I am starting to think that China may be on to something with their one-child policy.
As you know, our Millie is away on her school trip so that just leaves me and the boy at home. It’s quite a strange feeling when one of the 3 Musketeers abandons ship – it leaves a strange sense of calm with a hint of unrest. It’s like when the air changes before a storm, you know something feels different but you can’t put your finger on it.
I sat last night thinking about what was different and this is what I noted:
- The house is quiet – no children style hurricanes whirling around wreaking havoc
- I can walk through any room without dodging cartwheels, handsprings, and other gymnastic / interpretive dance moves
- I had a shower – un-interrupted – TRUE STORY!!
- I had free time – At 10 years old, Millie still won’t go to sleep without a fight every night.
- The morning ran smoothly, and by that I mean, we were early for school/work, I have a full face of makeup on and even managed to straighten my hair.
- Even the boy was looking smart (ish)
Is this what my life would be like with one child??!! Sounds great, doesn’t it – and by the pictures, I took this morning, you would think it was.
The fact that I didn’t sleep all night because my heart was missing a piece, my little wild warrior was not trying to sneak into my bed, mothering her brother or catapulting from room to room. There was no arguing, no kids laughing together or scheming their next plan.
I would give up all the lovely calm things and go back to carnage just to have her back in my arms… Friday can’t come soon enough!!
