I know that I am not the only one that really likes and enjoys the empty nest. I have had several conversations with couples of our age and they too rave about the empty nest. I have compiled a list of 10 things I like about an empty nest. These are in no certain order and not listed of any order of significant....just random reasons why I love an empty nest:
- I DON'T HAVE TO COOK...Ken and I are good with eating popcorn, cereal and such for meals. I know it's great isn't it?. We got out to eat a lot....almost as cheap to eat out as it is to buy the food and cook....at least in my thinking. AND when I do cook....Ken is soooo happy he will eat whatever I put in front of him!!! LOL
- I can get the laundry done in 3 loads instead of 6 or 7 or even 12 loads. Yup....definitely not as much clothes to wash!!! Or to fold!!! On a side note the only clothes that I won't wash are Kens scrubs....not sure what might be on them and what they have been exposed to....he has to wash his scrubs!!! LOL
- It's QUIET.....the TV isn't on all the time....no loud music is coming from different rooms....different stations!! AHHHH we like quiet....not all the time but it is nice to sit and be quiet with each other!
- We each have our own bathrooms. I love this one!!! I don't have to wait to get into the (my) bathroom to get ready in the mornings. I have my stuff arranged how I like it and no body uses my stuff and doesn't put it back.....You all know what I am talking about!!! LOL
- We don't have to wear clothes if we don't want! I know that is too much information but all you empty nesters have to admit being able to walk out of your bedroom in your birthday suit is pretty good! Am I right?? YES....sorry kids I know that is putting bad images in your head but just wait until you have an empty nest!!! LOL
- Our grocery bill is incredibly low!! It's like having a pay raise!! Seriously!! We don't have to go to the grocery store as often and we don't spend as much....well except on all the snacks that the grand kids like that their mom and dad's won't let them have but Granny and Papa Ken will!!! LOL
- There is plenty of time to spend on our hobbies and favorite things to do. Ken LOVES his model railroads!! He spends hours out in his "train house" in the back yard....doesn't bother me....I know where he is and what he is doing!! I often go out there just to be with him!! I love to read.....can I say that again....I love to read!! I love to sew too...so while Ken is with his trains.....I am reading or sometimes sewing!! And sometimes I will read out in the "train house" while Ken is running his trains!! Perfect!! LOL
- I get to have Ken all to myself!! It's just him and me and we can sit and talk, watch a movie, go out with friends or stay home and snuggle on the couch. I can have his undivided attention and he has mine!! We can spend hours staring into each other's eyes....have I mentioned that he has the most beautiful blue eyes? LOL
- Travel.....we can get up and go anytime we want to....and we do!! We don't have to worry about school schedules, or ball games. We can just plan a trip, make the reservations and GO!! And there is plenty of room to put all the fun stuff we buy along the way!! LOL
- The house stays clean! I don't have to pick up all the time because most of the time Ken and I will pick up after ourselves. Yes I still hate to do the dishes BUT when I don't cook much there isn't many dishes to wash!!! The only time the house gets really messy is when the grand kids are at the house and that my friends is a great thing to have to clean up!! LOL
From my corner of the world.....loving Ken and my empty nest!!
Oh Carla...I loved this blog post. I related so well! We have had empty nest for over 11 years and we are in the process of adopting 2 teen girls. I almost laughed out loud as you pointed out things we've become accustomed to and are going to give up!
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