What is missing in the house? It is the spouse. Luke is gone overnight and I won't actually post this until he gets home. I don't like people to know that the protector of the family is gone. You never know who you actually don't know on your FB friend list.
The point is that one out of four changes the family dynamic even if it is for one night. One person missing from your family even for a small time makes such a BIG difference. He makes noise. He watches TV and he expects dinner.
I don't mind being a single parent for one night. The second night of him being away makes me grumpy. The first night is fun. We don't turn on the TV. I feed the kids "Old McDonalds" (Kate's name). We read which ever number of books AJ has decided. Tonight it was 12. We actually only got through 11. We lost Kate's interest at 9. I fix the favorite chocolate milk. It's a nice time.
But you can always tell when the spouse is away. He makes our family go around. I'll even wait until last to welcome him home. I won't say that one of us is more happy to see him as he brings something special and different to each of us. AJ loves to talk with him and make up great big stories. Kate loves to laugh at him. He can give her a look and she chuckles all of over herself. Those really deep ones that make a parents life complete. I love him. He keeps me sane and grounded. Reminds me of the things that I do well and the things that could use help (my cooking needs loads of help). He takes up 3/4ths of the bed which will remind me he's gone tonight.
The house is quiet and the only person awake is the slightly lonely spouse.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Change?
I have been pondering my blog post. I believe I was composing this as I went to sleep last night. This is a chance to say and chat about so many things. My chance to be deep and serious, silly, or nasty and mean. I have to say I like my options. I am always aware of the things that I put out there for people to see. I hate to be offensive or hurt feelings. I will try to overcome that here after all this is my blog and you don't have to read or like.
I was thinking about change. You know they say some change and stress are actually good for you? I agree with the students of Psychology on this one. Having a new experiences are the results of change and stress. There are people who love change and do it all the time prime example is all the ladies who dye their hair. A constant change in their life. I refuse to commit to this kind of change.
There is also life change. Plenty of people say they wouldn't change one part of their life. Really? Seriously? No snarky comments you would like to go back and add? No conversation you would have preferred to take back? No last visit you would have made to a loved one who has passed? This is the kind of change I would like. I got some comments, some dates to pass on, and last visit to my Papaw England.
The change I can get behind the most. Personal change and this is related to self. The thing that I would like to change is self awareness. I am in a crowd and stop or turn around and run smack dab into some stranger. I apologize and feel awkward. Why did I not sense that person was there? Have I always been so unaware of my surroundings? I would like to think not but I guess my oldest friends would know the truth. I have no said plan of action to make me aware, I don't think Sony makes a game for that or would a first person shooter hone my skillz. I could walk around pretending a sniper was hidden somewhere waiting for a clear shot. This might cause more problems... So I hope to have some success at upcoming events this weekend. As G.I Joe says knowing is half the battle. If I can get through Mickey on Ice without tripping over some kid or running down a fellow parent. I will try to be aware. I will keep you up to date on my personal goal of change.
I was thinking about change. You know they say some change and stress are actually good for you? I agree with the students of Psychology on this one. Having a new experiences are the results of change and stress. There are people who love change and do it all the time prime example is all the ladies who dye their hair. A constant change in their life. I refuse to commit to this kind of change.
There is also life change. Plenty of people say they wouldn't change one part of their life. Really? Seriously? No snarky comments you would like to go back and add? No conversation you would have preferred to take back? No last visit you would have made to a loved one who has passed? This is the kind of change I would like. I got some comments, some dates to pass on, and last visit to my Papaw England.
The change I can get behind the most. Personal change and this is related to self. The thing that I would like to change is self awareness. I am in a crowd and stop or turn around and run smack dab into some stranger. I apologize and feel awkward. Why did I not sense that person was there? Have I always been so unaware of my surroundings? I would like to think not but I guess my oldest friends would know the truth. I have no said plan of action to make me aware, I don't think Sony makes a game for that or would a first person shooter hone my skillz. I could walk around pretending a sniper was hidden somewhere waiting for a clear shot. This might cause more problems... So I hope to have some success at upcoming events this weekend. As G.I Joe says knowing is half the battle. If I can get through Mickey on Ice without tripping over some kid or running down a fellow parent. I will try to be aware. I will keep you up to date on my personal goal of change.
Monday, September 12, 2011
First Time Blogger.
This is my first blog. I was encouraged by my friend Jill Na Na to "share" with the world.
Most of the things going on in my world are my children, work (I try not tot talk about that too much), and my opinions. Lord and family know I have opinions on most things.
So maybe my next post will be full of opinions or funny things about my kids?
The Franklinsteiner
Most of the things going on in my world are my children, work (I try not tot talk about that too much), and my opinions. Lord and family know I have opinions on most things.
So maybe my next post will be full of opinions or funny things about my kids?
The Franklinsteiner
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