Things I Get to Do While My Husband Is Away

bubble bath

Last week, my husband left for a seven-day impromptu bike trip. One of his friends passed away in a horrible motorcycle accident (a week prior) while on his way to a rally. So, there was no doubt in his mind that he was going to attend the funeral in Pennsylvania. Although I would miss him during the week, his absence  meant a few things:

1. Full control of the remote control.

I caught up on my reality TV, reruns of Sex and The City were playing  in the background while I caught up on blogs that I missed, I watched Something Borrowed for the tenth time and didn’t have to worry about hearing some sort of negative comment. I watched a couple episodes of  Ghost Adventures without hearing that ghosts aren’t real–and yes, I scared myself silly and had to have the front room light on while I slept.

2. I didn’t have to cook dinner for seven days.

I ordered take-out and made it last for several days. I had cereal for dinner one night  and munched on carrots and humus the next. So simple and no fuss!

3. If I wanted to change into my PJ’s right when I got home from work, I could.

See, normally I will wait until after dinner before changing into my PJ pants. I try my best not to look too frumpy right off the bat. When I get home, I change into some shorts and a t-shirt–not too frumpy, but comfy. Last week, the work clothes came off, and I was Mrs.Frump. Loved it!

4. I had the whole bed to myself.

Well, not technically all to myself. My furkids took up the whole left side of the bed. I will have to admit I was able to catch up on my sleep!

5. I could take a bubble bath every single night and sip on some wine with candles lining the tub without worry that he will turn the A/C on and freeze me out of the bathroom.

Although this  thought came to mind every single day, it never happened. Why? I have no idea, but I did have a glass of wine from time to time.

6. I could finally pop in the P90X DVD and sweat in private.

This didn’t happen either. The only physically activity I did was run around the backyard with the fur kids!

So, now that he’s been back for three days, I’ve learned that being apart a few days gave both of us time to miss each other and make us appreciate each other more. Yes, I had to relinquish my control over the main remote and watch sports pretty much ALL the time, but I’m okay with that, because I can always go to the bedroom to watch TV. Yes, I am back to making dinner every night, but I don’t mind it so much, plus I get to try my new Pinterest “must trys” on him! Sleep…..isn’t happening like it did last week, but I’ve learned that if I leave a little early in the morning, I will have time to stop at Starbucks to grab a skinny vanilla latte–although, for some reason it hasn’t made any sort of difference this morning. I’m still tired.

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