Last year we had a quiet house. Just GB, myself and one of the offspring. The two peacocks off about their business, one in sunny Spain and the other residing with his lady love in the same city but it might as well have been on a different planet. There was no oonce-oonce music, no damp towels gathering mould under beds, no size 12's lying around waiting to be tumbled over, no dirty dishes growing mould beside the couch. Tasty edibles always available. It was very nice. And quiet.
But, now, they are back. The fruit of my loins, the reason for my existence for so many years, for various reasons, have returned to the nest. Oh joy of joys.
The damp towels are breeding. The bedrooms seldom see the light of day before noon. The oonce-oonce is a constant background rumble. The fridge is always empty. The lights are on all the time. The dog is ecstatic. The friends call constantly for entertainment and to help empty the aforementioned fridge. Late nights. Sore heads. These things, you might say are all part and parcel of family life. And you would be right.
But you know what drives me crazy?
The 27 odd socks that I counted today.
7 comments:
Be still my heart! You posted! It does seem we're never satisfied.....only twenty seven?
Uh-oh...
happy to have found you again rise. I used to visit sometimes when I was Tall Girl. Lost you in the move... Found you over at Isabelle's.
Stop counting socks and put them in the drawer. The miraculously multiply in there...
Happy New Year Rise
Is everything well with you? You should be finished counting socks by now. Please send up a signal!
Like seeing snap-shots of life, in a very witty manner and meaning. I like it. Thanks.
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