Yesterday, I was reminded again why I so strongly desire a poly household. I have been feeling S-I-C-K, and it hasn't been pretty. Combine that with a rainy day when we can't go outside, and the kids weren't happy either. The house was quickly falling into shambles with unwashed dishes, unfolded laundry, and a multitude of toys in just about every room of the house. By 4pm, I was in tears trying to keep it together.
Enter an unexpected call from RainChild. I think she was just calling, but hearing my voice, she said she was on her way over and would be about 15 minutes. Within minutes of her arriving, Misgari walked in the door, also unexpected. They settled the children, gave me a cup of Gatorade, Missi did the dishes while Rain picked up the toys. A quick couple of inventory checks and a phone call to Einhander, and there was a spaghetti dinner in the making for ten people in the making.
By the time Beloved came in, there was a houseful of friends, dinner close to being done, happy kids, and I was in a much better place.
After dinner, the kitchen was (mostly) cleaned up and Beloved and I got the kids into bed. They settled into playing cards for the evening and I chatted for a bit with Malifeo. Then they headed to a movie at 10pm while I went to bed.
It doesn't have to have ANYTHING to do with sex. In fact, the community living that I miss,I crave is mostly just being surrounded by friends whom I love.
So often we forget to thank those people who do such things for us. We should look at some cards or a hug or something.
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