It is quiet here
@GardenGerty (169568)
United States
December 17, 2015 12:42pm CST
My guests have moved on to their next destination. No more children playing pretend drums and driving cars and singing random, spontaneous Christmas Carols.
No more diapers, no more quarrels and no more sweet hugs.
I am wandering around, stripping beds, washing towels and dishes. No more requests to take a walk or go to a park. I always said " the cleaning can wait until you are gone" and oh, the silence is deafening.
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@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
18 Dec 15
It is nice not to have a never ending stream of dishes, but it is also sad, as I love to feed people.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Dec 15
that can be lonely, time to crank the tunes!
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@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
18 Dec 15
Yes, the radio and music provides good companionship. Their energy has benefitted me as well.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Dec 15
@GardenGerty it seems to make the quiet, less so
@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
18 Dec 15
I do not have guests often. It is both exhausting and exhilarating.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Dec 15
When guests have left our home in the past it has made me sad, and busy at the same time! The quiet seems to all of a sudden be a problem like it never had before.
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@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
18 Dec 15
You have hit the nail on the head. I was used to it being pretty quiet here, and then got accustomed to the busy activity and noise. Hubby and I will enjoy a long evening together tomorrow.
@Tampa_girl7 (54730)
• United States
17 Dec 15
Hopefully you get everything all clean and tidy soon.
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@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
18 Dec 15
I think they have given me some momentum toward long term goals.They just do not visit often enough.
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
18 Dec 15
My kids will be here for Christmas. The house will bustle with Christmas joy.
@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
18 Dec 15
It's always easier to be the one who left then be the one who's left behind. I recall having my annoying cousins for a long visit at my place and wishing they went home. But when they went home I feel so sick and lonely.
@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
18 Dec 15
It was just for three nights. Basically their needs are simple, but with four under ten years old it can be exhausting. I know why my daughter is tired.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
18 Dec 15
Sometimes the silence is deafening.... and at others...it's golden.... just remember the fun you've had over the last few days as you do the cleaning and tidying.... and look forward to their next visit.....
@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
18 Dec 15
Nice when they leave after a nice visit but also makes you sad
@marijuana (570)
• Tel Aviv, Israel
18 Dec 15
I always have that mixed emotions whenever guest are going :) Its a feeling of relief having the same peaceful daily routine back again, but at the same time wishing they would come back soon again.
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Dec 15
Peace is good, but family is more precious than anything. I know you miss them all already.
