my boys went on a youth camping trip yesterday morning. they will be gone until tuesday. i think this is the first time they have all three been able to go together. nick is attending as a leader.
it is very quiet around here today. doug left for church meetings and i am alone. i can’t say as it is bad, just different. i’ve been able to plan my young women lesson without interruption, read the scriptures (and actually spend some time studying them), play church music without grumbles from anyone, and i even got dinner partially done. it’s only 11 am! i’m still in my pajamas and loving it. i do have to get ready for church soon, but i am enjoying the quiet.
i do miss my boys. i always worry about them when they are gone. i’m sure they’re having a great time, though. i’m really glad they’ll have this camping memory to share.
i have contemplated what exactly i am going to do when my boys are really gone. how will i spend my time? will i still be going to school? will i have found a profession or something else to occupy my time? will i watch more movies, read more, visit with friends more, or actually blog everyday? any suggestions? maybe i’ll volunteer at the schools or the hospital or the public library. i have only 5 years before hunter has left on a mission. maybe clayton will still be living at home then, maybe not. it will be interesting to see where life takes us in the next 5-8 years.
i’m definitely not ready for an empty nest, yet.
