going away plans
I didn't mean to skip so many days before posting again, but didn't know what to write! And it's all so un-exciting.
This Wednesday though is when Tom goes away for six days... I thought I might have some 'alone-time' (with Guapo, of course) and was really looking forward to it!!
BUT then: My father called last week and I guess between Tom telling him he was going, and me saying how hard (expensive too) it would be for me to put Guapo in day-care every day, my dad suggested flying in from Portland to stay here while Tom's away.
And since he's retired he loves doing 'handyman-work' stuff. (Though he always has; he mows the yards of his neighbors and paints their houses, and cleans their patios... he painted the inside of our condo even, and he is now wanting to wash our windows!! Geesh.)
I didn't know what to say. I know he likes to get away and have ESPN on cable, and he loves Guapo, and he really just wants to help.
And Tom said, "well just tell him!!" But then I thought of his hair which is completely gray now, and I just couldn't say no, as he is so kind and I couldn't bear saying "No I want to be alone and don't want company and it's nothing against you!!"
So he'll be staying in the guest room starting on Wednesday -- he'll get in while I'm still at work, late morning in time for lunch. And he'll have Tom's car, and he is all excited about taking trips with the dog to the beach and the park, it's all he is talking about.
I am appreciative for the help though, I know it is very sweet of him to do this and help me out. But what are we going to talk about in the evenings??!!! Ugh. Will rent lots of movies.
But seriously, I do thank him & am grateful... I hope I don't sound mean!
4 comments:
That is so nice of your dad and so sweet of you to let him. I cherish any alone time I can get, so I understnad how you feel. I know you appreciate him. If it is not too late, maybe put an ealier leave date so you can have a day or two to yourself before Tom's return.
I know how you feel! I'd be at a loss as to what to do with my dad if he came to see me alone. But it sounds like it would really make him happy so it's a good thing! And it would help you a lot too.
Oh, and if you rent movies, make sure they don't have sex scenes in them! That would make me want to DIE!
BTW, are you on Facebook?
Thanks for the note! I'm good...just too braindead to write entries after writing papers for school. But everything is going really well...3 more weeks to go!
You don't sound mean at all! It's perfectly natural to want some alone time. But, I also understand you desire to not hurt you dad's feelings. I'm sure you'll be just fine in the evenings!
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