When Tom was gone I would sit around much more than I should have feeling lonely and uninspired and unsure what project or chore out of the multitude to attack in this state. When Tom came home I would do the dishes because he was in the kitchen making food, or I would scurry around tidying and organizing, suddenly perfectly happy to do so.
But what I've realized NOW, now that Tom and I have had over a week together and as I start school again he is still not back to work regularly, is that I get NOTHING done when he's around this much. I had to encourage him to take a nap (I'm, like, his mom) so I could get some reading done for class and, I guess, post a blog entry.
We have been doing nothing but watching Heroes (from season one to four) for the past week and a half. And that's only a slight exaggeration. Days that I planned on cleaning we went shopping at St. Vinny's (ALL DAY), trips to the grocery store took all evening, as we wandered around with the "This sounds good" mentality. I am remembering that we get nothing done when together. Sigh. We're just too dang happy.
So, I am evermore dreaming of the day when Tom has an office in the house, far removed from my activity, but still there. And hopefully I will have some little kids around too, keeping me from my lonely-dog ways and who keep me constantly moving and prevent me from watching Heroes all night long with my life.
Until then, may God give me strength. Tom has a few slow weeks ahead of him and I have a lot to catch up on and keep caught up on. I must resist Tom charms! And the urge to avoid the kitchen altogether.
One thing I have to admit though, having Tom around sure beats the alternative.
1 comment:
Hey! You mean the grass really isn't greener?? I so often do the same thing!! And when he gets that office and the kids keep you busy you'll dream of the days you could lay around watching TV or strolling around St. Vinny's together! Go figure. We are not HOME yet.
I love you dear.
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