Friday night my mom had the kids for a sleepover. Jason and I planned on going out for Indian food and a movie. Really, there wasn’t much we even wanted to go see, but we were going to go out, damn it!
Imagine my surprise then, when we were done dinner shortly after nine and I realized I didn’t want to go to the movies. I didn’t want to wait in line to get a ticket. I didn’t want to smell the deliciously fatty popcorn that I knew I couldn’t eat. I didn’t want to sit in a chair where I couldn’t put my feet up. So, we went home.
Jason teased me, saying in his best high-pitched voice, “Ooh, I just can’t stop thinking about doing some knitting.” And even though he bugged me that we were home before 9:30 on a Friday night, he admitted his feet hurt and he wanted to put on some pajama pants. So, I knit and he played video games. Try not to overdose on the excitement of our evening, will you?
Here’s the thing: Sometimes I like staying home. I like watching movies on a cozy couch underneath a warm blanket. And yes, I like to knit. I guess I’ve finally gotten old. Now I must get busy growing my hair long enough to put in a bun and work on acquiring one of those nifty motorized scooters. I just hope I stay hip long enough to still enjoy movies and television without turning away in disgust because of the dirty language of all those young whippersnapper Hollywood-types.
Anyone want to join me for Bridge later?
Oh, I think you know how grandmotherly I am.
Shuffle those cards, I’m in for a hand.
I’m the same way. Especially when it turns colder. I stayed in the whole weekend.
Which is probably not good since I’ve stayed in for TWO MONTHS while being unemployed. It would probably be good for me to actually go out.
Glad you had a nice date night!
yes please. I was out for about 3 hours yesterday afternoon and all I could think about was getting home.
so sad, but so good.
I’m going to start worrying when I DON’T want to go home!
I am the same way. I’d rather be comfy at home. AND I just learned to crochet and I’m loving it. So I’m right there with you, Grandma.
You know what they say about bridge, eh?
“It’s rather like sex — if you don’t have a good partner, you better have a good hand.”
Frankly, a movie and relaxing at home beats the theatre any ol’ day.
I’ve so been there. Staying up late hurts too much the next day. Also, Bridge is actually cool again. Watch for a Bridge club near you!
I’d love to, but my arthritis group meets and I’ve got to get to the beauty parlor and have my hair colored blue.
Heh, no worries, I have no kids and I still like to spend most evenings in, cuddled under a blanket and watching something on tv.
Can I bring my knitting so I can do a couple of rows when there is a lull in the game?
I so understand what you are saying. This has happened to us more times than I care to admit.
i wish i knew how to play bridge.
and i am totally with you. staying home is one of my most favoritest things to do. even on vacation. just curled up on the couch watching old movies. heavenly.
All that beautiful hair in a bun—You have got to be kidding! Knitting is good! Scooters will probably be fun except in the winter outside. Bridge–I know you are smart enough. Just don’t give up Indian Food!!!
Hehehe. You’re killing me. Mainly because I am totally with you. And now I am totally jonesing for some Indian food.
Never, ever feel silly about wanting to go home and relax! And honestly, being home…alone…without children – a totally rare experience that needs to be savored. You made the right choice.
I totally understand what you mean about staying in! When me and my hubby recently celebrated our 10th anniversary, he wanted to do dinner and a movie and I also didn’t feel like doing going out.
Instead, we rented a movie and ate a nice home cooked meal and watched the movie by the fireplace. He surprised me with a gorgeous diamond necklace from http://www.idonowidont.com and we had a romantic night in, very simple and nice.
We stay in at night all the time! As long is there is wine in the house, you can knit, play bridge, do video games, watch the “boob tube”, play on your computer whatever…Just don’t forget The Wine!
I hear you!
You’re preaching to the choir here. I like snuggling on the couch with a blanket, the Dude and some wine. That way, no one has to worry about driving home cause you’re already there.
And you go ahead and knit, Sister.
Knitting sounds good to me.
If I could find a way to play video games WHILST I knit, that would be awesome.
BTW I like the flickr photos of your toque. Brilliant. You mastered the cables?
Me, too. I love pajamas and I love being home.
I rarely go to the movies for the same reasons you just mentioned, plus it’s just too expensive. BUT!… I always go to see the new James Bond stuff and usually the first weekend it’s out, which I did this Sunday – and loved it! Now I just have to wait for the next one.
I tried to email you but it bounced back to me! Anyway, I totally suck with my new, ultra sensitive mouse mad thingy on my laptop, and I accidently blocked you from twitter instead of accepted you. Don’t think I’m a jerk, please! I just started following you, and I hope that you can re-request me thru there. I suck at technology!
hold on, HOLD ON. you mean to tell me you’re poking fun at a night alone? a night where you CAN sit on the chair and not hear “mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy! mommy!”. WHAT i would give for the chance to sit alone and know i don’t have to get up. rewind three months ago: as a stay at home mom, i’d had my daughter for three weeks while my husband was out of town on business. a friend offered to babysit when he got home. i actually had her babysit overnight the night BEFORE he got home so that i could do nothing. so, make some room, and i’ll bring my crocheting!
Sounds like a hard knock life being a grandma. Must still be a great feeling, though. I’d love to join you for some bridge.