April 6, 2009
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The Latest in the Duke City aka wind central
Hubby is gone again. To CA this time.After a crazy two weeks in which he worked insanely long hours then came home and did more work. I hope he gets some down time there. He needs it!
So Friday night I worked. Ladybug planned to spend the night with a friend and Ducky and CoraLora also had plans that included the night at a friends. I thought I had a coffee date with my bud slash manager: Super C. Sadly, he had to give me a rain check as his day derailed fairly quickly. So instead of having coffee with a friend and relaxing, I came home to a big, quiet, very empty house.
I used to do that all the time pre-children. Hubby was often TDY, in our first three years of marriage he was gone over half that time. I didn’t really mind being alone. I would often hang out with other spouses, read all night or venture out for some quality me time. Friday night I found that it was just TOO quiet. After 17, almost 18 years of constant noise, I realize I have developed new comfort zones. Back when the girls were little, I would yearn for some peace and quiet. Now I find that peace and quiet leave me bored and restless.
I ran through a list of things I could do: read, watch a movie, clean (goodness forbid), scrapbook, even *gasp* write a new blog entry.
None of these captured my interest in the least.
*sigh*
What on earth am I going to do when they move away???? Luckily, Ducky and CoraLora are both discussing living here their first year at college. Both have just about decided to go to UNM. I may have another year in which to mentally prepare. And as their lives. and LadyBugs, continue to get more active and busy, I might get in some practice before the big change comes. That could come in very handy.
Hopefully by the time I actually have to face an empty nest, I’ll be capable of entertaining myself for more than 10 minutes. There’s always hope right?
Question of the day:
a: What do you do with your alone time – if you get any?
or
b: Do you enjoy being alone, or would you rather have company?
PS: I am making a protected post with Ducky’s senior portraits. I am going to add pics of LadyBugs new hair style and color when she gets home. If you are not on my protected list and wish to be, comment or message me.
Comments (9)
If I have alone time, I like to read a lot. I would rather have company most of the time though. I’m a pretty social person.
I’m not sure if I am on your protected list but I would like to be added if it’s okay with you!
@TheCheshireGrins - absolutely!
I’m retired army, and the wife isn’t lonesome–she has to put up with me being underfoot. (Just joking. I got my little den, and besides she likes that I help with cooking, dish washing, etc.)
As to the empty nest, some dread it; some look forward to it.
I must not be on your protected list…I did see a lot of beautiful photos but not graduation photos
I enjoy my alone time especially since my husband is retired and home most of the time…
I’m still in the “I never get time alone stage” phase of raising kids. I barely remember being alone. In the days before kids, I was also alone a lot. Hubby would have to work nights, weekends, all the time. Back then, I had friends here and we’d go out to eat, catch a movie, hang out. I hate it when it’s too quiet. And, all my close friends moved away! I have no idea what I’ll do when the empty nest comes!
i tend to sleep or read or watch movies. alone time with no one aroudn is ok with me but so it when people are here. but i’m rarely alone in the house so it doesn’t really matter i guess.
what I do with alone time depends on my mood. I don’t mind being alone, but if given the choice, I love hanging out with my hubby… even if we don’t do anything. I just like being in the same room with him.
I’d like to see the pics, if I could please be on your list
@madamzephyrus - you are already on the list – just check under the protected postings list on your subscription tab or go straight to my site and you should see them!
Oh, Lady! I have always had a to do list for when the kids are gone. I was getting pretty excited about it, then my D3 surprise showed up. Now I’m looking forward to it, but not so soon. Some of my items? I am going to golf again, teach an abused woman in a shelter to read, become an emergency foster parent, travel on the weekends, climb more lighthouses, read for days on end, only stopping to visit the little girls’ room and sleep and try at least one new restaurant/dish each week (I live in a large city. It could happen). I also want to become a certified yoga instructor (not for money, but for fun), grow some of my own veggies and hang with my sister more.