Quiet, Quiet House

Jay and I are getting to know what an empty nest feels like the past couple of days. Shelby left on Saturday for 3 weeks in the UK and Kyle has been working 6pm to 6am for Hackensack Hospital. So no lights on late at night, no doors slamming, no loud phone calls......jus tpeace and quiet. A little too peace and quiet. One thing about being childless for a couple of days is the ability to clean house. Shelby's room is now clear of junk and dirty laundry (Shelby if you are reading this from over there YOU OWE ME BIG TIME.) I had forgotten her carpet was green and I am not quite sure what clothes she has with her over there because I had to do around 8 loads, big loads, of laundry. How did a child who wears uniforms to school get to have so many clothes? But I miss having the kids around. I miss the noise, the junk and the dirty dishes. I am looking forward to Kyle's days off this week and and counting down the days until Shelby comes home.