Dissapointment, Relief and Anticipation!

In most post this would be about three different items. In mine, those words describe my emotions surrounding one event.

When Michael left in July we had the understanding that we would see each other again at Christmas time; in some exotic part of the world. First it was Australia then it was Guam and Palau. I spent hours on the computer exploring the possibilities and the cost. However, I never nailed down any specific plans. For some reason I was dragging my feet. While truth be told I would become so over whelmed with it all that I had to just walk away for a while. Once I realized I couldn't make the plans with out help and time was running short, I called a travel agency. Yes, they do still exist but they are a dying commodity. Guess what?! All the nice places to stay in Palau were sold out and the plane fares had doubled! Ouch! Thus, the disappointment. The trip will have to be planned for another time.

Relief came when Michael readily agreed to this decision and was not upset with me. I felt just horrible that I had let this happen. He was very understanding and ok with the whole thing. The pressure of planning the trip was gone as well.

The anticipation of planning the trip and going at another time is fun. Now, I just have to remember my mistake and not repeat it. :) Which means that about mid January I need to start planning for this trip to happen in August some time.

The real anticipation though is in preparing for my husband to be home for Christmas. SHHH!
Let's keep it our secret because quite honestly I have no plans or intentions of sharing him when he's here. ;)

I'm so excited about decorating for Christmas and having the home all cozy and warm for him. Maybe I can even plan a quick get a way while he's here. Some place close to home that we can all go to as a family. I do plan on sharing him with my kids. They need to see their Dad even if they are 'bout grown. I just can't wait.