It's been a while...

I noticed the other day that it has been a while since my last post on here. I had a great piece from our anniversary date, but I forgot to hit "publish". And now it just seems a bit too late, but maybe I'll let it grace the pages later this year.

My urge to blog today came from one of my friends. She is living through this long deployment with me, only she has two kids to keep balanced as well. I, well I just have my own emotions to keep in check. I admire her daily. She has been a great mentor to me as I learn the ropes of being an Army wife. And through it all a very close friend that I will forever cherish. Today her life is a bit different. She is waiting with high anticipation for her R&R visit from her husband. They have been apart for 9 full months...NINE. I am so happy for her, for all of them. If you were sitting across from me right now you'd think it was my husband that was coming home. I cannot stop grinning and my eyes are glossy, nearly ready to shed a tear of joy and excitement!

It makes me wonder, has she planned out her outfit? Has she questioned whether she is going to be good at kissing or sharing a bed again? Has she thought about drinking a 7-up to calm the butterflies in her stomach? Has she experienced the joy of doing his laundry again? Will she take one moment of every day to stare at her husband and smile, even when he is doing the most "normal" daily tasks of life? Will she wake up 5 minutes before him to watch him sleep in the comfort of his own home? Will the clock become an enemy as she wants to slow time down, while the other wives want to speed it up? No matter what she has or will do, everything will be perfect.

And if not, then I guess I'm just a bit crazy...because those are all the feelings I had before Mikey came home. And knowing she is waiting for this moment jolts me right back to the day I picked him up. A perfect day, much like our wedding day where we forgot anyone was around us watching. No one will take that special moment away from any of us spouses, and for those that have yet to experience that...I hope it comes soon.

...and batman, enjoy all the moments, you & the kids deserve all of them!!! I'll try to slow the clock for you too!

(And a special note...only 13 more wednesday's left!!!!)

tata for now,

Annie