I know that i'm planning a little early but I wanted other people's suggestions. My husband is coming home from deployment in March 2007. I just wanted to get stuff organized now. Anyone got any suggestions?
2006-10-13 08:35:17 · 12 answers · asked by armywifes3lb 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
My hubby is about to be home in a week so I have been getting ready. Go buy a cute new outfit and of course something sexy for the bedroom, make a few banners (I'm taking one to the arifield and putting onr in the front yard), take him somewhere nice to eat or he may just want to stay in. Just enjoy your time together. I know for me my hubby has to work 7 days when he gets home then we get leave so just prepare different things if your has to do the same. Like when he comes home from work be in a sexy outfit or make him lunch or dinner (depending on when he gets home). Remember he is going to want to be with you and just you unless you have kids so make it special. I hope for his safe return and Thank him for me! Hang in there!
2006-10-15 00:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have kids, send them to the grandparents house for the weekend. Then rock his world at home. After said two-day rocking of his world is finished, pick up the kids and let him enjoy being daddy again.
The thing soldiers miss the most while they are deployed, is HOME. So a quiet weekend at home, with homecooking or pizza or whatever, would probably be best.
For the love of everything that is good and holy, don't invite the entire family and all friends since grade school or the entire congregation of the church, over to the house. That is okay about a week or so after he gets home, but not at first. Your husband needs time to decompress.
2006-10-13 08:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I had someone to welcome me home from Desrt Storm like that. The most imprtant thing to remember is that it has been a long time apart and you both need to get used to being a couple again. Pamper him and indulge him but don't overwhelm him (huge parties, tons of family and friends, no breaks) Remember that he will likely have a little trouble getting used to stateside life again and may have symptoms of PTSD, this is all normal. Again be loving, be supportive and don't be surprised if all he wants to do for a week is lay on the couch, give him plenty of spce and time.
I went on a months leave after I got back and returned to the post after two weeks because the civilians in my life weren't able to relate.
Good luck and thanks for supporting your soldier.
2006-10-13 08:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by medic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first day he is back, don't make any plans. Just let him enjoy being home. Let him have a week or so and then celebrate.
I mean, do the banners and balloons and signs and whatnot for the actual time he comes home, but don't have a big party or family gathering, just let him enjoy being home, then have a BBQ or something the next weekend.
2006-10-13 08:48:56 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my friend's brother came home from Iraq he just wanted to stay home with his family for a few days before going out and seeing friends, eating dinner with groups, etc... Ask him what he would like and maybe throw him a welcome home party a little while later so he has time to rest and relax. He's been through a lot, and if anything, he deserves to be with you and have some peace and quiet!
2006-10-13 08:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dubs82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, Chill out and then you can work to show him how much you have worked on securing both of your futures with perhaps an increased savings account, bills paid off, lose weight, gain weight, work out, teaching the kids to be better citizens, or to read. All these things I know would make me happy to come home to.
2006-10-13 08:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your hubby what kind of welcome (and where) would really be special to him. Ask him what kind of meal he has most missed. If it's Mc Donalds fries, maybe stop by there on the way home from the airport.If he needs to hear that you are proud, make a banner to bring to the airport that says you are proud. Also ask him what he doesn't want, ie. what might be embarrassing to him.
2006-10-13 08:42:24 · answer #7 · answered by gettin'real 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was still on active duty all I ever wanted was to see the wife and kids and hug for a few hours. Before we had kids I wanted to see a hot naked wife and a cold beer, in that order.
2006-10-13 08:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by Meow the cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a therapeutic massage to work out all of the stress that he has built up over the time he was there. Then food, booze and trashy lingerie.
2006-10-13 09:00:57 · answer #9 · answered by pcb4sale 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly, take him to his favorite restaurant and buy him his favorite meal and take him to a nice hotel room where the two of you can be alone and indulge him for as long as he wants to. He's been thinking baout you since the moment he left you...
Do him a favor and make his dreams and fantasies come true!
He deserves it and so do you!
2006-10-13 08:38:57 · answer #10 · answered by smitty031 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋