It's been just over a week since we've had no children in the house. Here are a few observations about life with an empty nest (those of you who have already reached this phase can identify with what I'm talking about).
1) never has the house stayed so clean
2) the grocery store has only been graced by my presence once this past week
3) the animals have become a source of enjoyment and entertainment
4) suppers are so much simpler. who wants to cook for only 2?
5) the laundry pile is almost non-existent
6) did I mention how clean the house is?
7) the house is quiet
8) radio and tv stations are tuned to what I like
9) the kid's bathroom is so...fresh!
10) the kids are missed so much, it almost breaks my heart to have them gone
I suppose empty nest is something you get used to. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder. Someday this will be my reality :(
1 comment:
I miss Adrienne so bad I can hardly stand it when she is gone. Technically we are not empty nest because Canyon and Krista are still in the house and so we still get noise and messiness ect.. but I miss Adrienne just being here. Our best 2 weeks together when we had the most fun and enjoyed ourselves was when we brought the plane home last fall and the cell phones did not work and no email. Not having to deal with "kid issues" every day was so wonderful. It was like being on an island with no communication...delightful. You will be sad when they go so enjoy them while they are home. Which I know you do...:)
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