Just to warn you, there is not much happening on this side of the pond. Tom goes to work, Steve goes to work, and I go to yoga and tennis. And yes, I feel guilty. I read in the afternoons and find it a real pain to fix dinner. Sometimes I don't. Oh, I hope they don't fire me, because this is a great job!
Now you young mothers, don't despair. You beat your brains out for 31 years or so, and you earn this lifestyle. It's totally worth it.
Mind you, in Belgium they totally shut down in the summer. Nobody expects you to visit teach till Fall. I handed over my Seminary materials, and as yet I don't have another calling. So church is a breeze (Ok, they asked me to sub on the organ till I leave in August, but I can handle that). The house stays clean for so long I don't even have cleaning help anymore. (Of course, maybe I'm just getting used to more dust and grime!) Everyone has left for the summer so there are no luncheons, or service projects, or activities to attend.
So don't expect any news on my blog. There just isn't any! Ahhh, I wonder which book I should start? Or should I really work on my family history? Oh, and I mustn't forget my hair appointment this afternoon. I have officially become dead dog lazy!
I can hear you young mother's cringe from here.....hang in there! Retirement comes!
6 comments:
It's true that I wonder how young mothers find time to read lot of books and such...I barely get my laundry done. So I do look forward to the dull, relaxing days sometimes. I'm glad you're enjoying it. You definitely deserve it!!!!
After raising six amazing kids I think you totally deserve your break. I say, Live it Up!
I often wonder how you managed to not only keep your sanity intact with 6 kids, but also continue to be a very happy and fulfilled person. So after pulling off a miracle like that you definitely deserve this time to yourself.
Thanks girls, glad to know you don't think I'm a total bum. But that I actually deserve (ha!) this lovely lifestyle. I know it won't last forever, so I am loving it for the meantime.
I agree with everyone, this is definitely well deserved! It's amazing that you raised 6 kids, 4 of which were crazy boys!
I am joining the herway clan in this comment. I don't think a day goes by that I don't look forward to those days!? Will they really ever come? Because i have yet to see my mom live them, and so in my minds view....they don't exist! And maybe it never will because I'm too much like my mom! Oh I pray they will come some day!
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