Wednesday, June 29, 2011

It's Very Quiet

It’s quiet.

Almost too quiet.

Even the cat is spooked.

My kids are with my parents in Texas. Mom took them back with her so I could finish unpacking in peace. It’s much easier to unpack without kids wanting to “help.” I know all the parenting magazines suggest giving your child a job so they are included, but no. When I’m trying to get something done, I need my space.

Anyway, before they left, the kids would try to “help.” They’d pull the paper out of the box and throw it around. Then one would try to climb in the box, smashing the contents inside. I’d have to bite my tongue to keep myself from telling them to piss off. I’d try to put things away and they’d want to touch whatever I brought out and act as though they hadn’t seen that particular piece in years. I pulled out a lamp and both kids leaped on it as though it were candy.

So I appreciated the fact that Mom offered to take them back with her. I’ll be flying to Texas tomorrow and then we’ll have our annual mini family reunion on the beach.

But as I said, the quiet is strange. It’s odd to be able to sit on the couch and read a chapter without sticky hands coming at you.

It is nice to get errands done and not have a little person whining that they are booorreed and could we please go home?

The good news is, I’m basically done unpacking. The only thing that is left is the garage and I’ll leave that to Tom. He can organize it how he likes.

I do miss the kids though. Sometimes I’ll peer into their rooms and feel a pang in my heart. It was nice to get a break though.

Oh, and I’m flying to Texas so I get to endure an airplane. Since I’m flying without kids, I’ll try to read to distract myself that we might go crashing to the ground at any second. Or I’ll play Lost. But sometimes when I’m playing Lost my eyes will rest on a passenger and I’ll think, “He (or she) looks just like the type of person who would blow up a plane…” Yes, I think awful things like that. I can’t help myself.

For now, I’m going to go clean the bathrooms.

Without “help.”

And then I’m going to read.

Without my book being taken from me and hidden.

27 comments:

  1. I have been following your blog and you deserve the break. You have been crazy busy and stressed so sit back and enjoy some quite time.

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  2. Kids and their "help". It's never really very helpful.

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  3. Enjoy!

    Try not to think about ghosts. I'm sure that's not what's making those strange sounds.

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  4. mini-vacations without the little ones breath fresh life into us moms!
    p.s. i may be overinflated soon enough; my daughter leaves for NY for 6 weeks soon

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  5. Everyone needs a little downtime. Both of mine will be in school full time this Fall - little one in Kindergarten (all day) and older one in 8th grade. I can't wait!!!

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  6. Hooray for a break! I agree with whoever said you deserve it so enjoy every minute.

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  7. Jealous.

    If you're having a hard time with your current situation, you know where to find me. I'd gladly take your place. Because I'm a giver like that.

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  8. Enjoy this time by yourself. It's always good to have some me time every once in a while. Make sure to do something just for you while you can!

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  9. Nothing like being able to read in quiet when in the bathroom...

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  10. Uninterrupted book time. The holy grail of motherhood! Have fun :)

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  11. my baby loves to help but I wish his help was more...you know HELPFUL and less...making what I'm doing take 100x longer lol

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  12. ooooh enjoy every last second of being kid free.

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  13. Tell the truth- you're bored!!
    Enjoy your family, and Texas. Try to stay sane on the outside during the plane trip.

    Tracy

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  14. I love when I can do errands by myslelf. Something as difficult as unpacking really is best done sans kids!! Yea for you to have a minute to breathe!! I hope you have a wonderful time in Texas!!!

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  15. You're very industrious to be so close to unpacked already! Enjoy your quiet evening! Go buy a carton of Braums ice cream and enjoy it, straight from the carton, all by yourself, in a candlelit bubble bath! The lighting and bubbles completely negate the calories! :)

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  16. Quiet is a double edge sword.....we want it when we can't and when we have it ....it freaks us out! Safe travels to Texas! And Happy 4th!

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  17. In the early years of my marriage, as we moved around so much, we experienced the "lamp moment" frequently. Each item unwrapped kind of made you feel as if you were going through Christmas. It's a weird feeling. I'm in Texas, we love the beach; hope you have a great time with the family! And, I agree with you on the flying issue - it's NOT really being paranoid after it has actually happened, repeatedly. In all we do each day, we just have to put ourselves in God's hands. Have a happy, safe visit!

    www.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.com

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  18. I love how as soon as the kids leave I'm all "I miss them!" Enjoy the peace and quiet.

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  19. They 'hide' your books? That's cruel. I actually enjoy unpacking quite a bit but would never want to try it with kids always trying to help. It's a thing I like to do alone.

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  20. quiet? what is THAT!? I could use a little quiet for just a moment

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  21. HEAVEN! Can your mom take my kids too?

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  22. I hate unpacking yet love plane trips by myself. I'm weird, I know. But I like reading magazines on a plane and looking out the window.

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  23. You certainly deserve a break and I'm so glad you are getting it. Enjoy the trip to Texas and the beach!

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  24. Sometimes I wish my husband would stop "helping". I can't wait until the Bird is old enough to "help"...

    Enjoy your space and your peace and quiet. Celebrate with chocolate! Scout out the good hiding places now, while no one is there! ;-)

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  25. Try to enjoy the quiet.
    Have a safe trip.

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