peabay
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Post by peabay on Aug 27, 2020 17:33:00 GMT
Not even for one minute. There has always been someone else in the house with me. Always. Dd#4 is working at our local mall right now at the Gap and Dd#2 and dh are going to visit her. And I will be alone. They don't understand why I'm excited and I don't really either - except I'm ALONE. Alone, I tell you!! It's pretty effing awesome. Update: they're home.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2020 17:40:59 GMT
Oh, how I understand that! My teens are back in school (very low covid rates in our area and the school is being SUPER careful, so we felt okay about it) and I told my DH today he is only allowed to work from home 2 days a week. He has a nice office elsewhere (no other people generally - it is a church LOL), so there is no more need for him to be home working every...single...day. I'm excited for you!
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RosieKat
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Post by RosieKat on Aug 27, 2020 17:42:05 GMT
I've had one minute alone but that's about it. I rejoice with you for your upcoming moments of solitude!
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Post by annaintx on Aug 27, 2020 17:42:54 GMT
YOU ARE SO LUCKY. Enjoy your alone time!!
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Post by Linda on Aug 27, 2020 17:44:26 GMT
enjoy - March 5th was my last day home alone and with DD20 doing college virtually this year and DD13 starting the school year virtually, I don't forsee a change anytime soon
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Post by gar on Aug 27, 2020 17:45:07 GMT
Wow, that's tough! We all need a little space and alone time I think, and I'm glad you're getting yours
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Post by maryland on Aug 27, 2020 17:45:46 GMT
I can't imagine! I would be so grumpy. I need alone time. That's my best getting cleaning done time.
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Post by Really Red on Aug 27, 2020 17:47:46 GMT
I get it!!! I haven't been alone for one minute since March 13 until Saturday. Saturday my son packed up and went back to college. I thought I'd be happy and thrilled and overjoyed, but as I came down the steps and saw only one pair of shoes next to the door I had my first moment of real sadness. That lasted the whole evening. I woke up Sunday thrilled again. It is nice to be alone
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Aug 27, 2020 17:48:32 GMT
enjoy - March 5th was my last day home alone and with DD20 doing college virtually this year and DD13 starting the school year virtually, I don't forsee a change anytime soon You have my sympathy. My dh won't be going back to his office for the foreseeable future and I have DD#4 going to college next week (and hopefully staying there.) but DD#2 is here, working from home, so this may not happen again for a long, long time. I'm LOVING it. It's soooooooo quiet. Ahhhhh. The dog is a bit perturbed though.
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Aug 27, 2020 17:49:04 GMT
I can't imagine! I would be so grumpy. I need alone time. That's my best getting cleaning done time. You'd better believe I am SO not cleaning.
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Post by hop2 on Aug 27, 2020 17:50:27 GMT
Enjoy your time ALONE! I’m excited for you. So you are heard and validated.
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Post by maryland on Aug 27, 2020 17:52:40 GMT
Oh, how I understand that! My teens are back in school (very low covid rates in our area and the school is being SUPER careful, so we felt okay about it) and I told my DH today he is only allowed to work from home 2 days a week. He has a nice office elsewhere (no other people generally - it is a church LOL), so there is no more need for him to be home working every...single...day. I'm excited for you! I don't work, and if my husband works at home, I feel like I don't know what to do! I don't want to sit and watch tv for sure! And I feel like I should leave the house so I am not in the way. I don't want to play my you tube cleaning videos while I am cleaning. He is in the former living room, so no privacy for him or for me. He says I'm not, but I feel so weird about being home when he is working. He used to work 5 min. away, and he is the boss so can come and go as he wants. But he got a new job, and it's 40 min. away. He got a fancy car with fancy radio stations, etc. to make his commute more enjoyable. But he still complains that he spends so much time commuting. He was just spoiled with his old job. Haha! But at least he goes 4 days a week. He doesn't require his staff to come in (just the manufacturing employees) so he is usually the only one on his floor. And I get my cleaning done when he is at work, and try to give him the house to himself when he is at home working. But it's hard because most places are closed.
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Post by maryland on Aug 27, 2020 17:54:20 GMT
I can't imagine! I would be so grumpy. I need alone time. That's my best getting cleaning done time. You'd better believe I am SO not cleaning. I'm weird because I love deep cleaning and organizing! I just hate "tidying up" (picking up my family's crap). But I do take lots of breaks like I am now!
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Post by Merge on Aug 27, 2020 17:57:33 GMT
I hear you. I haven't had real alone time, either, but it's usually just me and the girls. DH is working from home today, and it drives me nuts because he seems to require complete silence and especially can't handle any dog disruptions. Meanwhile I'm trying to write lesson plans for distance learning, and I'm constantly being shouted at to "do something with the dogs."
IDK what he wants me to do - they're excited because he's home. It's a disruption to their schedule.
I'm about to put in my AirPods and ignore him.
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Post by M on Aug 27, 2020 17:58:28 GMT
I can appreciate that you're excited. I went from like, Christmas until 3 weeks ago with no time alone in my house. Not ONE. SINGLE. MINUTE. and I am someone who needs that from time to time. DD (23) finally got a full time job and I am grateful for the time I get now. Some days, I get from 10 am when she leaves until about 1 pm when DH comes home. I think we all need time alone from time to time. Enjoy yours!
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 27, 2020 17:59:52 GMT
Go you! I understand completely. He even took time off work to get his hair cut while I was in work, then worked on after dinner to make up the time, the beast! I had 20 whole minutes last week when I persuaded DH to pick up McDonald's all by himself. The first time home alone since March 23rd. It was bliss.
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Post by bianca42 on Aug 27, 2020 18:02:29 GMT
I'm in a similar boat. The last time I was alone in the house was 3/3.
Last Thursday was the first time since 3/16 that there wasn't a human in my house. We totally forgot to turn on the alarm system, because we're so out of the habit.
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Post by compeateropeator on Aug 27, 2020 18:07:35 GMT
I hope you enjoyed your alone time and used it wisely. 😉 I have had the opposite problem. I have not had anyone else in my house since the beginning of March. Pretty easy to get lax on some housekeeping chores when I am the only one that it will annoy. I figure when I absolutely can’t stand it any longer it will be an incentive to complete whatever task it is. I need to have company to force me to do a deep clean. I think I am in trouble. 😄
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Post by kibblesandbits on Aug 27, 2020 18:08:20 GMT
Not even for one minute. There has always been someone else in the house with me. Always. Same, except for my start date was 2/28/20. I'm ready to lose my mind right now. EVERYONE just needs to go AWAY. For an hour, at least.
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Post by sawwhet on Aug 27, 2020 18:10:04 GMT
Enjoy. I haven't had the house to myself either since that same time.
Last September was the first time in 26 years that I had 1 night in my home alone. Miracles do happen.
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Post by schizo319 on Aug 27, 2020 18:15:19 GMT
YES! I get giddy every 2 weeks when DH goes to the grocery store. I love my husband, but 24/7 for 163 consecutive days (minus a total of maybe 12 hours to account for grocery trips) is a bit much.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 27, 2020 18:26:57 GMT
I totally understand how you feel! Other than 4 days in late May when they briefly reopened DH's office, I haven't been alone either. They are going to Colorado the first two weeks of Sept. and were surprised that I turned down their offer to join them. Colorado is nice, but having my house to myself for two entire weeks is a much better deal IMO! Enjoy your solitude while it lasts!
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Post by refugeepea on Aug 27, 2020 18:38:25 GMT
I think it's been since 03/12 for me as well and my son is going to be doing virtual school. I need to find a day before 09/08 when he starts.
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 27, 2020 18:40:30 GMT
I not been alone since March; nor have I been into a store since then. I'm going a little bit stir crazy and I am craving one morning alone w/my decaff and my silence. I love and adore my family, but everyone needs alone time. I completely get it, peabay.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 27, 2020 18:42:26 GMT
I get it! I finally get a little home alone time. I need it.
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Post by nogfz on Aug 27, 2020 19:10:14 GMT
I've not been home alone for more than a few hours at a time since 1995. I've told DH many times that the BEST gift he could give me is a whole 24 hours ALONE. Still waiting....
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Aug 27, 2020 19:13:55 GMT
Enjoy your alone time!
I hope you have your favorite treats and snacks (that you don't have to share!).
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Post by peasquared on Aug 27, 2020 19:16:30 GMT
Enjoy every second! I'd be dancing around, I love alone time every once and awhile.
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Post by finaledition on Aug 27, 2020 19:17:34 GMT
My birthday is tomorrow and I need to tell my family this is what I want without sounding like an a-hole. I so envy your time.
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Post by Tammiem2pnc1 on Aug 27, 2020 19:18:45 GMT
I haven't been alone in my house in years...literally. I don't even know what that feels like, LOL.
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