When the grand life lesson teacher decides to give you back to back term papers, pop quizzes and projects, you do them. I kept thinking "This too shall pass". For the most part it has or at least life is moving in the right direction.
One of the neat things I am getting to experience is time alone with my husband. We have been married for over 8 years. During that time, we have never really been alone. Someone was always living in our home. Sure, we would get a week here or a week there, but never any length of time without someone residing there.
I am not complaining. I love my stepchildren as if they were my own, but never having time with your husband can be difficult. The kids have boomeranged so often that on the day one moved out, another showed up and moved in. There are many times we felt like we were running a hotel. A few weeks ago, our youngest got married. Husband and I were looking forward to finally being alone. With the exception of a kid moving in for 6 days in January, we have gotten our long sought for wish.
Currently it is just us and our two dogs. I love it! We have a family room that before now was constantly occupied by one or more of our children and their posse. We really have never gotten to use that room. Over the past two weeks, we have taken over! We watch TV, read and work on the computer in our family room. When husband wants to go to sleep, no problem. I can stay up and do what I need to do in the family room. It is almost like we added on a section of the house!
We are having fun too! We are trying to see if we can hold off going to the grocery store for any major purchases until we have cleaned out our pantry and freezer. We are having some creative meals. It doesn't matter as it is just us! Whoop! When I return home in the evening, the house is just as I left it that morning. Well, except Molly the dog sometimes tries to redecorate, but otherwise the same.
I am remembering why I married my husband. He is hilarious! We laugh all the time! It is so rejuvenating! I would guess that this is what most of you experience when you get married, before you have children. We are finally having our newlywed moment. What fun! It is nice to have the precious time alone. I will treasure these days and greedily enjoy each one.
Hopefully, we have entered the peace and quiet stage of life. Oh and if you need a place to stay, please don't knock on our door. The Inn is temporarily closed for renovations.
