Ahhh...I was awakened at 5:45 am by two whining puppies who needed to potty so I thought to myself...I am up...may as well stay up. Put the puppies out, made a pot of coffee, disbursed the animal treats, filled the food bowls, took out the trash, put away some things left out (by you know who), and logged on to my laptop.
Saturday night the kids slept in their own apartment. I was useless the entire day, as I had a migraine to beat all migraines. It wasn't until after 5pm that I was able to move around at all. Even though I didn't want to, I went to the kids apartment for dinner. It's cute, a regular apartment, but with great space and nice closets.
As we were pulling into the driveway to spend time in our quiet, empty house...Melvin calls and needs a place to stay for the night. HMMMMMM...okay, it's not like I don't feel good or anything. I was too tired and too crabby to argue the point with Eve, so Melvin came and stayed until 6 pm on Sunday. WEEEEHOOOO
Sunday was productive, though. Even though my tongue was thick and my head was achy, I really wanted to get some things done to make my house feel like my own again. I moved the office back into the back room. Eve connected all the cabling and wiring necessary to operate the router, printer, three computers, television, and cable box. I cleaned out the small guest room (which is where I moved the office from) and re-hung pictures. Gathered all the things the kids still need to pick up and it fills half the room they were using. Thoroughly cleaned the guest bathroom, and now I feel like I need to call anyone who has ever used that bathroom while the kids lived here and apologize for its lack of cleanliness. Eve swept and mopped the dining room and assembled the table we had in the attic (since we gave the kids the large dining room table and chairs). Finally, I cleaned out both guest room closets. Wow, we have a lot of space in this house when it's just me, Eve, and the animals!!!
After all that, we drove Melvin home, went to Frannie and Rob's so Eve could get some measurements for a shelving system she is designing for Robert - got our belated Christmas presents from all. Melvin got us a beautiful picture frame and tea-light holder; the Rojas' gave Eve a Persian sword (it's HUGE) and me a 1974 Polaroid camera that still works (I LOVE it). We made dinner plans with Frannie and Rob for Wednesday night. Enchilasagna (Frannie's specialty - enchicladas made like lasagna). Then over to Chris' to loan them a fan. Place was clean, kids were already in bed and he seemed quite happy. Next, to the grocery store to pick up cat food and some groceries for a few days. Finally, to Speedy Stop for gas and then home...home sweet home...
So, for the first time in 15 months, 4 days, 8 hours, and 25 seconds (not really, but I do know it's 15 months)I awakened to a house with only me, Eve, Rilke, Java, Frodo, Clark, and Eddie (well, Azul - the kids Beta is still here) ready to start the day. It's an awesome feeling!!!
For now...I will shift my thinking to the necessary things I must do...papers due, annotated bibliography to complete, finish the last of the house keeping, and think about red beans and rice for dinner. Love to all!!!!
2 comments:
I know what you mean. We've had the kids and grandkids come and go.
It's either that or give them money, what
else can you do, leave them homeless?
Here's to you guys having your spacr ALL TO YOURSELF for a change.
Oopsie, I see a typo in my previous comment, oh well.
If you are into posting recipes I would love to have the one for Enchilasagna.
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