Things I Think About While Cleaning House

[catelin]

I'm cleaning tonight. My house is a wreck most of the time. One of the drawbacks of being a single mom....I get to do ALL of the housecleaning without any help or cheering on. It's when I'm cleaning that I sometimes wonder if I've missed out by turning down offers of marriage and otherwise. I think of how nice it would be to, just once in a blue moon, have someone else take out the trash or fold the laundry. Someone to help me put the sheets on the bed, someone to cook breakfast with on Sunday mornings. I look around my house some nights and just want to burst into tears from how much I have to do. It would be nice to have someone that would tell me, "Hey, don't worry. We'll do it together." So that's what I think of...and then, when I'm done feeling sorry for myself, I move on to other things---like:

--Am I the only woman my age who still wears an apron around the house?

--The Remains of the Day is probably one of the saddest movies I've ever seen...that part where she moves to see what he's reading...it breaks my heart.

--I need to paint my toenails. Poor upkeep of the pedicure is a sign I'm falling apart here.

--Should I call him? Should I not call him? Or should I wait for him to call me? Keeerrrrist! I am such a dork!

--Is that another grey hair???

--I've got the perfect ending for that short story that's been languishing for the last few weeks.

--I'm going to take a nice long walk across the dam with my kids tomorrow.

--And I'm going to figure out where I hid that plane ticket from myself!! I hate when I do that!!

--I'm going to Seattle to visit Shae. Emergency Friend First-Aid, you know. : ) I'm completing a circle in a lot of ways...someone reached out and helped me years back when I was caving in on myself. Now it's my turn to repay the kindness that saved me so long ago. Gotta call my mom and figure out how soon I can get out there.

--Trial coming up in a couple of weeks.

--They took a biopsy from a spot near my collar bone yesterday. I won't find out anything until next week. I'm not that worried....no point in worrying. So I won't.

--The boys are being so good tonight. It's too quiet...which means I probably need to see what they're up to!!!

And now I must go scrub the toilets! I don't need a husband. I need a maid!! ; )

Comments

[kytty.livejournal.com]

--Is that another grey hair???

Those aren't grey hairs, they are Platinum Highlights.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Hahaha! That's great!! Platinum highlights with a perm in my case. Why is it that the grey ones go all wonky and curly?

[kytty.livejournal.com]

Maybe because those were the ones that were pulled out and they grow in all short and springy.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Hehehe! I'm sooooooo busted! : )

[kytty.livejournal.com]

I'm sure glad you didn't ask me how I know so much about the topic. *innocent whistles*

[anoisblue.livejournal.com]

Ha! I used to say, "I need a wife." Waiting on the biopsy is unnerving and not unnerving when you know you just have to wait. Fingers crossed in the Northwest, Dear. If you bring your laundry when you come, bagged up in green plastic garbage sacks, Ken and I will wash it and fold it for the return trip.

*Hugs*
Lis

[catelin.livejournal.com]

That's what I tell my boss when he starts bitching at me about things. "Hey, I'm doing the best I can here. I don't have a wife to do everything else while I work!"

And be assured, there's NO WAY I'd come up that way without spending some time with you and Ken. : ) And Auntie!!! Of course!!

(I'll leave my laundry here, though. No way I'm taking it to the other two busiest people I know!)

[gloriajn.livejournal.com]

Well, when you find out, let me know. I'd love to hook up!

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Definitely! : )

[tully-monster.livejournal.com]

I wear an apron to do housework, although it isn't the frilly muslin June Cleaver sort. No sense in getting dishwater and bleach on my clothes while I clean.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Excellent! Mine are not June-ish either...ruffles just don't seem quite appropriate for cleaning the toilets. ; )

[4hour-ramona.livejournal.com]

i wear an apron. at least i used to. i don't know if i'll break it out at the new house quite yet.

[rockstarbob.livejournal.com]

that would be so rad!

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Now how did I know that you'd be another apron-wearer? Just a hunch, but I'm glad to hear it! You'll get settled in soon enough, I bet. I haven't said much, but I've been keeping up with all your news and cheering you on here. : )

[raveen.livejournal.com]

So this means I get to meet you in person... so long as it doesnt conflict with my honeymoon....

[catelin.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure about dates yet...and I still have to hunt down that ticket!!! I know it's around here somewhere! If I do miss you somehow, I have a feeling I'll be back up that way again...Plane fares are cheap now and I'm not any more afraid to fly than I ever was.

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[raveen.livejournal.com]

sounds cool...

[kissel.livejournal.com]

Dear Old Dutch Maid,

Imagine how it is for single dads, we don't clean to begin with...

I'm still dreading packing, cleaning, moving.. so I have been bringing items to the new place as I need them.

I did however find that for $80 I could get all of my furniture moved without lifting a finger. Seems silly to rent a truck and do it myself for about the same cost.

Looks like you could move your own furniture without lifting a finger!

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Dear Honey Buns:

Put some britches on, will ya? (Not that I'm descriminating here...I'm actually a big fan of the No Pants Weekend.)

Eighty dollars to get your furniture moved is a bargain!!

[sorrento.livejournal.com]

i make great French Toast. (i've found that sourdough bread works best)

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Yay!! A man who knows the secret of the sourdough French toast!! If you don't mind taking out the trash once in a while, we've got some serious talking to do! ; )

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[sun--king.livejournal.com]

Should you call him? - definately (though as your calling a male, check he's not watching the footy game on TV at the time).
Is that another grey hair??? "Learn to love them", i was told... or love 'Veronese Red' as i do (I'm told it gives great coverage). *sigh* ... and I wear an apron - its spunky!

Re: Things

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Wonderful advice!! And welcome! : )

Helpful hints...

[kudzublossom.livejournal.com]

If you have any partially filled, left over coke cans around...pour the contents into to the potty. The citric acid will eat the crud inside the bowls. As for calling him...I have found emailing to be less invasive... but letting him know that you're around is a good idea. Anything interesting happening in your area that you could ask him to do? Good luck with your test results. When all else fails...play a lovely parlor game of tarot.

Re: Helpful hints...

[catelin.livejournal.com]

I use the coke trick too! It's great! And to think we drink the stuff! I didn't call or email. I'm a coward...and a bit wary that I've already let go of too much of myself in waiting to hear a voice. He knows where to find me...the question of whether he wants to or not will be answered shortly, I suppose. I will take your advice on the Tarot, though...that's always a good idea! I am still me, after all and at the end of it all. Can't forget that. : )

[raindog.livejournal.com]

Way too much to process here -- I'll call tonight.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

I got your call...It was late and I figured you'd already gone to bed so I didn't want to wake you. I'm ok, E. It was a spot the hollow of my collarbone that they cut out and wanted to double check to make sure it was ok. I'll know by sometime next week...so don't worry about it. I'll be out with the boys all day tomorrow, but I'll be home tomorrow night and I'll try to call you then. I'm definitely feeling the need for a chat...it's been one of those weeks full of stress and uncertainty.