booandbunny

Having her wish granted, she was overwhelmed by possibility.
Should she run out and wander weightless and free?
Should she scrub and vacuum and make life less dusty?
Should she offer her services with storm recovery?
Should she lounge and luxuriate, savoring long sips of coffee?
Alas, without transportation, she can’t manage one or three.
So, house straightened, she’ll explore creativity.
Craft a little something, maybe write a story.
A day at home in silence, surprisingly lonely.
Sometimes a wish granted can make you see clearly
That little ones outgrow their noises all too quickly.

Once a year Grandma and Grandpa take the kids, each in turn, for several days at their place, about an hour away. I and the two left at home enjoy the change in dynamic while the one on vacation always comes back happy to see us. This year, Grandma and Grandpa took a different approach. Now that none travels with equipment beyond a favorite stuffed animal all three are on vacation together. (I packed clothing/toiletries. They packed important stuff, ie. aforementioned bedtime friends and toys.) And I am here alone with the dog and the cat, one of whom seems lost without the kids and one of whom is blissfully curled up on her favorite dining room chair. (This cat has little use for most people, especially those of the short, noisy variety.)

Initially I thought this would be a great time to get a lot of work done. Now the schedule is wide open. For years I’ve thought, “Gosh, if I could just get a few hours alone in this house! I could … blah blah blah …” So, here I am, two days alone and realizing, sadly, I could never make it 24 hours without speaking. The poor dog keeps getting up and coming in to me whenever I talk to myself!

Sure I could use these two days to tackle a bunch of chores beyond the basics. Or I could continue to pursue new freelance clients.

B-O-R-I-N-G!

Realizing my personal growth is an impowering thing. I think I’ll load the CD player with Broadway soundtracks and scatter scrapbooking supplies all over the dining room table. Hope I don’t wake the cat!

// posted by HoBess @ 7/20/2006 10:34:00 AM