2.) Divorce Dreams
Maile asked me why her friend Melissa has two homes the other day.
me: Ahem. Well….because her mommy and daddy decided they argue too much…you know…like you and Laina.
Oops.
me: I mean…you and Laina can’t live apart or anything like that…but when moms and dads aren’t getting along, sometimes it’s best they don’t live together anymore.
Naturally her next question was regarding whether or not Pat and I might decide to move into separate houses…visions of myself in a hammock swinging from my porch overlooking the water from my downtown apartment with a laptop and wine and Chinese takeout bounced around my mind.
Pat would have the kids on “his” weekend and I would spend my time tweeting about which stilettos I should purchase with my alimony checks. I would have my reading light on until 1am and I would fill my home frivolous items such as mirrors and paintings and a master bedroom dresser. I would sleep in the middle of my bed and I would nibble lemon slices and I would date a Brazilian super model.
Maile: Mom????
me: Huh!?! Oh what? Ahem…I’m sorry where were we??
Maile: Will you and Dad ever live in different houses?
me: No of course not Maile! Daddy and I will never ever live in different houses. Don’t be silly…….that doesn’t sound…appealing…at all…
Erin says
Kat you crack me up!! But hey the hammock and lap top and wine do sound appealing….hmmmmm
Dan says
A hard subject to explain to kids. {*grin*}
Jeanette@Bliss says
Brilliantly hilarious as always! love it.
I'm a full-time mummy says
I’ve just linked up mine. I chose prompt #1. Thanks for the prompt btw! :D
Lauren says
I thought I’d stop by and play this week. :) I chose #3!
Melissa B. says
One of mine once asked why Ryan had “two mommies.” Some of these topics must be approached delicately, correctamundo?
Lolli says
Oh,, heavens! I have thought about how much easier it would be to be alone many, many times. Not that I’d want to dump my husband forever…..but sometimes when he leaves town for business I think, “Wow! This is kinda nice. Comfy, big bed all to myself, no messes to clean up, no farting or burping to listen to, no hair to clean out of the bathtub…..” Yep, I’ve dreamed it plenty of times.
Julie@my5monkeys says
linked up mine too and great prompts this week
Los says
Ha! I remember growing up, and it seemed like none of my friends’ or class-mates’ parents were divorced. Having parents of a kid that young divorce is more common-place now … kind of surprising.
Amy says
I am divorced, and I promise it’s not that luxurious…although I do love not having to share my comfy bed with a big ole snoring goot! :p
Scargosun says
Hmmmm…I almost wrote about that but it was a little too appealing at this particular moment. ;)
Jennifer @ The Toy Box Years says
Sorry kiddo — but that sounds just WAY too appealing to me!! ;-)
Lindsay @ Just My Blog says
That was really a lot of fun to write :)
Amy says
My husband and I worked in different states for a year – there were many things that were easier alone, and many things that were harder. Working in the same state brought a whole batch of new problems that took over a year to work through. I never want to be without my love again – for longer than a week.
I went with the mother relationship prompt.
Jenners says
Gosh you make divorce sound appealing. So appealing I might even give up my custody rights….
Kim says
Your post is hilarious Kat! I wish I hadn’t been so serious in mine now. But I guess my perspective on divorce is serious! lol Love your workshop!
Tylaine says
Ahhh…..a girl can dream :) A weekend once in a while like that might not be too bad.
I’m really new to this whole blogging thing so I appreciate your prompts. Gets some ideas going :) Thanks
KLZ says
Your “date” looks so much less hot than you.
Amanda says
Sometimes that life sounds awfully appealing I’m sure to a busy mom like yourself!
Michelle says
Cracking up! The hammock and reading til all hours does make me think…
My kids came up with the same conversation awhile back. “What is a step-dad, mom?” Then my oldest told me how she was the ONLY kid in her class to have both “original” parents living with them. Really?
Loukia says
I loved the prompts this week. As usual! Thanks again… it was a bit challenging, though – my list of 10 things I have unlearned kept me up until 1 a.m.!
Jacki @ The Raven's Spell says
Being a divorced mom, at first those weekends off are wonderful. Then they start to get really lonely. Nothing sucks like looking into your child’s bedroom at night and finding an empty bed.
I did love the line about the master bedroom dresser. My partner and I were super excited that we actually got a headboard (an amazing find at the ReStore in town for only $10). Now we dream of someday having matching bedroom furniture. Guess we will have to wait until the kids have grown and gone.
Mama Zen says
Well, when you describe it like that . . .
Amy says
Laptop, wine, hammock…doesn’t sound too shabby!
Tina Lane says
Hysterical. You do wonders with photoshop. I chose the lessons unlearned assignment and gave it a go.
Single and Sane says
I hate to spoil your fantasy about sleeping in the middle of the bed, but I’ve never slept in the middle. It makes it way too hard to drag myself out of bed at 2 am to go to the bathroom. ;-)
Kattia Gordon says
this was really a good excersise for me , it really made me think
Kelly says
You are so funny! I love this post!
Jen says
LMAO! Priceless, Kathy. This shows both the up’s and down’s of marriage. Too funny.
Christie@MommyDrinksBecauseYouCry says
Oh Kathy, We can all dream right? I think every woman’s mind goes down that road occasionally. My usually involves bar hopping and a pair of skinny jeans and one really really hot pool boy!
stef says
Hahaha! That was too funny. Although I am wondering why you chose to put your face in the male body instead of the super model…all more funny!!
Emmy says
Lol! Not the route I pictured this post going, too funny
MamaOtwins+1 says
A hammock on the back porch sounds nice…. hmmmmm
Bri @GrammieDiaries says
I chose #3 today, my first time to join and I look forward to the next opportunity. It was fun and as soon as I read the “JOY” topic, my sweet Virginia arrived! Thanks for hosting this!
Kathy says
I would spend my time tweeting about which stilettos I should purchase with my alimony checks. hehehe
Jade says
I thought I was the only one who fantasized about what I could do on MY weekend!!! : )
Lizgizzy says
I’m so glad I’ve not had that discussion with my son yet! My daydreaming about divorce usually turns more towards how to spend the insurance money, but I couldn’t admit that on my blog.
Momlissa says
You do crack me up!
I have recurring dreams that I am single again and looking for an apartment. It’s kind of disturbing to me as I worry about what it means. I know I am super happy in the dream, excited to be finding a new place, so that worries me even more!
Dana @ Bungalow'56 says
I just came across your writer’s workshop today via a tweet. I’m so sorry I missed it, but will definitely be back for next week.
What a wonderful idea,
Dana
Zombie says
“I would sleep in the middle of my bed and I would nibble lemon slices and I would date a Brazilian super model.”
<3
Zombie says
“I would sleep in the middle of my bed and I would nibble lemon slices and I would date a Brazilian super model.”
<3
Cheryl says
I am SO glad my kids haven’t asked about the big D yet. I have daydreamed about all the fab things I’d do.. but then I realized that I’D be responsible for killing all the spiders and taking out the garbage and filling up the gas tanks and it all got really unappealing all of a sudden.
Thanks for doing the workshop. This is my first time participating and I hope it becomes a regular thing for me!
BigMamaCass says
AHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA Oh my that was a perfect post! LOVED it!!! :)
Maggie S. says
Hey, this is my first time to participate…I kind of modified 3 and 4 to fit what was on my heart today.
amber says
I really wanted to do that prompt, but my husband wouldn’t have understood. Anyway, I totally feel you…
Trippin' Mama says
Do you need a roommate? I’ll even bring wine! ;-)
Christy
Christine Babu says
There is always humor here. Thanks for making my day!!!
Gas says
If everyone who participated in this is supposed to leave a comment, why are there only 41 comments? I thought I was the only mathematical retard on the planet!
cheri says
sometimes, i have those dreams, too, only we dont have alimony in the Philippines. it’s more of so i can have some peace and quiet in the house…
Brea @ Brea's Befuddled Brain says
Hmmm… I have no-one to divorce but that STILL sounded good!
Lourie says
I’ll take the hammock and the laptop, but give me diet coke and some dark chocolate in lieu of the wine. ;)
Suzie Que says
Your Brazilian model looks like Brad Pitt… a little.
Jeanne says
Your divorce dreams made me laugh out loud. I adore Old Dog, but every woman occasionally dreams of a selfish, hedonistic existence untrammeled by boxer shorts and Speed Stick.
Chelsea says
I just stumbled on your Writer’s Workshop Wednesdays, and I love it! Great post!
Lisa says
I will be writing today about one of your topics, love it…..