Too Much of a Good Thing?
Clay and I had a "mini-anniversary" recently, as we have officially been dating for two years since January 31. We (and I'm mostly sure I speak for both of us) really truly enjoy spending time together. We can't wait to get home from work to see one another, and we cherish our weekends. Much of our time at home is spent researching/dreaming about our next vacation when we can spend tons of one on one time together.
I think one of the best things in our relationship, though, is his work schedule with rotating weekends. About every fifth weekend, Clay will be off on Friday and Monday and work on Saturday and Sunday. He enjoys his two weekdays to go and get business taken care of, and I enjoy that free weekend when I can go and shop and do lunch and things with the girls. This work weekend forces us to spend a little time away from one another and gives me the chance to do all of the catching up with my friends and things like that. So this weekend is MY weekend. Clay was off today to do his boy things, and I've planned all of my shopping, lunching, chick flicks, etc.
But sometime you accidentally get TOO much of a good thing. Clay's boss called today to see if he would spend ALL of next week in Little Rock. Being the good husband, Clay did call me first to make sure we didn't have any major plans (HELLO, Valentine's Day!! The FIRST anniversary of our ENGAGEMENT!) And so, Clay will be leaving Monday morning, and returning Thursday mid-day. And I'm really going to miss him. I'm not sure how it is that I could live very happily by myself for so many years, and after only a few months of marriage, I'm SCARED to go to sleep without him. I always laughed at women who were like that! I don't want to go home to an empty house (no, the cats don't count). I don't really need to spend the evenings dining out with friends and blowing our food budget.
I think the current plan for me is to go to Border's and spend a small chunk of the "entertainment" budget on some good new books so that I can snug into bed and read myself to sleep for those few lonely nights.
If you have any other suggestions, let me know!
posted by Lori Shay @ 5:10 PM
3 Comments:
I definately have a suggestion my dear Lori. Come home for some cuddling and tender love fram Mom, Dad, and Grandparents. Doesn't that sound lovely" Mom and I even have a good supply of books for you and I bet Grandmama could come up with some too. Think about it. Doesn't that sound better than going home to cats? I bet Clay would even agree with that. Clay have a good safe trip and don't worry about your sweetie. I have a feeling my offer will be turned down but we won't let her get too lonely as long as we have phones and e-mail. We are missing you two. Don't stay away too long. Hugs to both.
By the way I am so happy to hear after two years of dating and seven months of marriage you still like to be together so much. Sounds like you in for the long haul. Go guys I'm behind you all the way
Hi Granny!
I actually rather love your offer, but unfortunately I have that thing called work. And there's no way I can miss Saturday and Sunday nights with Clay when I won't see him for several days.
It's all very sad indeed!
Forget work and come home to some real good pampering. We would love for Clay to come with you on the weekend and I was in no way suggesting you leave him. I just thought if he was going to be gone and you would be lonely we could fix that for you. Oh shucks, maybe it's me that needs some Lori hugs and pampering. Forgive the weak moment and just call me sometime ok?
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