Brian's Coming Home from Iraq - THIS WEEK!

[Lilith Cherry]

Welcome home Brian! Your family will so happy to be together again!

[4 Dog Mother]

Just before I left for work this morning, Brian called Christy and said he was in line in Kuwait to get on the plane to head back to New York. Something we were waiting to hear. Hurray! However, it looks like now he won't be in the states until Saturday.

We had a tough evening last night. Jasmine came home from school with a very bad earache and when Christy called to tell the motel she would not be in last night they told her they didn't have her down until the 26th - and that they had no rooms left. You could image the panic she went through. The manager had taken her reservation and wouldn't be in until 6:50 am. this morning to see what would happen. She called the corporation office- they are staying at a Holiday Inn - but they called the motel and it ended up that she still had to wait until this morning to get things straightened out. So she and I took Jasmine out to the emergency room and yes, she had an ear infection in one ear and a very red beginning of infection in the other ear. Thank God there was still time to go to the pharmacy to get the prescription filled last night. (as an aside we were in and out of the er in record time - like less than an hour). She was on the phone at 6:50 am and the manager said not to worry, they had a room until Sunday evening when they will be moving to a suite (even a month ago all the suites were filled up). I wish I could say she then hopped in the car and took off - but she still hadn't finished packing, getting the stuff in the car nor were the kids dressed. I am afraid it will be late before they get into New York this evening.

As I was leaving for work, Dominic wanted up and wanted me to bring him to work with me. He decided he didn't want to go with his mommy and screamed when I tried to put him down. I know this kid well, an hour from now he would be wanting his mom and not at all happy that he wouldn't be seeing her for over a week. Crazy kids!!!!

I will be very happy when I receive her call tonight that they have made it to New York safe and sound.

[Laura's Babies]

HAPPY HOMECOMING!!! My grandson is coming back too from Iraq this month, to Fort Drum also.. I wonder if they are in the same unite?

[4 Dog Mother]

I know there are quite a few coming back this weekend. But that would be fun to know. We will have to figure that out. Being the great mother-in-law that I am I have no idea of what unit etc. he is in. I only know he is a mechanic and was at a base near Kurkook (I have no idea if that is spelled right). Brian's last name is Corbitt.

[Cincy'sMom]

Sounds like a typical crazy night at your house!! What will you do with all the quiet tonight?

[gini]

My little Dominic - my blueberry boy - screaming? You must be joking, that little darling wouldn't scream

Safe journey for all - Godspeed!

[Alysser]

AWESOME!! So glad to hear he's safe and coming home Congratulations! I hope the reunion is extremely happy for you all

[Cinder & Smoke]

I will be very happy when I receive her call tonight that
they have made it to New York safe and sound.

We Too!

Be sure to let us know that she and the Kids are all settled in -
an have a ROOM!

SAFE TRIP, Christy!!

[4 Dog Mother]

"My little Dominic - my blueberry boy - screaming? You must be joking, that little darling wouldn't scream"

Oh, Gini, don't let that little innocent face fool you, that kid has the lungs of King Kong! When he wants something and doesn't get it, look out! And then depending what he is screaming about he either refuses to let you put him down by refusing to let his legs down or letting go of you or if he doesn't want you, he becomes limp and lays on the floor and yes, even sometimes throws the typical tantrum of screaming and kicking his feet. AND if you REALLY made him mad, he will try (and sometimes catch you offguard and do it) to hit you after which he gets a very shamefaced look cause he knows that that is not something he should be doing. But he as you know is also so very sweet and lovable and cute as the dickens when he wants to be. The amount he is talking now is amazing. This morning, I said I got your nose and he said very clearly "got your nose!"

His new "love" is Thomas the train. He has a book and video so it is constantly "Thomas". Oh wait, then there is also the Cars movie and of late, the little cartoon that is on the DVD with it, The Ghostlight. He will watch that over and over and over and over. And then there is Blues Clues. He and Jasmine each have their own notebook and when it comes on, they have to have their notebooks. Of course, you would have a hard time trying to guess what the clues are from what Dominic draws but hey he tries!

And Amy as for what I am doing tonight - I don't know but I know it will be somewhat quieter - actually when the kids aren't around the dogs usually stay a little calmer too. And it is going to have nothing to do with housework either. Relax, read a book, cuddle with Tucker, then Dazzi, then Pippi, maybe give Jack a bath. Give Taggert belly rubs. Maybe I will even try to talk to your Dad and see who interupts - Oh, there will be noone there. And hey, I might be able to talk to you and Julia on the phone without any eavesdroppers. Hmmm.............

[gini]

Diana, when I first moved into my new home - there was a neighbor that I didn't know too well. It was spring or summer and our doors were all open.

It was early in the morning (getting ready for work time) and I heard their little boy screaming - ya know, the kind the curdles your blood!!!

Then I heard the wife (who now has become a good friend) yell at her husband

IF HE IS SO DARN CUTE - THEN WHY DON'T YOU TAKE HIM TO WORK WITH YOU!!!!

I remember feeling so sorry for her - and we have laughed about it a lot - because that same little boy just celebrated his 30th birthday.
He will never live it down.

Enjoy the peace and quiet!!