Gone A While

So I haven't had much of a chance to write lately. Life has been busy busy busy. I'm currently babysitting a friend's 14 month old baby girl fulltime, attemting to still keep my house in tip top shape and trying to find time to spend with the hubby. In typical Navy fashion, they're sending him off island to a school and of course, he'll be gone for our one year annivesary. On a good note all of my Christmas cards are done! All 108 of them. Now we're just waiting for my mom to send us out the addresses for my side of the family. We are one dog short now... she just wouldn't get over her peeing problem. In fact it just got worse. I for one do not like having my brand new couch peed on twice a day. We still have Keona though and she's still the wondeful dog that she's always been. A little bit of a bed hog though. Navy Ball was well Navy Ball. Nothing toob suprising there. Our pictures turned out horrible and to top it off we paid $40 for them and all we got was a cd with 3 different poses and all of them looked hideous. This was definitely the last year ever we will get photos done. The hubby has had a lot of work to do lately, so he's been busy with that. The election pissed off a lot of people this year and everyone that I've talked to is worried about what this means for us. I know that a lot of us are going to be screwed if our pay gets cut. So that's the happenings out here. With the holidays quickly approaching, I have a feeling it's just going to get worse. Wish us luck!

Navy Ball Is Coming

So the Navy Ball is in less than a month. Of course my hubby doesn't understand why the panning has to start taking place now. I just got my dress and I am officially the shopping queen. I got a BCBG dress that was originally $368 for only $69. Yes I am that good. So now I'm trying to find an updo that I like. Don't get me wrong I have liked the last ones I have had to get but for once I want to plan it and find something that's really unique. So now the search is on. Plus I still have to go get shoes, a purse and jewelry.

On another note, the hubby being home has been good. We had our first fight so now we're back in "normal" mode and past the whole honeymoon, starry eyed, don't leave my sight mode. Which is nice. The dogs have adjusted well to Brad, which has been nice. So the only other news is that my house finally has pretty much all the big furniture now. We've been able to get a new couch, computer, bedroom set, computer desk and a bunch of the little stuff. Only a little bit more to get. I'm definitely loving living on base, just because of the lack of bills. Not haing a $500 a month power bill is always a plus. So that's all that's new on this end.

The Swing Of Things

Well it's been just over a week of huving the hubby home and we're finally getting back into a normal routine. Tonight is his OCD night of putting all of his stuff away since the final box came in. He said it made him realize that he was actually home now that all of his stuff is here. 

I on the other hand have finally got used to having someone sleep in bed with me again. In the beginning there were a few times where I woke up freaked out because I didn't realize why there was someone sleeping in bed with me. I guess that's what happens after sleeping alone for seven months. The novelty however of having a man in the house will never get old. I no longer have to do every little thing, which is nice. If something breaks all I have to do is yell. My laundry has tripled now and I'm actually making my bed right when we get up, instead of leaving it until after breakfast. All in all everything is going relatively decent. There were a few bumps on the road in the beginning but now everything is finally normal again. 

The Homecoming

Okay so my husband is officially home! Yeah! He's been home now for about 78 hours and it has been interesting. I guess I'll start with that night...

I was supposed to be at the compound at 0130 and they were going to be arriving shortly there after. Well I know I touched base on the Ombudsman problem... here's where it gets even better... I got my first phone call from her at 0145 standing ten feet away from her in the parking lot! Thank God I was able to find out when the hubby was coming in or I would have been pissed. So in typical military fashion they finally showed up at about 0300. By this time I was tired, my feet hurt from standing and my stress level was through the roof. But when my hubby walked off that bus, it was like Christmas, my birthday, anniversary and pretty much everything good that has ever happened to me rolled up into that moment. Luckily it was pretty much a grab and go, so that was nice. 

So far having him home has been an interesting transition. With a  lot of things we've fallen right back into place with each other. There was none of the awkwardness that I was worried about at all and I think that has a lot to do with the fact that we had really good communication while he was gone. The only snag so far, is that I don't make a grocery list anymore and when we went grocery shopping he got frustrated because  he didn't know what I was doing. Other than that it's been life as normal. Friday afternoon we went shopping and got a new living room couch and had dinner and wine at our friend Andi's house. Saturday we babysat Tarean and did a lot of errands. We also had a small bbq at the house so our close friends could come over and welcome the huby back. OHHH and on Saturday the guy that accused me of cheating called to talk to the hubby which was nice and amusing. He was nice enough to tell all of this to my husband and I won't go over the details, but lets just say he won't ever be calling this house again. Then Sunday we had a nice champagne brunch, did a bit more shopping and went out and shot pool for a bit and then came home and watched tv. All in all it's been a good weekend. The dogs are happy, I'm happy and the hubby's happy. Well tomorrow life goes back to normal. 

Butterflies

It's soon, very, very soon. I have butterflies, I can't think straight and I can't stop moving. Oh is it close. I'm trying to avoid clocks to no avail, the house is clean, and the dogs are brushed. All that's left is a shower, shave, makeup dress. Unfortunately that won't be done until closer to THE TIME. So that gives me about 5 hours of sitting around with the butterflies. Part of me is so so so so excited, another part is nervous, and a very teeny tiny part is kinda sad. It's not a bad sad, just a knowledge that things are going to change, but it is for a good way. I'm nervous about how he's going to be, how the well bedroom gymnastics are going to go, and how we're going to fit. Wow I can't believe the day is finally here. Well wish me luck, I'm going to pinesol the floor a couple more times! 

Planning A Homecoming

The day is almost here and I still can't figure out what to do for a big hoopala for my hubby's homecoming. Don't get me wrong, the house is clean, his bday presents are wrapped, after today Keona will be spayed and Winnie's shots will be up to date, the laundry's done, the reservations for Champagne Brunch are made for a few days after he gets back, but I'm not sure about what to do for the day of. I thought about chapagne or wine, but since we're going to the brunch, that seems kinda impractical. Streamers sounds just too tacky, not to mention I have to clean them up later on. I don't think I'll cook dinner since he said he wanted to go out to eat. He says I don't have to do anything, but that just doesn't seem worth it. Oh well, I'm sure I will figure something to do.

On a fun note, down to counting down on less than a hand and I'm beyond excited to finally get him home. A little anxious, but mostly excited. Looking back the last seven month have flown by, as they dragged on. I've learned a lot about myself during this time, and even more about my marriage and my husband. Only being able to talk has made it so my husband and I have discussed anything and everything. I've also become a stronger person, since I have had to do everything while he was gone. Well it's time to head to the vet. 

Lazy Sunday

So it's kinda weird but a part of  me is kind of going to miss the independence that I've had on this deployment. Don't get me wrong, I love my hubby and am extremely happy for him to come home, it's just that I've gotten used to how things have been. I think this is mostly because on the phone  last night he has already trying to change everything back here and I like how I do a lot of things and I also enjoy doing them myself. I don't know I guess it's just due to pre-homecoming jitters or something. So I'm enjoying my LAST Sunday without the hubby home by relaxing, taking the dog to get spayed and not doing much of anything. Yesterday was nice, I got to take the dogs to the beach and watch Puppet Master on tv. The funny thing about going to the beach is that for living on an island I definitely don't get to the beach very often. I think the last time I went was a month or two ago. Funny how time flies. Well I suppose I better get my day started.