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With all the uninterrupted time on my hands, I've been able to prepare yummy dinners like herbed pork tenderloin with homemade cranberry chutney, chicken paprikash with homemade spaetzle, and london broil sandwiches with roasted potatoes. Yummy! Hearing my husband's comments as he walks through the front door, absolutely delightful.
Yesterday, we were treated to sunny, 70 degree weather. It's December! I attacked the front porch, batting down the cobwebs and washing the windows till they're squeaky clean. Our flower pots, the plants long dead, have been emptied and cleaned, now stored away on the shelf in the garage. I even remembered to pull up the doormat and sweep below it. When Rob walked in the door last night, he asked who did it. With a big grin, I answered, "That would be me!"
Not missing a beat, he turned to Ben and declared, "That's it. You're coming to work with me every day!" Ben's not in agreement.
I have to say, uninterrupted time to read the Bible and talk with Jesus (yesterday, I read three whole chapters), is wonderful. Moving at my own pace without having to stop to teach or direct my son is productive. Not having to correct or reprimand is awesome.
But, the house is quiet... Sometimes too quiet.
I miss having my buddy along when I run errands. He's my copilot -- and my brain! I forget things when he's not with me.
I miss my Christmas movie loving guy and our big bowls of popcorn when we "rest" in the afternoon. (He and I studied Mexico a few years ago and think the afternoon siesta is awesome!)
I miss our funny conversations. His brilliant, creative mind leads us into interesting discussions, like how to invent hover-cars that use the yellow lines in the streets as sensors. I miss his never-ending questions about the lessons he's learning at youth group.
While I have two more days "off," I'm looking forward to the return of boisterous Ben! All that stuff I'm not doing this week is what makes me "Mom." And I love being Mom.
3 comments:
I'm in Florida, and it's been in the 70s until today. I woke-up to 38 degree weather. It was a shock to the system.
I miss my son when he's at school, but the few minutes I have to myself while everyone is sleeping is pure bliss!
Totally can relate, Karen! It seems I find a few productive things to do and I do enjoy my time for myself, then I get distracted and miss them when their not around making noise!
Your post made me look forward into having adorable kids someday. I know it's not going to be easy but with all the things I discover and learn here in this world, I know I'll be better.
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