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Hello, Is Anybody Home?
Posted under Daughters, Family, How I See It, Wife by Mike
I woke up this morning and shook the sleep out of my head. I turned to my right expecting to see my wife asleep next to me.
Not there.
I swung my legs to the ground and stood up. Lazily I shuffled to the door to see if anyone else was home. Fortunately I looked down before openning the door and realized I had better grab some clothes first. No need to shock the teenagers this early in the morning.
Clothed and a little better awake I started to roam the house. Where was everyone? Most days this house is full. A wife and three teenagers are usually up and running around in the morning, breakfast, makeup, phone calls, laughing, arguing or some nonsense.
But no, nothing, just dead silence. Well, except for that damn puppy next door that just can’t seem to shut up.
But there was no human noise.
Then it dawned on me. Everyone had someplace to go. The wife to work and the girls to school. The summer vacations were over. I had been left to fend for myself.
You see, I had lost my job in late May just as schools were about to start their summer vacations. Being that my wife is a teacher she was going to be enjoying some time off this summer as well. So I was spoiled. I had a full house most of the summer. My kids running around, the neighbor kids running around, lots of commotion.
But now the house just seems empty. No one to talk to, no one to bounce ideas off of. Just me, a keyboard and the vast electronic expanse of the Internet.
I think I’m going to make myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich now.
Maybe the dog has some ideas…
Make me one too. It’s almost 2:40am and I’m still awake. I have to be up in like 4 hours to get my son off to school. Thinking that I’m going to just stay up.
I’d say start writing more
M@´s last blog ..Where were you when…
It’s times like that when I get out the comic books, put “The Last Starfighter” in the VCR and Michael Nesmith on the stereo. Ahhhh… Jimmy-time.
This is where the Consortium comes in handy!
Anne in SC´s last blog ..My American Girl is Named Julia
Awww, Mike, that’s sad! It can be lonely at home. Hope you find something enjoyable to occupy your time today.
Cocotte´s last blog ..That’s Pat!
This past weekend we went to a different lake than normal and had a blast. There was people around constantly and always someone to talk to.
Then Monday rolled around and it was just me and the dogs.
So very boring.
I think you’re on the right track with the dog. Chase some squirrels! Pee in the neighbor’s yard! Bark at the mailman!
Worried Dad´s last blog ..It’s all downhill from here
What you need is a couple of young ‘uns to to make life interesting!
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Did you have dinner ready for your women folk when they got home?
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Enjoy the peace and quiet. It will be short lived.
WeaselMomma´s last blog ..Get Ready To Read, or Not!
I say savor the silence. Unlimited PB& J’s and an empty house sounds lovely.
Momisodes´s last blog ..Falling
I hate that feeling. I have one day a week off work, and I have a hard time of it when the house is empty. I’m not sure what I’ll do when all of the kids have graduated and are off on their own.
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If you have peace and quiet at your home, my Hub will be over immediately. Our son is 2.5…peace and quiet have left the building (and he is not even a wild kid!)
JennyMac´s last blog ..Bird brain
I’m not entirely sure what peace and quiet sounds like…Could you explain that to me one more time? Also…I wouldn’t take any ideas from the dog…They lick their own butts.
MinivanSoapbox´s last blog ..Coming To A Town Near You
So you ask yourself, Have I survived or fallen behind.
I could enjoy some of that peace and quiet.
We’re here.
Oscar´s last blog ..No Rest for The Weary
I get the same quiet, empty feeling when my wife takes the kids out of town. Luckily (?), the noise always return.
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Most of the time, I love having time alone in the house. It’s so peaceful.
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I get about 3 of those days I year. I savor everyone. My wife gets a couple a week. Keep writing about it, I’ll be able to live through your words
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I love it, and the pic you chose is perfectly (and funny). Poor guy….Glad you survived. Thanks for sending this!
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