Not 20 anymore...

This past weekend I finally managed to free myself of my family (for the night) and went out with a friend. Oh, we had a fantastic time. First a nice dinner at the italian place, afterwards we went to a friends birthday party and last we ended up in a disco.
Then at around 4:00 o´clock (yes, a.m.) I decided it was time for me to go home. Of course I didn´t leave until 30 minutes later, had to drive for another 30 minutes and was desperate for a shower before I finally ended up in my bed, at 5:30 a.m. (Other people get up at this time!)
At 8:00 o´clock the night is over. My son wanted to read and play. The dad didn´t have the persuasive power to change the childs mind or the desire to get up himself. So I get up.
Couldn´t nap as we had guests for lunch, afternoon and early evening (every other weekend we are on our own, except THIS sunday).
All in all, I got very little sleep. And today we have wednesday, and I still haven´t recovered. Which makes me ask myself: was the night out really worth it??? I remember 10 years ago all this partying and no sleep was no problem. But NOW???
I guess I am getting old. And boring... No more party animal in me :(
Well, maybe... I DID have fun!!!!!

Family Affairs

Can anybody tell me why mothers and daughters ALWAYS seem to end up in arguments?? Or is it just my mother and me??
So the two men in my life (hubby and son) and me plan a weekend trip to my mom. Expected to have a relaxing time, close to the baltic sea, enjoying the last days of sunny weather. And then what happens? First day goes well, second day starts wonderful goes on even better only to end up with arguments at night!
And it´s not as if we had different opinions. No, whe just seem to speak two different languages. That is the only explanation I have. Really!
The saddest thing though, is that we drift oft and become very personal. Which really is NOT helpful for a harmonious relationship. Last sentence: "You may call me old-fashioned but I am very dissapointed that you have not asked my daughter to marry you."
WHAT?!? How did he end up in this? No answer. Seriously, it had nothing to do with the things we "talked" about before. And did she ever think of the fact that I might not want to get married again... at least not yet!

Future plans

Oh, planning your vacations for the coming up year can be so annoying! At htis time of year I hate the fact that I have 6 weeks payed (!) vacation. All those things one has to consider: where to go, when to go, day-care vacation etc.
So you sit down with your hubby, better-half or what ever you want to call him, who also has 6 weeks vacation to plan, think it all out, just to find out that certain times don´t work out because your co-workers want to take their vacation at the same time! So you sit down with them to work it out, are all happy and then?!? Most certain the new plans will colide with HIS co-workers...
In the end you will end up with off days you don´t want, and don´t need.
Of course once you thought it all through, you most likely will find out that the dates are just wonderful, they couldn´t be better and you feel all happy. That´s the point where you thank the german government and social system for the 6 weeks payed vacation. If not then, latest when you are on your holiday, laying on a white sandy beach, lots of sunshine with a drink in your hand... payed by your company ;)