Domestic Blegh
I had this very strange moment this morning. I was at the lawyers hanging out my washing (no washing machine at my house yet) before we both went off to work, and he had to go to work for a very important meeting (he’s playing boss at the moment) and so we said our goodbyes and ‘have a nice days’, then he kissed me goodbye as I was hanging out my washing and went off to work, then I cleaned up a bit and did the same. It was all very civilised and domesticated.
And I hated it!
All I want is to get married and have babies, but this morning, strangely, just put me off for a while longer again. So while that’s a good thing with a lack of suitable prospects for such activities, it was also worrying… somedays I think all I want is to be a SAHM and play house all day, and other days I think ‘ick, babies and no work, I’ll take my career thanks’. Who knows what will happen? I’m sure kids are on the horizon, but it may happen a lot later than I ever imagined growing up and heading into my 20s.
Also, I’ve finally caught up on all your comments! Sorry, my bad, I didn’t realise it had been soooo long since I replied. I will endeavour to keep on top of them by replying to them each day before I write my post.
That’s how I feel. It use to be all I wanted was to get married and have a family, but now days seeing how it works out for very few I don’t mind. I’d rather stay single and enjoy my life than join the part of the population who is divorced and a single parent. That’s a lot of work for anybody and it’s not something I plan to jump into lightly.
While some days I think ‘ick, kids’, other days I can hear my biological clock ticking. About 6 years ago I started saying ‘in 5 years’, then after 5 years I decided that I couldn’t say that forever, so now I’m thinking 30 is my cut off point and I’m counting down to then, if there’s not a man in sight, I will have to impregnate myself through some other means and go solo… who knows what will happen by then though?!
Comment by Kari — November 21, 2008 @ 6:04 am
Domesticity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, unless you’re being domestic with the right person. It’s amazing how Mr. Right can turn you into Betty Crocker, and you love every minute of it.
I’ve always said I’m going to end up an over-educated housewife! I love cooking and baking and all that stuff. I would have made the ideal housewife in the 1950s lol. But I also enjoy working and learning new things - there’s only so many ways to roast meat and bake cakes. Who knows what will happen in the future though!
Comment by Veronica — November 25, 2008 @ 12:21 am
OMG Kari - you are so right. Being a single parent is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do! My ex is back to being a shit and I’m THIS close to screaming “Calgon! Take me away”.
I shouldn’t have gotten married so young. That was my bad. I would never advise anyone under 25 to even THINK about getting married. Enjoy your life while it still is YOUR life. You’ll be glad you did. I thought I was going to be single for much longer than I was. I was actually looking forward to being single for a few YEARS - but sometimes someone comes along and rocks your world. I couldn’t help myself.
Comment by Veronica — November 25, 2008 @ 12:26 am