging out |
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