Empty Nest

This weekend I had my first taste of what it will be like when the kids leave home.

We've had time without the kids before, but this time it felt different. I think because in the not too distant future it will be a reality.

I'm not sure I liked it.

Kym and I had our tea, which we prepared together. That was nice. Then we sat down and watched the footy on tv, which was a very one sided match and not very interesting. So now what? You mean we have to talk to each other?

It took us a while but we did manage a conversation! Isn't it funny (well, probably not funny) how you get so caught up in life, kids, work, that you forget how to have a real conversation? OUr conversations are generally "can you pick up some milk on the way home" "What time should we tell Steph to come home" "can you please stop flicking through the channels" "who stole the remote?"....and the list goes on. Lots of one liners, but not much real conversation.

So, what to do? I'm thinking we need to go on a date. We haven't done that in a while, so that is the plan. Next week we are going to the Barossa for a few days to spend time with some dear friends and we might take the opportunity to visit a nice restaurant for some nice food and conversation!

I will let you know how it goes.....