The Daddy-Daughter Reunion

I'm taking a break from my post-deployment bliss to share the "airport story" for those of you who have been wondering how Peapod handled the big event. As you might recall, back during R&R in February, Peapod did not remember her Daddy right away and was confused for nearly a good hour before she finally warmed up to him. This time I am thrilled to report that she not only remembered him but took off running across the airport to jump into his arms. She even dropped her sign halfway through her run and hasn't left his side since. After all my anxiety about how the initial daddy-daughter reunion to go, this was a most welcome event.....and one that made my eyes tear up with happiness.

Today, much to Peapod's delight, we're heading off to her favorite park for a picnic lunch and to feed the "quack quacks". She's most enthused to have opportunity to show off her new found climbing, jumping, and swinging skills and even set out her outfit, all on her own, the night before. Words cannot adequately express the joy in my heart to once again share in person the mundane everyday bits of life with my husband. Believe it or not, there are blessings that come with deployments and better appreciation of your spouse, all they do, and what you share together, especially during the most normal of moments, is among the deployment lessons I am most thankful for. :o)