It is a little after 1am and I am still awake trying to get my rhythm for 2nd shift. Dudette went to bed hours ago and as much as I would have liked joining her, I know if I did, it would foul up my sleep and make staying alert Monday night difficult.
Bummer.
But we are working on making the best of it. Tonight, Dudette already set up a lunch for me to take to work. Sweet of her to do that.
One of the things I am going to miss is, in the morning as I leave for work, no matter what time it is, as I back out of the drive and into the street, I can count on her showing up at the window to wave goodbye. I know, it sounds sappy, but it makes the start of the day nicer. Harpo Marx adopted a great number of children in his day. He was asked, "Why?" His answer, (as the story goes anyway) was, "When the time comes for me to leave, when I look back, I want to see a smiling face in every window, waving goodbye." (He owned a BIG house. BTW)
It has become a tradition with Dudette, CK, and myself, that whenever we part company, (angry or happy, in person or on the phone) we always say, "Love you, bye." And we do it with a smile on our faces. And we mean it. If anything should ever happen to any of us, we want to make sure the last thing we say or show each other, is our love. It may be the last thing that person hears and sees from us. Never part with in anger. That is important.
It will be an adjustment to not see that smile and wave as I leave for work. Guess I'll have to stop by her work to catch it. That would be nice.
Changes happen.
thats beautiful. iremember that. the last thing isaid to bill was i love you. hedidnt reply just smiled.
Posted by: Bod | December 19, 2005 at 06:28 AM
You are so spoiled - Dudette making your lunch. Just don't tell WS, he might get ideas (and immediately get them slapped down).
Posted by: bogie | December 20, 2005 at 02:57 AM
Bogie, I didn't ask for it. But feel free to slap WS whenever you feel like it.
I'm sure once a routine is established, we will return to our regularly scheduled happiness.
Posted by: Wichi Dude | December 20, 2005 at 11:21 AM
How can you advocate spousal abuse, WD? Just lose a little sleep and you get really goofy. Love ya. *smirky grin*
Posted by: Cop Car | December 21, 2005 at 03:08 PM
It's not MY spouse. And, it sounded like she was already wound up to go anyway. (All she needs is a push...)
Posted by: Wichi Dude | December 22, 2005 at 01:46 AM
No, No, No, I was slapping down the ideas (you know, the little lightbulbs that appear over people's heads) - Not WS himself.
Posted by: bogie | December 24, 2005 at 06:22 AM
I love the "Love you, bye" rul!. We have it in our household too, always have/always will. Hope you are adjusting to the new shift and can enjoy the holidays!
Posted by: martie | December 25, 2005 at 05:14 AM