After 21 months of having a daughter and two teenage grandchildren living with me, I now have my condo back. I have a small one bedroom one bath condo and adding three more people it became much smaller. My daughter and granddaughter slept in my bedroom and my grandson and I used bunk beds in my living room. It was nice to sleep in my own bed in my own bedroom. They really did not bring that much stuff but when all of it is this little condo it seemed like so much more.
So, now we all have moved on to anther phase of life. These months were a stress on all of us. We learned a lot about each other. Some issues we dealt with and some we didn’t. This time allowed me to discover a few things about myself and them that I did not about before. It’s a change not having them here but pretty sure I will adjust in couple of hours. I’ve already noticed it’s quieter and peaceful. I no longer find dirty dishes in the sink or shoes laying around on the floor or curling iron sitting on the bathroom counter or someone in the bathroom.
I missed that bedroom. I was not aware of how much of a sanctuary it was and how much time I spent there. It’s a simple bedroom: a full size bed, a dresser, a small desk and a wicker rocker. I now having quiet mornings, and evenings, in that rocker with my latte, again.
8 Comments
Bob Dein
I’m sure that you enjoy the quiet times, but I bet that you’ll grow to miss the loving chaos too.
Monte Stevens
Yes, I think I will. Thanks!
John
May you enjoy your peace, Monte, for many years to come.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, John!
Earl
I think everyone needs that special place, a sanctuary, and when it’s not available or accessible it can lead to feelings of discord. Even loving them as much as you do you deserve some sort of a medal for the 21 months in those close quarters, “Saint Monte.” 🙂
Monte Stevens
If there is a halo it is bent and tarnished. They also need to be applauded for putting up with me.
Cedric Canard
Twenty-one months, that’s quite something especially when it’s in a one-bedroom-one-bathroom condo. But would your peaceful time in your rocker with your latte feel as good had you not been through that 21 months? Ah, you know what? Probably. Oh well, such is life. Enjoy yourself Monte. Seems to me like you deserve it 🙂
Monte Stevens
I’ve lived alone for a few years now, so having my space invaded was difficult. Expected this to be a short six months. Strange how I’m now adjusting to solitude and quiet again. Feels good. I actually left a dirty spoon in the sink over night just as a reminder of living alone. 🙂