I don't need you to book me a hotel room with a jacuzzi tub. Just give me a half hour of uninterrupted time in my own bathtub (and let me pick out the noisy vent at Home Depot to serve as white noise). That'll do.
I don't need you to take me out to the movies. Just get the kids nicely settled so we can prop our feet up and enjoy an episode of our favorite show at home conveniently provided by the age of mail order television. That'll do.
I don't need you to take me out to a fancy restaurant for wining and dining. Just throw a meal together once in a while to take that burden off of my mind. That'll do.
I don't need a housekeeper to come in and clean my bathrooms and floors once a week. Just take your shoes off when you come in and pick your laundry up off the floor for me. That'll do.
I don't need roses and perfume and diamond rings. Just bring me home my favorite chocolate every once in awhile. That'll do.
I don't need an all inclusive trip to the Riviera or the Caribbean. Just take all the kids away for the day every once in awhile and let me enjoy the peace and serenity of our own home. Alone. That'll do.
My ode to joy on a day when my husband has packed up all the kids and taken them away and I actually find myself with at least four hours of ALONE time in my own home. It's so funny how something so simple can make me feel like I've died and gone to heaven. I'm halfway done with my weekly chores, and when I get those done I am going to kick back with a favorite drink, my current book, and yes.... some chocolate.
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Yes to all of those things! I have been known to do a little "Happy Dance" all around the house when I find myself with a few rare hours of alone time.
Enjoy sweet girl. He's a good man!
Enjoy, sweet friend . . . enjoy.
Very well put!!
I miss your family cute pictures
not even sure of the count of children around there anymore (o:
enjoy your time....
Amen and amen... to each and every point!!!
Enjoy the solitude!
Oh so happy for you! What a lovely treat indeed. I can totally identify with your list, all of it. For sure and AMEN sister.
Yes, yes, yes - Enjoy!!!
mmmmmm...sounds delicious.
Oh yea! I agree... it doesn't take much. But we do need some alone time now and then! You go girl... enjoy!!
That sounds heavenly! I love moments like those, they are few and far between... praying all is well with you and yours.
Blessings!
I feel the same way! So much to enjoy in the simple pleasures of life.
Blessings`
PC-Even now when my children no longer need my day to day personal care and my home is now quiet, all I need is a simple smile from those I love and to sit back and enjoy life in my own home. It was nice to visit your space and catch up with your story. Your friend rs
GReat post! :) I remember once (this is kind of a sad commentary on my life, actually...) when mark and i and all the kids were at the little house we were renovating..i had to run back to OUR house to get something and had to pee, and as I , umm, took my potty break (how DO you say that with any grace??) just being struck by the STILLNESS of the house, the sun streaming in, the quiet...oh so lovely. Hope you had a super enjoyable day. :)
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