Things I love Thursdays

This Thursday is a very special Thursday. The most special Thursday since I created this blog.

Because it is the first Thursday I have spent with my husband. Today, I choose to love my husband.

Today was Day 1 of Graduation Weekend. The events included the Airman's Run and the Coin Ceremony. What we weren't prepared for was a TON of rain, a TON of lightning, and a TON of waiting around. Yep. Even though we watched the forecast diligently for two weeks straight, and rain was no where in the forecast, it still rained cats and dogs. Oh, by the way - it was freezing. No sun. Plenty of clouds. Goosebumps everywhere. Ick. So anyway, on with the show...

We got to the briefing 45 minutes early - and there was still a huge line of overachievers. I thought I was bad. Apparently not. Anyhow, the briefing was kind of sad. I mean, inspirationally sad. Then we rushed outside and lined up on the side of the road. We waited. And waited. Then the airman began to peek over the top of the hill. [M is the 8th guy back!!!] oh, and you can click on these pictures to enlarge them!!



When I finally saw him, my jaw literally dropped! He changed so much - entering at 186lbs and leaving at 166... dang! My first statement was, "Oh my gosh!! He's SO HOTT!" Ha. and I never use that word... then they ran by later and I jumped up and waved my hands, and he saw me! He smiled so big [he could have gotten in huge trouble for that...] but it was so cute!

We then went back to the Reception Area, where I stood in line for 45 minutes for two shirts and a bumper sticker. My parents and I had pizza and waited... and waited... and waited... Meanwhile, it was raining a flood! The eventually announced that the Coin Ceremony would not be held outside. Rather, they would bus each flight separately to their airman's squadron. Sooo we waited some more until they called our squadron number, and we loaded the bus! We arrived, and there were no seats. As usual. Also, we were under a big concrete canopy, so my pictures are horrible. I had my flash on, but ... yes... I'm very disappointed in them. Tomorrow's pictures will be much better, I promise! They quoted their Airman's Creed, sang us the Air Force song [so sweet!], and got their coins. Oh - the coin just symbolizes their transition from trainee to airman. Afterward, we were allowed to run and find our airman! It was so sweet. I actually walked up to him instead of running. He was staring straight ahead, but he knew I was coming. I went up to him and had the best hug of my life! Then we briefly kissed. My parents didn't get any of the pictures, because they cannot work my Canon Rebel. Very sad. Here are some pictures of the Coin Ceremony:



After we were alone with PM, we went back to the Reception Center to buy our tickets for the Spurs basketball game tomorrow night. Then we went to the BX and shopped around. Sadly, they didn't have any Macs. We sat in the food court alone for a while and talked. It was hard not to touch each other. Not even a hand on the back. Nothing. At one point, his pinky brushed my knee, but he quickly moved it. Talk about self control! We then headed to the Gateway Club and had a buffet lunch. I didn't like it. Plus I was too excited to eat. M inhaled his food... hehe. We sat there and chatted for a while - then we decided to go bowling! I am horrible at bowling, so I'll spare you the details. [hahahahaha] ...

After bowling, we went to the Mini Mall to continue my search for a "My Uncle is in the Air Force" t-shirt. There were plenty of "My Aunt is in the Air Force" shirts, but no uncle! Also, there are no wife/husband shirts. There are sister, brother, son, grandson, etc... everything you could imagine! How annoying. Anyhow.

We sat in the car for 45 minutes while he ate about 20 oreos and over a pint of milk. We can hold hands in the car, so we like to sit in there! He has changed so much. He was chivalrous before, but now he's on a whole different level! He truly is Prince M now. He literally rushed over at one point to open my car door for me. Also, he has introduced ma'am and sir into his vocabulary.

The worst and hardest part is definitely not being able to touch each other. We always hold hands in public. My little hand just reaches for his, and then I remember... He is so confident and strong now. His posture is completely different, and he talks soooo proper. I love the change. I love my husband!! This weekend has been AMAZING so far!

What's in store for tomorrow? Why, graduation, of course! Then special time with M, followed by a fancy schmancy dinner. Then junk food and a basketball game. Yeehaw!

how things should be ...