The Eagle Has Landed
He’s home! Chris pulled in yesterday evening safe and sound! The kids and I got to go out on the flight line and see his plane land. Jonas and Maggie were so excited they were ready to run up the stairs into the KC-10 to haul their Daddy off the plane! Chris came down, shook the bigwig’s hands and then the kids tackled him.
It took me awhile to get a hug (or a word in edgewise for that matter). They were so excited to have him home. They were both very clingy, especially Maggie who pretty much turned into a feisty koala bear baby and refused to be set down. It was wonderful to see them so happy! I think Chris will be a full time Daddy over the next two weeks off; the kids aren’t going to let him have it any other way. I’ll have to hire a few sitters so I can spend some time with him too!
We had a very nice evening. I didn’t feel excited or thrilled - I felt like when I laid down at night all the pieces of a puzzle clicked back into place, as if he’d never been gone and everything was as it should be. Having him home feels very right.
(No pics of the homecoming because we aren’t allowed to shoot photos of the flightline-security issues (this kills my inner scrapbooker!)). I’m sure we’ll have loads of Daddy pics soon!
Great that you’re all back together again
Comment by Sarah — January 15, 2009 @ 11:36 am
Fantastic news! Welcome home Chris! I’m sure I speak for all us followers of your blog Leah, when I say we anticipate a short lull in your entries as you catch up on some much needed hubby time - that’s an order
Comment by Sherri Funk — January 15, 2009 @ 12:24 pm
So glad that your hubby is home! Seeing your kids tackle him, had to of melted your heart at how much they love their daddy! Hopefully, you will get some alone time with him too!! Congrats, that is some really great news!!!!!!!
Comment by Casey — January 15, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
Welcome home!
Comment by msdramateacherlady — January 15, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
Fabulous news - I’m glad he’s home safe and sound!
Comment by Erika M — January 15, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
Congratulations to all of you!!!! So happy for you!!!
Comment by Tami — January 15, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
God bless you all!
Comment by Beth W — January 15, 2009 @ 5:38 pm
Chris is home safe and sound…yay!! Enjoy some time with him before that new baby comes. (if J and M will let you!)
So happy for all of you.
Comment by Kim S. — January 15, 2009 @ 6:14 pm
I’m so happy for you…..I couldn’t imagine not having my husband home while I’m having a baby….so I’m so glad you don’t have to find out what it’s like! Yea!!! Take care!
Comment by Mica — January 15, 2009 @ 9:48 pm
I’m so happy for you! This brought on a big goofy smile on my face, reading this.
Comment by Carina — January 16, 2009 @ 12:40 am
I’m glad to hear your hubby is safe and sound. Reading this brought tears to my eyes. I remember what it’s like to be that little girl clinging to her parent. Both my parents were in the military. Both of the served time over seas. I understand what it’s like first hand.
Comment by Jen — January 16, 2009 @ 4:44 am
yippy he is home home safe and sound, well that is until the kids tackle him down! so happy your all together again!
Comment by crystal — January 16, 2009 @ 5:26 am
Next to you having your baby, I cannot imagine anything more exciting for you all right now! I’m so happy for all of you!
Comment by Susana O — January 16, 2009 @ 12:56 pm
your homecoming sounds wonderful….i am happy for your family!!
Comment by sharon — January 16, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
Great news, enjoy!!
Comment by Donna — January 16, 2009 @ 2:30 pm
Yay! So glad he is home safe and sound and the pieces are all back together
Comment by Krista — January 16, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
sounds like you all have a fun time together.
Comment by chris apple — January 16, 2009 @ 9:43 pm