Mike and the kids just left for camping. It's only one night (they'll be back in less than 24 hours) but my house is...quiet. So very, very quiet. I thought about turning on some music, but I'm just basking in the silence right now. It's...lovely...
I kissed the kids good-bye and reminded them to be kind to each other and to be good examples to their friends. I reminded Kaylin not to scream and Ryan not to argue. I reminded Mike to use soft words and give the kids LOTS of grace tonight, as they'll be in a fun environment with new and old friends, tons of excitement, no naps and will likely be eating tons of junk food.
I was almost giddy as I ran up the stairs to begin scrapbooking for hours upon hours. After getting all of my goods organized here, I'll spend the evening at a friend's house, in her huge scrapbook room, playing to my heart's content.
Mike just called as I was typing this to remind me to double lock the front door, leave the porch lights on, all of the basic safety measures. It was quite sweet. I just realized this is the first night I'll be home alone without either him or the kids in...wow, years. Since way before Ryan was born. What an unfamiliar sense of freedom I have right now. And the only thing I have on my radar is to get caught up on scrapbooking.
Underneath, I'm probably all talk...I'm sure I'll be bored and lonely by morning!
Friday, July 3, 2009
It's so quiet...
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I know that giddy feeling. When Sound Man and Kiddo went camping a few weeks ago, I just didn't know what to do first. I stayed up WAY too late (I never sleep well when hubby's not home) but got so much done. I don't like it when they're not home, but I do like not having to be responsible for anyone but the dogs and myself every once in a while! :)
how fun~ i wish i could send the hubs and kids camping for a night lol. have a great time alone!
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