anticipation

I know he is probably more excited about this than I am... or should be...or has the right to be...or whatever. But just let me say: I have begun to get awfully excited about the return (however brief it may be) of certain wayward friends o' mine from that eastern rock where they make their home.

Very excited indeed! Giddy even!

I am also excited about the purpose of their visit. Really excited!

It's about time!