Update!!

Calimama wrote: So DH got home around 3pm on Monday. Miabella remembered him instantly and hasn't stopped hugging and kissing him. She does cry when he leaves the room but she's getting better. I've never seen her so happy and giggly. DH is doing great, he's adjusted back into the daddy role immediately. I woke up to him watching me sleep the other night, he seems so happy. It's been a long 7 months but I would rather spend 2 minutes with him than 2 years with any other guy. He amazes me more everyday and I'm very proud to have him as my husband and best friend.

Anyway the professional ones won't be ready for a bit but I wanted to share the ones I snapped in the kitchen really quickly.

Signs:




She forgets to close her mouth to kiss sometimes.




ETA: Her new thing is watching every second of what he does.

Insanemomof3 replied: That is great news!!!! I am so happy for you guys, glad he is home safe.

na81 replied: Congratulations! Those pics are so sweet! Thanks for the update!You are such a strong women to be able to handle raising a child and everything else on your own for that length of time! When SO was working out of town and coming home on the weekends for 2 1/2 months, I was about to pull my hair out!!! I don't know how you did it!!! Congrats again!

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Oh girl I am sitting here bawling! I am SO HAPPY for you and Mia to have him home! That picture of him laying down with her watching him just got to me! I can't help but think of how many nights I slept peacefully in my comfy bed because he was awake watching over all of us! Please tell him thank you again!

stella6979 replied: I am so happy for you guys Denise! Those pics are pricesless and the one of her watching him sleep just bring tears to my eyes. She obviously LOVES her Daddy. I sure do hope he's home for a while this time.

gr33n3y3z replied:
Speechless

lovemy2 replied: That is just absolutely amazing Denise - I am so glad you are all back together under one roof - as much as I admire your husband and you for doing what you do I can't imagine what it must be like - you are wonderful young people with a promising long life ahead of you all

Welcome Home Antonio and Thank You Again and Again and Again

Mommy2BAK replied: awww yay for you guys!

holley79 replied: That just totally made me cry. I'm so glad he is home sweetie. Give him hugs and Thanks from us for the great service he has done for our country.

luvmykids replied: I'm so glad he's back, those pics are so precious

eta: I bet he was just stunned at how much she's grown

HuskerMom replied: I'm so happy for the 3 of you!

Brias3 replied:
Well said!

Thanks to all three of you...I'm so happy he's home! Those pictures are beautiful- I can't even imagine how excited you guys all must be!!!

Danalana replied: Oh, I love the pictures! I'm so glad yall have him back

blondemom replied: I am really happy for you

Sam & Abby's Mom replied: Seriously -- WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those pics really hit home. Give your DH a big hug from me. He rocks.

sparkys2boys replied: Ok now that I am bawling
Oh Denise, I am so happy for you guys! Your words were so beautful, really made me stop and apperciate that I have my family with me all the time and how truly hard it must be you.

my2monkeyboys replied: You and your husband are all that is right in this country. Both of you (and all the other military families) are such an inspiration. Such a blessing.
I am so very happy for all of you.
I know this has been said before, but thank you, thank you, thank you for the brave and selfless service your family has/is giving to our country.

I hope DH is able to stay for a long while this time.

What a beautiful picture of your daughter watching her daddy sleep... that's something to keep and cherish forever.


You are such a strong and loving family. I pray God bless you all.

lisar replied: I am so happy he is home with yall. And she got her Daddy back.

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: That is just so sweet! Glad he is back with the two of you!!

Give him a big THANK YOU for me!

Crystalina replied: OMG! That last pic totally made tears come to my eyes. I'm so happy for you three.

My2Beauties replied: Ohhh that is so sweet! I'm so glad your DH is home safe and sound! That's so cute, that pic of her watching Daddy sleep!

Calimama replied:
Oh yeah he was. It still hasn't sunk fully in for him yet.


Thank you guys for the all the kind words and thank you for being a good support system for me while he was gone.

TheOaf66 replied: that is awesome, so glad the family is back together again

moped replied:

I can feel the love

~Roo'sMama~ replied: I'm so happy for you guys! It must be incredible to have him back... I would go crazy without Dh for that long!
I love the pictures - the last one brought tears to my eyes.

BabyOwen427 replied: Great pics. I'm glad you have him back home.

My ds kisses like that too, with his mouth open. It's mega cute.

A&A'smommy replied: OH goodness that made me cry I'm SOOO Happy for you guys

MoonMama replied:

I'm glad you had such a wonderful reunion. Those pictures are absolutely priceless.

MommyToAshley replied: I am so happy for you! I'm glad you had such a great homecoming, and I agree with the others, please thank your DH for keeping the rest of us safe. What a tremedous sacrifice from your entire family.