Sunday, November 22, 2009

Empty Nest at age 33?

There is an odd quiet in the house. Dave is reading, I am studying and the girls, they are gone. The come home from school to do their chores, maybe we will see them for dinner. Otherwise they are out with their friends. With my work and school schedule, some days I don't even see them. Dave assures me that they are still alive. They are too cool to hang out with us old fuddy-duddies.

We have a glimpse of the rest of our lives, when the kids grow up and move out. Quiet evenings at home with a good book or a good movie, just me and Dave. I am glad to say that we enjoy each others company. We discuss books, politics, watch Gilmore Girls. It is a subdued, calm existence. Once in a while we will mix things up and go out to a movie, or down to St George. This would occur more often if we had more money. But, I am satisfied with a trip to the used book store here in Cedar, maybe Beto's for lunch.

I also look forward to the time when our kids will realize how cool we have always been. For me, this stage did not come until I moved out of my parent's house. I loved to go visit them, and just sit and talk-I still do. They are just the same as they have always been, only my view and appreciation for them changed. It does get kind of lonely without the kids sometimes. Thank goodness for forced family outings. :)

2 comments:

justbrimmy said...

its depressing to know that all the kids are getting older and it makes me feel old. i know you have done a good job as a mom and am glad to see that your job has paid off in that the kids are all self sufficient (never as much as they think they are) and happy. You are a awesome mom and im glad to see that your life in the future will be what you have hoped for.

Anonymous said...

Angie I love reading your blog. You are so posative and optomistic. Thank you again for your love and care.
Grandma Barbara