Well, I've been an empty-nester for three weeks now, so I thought an update was due. So far, it's not what I expected. I really thought the house would feel so quiet and empty. I thought I would be awkward and lonely. I thought I would not know how to fill my time and be restless. None of that has been true. Apparently, I am busier than I thought I was.
The first week The Boy moved to college was also the first week my school was back in session. I was pretty involved in getting the staff set for the year and getting the kids off to a good start. Those things kept my mind occupied. It didn't leave me much time to dwell on the house being empty or quiet. (Plus The Boy texted me quite often and that helped. His nerves and worry about college have vanished. He's having a fabulous time.)
The second week I had one late night at work, another night out to dinner with colleagues, and the following evening J from Arizona ("JAZ" from here on) arrived for a ten-day visit. All this week, the third since The Boy moved, JAZ has been here so the house has not been empty or lonely. Restless and bored has not been a problem.
I did intend to continue my food blogging as an empty-nester: planning, shopping, and cooking for one. So far it's been a bit complicated to do so. The Boy comes home on the weekend, so I cook nicer meals. I end up eating the leftovers for most of the rest of the week. Plus this week, there's been two of us. I still plan on writing more about dining solo.
Next week is still a little busy: JAZ leaves Tuesday, Wednesday is a late night at work, and The Boy is home by Friday. Maybe things will be quieter and more boring after that.
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