My son is home for spring break from his first year in college. It was a wicked transition to an empty house last fall thus I love having him back in our space again.
Ten Sounds I Have Welcomed Home This Week.
Late night Rice Krispie feasting
ESPN at all hours
Unfamiliar, loud and portable music
Water running in the morning and knowing that he awake now
Thunderous steps taken down the stairs two at at time, 6 hits instead of 13
The front door slamming, boys taking the “Come In” sign on the front porch literally, passing through on their way to the basement
Cell phone buzz, “Whazup Bro?” mumbled
Undulating laughter around a ping pong table lulling us to sleep two floors above
The rhythmic click, click, click of a hammock swinging
‘Thanks, Mama’
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So sweet. I can only imagine how much all that “noise” is comforting to you. Enjoy your time together.
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How adorable to capture the little things that change with having him home. I especially liked the description of the sound he makes coming down the stairs!
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Oh! I so know how this feels! I was nodding along with so many of your sounds. When my children are home from school, I hug all those lovely noises close to me–even the ones that keep me up at night. Enjoy your son’s vacation!
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That is so fun to have him back. You think you won’t miss them but you really do.
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My daughter is home for spring break from her first year of college so this post TOTALLY resonates with me! Though the sounds are not at all the same, the welcoming sentiment is! Enjoy. Every moment with our kids, no matter how old, is precious!
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Ah, hug then close indeed.
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The closing line was unexpected and delightful – bringing a smile to my face. You captured the life of teenage boys well. I am sure readjusting to an empty next will be with mixed emotions after this break.
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