My hubby will be home in a few weeks from Iraq. I want to get him a really special present to welcome him home. What should I get him? Also anyone know a website that I can get a huge banner made? It is going to have 4 names on it, my friends and I are making it and putting it at their house because we drive right by it and we are all friends so we thought it would be nice to do that. Thanks for any help!
2006-10-03 23:21:55 · 12 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There should be local places where you can have banners made, lots of people here just painted sheets, or your FRG can point you in the direction of a place to have one made as well. At home, you could hang a huge giant yellow ribbon on your door/window. I had a ribbon on my front door and little ones on the door knobs to every room in my house.
Be dressed up when you pick him up. Lingerie is a good idea, but he IS going to be exhausted, you haven't seen each other for a lifetime (the changes that people go through during a deployment amount to about a lifetime), so if he's not interested, or you're not, don't worry, it's normal. If either of you ARE interested, trust me, the lingerie isn't necessary. My husband didn't stop long at that new lacy bra/thong set when he came home.
Food and beer, and a special meal is a Great idea.
For an actual present, that depends on what he does and what he likes. Think of something special that would relate to or help with a hobby or interest of his. Maybe he's mentioned something to you that he'd like to have, get that for him. Your husband will be so glad to be home, to have you with him, and to be able to relax, that he might not care if you give him anything else but a warm welcome home.
The best thing you can do for him now is be patient with him. If he's quiet, let him be quiet. If you find him in his office (for example) just sitting there staring off into space, maybe pop your head in and tell you that you love him, and let that be it for the time being. Be supportive and helpful. He's missed a lot while he was gone, don't expect him to pick up where he left off at the drop of a hat. Let him know ONCE that if he wants to talk, you're there to listen. Let him know you love him no matter what he's seen or done (this was big for me, my husband is combat MOS called me a couple times in the middle of the night just to hear me say I loved him after a particularly trying mission). If he comes to you to talk, listen attentively but quietly. He knows that you WILL not understand what he's been through (no matter what you think), but if tells you about it, it means he's trying to share it with you anyway.
**You're love and support are the best gifts you can give him.**
2006-10-04 00:11:34 · answer #1 · answered by desiderio 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would go to the UPS store or a printing shop in your local area. The banners do get pretty expensive, you may want to use the old white sheet and spray paint job. Don't bother getting any special presents. He's not going to care. If he drinks alcohol, get his favorite beer or whatever and buy his favorite food to make a nice dinner. He's going to be dirty and tired when he comes home. All he wants to see is you and your kids if you have any. If he doesn't have any underclothing left at the house, I would buy some new ones. The ones my husband brought back looked horrible. I hope you have a wonderful reunion!
2006-10-03 23:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey my bf is coming home from iraq in 6 weeks lol
i have no idea where to get a banner since im moving to a different state but i was just going to make a homeade one and hang it in the house or make a little sign on the door and hang red,white and blue streamers and welcome home balloons in the apt. what im doing for my bf is cook him his favorite meal and a cake. then all he wants to do is watch movies,drink a beer,eat cool ranch doritos,have sex and cuddle. when your husband gets home he is going to be tired and all he will probobly not want anything special or a big party. i think he would just like to have some quite time with you. why not set up a romantic dinner with a nice warm bubble bath with candles. then for christmas you can give him a nice gift.
2006-10-04 02:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ missing a soldier in Iraq ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my hubby got back from Iraq I had a sign made at a local shop...check your area...there are bound to be places that will do it...I paid a bit for it, but it was quality, air brushed, etc...the guy who did it also detailed/painted cars so check there!
Each time my husband has returned from a deployment I always make his favorite desserts and dinners. He's usually exhausted, so I ensure the house is stocked w/food, beer, sodas, new movies and he spends his first days home, relaxing and being doted on by his wife and family!
Have a great reunion!
2006-10-03 23:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When my husband came home, I had the banner made at a local place, you may even just be able to buy a blank banner and decorate it yourself. He's been out of your arms for quite awhile. Personally, I'd buy some lingerie. I'm sure you both will appreciate it ; ) Other than that, spoil him a little because you'd want as much attention as he will if you were gone for that long.
Have a great reunion!!!
2006-10-03 23:30:19 · answer #5 · answered by ~*~Feelin' Froggy~*~ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lingerae. Haha... Only kidding! (Sorta...) My hubby comes back from Iraq in Febuary, and I am his present is our new home! I am moving before he comes home, and he doesn't know what anything will look like. I am excited. I don't know about the banner thing. I hope you have a good time with him!
2006-10-04 10:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found some banner places on-line. And like everyone else says some of them are expensive. Just do a Yahoo search for banners. As for a gift, it all depends on what he likes. My husband was over there for 15 months and all he wanted was a nice meal and to spend time with me and our son. Tell your husband "Thank you" for his service to our country. God Bless.
2006-10-04 04:02:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the banner instead of paying to have one made just get a white king size flat sheet and some paints. you can personalize it yourselves. and use rope or 550 cord to tie it up, or even zip ties.
as for the gift I'm sure you will all he wants. just go get a couple of sexy night gowns or lingerie and surprise him that way. when they come home they don't expect gifts or things like that but if you want set aside some money and go shopping with him when he gets home and let him pick out what he wants. but I'm sure he just wants to be with you.
2006-10-04 09:21:22 · answer #8 · answered by Bella's Creations 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 08:10:19 · answer #9 · answered by declue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, all my husband wanted when he came home for R&R from Afghanistan, was me. Just remember, it takes a little while for them to adjust. It took my husband all of the two weeks to adjust and just before he was getting relaxed and everything he had to leave.
2006-10-04 02:14:07 · answer #10 · answered by armywifes3lb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋