My husband returns from Iraq soon, for only TWO WEEKS! I want to plan something super special. What can I plan?
2006-12-20 15:59:58 · 13 answers · asked by C R 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Something different, out of the ordinary and special...since I already have alot planned I am looking for some new ideas..
2006-12-20 16:07:34 · update #1
Take him somewhere where he can be with you and completely decompress. Pamper him...and make the place you stay pamper him too. Give him lots of good food, let him sleep all he wants and don't ask him to talk about Iraq. If he wants to talk, let him but please don't push. Just being with you, out of the way of harm, with a chance to reconnect and relax will be super special enough.
I sincerely wish there was a way I could shake your husband's hand, look him in the eye and express my personal gratitude for the sacrifice he, and your family, are making for us.
Please tell him, he is a hero in the eyes of many...
God bless the men and women in uniform.
2006-12-20 16:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Science Guy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is thinking about you so he want to spend time with you. Is there a favorite place he like to go, then go together. He also want some 'Down Time' he wants to rest. Maybe a long walk with him. DO NOT have a blow out party the first few days he home. Have a get together later on. I think what alot of people don't understand that the something special would be seeing his wife and family and friends. The hanky pakny stuff comes natural.
2006-12-20 22:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by verduneuro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't over plan on his vacation. This is his time off, and, especially if he's combat and doing missions, chances are good he won't want to be running around for his whole vacation.
It sounds blunt, but when my husband comes home (first R&R, first redeployment, and plans for this R&R), all he wants is sex, a shower, and dinner. After that and a nap, quiet restaurants, alone time at home with no one bothering him. He only calls his parents to tell them he's home out of duty, he just doesn't feel like dealing with stuff.
If you don't have kids, plan a romantic evening at home. Heck, even if you do have kids, send them to a sitter for the night. He's just been in a strange place with way too much going on, the security of home is the one thing all the soldiers I know want when they're on leave.
2006-12-20 20:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am taking my hubby to a resort for a couple days. I am taking him straight from the airport because I know he will want to be alone the first couple days. The resort has a special package where there will be a jacuzzi IN the suite, a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries....very romantic!
And he hasn't had to deal with the heat yet so that is why I am making sure there is a jacuzzi in the room!
2006-12-20 17:23:20 · answer #4 · answered by His Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try and overwhelm him. Of course each person is different but the thing I wanted most, OK 2nd most, was just some quite days at home with the family. My entire family (parents, siblings, nephews) did assemble but only for one day and we did take a short family vacation.
2006-12-20 16:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by k3s793 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK. Just get lots of food and booze stocked in the fridge. clear all ur bills. dis-connect the phone, tv etc. Get lots of fresh sheets and towels ready. Make a huge DO NOT DISTURB and stick it out of your room. As they say in Arabic - JIGGE JIGGE all the way. Have fun.
2006-12-20 16:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by sundeep s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He would probably like to have a nice candlelight dinner with romantic music. I'm sure he would like plenty of sleep too.
2006-12-20 16:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself. It will be enough for him. He will want to spend time with you and only you, unless you have children. Last time I was home my wife threw me a party with all my friends, which was nice, but I really only wanted to see her and my daughter. Wish I could see them now.
2006-12-20 16:08:39 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest make his favorite dinner or have some thing delivered. with the time change and the long flight home they are usually tired
2006-12-20 18:11:39 · answer #9 · answered by virginia l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VA VA VOOM That is what you can plan. Ooooo WHEEE .
2006-12-20 16:04:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋