Friday, May 27, 2011

Tom Is Home...Almost

You know how hosts of those game shows are all dramatic when they announce the winner?

Like Phil from The Amazing Race goes, “7 continents, 10 countries, 6 states…YOU are the official winner of The Amazing Race.”

I sort of picture him saying something like that about my reunion with Tom tonight. I can picture him standing there saying, “9 months. 270 days. 6570 hours. 23,000 seconds. These two have experienced heartbreak, frustrations, and have probably forgotten what sex even is. But tonight. Tonight, folks, these two will be reunited.”

Yes.

It’s true. Tonight I will see Tom again. His flight comes in around 10.

I’m a little nervous.

I mean, I’ve seen him on Skype. But that’s not totally the same.

I can actually touch him.

Push him over, even. I’ve done this, when he’s threatened to eat all my chocolate. Actually, he barely moves when I push him. He’s much stronger than I am. I sort of shove against his shoulder and he stands there looking at me like, “Really?”

If the weather improves, I plan on wearing a dress. No panties. I’m kidding. Panties. My mother is here. My children are here. I can’t go commando without feeling naked.

Crap. I just realized I better put a towel on his towel holder. It’s been empty for so long.

But yeah.

Tonight?

Tom will be home.

46 comments:

  1. You crack me up! I love reading your blog -- it's just so refreshing... and I'm not even in the military community. I just appreciate your candidness and your sense of humor. Love it!!

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  2. yay! I know you're super excited!! :o)

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  3. YAY!! how very exciting!! My mom has always told me that when my dad was deployed, she was always nervous for him to come home. That is so great that you are in the homestretch!!
    I love your sense of humor -- I definitely feel naked if I go commando -- oh and when I push on my husband he laughs at me because he, like your Tom, is so much stronger than me =)
    Have fun reuniting with your husband!

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  4. No panties!!!!! LOL I am so excited for you! I know what that feels like! It is weird when you haven't actually got to touch them! Oh what a wonderful night for you!

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  5. POSTS PICS of this SPECIAL REUNION!!!! SO freaking happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Seriously, awesomeness coming your way.

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  6. So glad he's coming home! My hubs is still gone, but I can totally relate to how excited you are! Funny thing, I was thinking a few days ago of things I need to do before he comes home, and one was to replace his bath stuff (a towel, new toothbrush, etc etc). Made me smile to read you were thinking the same thing!

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  7. I'm UBER-excited for you! My hubby's been gone a week for work and I'm dying - how do you do it?

    He may be leaving me for a year though :( I'll come crying to you for advice at that point if you don't mind!

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  8. How exciting!

    I loved your post about NYC. My best friend and I are planning a trip for her fortieth and my husband is convinced it will be a taping of Law & Order. {eyeroll}

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  9. Come on! Go Commando!
    I am so glad you are finally getting to have your hero home.
    Have a GREAT time!!

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  10. GO COMMANDO!!! What a nice welcome home for Tom! :-)

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  11. I'm so excited for you!!!

    And my advice? Regardless of the mother and the kids ... ditch the panties. ;)

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  12. Forget about feeling naked...Go Commando!! And have fun ;)

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  13. Yay!!! I'm so excited for you! You know, until he leaves the toilet seat up for the first time and farts in bed, then it'll be just like old times.

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  14. Yay! I am so excited for you!!!! You two have fun!

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  15. How wonderful for you both! Wishing you a lovely reunion. Am picturing you running to each other across the airport as if it were a meadow, or a simple hug will do.

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  16. yay! Congrats on this reunion. Have fun with the move coming up :)

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  17. Very romantic - I guess for all the hard things about being apart, you can still enjoy such intense moments which are unusual in civilian married life! I hope you're having a lovely reunion.

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  18. Woot Woot so excited for you to see your hubby!

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  19. I hope you have a fabulous reunion with the one you love! *ish happy*

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  20. AWESOME! Welcome home, Tom!

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  21. You are one funny lady. Have a great time while he's home.

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  22. The naked feeling goes away, go ahead and go commando!

    I'm happy for you that he's home!

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  23. So happy for you! Enjoy your reunion!

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  24. Ah, go commando. Just hope there isn't a strong wind.

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  25. I am sooo happy for you both! I wish you a very wonderful reunion for you both. =]
    Blessings to you all

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  26. We know you're really going commando. I hope the winds stay away.

    That would be embarrassing!

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  27. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww - I am SO excited for you!!!

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  28. Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you all!

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  29. YAY! If I'm excited reading this post, I can just imagine how you feel! Hope you had a great evening!

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  30. What wonderful news to read today! I'm so happy for you guys. Hope the reunion is everything you've been dreaming about. :)

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  31. I am so excited for you! Have a great time with him!

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  32. So now that Tom is home does that mean you will once again be back to giving bj's?

    picklesinmyass.blogspot.com

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  33. Squeeeee...how bout I go panty-less for you and in honour of his return. Wait...is that creepy?
    This makes me so happy though. REally. I don't know how you do it. I hope you get tons of sexy times now and AND maybe he'll let you sleep in.

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  34. How exciting! Okay, instead of going commando, how about crotchless? That's still titillating, right? I hope your headboard is away from your bedroom wall a few inches! Have fun! *wink*

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  35. Honey, I'm so glad he's back. Enjoy!

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  36. I'm not weighing in on the panty debate; just wanted to wish you a wonderful reunion. Another friend's husband just got home after a year in Iraq, so this makes two reunion posts I'm reading in the space of an hour. Thanks to Tom (and your whole family) for the service. The kids must be going bananas...

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  37. What? NINE MONTHS??? Oh hon, you two have sooooooooooooooo much making up to do, I don't expect to hear from you for a good few weeks yet (grin). Enjoy, my goodness you both truly deserve it (hugs).

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  38. I really enjoys your posts. They make me smile when the kids are driving me crazy and i'm having a rough day. So happy for you guys that you man will be home.

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  39. Happy Day! Enjoy having him home, I'm sure it's been super tough not having him around.

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  40. yeah!!! How exciting!!!!!!!!!!

    I'm sure you've made good use of the time!

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  41. Yah. I hope there was some couple time this weekend.

    LisaDay

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