So my house is quiet. This may not seem like a big deal to some of you, but to me it is. You see, on January 10th of this year, my MIL came for a visit. While she was staying with us, Andrei moved in temporarily (like 4.5 months) while his mom was shooting that reality TV show in P.R. While he was living with us, Ana moved in.
Andrei went back to "living" with his mom in August, Mamá went back to Mexico in October. Ana left for Mexico on Saturday. Yesterday night was the first night alone Luis and I have had (excluding Tuesday "date nights") in 11 months. When I get home the house is dark, and still, the t.v. is off, there is nothing bubbling on my stove, there's no crying baby- just the dogs and me. It's the first time I haven't had a long-term house guest this year... I spent most of 2008 living with others.
How bittersweet it is to have peace and quiet, but to lose such large pieces of my life. I know that it sounds weird, but I liked having Ana stay with us. I mean, how many women out there would voluntarily allow their Sisters-In-Law to live with them for extended periods of time? Crazy sounding, I know.
It was nice, though. It felt like I was back in college with a roommate who could cook truly awesome food and who liked all the same T.V. shows as me. We used to stay up late watching "Sex in the City" and we always watched "Martha Stewart Living" when I got home from work. We would give each other wardrobe advice and she helped out with the chores. She's also pretty wicked at "Guitar Hero."
I really, really miss her, as do the dogs, and Andrei, and Luis. Although I don't miss hearing the crying, the lack of it kind of makes me realize how truly lonely my life is here in Provo. So if you're looking to relocate for 4-7 months, feel free to ring me up. We've got a killer guest suite complete with a private entrance and bath. I have a vacancy.
3 comments:
Wow that is a big life change! We are coming to Utah from Dec 18 until Jan 14- I would totally take you up on that guest suite offer if Amy and David's mom wouldn't throw a fit about not having the baby within arm's reach at all times ;) Good luck with the adjustment!
I know the feeling... We lived with my family for 8 months last year and when we moved back to Utah, it was disturbingly quiet. Just the two of us. I miss having them around, too!
WOW! Sounds like a prime time for the Makely's to come visit! Would 8extra people crying baby included help you feel less alone? It is amazing what crazyness we can get used to. My favorite song is "your going to miss this". It reminds me that someday all the noise will be gone and I will feel lonely. I know you will get used to the quiet soon enough. Maybe it is time for a noisy bird?
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