Q is for Quiet
Whenever I visit either of my kids schools I am amazed by the quiet. You know that behind the closed doors of every classroom there are hundreds of kids lurking still the halls are quiet as a tomb. The teachers lead the kids out single file into the hallways in military precision holding up their hands in the shape of a zero. All that can be heard is the shuffling of feet. I am always amazed by their control and the quiet.
What is even more amazing is that among their ranks is my son. How does the teacher manage it? Once he reaches home he is so loud he rattles my eardrums. It isn't just my son, but my daughter as well. When they are at home they seem to be in competition to see just how loud they can be. All I long for is the peace and quiet I get once they head off to school.
How ironic it is when summer break is over and I return to the house after seeing them off to the bus how much I miss their noise. The house is always completely silent. You would never know I have dogs because they are all in furry slumbering heaps on the couch. Even though most of the time I wish the kids would be quiet, when they are gone I long for the noises that tell me I am not alone.
I love my quiet time. Great word choice for Q!
ReplyDeleteTayla, me too!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI love the quiet. My guy is a TV addict so it's on constantly when he's home. I leave the TV off when he's gone.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, that sounds familiar! LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI go stir crazy when it's too quiet. It makes me nervous. That said, I really enjoy my lone time!
ReplyDeleteKatie, I really enjoy my alone time too. I always find tons to do. It seems like there is never enough hours in the day...especially when I am sick. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI love, and crave, my quiet time.
ReplyDeleteMegan, me too. I can concentrate better when it is quiet. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteHaha! And it starts when they are just little ones. I recall looking at my sleeping baby and saying, "Like a little angel." An hour later, awake and tearing up the house. :-)
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Teresa, it is funny how kids are like that. Angels when asleep but regular little hellions on wheels when wide awake and raring to go. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI don't mind hearing the sounds of my kids playing. I like to work and write when there's some noise around me.
ReplyDeleteCynthia, it just depends on what kind of mood I am in whether I am going to work better with silence, noise in the background, or listening to music. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteIt certainly is amazing how the teachers manage to keep control and quiet with so many students.
ReplyDeleteI am a true introvert and need my quiet time to recharge and reflect, and write the A-Z blogging challenge.
That said, I do get lonely if it's too quiet and lurk about on Facebook seeing if anyone is on.
Writercat59, I think that is why a lot of people got to Face Book. They are lonely are curious what everyone else is up too.
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I enjoy my quiet time but I also enjoy the noise that is comforting in a way and tells me my loved ones are near. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, I love my quiet time, but like you I love hearing my loved ones near by. Then I don't feel so alone. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI don't know. As a parent, I never cared about fair, I just wanted quiet. As a teacher, I clap a rhythm, the kids copy it, and hush. It's all how one establishes the classroom environment.
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Joyce, that is one of my big things to make everything fair, keep the peace, and make everyone happy. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI would love to have some quiet time! :)
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Shirletta @ Shirleyisnotmyname
Shirletta, I love quiet time too...I usually end up asleep. LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI'm sure your "angels" are perfectly quiet at home, too — when they're asleep. But maybe not.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Bears Noting
Rob-bear, they are when they are asleep. My son loves to scream and yell lately. Not sure what is up with that but hope he gets over that phase soon. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
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