Home Sweet Home? Home Sweet Home Away From Home?
13 years ago
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Silence is deafening!
I've not blogged lately because I've just not been able to sort out my thoughts. My oldest daughter moved out and is doing very well. This evening I was walking through the house and the silence was deafening! One moved out, one at college and the youngest, 15, was studying. No noise, no music, not yelling...that might sound like nirvana to most people but after 3 kids and constant motion and sound for 23 years it is a little tough on the ears and senses.
I'm so proud of my daughter but I am struggling with this. It is just part of being a parent, the dichotomy of it all. Wanting to hold them back while needing to push them away.
We were at her new home last night. We had spaghetti and helped her decorate her tree. What a great new tradition! She doesn't have a dining table yet so we all just sat around where we could and ate. Easily one of the best meals I've ever had. I know it was one of the most memorable. My younger daughter did the cooking and it was great! I was quiet most of the evening. I was just listening, soaking up the great time and basking in the glow of utter civility!
I pulled a pack of burgers out of the freezer. 12 big patties in one pack. Time was that with 5 of us that would have been a meal and enough leftovers for some lunch the next day. Now, just 3 of us and we'll eat them for a week! We invited the new home owner but she "had plans" with her buds from work. I remember those days!
I'll eventually get use to the quiet. But I'll never like it and I'll always long for the days and times when they are all here. Christmas will be that time again. Can't wait for that!
I'm so proud of my daughter but I am struggling with this. It is just part of being a parent, the dichotomy of it all. Wanting to hold them back while needing to push them away.
We were at her new home last night. We had spaghetti and helped her decorate her tree. What a great new tradition! She doesn't have a dining table yet so we all just sat around where we could and ate. Easily one of the best meals I've ever had. I know it was one of the most memorable. My younger daughter did the cooking and it was great! I was quiet most of the evening. I was just listening, soaking up the great time and basking in the glow of utter civility!
I pulled a pack of burgers out of the freezer. 12 big patties in one pack. Time was that with 5 of us that would have been a meal and enough leftovers for some lunch the next day. Now, just 3 of us and we'll eat them for a week! We invited the new home owner but she "had plans" with her buds from work. I remember those days!
I'll eventually get use to the quiet. But I'll never like it and I'll always long for the days and times when they are all here. Christmas will be that time again. Can't wait for that!
Monday, December 1, 2008
I like this idea...
A lot has been going on. Thanksgiving at my sister's house with the family. Always a great event. I wish I'd had more time and opportunity to catch up with my sister. We've both been so busy lately. We need some "catch up" time together.
Well, it is official. My daughter has moved out! She is now living in her own home. We moved her Friday and Saturday. It was a whole family event. She has spent the last 2 nights in her new home. I am proud of her and very happy for her. Now, we have to get stuff cleaned up here from her move and begin the process of turning her bedroom into an office/craft room for my wife!
I talked to my sister-in-law last night. I always enjoy her calls. She is the ultimate "up" person. She is always happy and cheerful. She called for info on what the kids want. I told her that they wanted....HA! Thought I'd tell you, right? During the chat she was telling me how she wants a new couch for their house. She said she's seen every couch in the area and has been looking longer for her couch than she knew her husband before marrying him! We always suspected she wasn't picky about spouses but now we know for sure! We both got a big laugh at that.
A friend of mine sent this to me in an email. I don't know who wrote this but I like this idea. I wish it could get some "legs" under it and maybe become reality.
THE JOB - URINE TEST
Whoever wrote this one deserves a HUGE pat on the back! Let's find out and recommend to Obama for a Cabinet post. ;-)
Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their rear end, doing drugs, while I work. Can you imagine how much money the state would save If people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? Pass this along if you agree or simply delete if you don't. Tho, hope you will pass it along. Something has to change in this country soon!I guess we could entitle that program, "Urine or You' re Out."
Well, it is official. My daughter has moved out! She is now living in her own home. We moved her Friday and Saturday. It was a whole family event. She has spent the last 2 nights in her new home. I am proud of her and very happy for her. Now, we have to get stuff cleaned up here from her move and begin the process of turning her bedroom into an office/craft room for my wife!
I talked to my sister-in-law last night. I always enjoy her calls. She is the ultimate "up" person. She is always happy and cheerful. She called for info on what the kids want. I told her that they wanted....HA! Thought I'd tell you, right? During the chat she was telling me how she wants a new couch for their house. She said she's seen every couch in the area and has been looking longer for her couch than she knew her husband before marrying him! We always suspected she wasn't picky about spouses but now we know for sure! We both got a big laugh at that.
A friend of mine sent this to me in an email. I don't know who wrote this but I like this idea. I wish it could get some "legs" under it and maybe become reality.
THE JOB - URINE TEST
Whoever wrote this one deserves a HUGE pat on the back! Let's find out and recommend to Obama for a Cabinet post. ;-)
Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their rear end, doing drugs, while I work. Can you imagine how much money the state would save If people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? Pass this along if you agree or simply delete if you don't. Tho, hope you will pass it along. Something has to change in this country soon!I guess we could entitle that program, "Urine or You' re Out."
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