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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 7:54:52 GMT
It's just the 2 of us at home usually anyway but Dh has gone out this morning and won't be back until after lunch and it feels really weird! I don't know what to do with myself!  Apart from the odd hour here and there we've been pretty much together 24/7 since March 23rd as we're both self employed in industries that aren't yet permitted to go back to work. Thank goodness we still like each other after all these years  So...garden centre trip maybe? Or just do some knitting or...? Anyway, I just thought I'd share that with you all ETA - 2pm, he's back  It made a nice change! I had a long shower, watched some mid morning tv, did a bit of knitting, 2 cups of tea, had lunch tout seule...so nothing too exciting but I enjoyed it nonetheless |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2020 8:16:49 GMT
I love having my husband at home but I really miss having the house to myself! I want to blast loud music, listen to a podcast or get my sewing machine out and sew for hours but I don't want to disturb his work.
Enjoy your alone time.
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 8:20:06 GMT
It's odd - Dh isn't working at home, just doing diy, gardening etc so I can do whatever I want, loud music included but it just feels different I will enjoy it  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2020 8:31:29 GMT
I would imagine it would be a bit strange after all this time, hope you enjoy your me time. I look forward to having some eventually. Although DH hasn't been hear 24/7 as such as he has been popping into the office but both DD's have been here. Roll on September DD1 will be back at Uni and DD2 will be out all day at college who are making plans to re-opening with social distancing in place as things stand at the moment but that might still change for all we know. I've liked having them both here but..... at times..............  I just wish for 5 minutes peace! |
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 8:34:09 GMT
I just wish for 5 minutes peace! I can imagine Several friends have said similarly - as much as you love them and enjoy their company, you can have too much of a good thing  I know DD is looking forward to her 3 year old going back to nursery in a fortnight  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2020 8:38:03 GMT
My husband will be WFH till at least January, oh boy!
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Post by joelise on Jul 1, 2020 8:40:26 GMT
I’d make the most of the peace and quiet! I’ve been in lockdown 24/7 with my DH since the middle of March and he’s driving me crazy! I’m so pleased my house has 3 floors so I can sort of escape for a while!
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 8:44:16 GMT
My husband will be WFH till at least January, oh boy! I'll pray for you |
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 1, 2020 11:20:11 GMT
I love my DH, but I really enjoy a little home alone time.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 1, 2020 12:17:47 GMT
My husband's still being going to work everyday throughout all this from day one. I admit I've been a bit jealous of those who've all been home together. BUT... be careful what you wish for, right? If I had him home, I'd probably be wishing him out the door instead!
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 12:36:05 GMT
BUT... be careful what you wish for, right? If I had him home, I'd probably be wishing him out the door instead!  It's a balance isn't it. I half expected that we'd get a little bit fed up with each other at times but thankfully we really had very few 'moments'  14 weeks is a long stretch when for a lot of that time neither of us could even do our own thing - see friends, go to Pilates class etc until recent weeks. It's been good test  |
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Post by ashley on Jul 1, 2020 12:38:29 GMT
This is a liberty worth savouring!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2020 12:45:50 GMT
Take a nap. Take a nap. TAKE A NAP!!!!  Seriously. Enjoy your alone time! |
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 12:49:44 GMT
Take a nap. Take a nap. TAKE A NAP!!!! Ha ha  No, napping isn't my idea of a good way to spend free time  |
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Post by sawwhet on Jul 1, 2020 12:52:22 GMT
Enjoy!! I haven't been in the house alone since last September. Five adults living here. Save me......
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 13:02:24 GMT
Enjoy!! I haven't been in the house alone since last September. Five adults living here. Save me...... Ugh...that must be tough...at least young kids go to be early!! |
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Post by leannec on Jul 1, 2020 13:49:45 GMT
My dd's decided to live with their dad a couple of months ago so I'm living alone for the first time in my life ... I'm freaking loving it  My house has never been cleaner, I can watch what I want on TV, and I don't have to cook every night  Freedom is good (but I do miss my dd's) |
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 1, 2020 14:03:54 GMT
DH company decided he's WFH forever (only going in once in a while), he doesn't have a cubicle in the building anymore so they must be serious... It's rendered my SAHM status as obsolete (and for the first time in 14 years all the kids were in school all day...) of course finding a job right now isn't in the cards either.
I am trying to balance my wanting to listen to my music at an unreasonable volume (while I clean) with his suddenly being on a conference call on speaker phone. Or wanting to do fun stuff with the kids but feeling bad because he's "working."
It's strange new world...
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 14:07:36 GMT
DH company decided he's WFH forever (only going in once in a while), he doesn't have a cubicle in the building anymore so they must be serious... It's rendered my SAHM status as obsolete (and for the first time in 14 years all the kids were in school all day...) of course finding a job right now isn't in the cards either. I am trying to balance my wanting to listen to my music at an unreasonable volume (while I clean) with his suddenly being on a conference call on speaker phone. Or wanting to do fun stuff with the kids but feeling bad because he's "working." It's strange new world... I can imagine! Yes, that’ll take a bit of working through. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2020 14:22:59 GMT
I am an introvert going nuts because I have had NO downtime just for me in months. Between teens and DH someone is always home with me and wanting something. The rule is supposed to be if my office door is shut then I am off limits, but that has not been working for us. Even DH knocks and comes in now just to see what I am doing. Sigh. And my e-mails/texts/phone calls have really ramped up, so I am on emotional overload with constant people even in the middle of being isolated. LOL. I'm a Pastor's wife, so I can't really just go off the grid.  Plus I have some lovely quiet spots in the house set up so I can just sit and read and enjoy the outside/birds. DH has taken them all over. I think I made them TOO comfy and quiet. |
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Post by tyra on Jul 1, 2020 14:27:59 GMT
I am so jealous! That is my DREAM. House to myself for a few hours, even better the day. DH takes DS somewhere, I get to veg, clean, watch what I want, take a nap, etc... Hope you enjoy the time! |
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Post by lizacreates on Jul 1, 2020 14:44:18 GMT
Next time you find having the house to yourself and don't know what to do, here's a suggestion: linkYou're welcome. |
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2020 16:03:07 GMT
Next time you find having the house to yourself and don't know what to do, here's a suggestion: linkYou're welcome.  I'll have to remember that! @bdhardy - time for a new sign for your office door (maybe red, amber and green for the kids spending on the urgency of needing you) and a little word with Dh that you 'require' one of your little reading spots back...and mean it! He probably doesn't even realise but it's not too much to ask |
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 1, 2020 17:12:04 GMT
My husband has been gone for four days. I do love me time, so it has been glorious.
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Apart from the odd hour here and there we've been pretty much together 24/7 since March 23rd as we're both self employed in industries that aren't yet permitted to go back to work. Thank goodness we still like each other after all these years 
So...garden centre trip maybe? Or just do some knitting or...?
It made a nice change! I had a long shower, watched some mid morning tv, did a bit of knitting, 2 cups of tea, had lunch tout seule...so nothing too exciting but I enjoyed it nonetheless 
I just wish for 5 minutes peace!
I know DD is looking forward to her 3 year old going back to nursery in a fortnight 
