Sitting on the couch forcing myself to write this post.  I don’t want to go from ‘Day one’ to ‘Nic’s back!’

I’m waiting for that moment that I come home or AM home and catch up on the rest that always alludes me.

I’ve come to the conclusion, that Nic was never the cause of my exhaustion.  Well, not since he’s been able to dress, bathe, feed and relocate himself without my assistance.

Interesting findings.

So – work, pet and chores appear to be the culprits.

Other noticeable changes, when I go into the freezer for an ice cube, there ARE ice cubes.  I haven’t been through a fast food drive through since he left.  And from the looks of the laundry basket,  I will only be occupying one washing machine tomorrow.

Butters has been very aware of Nic’s absence.  When she barks, much to my chagrin, it’s now with an urgency and suspicion.  Which is increasingly creeping me out at night. She’s ‘on guard’ without having been appointed the position.

Animals are so aware.

She was rewarded with a bath Friday night (okay, she didn’t see it that way) and this morning I sang her the theme song to the ‘Love Boat’.  She was thrilled the first time.

The second time, I recorded it and shared it on Facebook.  She had the audacity to yawn in the middle of my crooning.

Awoke to a Facebook IM from Nic, first actual contact,  it said “Ello govna!”  I did manage a mild eye roll even as sleepy as I was.

Of course, it was sent at 3:45 am my time, so I didn’t get to chat with him.

He and my mom and my uncle were off to Windsor today.  Something sweet about my son going to the town where I was born.

I hope to share some photos when he posts them.  So far, he photographed a couple shots from the plane’s window, two photos of his in flight food and one picture of the view from my uncles flat window.  (Yes, I know windows are flat, I’m referring to his apartment window.)

I shall now watch my usual Saturday night English comedies, and bid you a good Saturday night.

So does Butters.