Cleaning, Cooking, and Missing Him

My husband has been gone since Sunday, and today — finally — he’s coming home. It’s Thursday, but it feels like it’s been forever. I’ve missed him more than I can put into words. The little things… like having someone to talk to at the end of the day, hearing his laugh, and even just knowing he’s in the same room — they all hit different when he’s not here.

So today, I’m getting everything ready for his return. Not because I have to, but because I want to — because I love making our home feel warm and welcoming for him after he’s been away. 💛

Here’s my ‘getting-ready-for-hubby’ checklist:

🧺 Fresh sheets and pillowcases — nothing beats a clean, cozy bed
🧹 Vacuuming and mopping the whole house so everything feels fresh
🧼 Deep-cleaning the bathroom — because he deserves to come home to sparkling counters and a shower that smells like eucalyptus
🕯 Lighting candles in our favorite scents to make the house feel extra homey
🛒 Grocery run for a few of his favorite snacks and drinks — he won’t ask, but I know what he misses
🍽 Meal prep (or maybe takeout, we’ll see) — something comforting and filling to welcome him back
🧺 Laundry — so he has clean, comfy clothes ready if he wants to relax
💄 Taking a little time to get ready myself — not because I need to, but because I want him to come home to the version of me that missed him deeply and is excited to have him back

This probably sounds like a lot for just a few days apart, but when you love someone, even a short time away feels big. I’m just so ready to have him home again, to hear about his trip, and to fall asleep next to him tonight. 💕