Yesterday my mom picked up my two girls and left me home alone. And then Rico worked late and left me home alone. Then I ran around the house jumping up and down, yelling and screaming until I fell in a heap of exhaustion on my dirty floor.
For all you parents out there that wonder what they will do with yourselves after your children are grown and out of the house, I can’t relate to you. I will have no problem entertaining myself come 15 years from now. My life will be full and fun and rested.
Here is a rundown of the things I did over the last 24 hours…
1. Started a load of laundry in both washers yesterday at noon. They are still sitting there and will continue to stay there until I am forced to become responsible again.
2. Gotten bedsores on my backside from lying in bed watching Everyone Loves Raymond reruns. And Housewives of Orange County. And Antiques Roadshow. And all sorts of gossip filled news shows outing the latest Tiger Ho.
3. Didn’t act as a short order cook for dinner but fixed bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner because that’s what I wanted. No macaroni and cheese. No Hamburger Helper. No bologna sandwiches.
4. Never poured a single glass of Kool Aid. No hunting the house over for someones lost sippy cup. No cleaning up spilt tea off the floor. Only drinking highly caffeinated sugar filled soft drinks that make me pee all night long.
5. Never wiped anyone’s butt. Wait a minute, I wiped my own but that doesn’t count.
6. Took a shower by myself. Soaked in the garden tub by myself. Didn’t step or sit on toys in either instance. Took a shower with my husband without the threat of prying eyes. In case you didn’t notice, I like to be clean and to conserve water by bathing together. It’s not easy being green.
7. Slept until 9:30 this morning without interruption. Need I say more?
8. Slept naked in bed without someone asking why I don’t have clothes on. Funny how Rico never asks that question.
9. Ate a whole bowl of homemade fudge without sharing and NOT feeling guilty.
10. Thinking I could get used to this way of life but admitting to myself that it was a little lonely.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!
deepkickgirl said,
December 23, 2009 at 2:47 am:
I hear you! At this point in time I can't imagine the Empty Nest Syndrome. I will be happily packing their bags for them when, and if, they ever decide to leave home.
Happy Non-denominational Festive Season to you and your family from me and my family down here Down Under.
Farmchick said,
December 23, 2009 at 1:38 pm:
Oh….the envy I feel…..
hotpants™ said,
December 24, 2009 at 3:19 am:
What an adorable card. Happy holidays!
Becky said,
December 24, 2009 at 4:34 pm:
Sounds like you got your Christmas present early!! Yay!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Dejoni!
May all your wishes come true!
tipper said,
December 26, 2009 at 11:24 pm:
Sounds like you enjoyed yourself : ) Hope your Christmas was Merry!
blondie0418 said,
December 31, 2009 at 11:09 pm:
Ikr! I worship those quiet moments initially, and then when I realize it's too quiet, panic sets in. I don't wanna be alone! I'm really a social creature. =]