After having gone out every night this week, I am determined to stay in all evening with my latest Netflix arrival, my Christmas tree, gas fireplace, puppies, and PJ's. The only exception to the stay-home-all-night-rule will be the quick trip to pick up my take-out Indian food.
Last night was interesting. I took my friend B out for his first Thai experience and rather than enjoying it and spending time with me, he text messaged his new boyfriend all night and screamed every time he got one back. One time he even fell out of his chair (I am not kidding). Everyone watched us as we ate and I was embarrased that he called so much attention to our table. Oh well, I'm happy he's happy. I felt lonely when I got home with no James, but after a hot bath, warm pajamas, and "Sex and the City" re-runs on TV, I was set and I slept well for the first time since James has left. I even got to take the new car to work today. :-) (James wanted to give me the new car when we bought it and take mine, but I wasn't ready to give mine up). I am also enjoying reading my "Queen Noor" biography before bed every night.
When you're married and your spouse is away, it's strange having the house empty when you are so used to having someone leave their socks and shoes everywhere (and underwear, and school books, and not replacing the toilet paper, but hey, who's counting?) :-)
What do you like to do when your spouse is away?
Posted by Hannah at December 1, 2005 01:19 PMI am sorry dinner wasn't fun. I too don't like it when my husband has to be away but I undersand it's a must. I go out to the movies I want to see and catch up shows that I like to watch. But sleeping in an empty bed is the worst. You would think I would be happy because of all the room but I am not. I was used to it for 26 years but quickly got used to Niel being there for the past 4.
Posted by: ani at December 1, 2005 02:16 PMA few weeks ago, Jeff took Lucas to Home Depot on a Saturday morning and I was suddenly in our house all by myself, for the first time. It was nice to have a little break, but it was SO weird!!! I missed them like crazy! When Jeff is away on a business trip, I try to fix foods for dinner that I love and he doesn't. [Like something with spinach!] I also like curling up with Lucas and watching a movie. Or I'll do some crafting, because I don't worry so much about spreading everything out and making a mess. :) Your plans for tonight sound awesome!
Posted by: Lisanne at December 1, 2005 03:53 PMMy husband doesn't travel for work (or hasn't ever done it yet), so I don't know. I DO know that if he's not in the house with me at night, I definitely do NOT enjoy it! But usually love my quiet alone time during the day. :)
Posted by: Laura at December 1, 2005 07:27 PMWhen my hubby is out of town I normally end up watching a movie with the kids or playing with them until they are asleep. Then I spent time on my computer or take a long bath with a book
Posted by: Melany at December 2, 2005 08:27 AMJason had to go away for business one night this week. I let all the dogs sleep in the bed with me ( which they are "not allowed" to do!-Especially Bella our australian shepherd!)
Posted by: alfredsmom at December 2, 2005 11:47 AMused to be, mike was away from me every other night and now he's not away nearly enough ;) LOL! when he used to be gone, i'm usually stayed up to watch tv, read or get on the internet. i would also go shopping but yes, i miss all of him, particularly the parts of him i get annoyed with when he's around...you know, the socks, the pants and etc. :) but he's a keeper so i can't complain.
Posted by: stef at December 2, 2005 03:17 PMI'm really good at being alone. Really alone. I can find all kinds of things to do, crafts, phone calls, movies, computer, seeing friends...
Being alone with child is totally different. I really don't know how single parents do it. It is so exhausting.
Posted by: Elaine at December 2, 2005 09:27 PM