Reunion "Love" Tips

So the universe works in mysterious ways. On Monday night's show Leah was in the chat room discussing pretty openly (so I hope it's ok to post here) how she was going to "attack" her hubby when he returned on R&R. The conversation that folllowed was very amusing to me. Those that had never experienced R&R were right there with her with cheers of "HOOAH" and ideas for her attack. (LOL) Those that had experienced this same situation before were very vocal as well. Only instead of ideas for the attack they had more to say adding, "let him shower first", "create a romantic environment while he showers", "give him time to relax", "at least try to make it home first". I was cracking up! Yes, we do all hope for Leah's husband's sake that they make it home because well, we've seen (or heard) it happen when people just don't get that far. WE know. We get it. We're there, or we've been there before. Please wait. The shower thing cracked me up because I thought I was the only one - I mean don't get me wrong I'll make out with him but I think it's high time he gets a moment with the good ole' hot water and soap so he can relax, I can execute my plan (Leah- read this as "setting up for battle" ha ha ha), and he can...well, remove the Iraqi/Afghanistan funk that he has carried on a plane ride for over 24 hours.

Truth to be told, it's a very nerve wracking time! You're not sure if it will be the same with him. You're not sure how he feels. You are all jittery just like the first time again. This experience comes to me after 11 years of marriage? I thought I was losing my mind. No, you're not losing your mind. You're normal.

So back to that Universe part again - today Military Spouse Magazine published an article called "Deployment Sex Tips". What a coincidence! I love it. You can read the entire article here: http://www.milspouse.com/sex-across-the-miles-three.aspx

But, I thought I'd move over the "tips" part to share with Leah and her girlfriends in the same boat at she..... I hope it's a great reunion girl! YOU DESERVE IT!!

Reunion Sex Tips

Pretty soon you’ll be back in his arms again, but you’re feeling anxious. Here are some ideas from military spouses and Dr. Joy Davidson on creating a blissful encounter:

Ask one of your friends to light candles and spread rose petals around your house about 10 minutes before you arrive home. Make sure the music’s playing when you walk in the door, too.

In-laws won’t stay away? Tell everyone who’s waiting at home that you have to run an errand that will take about an hour. Then drive your spouse to a hotel (where you’ve made a reservation) and indulge in a quickie.

Your house is filled with people to welcome hubby home, and no one is leaving. At every opportunity, when you’re out of eyeshot, snatch kisses, grab a feel–even drag him into the closet for 30 seconds if you must–to let him know how much you’re looking forward to the hours ahead.
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BTW: A personal note from Tara - usually when Kevin returns home we have to have our moments greeting everyone who comes to say hi - our friends and family. Then he takes some time with the girls, and takes a minute or two to get something to eat and settle back into our house (always seems QUITE overwhelmed) and at the end of the evening/day after everyone has settled in we get our special time together. You have to do what works for you and your family - and make this a joint conversation, as Sarah says in the comments "you never know what HE has planned." Regardless, I think we could probably wear paper sacks and have nothing planned and they would be excited!!! :)