Monday, August 30, 2010
So, if you are unaware of Jake's coming home at this point, then you probably are reading this by mistake. We've shared the pictures, we've uploaded video, and expressed our relief at having our family complete again. Before redeployment (them coming home) we had heard many remarks on how kids will respond. A lot of the books, videos, experts warn parents that your kids might take a while to warm up to you, especially if they were babies when you left. We knew that the older kids and Gage would respond well, but we're unsure of Boyce. Boyce often talked to Jake on Skype and would always come running when I said we were going to talk to Dad. He often approached men timidly questioning, "Dad?" At the welcome home ceremony another soldier came and stood next to us and Boyce dropped his trains and said, "Dad?" yet again. When Jake finally was released I walked towards him carrying Gage and Boyce in my arms. When Boyce saw Jake, it was clear that he knew that this was his dad. He began squealing, saying "Da-da, Da-da, Da-da" over and over again and practically jumping out of my arms to get to Jake. When Jake took him Boyce wrapped his arms around his dad and gave him a huge hug. It was amazing to watch and can only described by the following pics that are perhaps my favorite of the day...
