Recipe for family life
Nov 17th, 2005 by Accidental Thinker
Start with two beloved but rambunctious offspring who have yet to learn the difference between inside and outside voices. Add one tirelessly fun-loving husband who is more boisterous than the both of them put together. Season generously with gleeful shouts and infectious laughter. Sprinkle in a pinch of whining and crying to taste. Blend in the sounds of hearth and home—the dishwasher churning in the kitchen, water running in the tub at bathtime, the endless squawking of battery-operated toys that haven’t been disarmed, and the blare of the TV adjusted to full volume, to be heard above the din. Top with one somewhat impatient mom who is constantly trying to hush everyone to a more palatable level of commotion. Whip into a deafening cacophony of family life and let simmer on high until 8:30 p.m., when bedtime for the kids brings welcome relief from the noise.
I treasure tranquil solitude, but I rarely get it. Yet despite my grumbling, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Welcome to my world.
🙂 I think a lot of us can relate to that world. Enjoy it while you can. One of mine is grown and gone, the other one in her room on the phone!
You know how to live!
We’re babysitting one of the grandkids tonight and get to do all of that! Can hardly wait.
Cherish these days (and nights) with a capital Cherry.
I remember those cherished times, too. However, now living in a two adult household both of which are very self-sufficient, in love but, can embrace parallel play – I can say that, too, is cherished. A bunch! 😉
I never had kids, so this is something on which I missed out. However, I do know I love my quiet time alone, and I do everything I can to protect it.
I hear ya girl! 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Lois Lane
That’s the best recipe in the whole, wide world!
Too bad more people can’t see things this way.
I couldn’t imagine myself single again.