The house is so quiet.
My brother, Dennis, sister-in-law, Nancy, nephew, Barry and his wife, Miho were here tonight for dinner. We welcomed Dennis and Nancy home from their mainland car trip and said goodbye to Art. After dinner, Dennis and Nancy took Art to the airport which is on the way home for them.
My childhood buddies, Joanne and Diane have invited me to spend Friday afternoon with them going to the Farmers Market and then dinner at a restaurant on Monday. We have line dancing on Tuesdays.
Art taught me how to use the DVD player before he left and called me from the airport to tell me all is well so far and that he was waiting at the gate. He'll be boarding the plane soon.
The house is so quiet.
I can hear my footsteps as I pad around the room. The ticking of the clock echoes against the walls. The house seems darker somehow. Maybe I'll go turn the light on in his office.
Actually, this time alone is probably good for me. I can try standing on my own feet. I'll be on my own schedule. I'll have to make my own oatmeal in the morning. Maybe I'll learn how to make coffee again.
But gosh...
The house is so quiet.
I know how you feel Kay, when Gregg has been away on business trips the place seems almost too quiet. Fortunately he hasn't been on any for a while :)
ReplyDeleteYou miss him .I know this feeling .Good that you have got plans with your friends.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely wonderful to have some time to figure out what YOU might want to do with it. But after all the visiting and closeness of your recent trip, it might seem like too much. However, when he comes home you will be amazed at how nice it is to have him back! Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
ReplyDeleteisn't your mom still around-have fun with her also. Then get involved in a project like your history making and the time will fly...
ReplyDeleteoh Kay, Art just left! Hang in there! And your mom's still around.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time alone,, good luck with the coffee and oatmeal.My husband also makes those two things,, I make the worst oatmeal and coffee.It was nice to have the visit with your friends I would think,,sounds like you're doing fine.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you tell this.
ReplyDeleteMy husband travels a lot -- so this isn't new to me. Yes -- who ever thought quiet could be so loud???
ReplyDeleteHe'll be back before you know it:-)
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is nice to have the house to yourself, but I think you will be very happy when Art is back home. I too would have to learn how to make coffee again if my husband left for a few days.
ReplyDeleteSomething I learned when I was married was to sleep on his side of the bed when he was away, No, we weren't all that happily married, but that big lump being missing, kept me sleepless when he was away on business. It works!
ReplyDeleteGet busy. Make some noise. Have fun. Missing him is fine. Brooding about it is not. Think about what a good time Art is having, and then make your own good time.
ReplyDeleteTurn on the radio. Usually I enjoy a quiet house, but at times it gets too quiet. Then it´s time for music. :)
ReplyDeleteHow funny! Terry also makes the coffee and oatmeal every morning!
ReplyDeleteActually, your calendar sounds pretty full. I'm sure the time will fly until Art gets back.
You describe the quiet very well. I bet you will get busier than you are thinking you will and the time will fly.
ReplyDeleteGet comfy with a cup of tea and tackle that book you have been meaning to start.
ReplyDeleteAlso, put some craisens in the oatmeal just for kicks.
Kay enjoy your quiet time!!
ReplyDeleteI spend a lot of time alone at home but when it's overnight it seems strange....
ReplyDeleteYou can discover a lot of hidden qualities in yourself! You will be surprised! Enjoy your own company and do whatever you liked to do.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend with your friends, Kay!
Patty and I have been together for 56 years on the 12th of this month. You can imagine how quite the house is when one or the other is gone for the day.
ReplyDeleteActually, I love peace and quiet. I don't like it when people talk constantly.
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