Do You Hear That?
Ah…me neither.
Because it’s SILENCE.Â
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I know that it’s terrible, because I have thoroughly enjoyed this time with my kids and dh, but the house is FINALLY empty and I can move about and work in peace. Selfish? Maybe a little, but…I can’t help it. I get used to being here by myself, working, cleaning, etc…and I have to admit that I’m a creature of habit and enjoy the routine. Also, I’m one of those people who is content with their own company. Go to a movie by myself? Check. Eat dinner alone? Check. None of that stuff bothers me. I like me. Me gets along with me just fine. Me never argues with me. Me always thinks me’s right. 
What about you guys? Who else was happy to put the kiddies back in school after Christmas break?
January 9th, 2007 at 9:42 am
I miss Girl going back to school.
But I was delighted for the DH to go back to work. 
I have to have my alone time during the day and my quiet time at night before bedtime. I know what you mean.
January 9th, 2007 at 9:45 am
24 more hours.
Not that I don’t love her…
January 9th, 2007 at 10:14 am
I’m with Kimberly… Not that I don’t love my child to pieces, but BOY, was I ever glad that school started back up yesterday.
However, the fact that she’s sick and that I ended up keeping her HOME today somewhat defeats the purpose there, don’t you think??
And Rhonda, I’m with you — I’m quite happy to be by myself, too. Me also gets along with me quite well!
I’ve done the dinners and movies alone, and while I’m all right doing that, it’s the being at home in a quiet house that makes me indescribably giddy.
January 9th, 2007 at 10:27 am
My kidlets are grown and gone and I didn’t even have the DH home for the holidays except Christmas and New Years Day cause he was working and studying for his project management certification exam, which he PASSED!
But I remember the days well so you had/have my sympathies.
I’m like you, Rhonda. Me gets along with me just fine.
January 9th, 2007 at 10:41 am
Me loves me. My son went to live with his dad at the end of October. God has given me peace with that decision. So now in my life it’s all about ME, ME AND ME. I don’t want or need a man at this time or in the unforseeable future.
I had 2 nieces & 2 nephews over 2 separate nights during the holidays and couldn’t wait to get them back to their homes. And their moms couldn’t wait till school started either 
. So, I am very content with my own company, can come and go as I please. Thanks and I hope you have a terrific Tuesday.
January 9th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
I’m right there with you Rhonda! I was so frazzled with the girls out of school. I didn’t take off work so instead of them being at the office with me a couple days a week (the youngest) and a few hours a day (the oldest) they were with me every waking second. I didn’t get a thing accomplished and now have a pile of work on my desk that has to be cleared off before we leave for disney on Friday.
Kira
January 9th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Since I still have the 2.5 year old home, the older one going back to school isn’t as much of a help as I’d like. Now I just have to get back into the homework routine.
But most weekends my husband gives me some time off, so I go out to eat by myself, write, go to the movies, etc. Love it!!! If I went out with anyone besides the Playfriends, it would have to be me!
Looks like it will be an extra year before the youngest gets to start preschool. I know I should enjoy the time, blah, blah… Oh well.