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Haha! I can't believe that thought hadn't occurred to me yet. I think I've figured out that I'm throwing this one on my husband. I know I already told her about the "too much attention" issues...but I think if it came from Scott, she'd remember it/it would mean more.
And it really isn't a lie. There are always power point briefings that need to be reviewed yearly or quarterly that discourage such things. When I was in the Air Force, we HAD to wear our uniforms if we flew and the government bought the ticket. Now, even that is VERY discouraged.
So, that gets me out of Disney World, just not the homecoming. At least half the battle can be won.
Having just enjoyed my DH's homecoming after a year-long deployment to Iraq, there is no way I would have wanted my DH's first glimpse of me in an oversized t-shirt. Perhaps he is already home, I am just now reading your Pre-TR, but I hope everything worked out well. I'll continue reading so I can find out. I just had to go ahead and comment. Thank you for your sacrifice to our country, too. It is just as hard or harder for the spouses left back home.
Ok, I'm all caught up. I wish the Army had 6 month deployments. It sure would be nicer. So, you picked your DH up from the airport? We had this big ceremony and six buses brought our men from the airport. Very .
I'm so excited about your trip to WDW!! We went during R&R and had a blast. I can't wait to read all about your trip. Not much longer!!
Ok, I'm all caught up. I wish the Army had 6 month deployments. It sure would be nicer. So, you picked your DH up from the airport? We had this big ceremony and six buses brought our men from the airport. Very .
I'm so excited about your trip to WDW!! We went during R&R and had a blast. I can't wait to read all about your trip. Not much longer!!
I do always feel bad whining about 6 month deployments when I know lots of people have it MUCH worse. Not to mention my husband is a meteorologist. Though, the threat of paper cuts and sore heiny's is very real. I try to keep those things in perspective, remembering how rough other military spouses have it today and keep it in global and historical perspective. Lots of respect and admiration for fellow military spouses!
I wish we had more of an event out of his homecomings. A lot of the Air Force deploys individually vs. with their unit, so my husband always flies commercial and we've had many, many meetings in the airport (my husband met our son there for the first time), lots of tearful goodbyes.
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Sorry I've been lagging in the updates...but, MY HUSBAND'S HOME! It's still exciting...it's the little things like having someone to help me load children in and out of cars, to not have to be the one pushing the stroller. And...I actually got a hair cut because he was home to watch the kids.
I don't think I've made too many changes. I feel a little bit less planned than I have in previous trips, and oddly enough, I'm okay with this. Very atypical for myself, but I hear I'm getting more laid back in my old age. Packing for the kids has become a lot more simple. Everyone's potty trained and doesn't need entertained constantly...so it just seems so simple to throw clothes in for them and their Leapsters.
We did add the QS dining plan. I did the math, and roughly, it should equate to about free snacks for us. Even if that doesn't work out I don't think we'll lose money and I think the simplicity will be nice.
I've played with the ADR's a litle bit. Scott and I watched the Great Hotels episode featuring the Wilderness Lodge on the Travel Channel a while back and he insisted that we get an ADR at Whispering Canyon. Which, we had at one point, then I cancelled with the intent of rescheduling and forgot. So, it was a bit trying, but we were able to secure it.
Scott still hasn't packed. The only reason bags aren't zipped. I'll give him a few hours. Maybe I'll start packing him the weirdest things I can find and he'll get his heiny in gear.
Grandma and Grandpa seem a bit beyond excited. Their bags have been packed for a week. We're spending the night in KC before our flight, so when coordinating arrival times, they said, "We think we might go early and have breakfast there." Check in is at 3 pm...
I think that's about all I got...now just scrambling around the house, doing laundry, getting things tidy.
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We're all packed! Scott pulled some things out and then I just figured out what would work best...it was a team effort.
MIL called...to remind me to pack the t-shirts. Yes, those same darn t-shirts that plagued me for the homecoming. Which, I don't think I ever specified, I got out of for the actual homecoming, but we did all wear them to our local chinese restaurant for dinner the next day. So...I did humor her slightly. *sigh* Oh well...I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!
I do always feel bad whining about 6 month deployments when I know lots of people have it MUCH worse. Not to mention my husband is a meteorologist. Though, the threat of paper cuts and sore heiny's is very real. I try to keep those things in perspective, remembering how rough other military spouses have it today and keep it in global and historical perspective. Lots of respect and admiration for fellow military spouses!
I wish we had more of an event out of his homecomings. A lot of the Air Force deploys individually vs. with their unit, so my husband always flies commercial and we've had many, many meetings in the airport (my husband met our son there for the first time), lots of tearful goodbyes.
Awwwww! I can't believe your DH met your DS in an airport. That brings tears to my eyes. Bless your heart.
I try to keep the deployments in perspective, too. Communication is SOOOOOOOO much better today than during the Vietnam and Korean Wars. And then better than the two World Wars. Some wives went months and months with no communication. I'm thankful we live in this day and age. And, six month deployments are very tough, too, and there are oftentimes more of them. Yuck! Thanks for your service!!
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I try to keep those things in perspective, remembering how rough other military spouses have it today and keep it in global and historical perspective. Lots of respect and admiration for fellow military spouses! 
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getting him all packed to go! It's not long now! 
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*sigh* Oh well...I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD! 
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