Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

It took me awhile to understand this when I was younger. Now, I understand it much better that I am older, I mean “seasoned.” My husband went off to upstate New York for work after dinner tonight. He’s only been gone three hours but I miss him! Is that crazy? I have kept myself busy with bills, schoolwork, trying to straighten up and doing my Sunday night chores, but my mind begins to wander, where’s Bill? “Honey?” I call.  Did he go to bed early? Oops, nope, he went to NY to work. I can make it, it’s only a three-day week anyway, yay! Seriously, this is the best week of the year!

Don’t get me wrong when I write this because I LOVE my weekends. I love the rest, the time I get to catch up on emails, plans, wash, shop, you know, everyday things. But would you believe I end up thinking about my kids at school? Is that crazy? I really do love those kids! Even when they tap the pencil endlessly on the desk, always give me a reason why they can’t do independent work, or can not line up quietly, it really is an impossible task. I have been praying lately just to accept the noise they make all. day. long. I am just a quiet lover. I get my quiet time on the weekends.

Then I get to thinking about Ashley, my daughter. I remember my mom and dad always used to say that they would never hear from me (when I was away) unless I needed money. Now the shoe is on the other foot isn’t it? Her car battery is failing. Last week she needed a jump and now tonight she needed one. I wanted her to get a new battery last week, but nooooo, she didn’t want to do it then. Now, she calls and would like me to add a car battery to her Christmas list and yes, of course, make it closer to a Thanksgiving present. Do people give Thanksgiving presents? I’ve never received one! But, I must admit, I am eternally grateful that I have the money to transfer into her account so she can get a new battery. I can’t imagine having an “extra” hundred dollars at the age of 21. She doesn’t really count though, I miss her all the time, the minute she told me she was moving out, I missed her. She has been my best friend all her life.

Ok then, just missing a few people tonight. I’m going to go spend some time petting my cat, he’s downstairs whining or meowing for me, or my husband, I don’t know. He will just have to spend some time with me. Have a great night everyone.