Daddy phone home

When my husband called me late Saturday afternoon to tell me he was leaving in a few hours, I did what every wife who's been without her husband would do.

I called a maid and I got an appointment to get my carpets taken care of this week.

Ahem.

Actually, I'd love to say that my husband would care about the shape of my personal carpet, but honestly, when you've been away from a vagina for a couple of months, you don't care so much how it's decorated.

But my living room rug? Damn straight he'd be worried about the state of that poor thing.

And so when I heard a knock on my door on Monday afternoon, the thought that perhaps it was my husband, the guy who looooooves to scare the shit out of me by coming home early from trips was at the door passed through my head.

Alas, it was a Hartford Life Insurance sales woman.

I was hoping that wasn't a sign of something.

But then a few minutes later, I heard the lock being rattled and in he walked. 

It didn't matter that the house was a mess, or that the carpets (yes, both of them) were untreated, or that there was no welcome home banner or meal or thong.

Just my extra made-up CNN face. And a few ridiculously excited children.

He's still getting over jet lag and "holy shit Margot's a toddler now" lag.

But when he commented how dirty the toilets were after being home for only a few hours, I knew everything was going to be just fine.

Oh honey, how we missed you. Welcome home.

Comments

[buoyancy aids]

I amd glad that you both can take care of each other. I hope God will give all happiness to you.

[Evan]

I hope that rug's taken care of. Lol! I think it's those little times of laughter and excitement that makes family life so fulfilling.

[jford]

I, also, am glad that he is home and safe, and that life returns to "normal" for the both of you as soon as possible!

[KittyB@katscradle]

AwGALAs, I'm glad he's home

[jaelithe]

I'm so happy he's back where he belongs, criticizing your housekeeping.

[Dawn]

Glad to hear he made it home safely and all is well. Enjoy your time as a family again

[Christy]

I know that you are super relieved that he is home again! I can't wait for your "normal" stories to resume after you guys get adjusted to Daddy being back again.

Plus, I know that you have been missing your sanity. Have fun. Don't break him during the "welcome home party."

[Asianmommy]

Good to hear that he's home again.

[Angella]

Happy for you guys and glad he's home safe! MUCH more important that clean toilets, IMHO.

[jenni]

glad he's home safe and sound.

[muskrat]

Glad that seemed to go by quickly (for us readers, anyway)!

[Jennifer]

Welcome home!!!

[Secretia]

Taking care of each other, that's the real thing!

[Amanda]

Hooray! Hope y'all get some alone time soon to "clean" the carpets.

[Issa]

HE'S HOME??? Yay. Am so thrilled for you all.

[caramama]

So glad he is back safe and sound!

[Angela]

So happy he's home safely. Have the kids gotten back into the habit of not walking up the middle of the steps yet?

[Greg]

All the best to both of you for making it through. Enjoy your time together as a family and when the kids go to bed, drink some shots for us! What you do on your carpets after that...

[VDog]

LOL!

Welcome home, Daddy.

[Boston Mamas]

So glad he made it home safely. And whatever re: house cleaning. So over things being pristine! -Christine

[Karen Chatters]

So glad the pilot made it home safely!!

[Manic Mommy]

So glad he's home safe and sound.

[amy]

yahoo for him home! I am sure it is like a peaceful feeling girl! ah!!!! And yr site looks amazing! LOVE.

[Amanda]

Glad he made it home safely! That "Holy shit the kids are bigger" lag always cracks me up when my husband comes home.