House to Myself
By paigea
@paigea (36318)
Canada
August 20, 2016 11:34am CST
I have the house to myself for a couple of hours. My husband and I pretty much go about our own day anyway so I am not sure why having the house to myself seems like a treat.
There are some things that are just easier to do when I am home alone. I can wash the floors and no one will walk on them while they are wet.
I can empty out a cupboard or a closet and sort through without anyone complaining about the mess.
I can take a long soak in the tub and read a magazine.
I can myLot without anyone asking, "What are you doing on there?"
Now to choose what to do for the next couple of hours. I think the floors need me the most!
Is it a treat to get the house to yourself?
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@Marilynda1225 (82624)
• United States
20 Aug 16
Having the house to myself is a rare occurrence so I usually try to relax and little, maybe listen to some music louder than when other people are home or catch up on some tv shows that no one else likes to watch. I try not to waste that precious time by cleaning 
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
24 Aug 16
It used to be but it doesn't matter so much anymore. Rarely am I here much to enjoy being home alone anyway. It only happens when it rains and that will happen more now that fall is closer but whether I'm home alone or not won't change my plans too much.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
25 Aug 16
@paigea I can't wash the floors when he's home, nor can I make many calls for our business as he tends to nap in the living room when I want to begin those. But, otherwise, I can tackle other things since he mostly hangs out at his computer in the extra bedroom.
@paigea (36318)
• Canada
25 Aug 16
@MarshaMusselman washing the floors while he is out is definitely easier. And as for the rest, he is just up and down, in and out. lol sometimes he is being productive but other time he is just puttering around. I do the same but I don't bother myself. lol
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Aug 16
lol Yes it is but as the wife of a retiree, it is not something I get often
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Aug 16
@paigea I retired early 6 years ago and he retired 3 years ago. I had it good for 3 years lol
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@paigea (36318)
• Canada
26 Aug 16
@BelleStarr I might never retire. I work part time; it's great.
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
1 Sep 16
Well not much any more for me. Sometimes it is but lately I have the house to myself a lot. I understand the need and feeling of freedom though for sure.
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
1 Sep 16
That's good, balance is important.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
20 Aug 16
I get it to myself a lot - not that he's far - usually just out in the yard working or in the hammock napping!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
21 Aug 16
@paigea No door slamming here, unless I do it.
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@paigea (36318)
• Canada
22 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill Our doors are on springs, they just close loudly as he goes in and out.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Aug 16
Yes, I always have loved it - those few hours of peace and like you said- no one noticing what you're doing. I suppose i wouldn't like it if it was for always--- but then again, maybe I would---ha!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Aug 16
@paigea Hah! I know I would----especially to have peace and quiet to write, etc.
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@shaggin (72023)
• United States
25 Aug 16
I suppose sometimes it is for situations like you write. Most the time I prefer to have my children around though! I am lonely without them.
@crossbones27 (49344)
• Mojave, California
21 Aug 16
I think what you are saying is we all need some alone time. I feel ya.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50145)
• United States
30 Aug 16
I agree that having the house to myself can be a treat.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 Aug 16
it used to be but these days it is just lonely. guess its my age. can't usually do much cleaning, etc.
@cacay1 (83334)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
25 Aug 16
Very activities, sort of exercise of the body and mind.
@Iam_jauntyjen (5016)
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4 Sep 16
Always hihihi. I like it when i used to have the to myself.it's like freedom lol
