Update

I'M BACK!!!!! It's been a while since I've blogged. First I was busy trying to get the house straightened out before the HMIC returned. Then he got here and now we've all been adjusting. I would of loved to have shown you some great homecoming pics but I have NONE. His time got changed a few times. Let's just say it went from 9 pm to 2-3 am. Even then we didn't make it on time. I had the kids go to bed early and told them I would wake them when it was time to go. We got up around 1 and started getting ready. At 1:40 the HMIC called to see where we were at. We were still at home. (When are the marines ever early or on time.) So we hurried up to go pick him up no camera no nothing. Since his return everyone has been adjusting. The kids in their own ways and bedtimes have changed as well. I didn't think the older boys missed him much but they did. The little big boy is coming out of his shell. He's becoming his old self again, more outgoing and talkative. The little diva is getting to know her father. As for me I'm trying not to complain about the mess (I threw it all in the half bath) for now. I'm also adjusting to a new sleeping pattern. There has been no more UFC fights to referee. Just having someone else to hand the kids over to has been nice. I've even had a few naps with no interruptions (kids fighting, kids crying, kids yelling). As for the HMIC he's adjusting. I'm sure we're alot to take in at times. The level of noise here is always above average. He says the kids have all changed and he's glad to be home. Things around here should go back to normal in a few weeks at least our normal.