I know the post says how to, but really I am looking for some great ideas on how to do it.
A friend, the one I made the dress for, and several others people I know, are welcoming home their spouses shortly. Someone asked what would be a good thing to do. Being as I am not in that situation, I really don't know how to answer them.
As a friend I know I can offer to help with the party that will of course be planned, but not sure for the actual homecoming. I am sure I have fans that can help out.
Please post as many thoughts as you can.
Well I know how my husband would want me to welcome him home...although that would be a one on one activity later in the night.
ReplyDeleteWhen I came back from deployment, the first thing I wanted to do was go out to eat at my favorite restaurant. When my husband redeployed, he just wanted to sit at home and surf the Internet/watch TV for a couple of days. So everyone's different. But I would recommend keeping plans low key the first day or two. Unless the spouse has requested a particular restaurant, I would just make dinner at home...his favorite meal. Coming home is a big adjustment, and they will need some down time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Elisabet....keep it low key the first few days, see what their mindset is as far as any big plans or celebrations....I think re-connection is key, and that will take time and adjustment for both people involved.
ReplyDeleteHonestly all my husband ever wanted was a quiet day with me and the kids. While everyone wanted to see him, he wanted us first, then after the kids got used to having him back around all the time, then other family and friends came into play.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what everyone has said above. Being from a military family, and I mean from my dad, to my siblings, aunts, uncles, etc etc. Seems the main thing that has been the same is that they all seemed almost overwhelmed (Happy) but overwhelmed. They have been away from family and loved ones and they definitely want to see everyone, however when they get home, they have went through a long process of debriefing and all kinds of stuff along with usually a really long trip. I say the best thing to do, is do not have expectations. Plus the best advice ever I think, would be ask them. Do you want a big homecoming, or something little. Maybe just immediately family at first, let them get home and relaxed and have a little down time, let reality hit them that they are home and wait a week for a big party.
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