I apologize to all of my adoring fans (all 2 of you) who actually read this blog. I have been incredibly lazy the last few weeks. I actually got an e-mail from a close friend informing me that my web site needed to be updated. I made a mental note, then went back to eating my bon bons and watching Oprah.
Actually, I've had so much to write about that I don't even know where to start. I guess I can begin by letting you know that hubby returned home from deployment last week. Of course I'm glad to have him home, but I must say that the reunion wasn't all that I had imagined it would be, and the last 10 days have been rather tense around our house. My fantasy, which I had been dreaming about for 6 weeks, was like something out of a romance novel: He stepped off the plane, dropped all of his luggage, and ran to her with his arms open. He embraced her lovingly, kissed her passionately, and declared his undying love for her. "Oh, I've missed you so much! You are the most beautiful woman in the world! How did I ever survive all these months without you? You are my heart and my soul. I am empty without you!" He kissed her again, and they ran off into the sunset together, living happily ever after.
In reality it was more like this: He stepped off the plane, slight smile on his face, gave her a little kiss, then took his daughter by the hand and walked off, leaving her to wonder if she had a giant booger hanging out of her nose that disgusted him completely. Or if the 10 pounds she gained during his absence was a big turn-off. Or if he never really missed her at all and was heading to the squadron to sign up for another tour.
I have heard from several friends that this is completely normal. Family support gave us material on the homecoming, but I didn't bother to read it. I focused all of my energy on handling life while he was gone. I never thought that his return would be stressful! Boy, was I wrong. Chalk this one up to inexperience. I'm sure there are lessons to be learned here; when I do, I'll share my newfound wisdom with you all.
1 comment:
Hello Happygirl...I am Happymama! Most of my friends call me Kristi though. LOL. I was surfing the blogging world and found yours and enjoyed reading it. My husband was in the AF and we were in Germany too!! We were at Rhein Mein and lived in Frankfurt. We were in the city for a while and when our first son was born in Wiesbaden we moved to a little apartment housing area outside of Frankfurt called Fishstein Village. I absolutely adored Germany and would LOVE to visit again. We are currently living the civilian life with our THREE children back in the states. Our oldest is 13 now. UGH. Anyway, enjoyed your blog.
Post a Comment