Unexpected Visit

I got a call late last week from my sleepy husband who had just gotten back to his barracks room after an eighteen hour day: "What are you doing Saturday?" "Nothing. Why?" "Will you come see me please?"

YES!!

After just shy of a month alone, I was super excited! The next day I booked a hotel room on post, made arrangements to board the puppy, and anxiously awaited Saturday to get here!  Fort Knox is about a 3 hour drive from where we live, so as soon as I was able to drop the dog off I got on the road. Jason went in to work that morning for a few hours while I drove, so that we could get as much time together as possible.  I got there just before noon and it was just so, so good to see him! As soon as I wrapped my arms around his neck everything seemed normal again. It's funny how you don't realize how different you are when your spouse is gone. I knew I missed him and that things were pretty lonely and boring here... but I don't think I realized that I'd just been kind of down in the dumps. I felt so much lighter and just... RIGHT spending the day with him.

I was really impressed with the hotel on post as well. from the pictures online I was worried that it was really old and shady but it was super nice! Very newly renovated, very clean and comfortable! It had a mini kitchenette with dishes, so we were even able to enjoy a sweet dinner together. I'd definitely stay there again. Fort Knox was great as well, very well maintained, and everyone I encountered was really friendly. I fell in love with the Army all over again. :) I just feel at home on post. I love everything about it. I love the PX, I love the signs that tell you what time reveille and retreat are at, I love the tanks and helicopters that are on display at traffic circles and front gates, everything!

The best part of the weekend, aside form seeing my sweet husband of course, was seeing him so happy to be back in the Army. It's so easy to see that he loves being a soldier, and that the job suits him well. It makes me so proud and excited for where this life will take us.

So, that's what I've been up to! I only got to spend one day and night up there, and being back now just makes me ready to get down to Ft. Benning and start the next chapter. The plan this week is to hopefully tackle our awful "catch all" closet and the office. Wish me luck!