One of the things I look forward to most about Vince’s retirement in a few years is breakfast! There are some things I don’t look forward to but . . I’ll be so happy to have leisurely, later breakfasts. Even the dogs get excited about breakfast around here.
Breakfast
Even though I sometimes feel like a short order cook, breakfast is still my favorite meal. Everyone wants something different – the dogs always get scrambled eggs and on this morning, there were four for them because two were small eggs from new layers. The back left bowl is Vince’s . . he gets salt and pepper. My eggs get Slap Ya Mama.
Breakfast
And then my eggs usually get sauteed onions and jalapeno peppers. Vince doesn’t like that in his eggs and I think that’s so weird. Why eat plain eggs when you can add onions and peppers?
I love having breakfast about 9:30 and then having another meal about 2:30 p.m., then just having fruit or a small snack around 6 or 7. For now, that schedule only happens on weekends but it won’t be long til Vince retires and then, that will be how we eat every day . . if I have my way.
treadlemusic says
Retirement does bring about so much more flexibility when it comes to meals!!! You will love it (I do hope your desired times work out!)
Vickie VanDyken says
Oh my!! I eat onions and peppers, and usually a little cheese every morning 🙂 I like the cheese because I take Victoza for my Diabetes and it gives me diarrhea ,,,,so cheese helps me.
My hubs was diagnosed with Cancer earlier this month. Whooooaaa that changes things. As a long haul trucker he is gone more than home, When the wheels aren’t turning we aren’t earning! Having him home has become a blessing as well as a curse…roflol. I have cooked more than I have in a long time, but I am thankful he has an appetite. He eats a little less but he isn’t getting the exercise he is used to so it’s ok.
Here is what I want to say….I am so not used to having him around all the time, sort of, I think, like retirement……OK I don’t think I like it???? I mean I am used to being my own boss and doing my own thing…not now. I know I need to take care of him, and that I don’t mind….but I am just not used to him here all the time…
Let me tell you it’s an adjustment!!! I love him….but holy cow I like it when he’s gone!!
I’ll get used to it….but just a warning….Your life will definitely change when Vince retires 🙂
Hopefully it will be a change for the better 🙂 🙂 🙂
Sue in Desert Hills (Phoenix), AZ (formerly in Scottsdale, AZ) says
I agree with Vickie. Retirement is definitely a change. I love my husband but I don’t want to spend 24/7 365 days together! I was used to having lunch on my own to be with friends, be by myself, do my own thing during the day, etc. Now, he wants lunch with me everyday as well as breakfast and dinner!. I am NOT a cook. He has never been a fan of many of the foods I like and lunch was when I could eat what he wouldn’t. I could also stay on my diet much easier. Retirement (and moving – we moved 3 months ago) is such a change and I know that eventually we’ll get into a better routine, but right now it is definitely a challenge!
Linda in NE says
My husband retired three years ago and I’m retiring at the end of August. My job is part-time and it always seems that he plans his fishing days or whatever for the days when I’m working. After the kids graduated from HS I spent a lot of time alone…and liked it! Now I can’t make a move without him wanting all the details…..where you going? Meeting. Which one? Where? When will you be home? Geez, I’ll be back when you see me!
I know he thinks that when I retire I’ll always be here, waiting on him hand & foot, cooking two big meals a day, etc., etc. Boy, is he in for a surprise! What I liked best about days by myself was eating what I wanted for lunch. I’m one the heavy side & mildly diabetic so I preferred a very low-carb meal…and it helped me a lot. He’s super skinny & eats like there’s no tomorrow & when he’s here he wants meat, potatoes, starchy veggies and preferably dessert. Cooking two completely different meals gets really old & it hasn’t been good for my health. Judy, I hope you stand your ground when Vince retires and set mealtimes for when & what suits you. It will be his turn to get used to your schedule.
Pat says
I am with the other ladies. I don’t like anyone enough to spend 24 hours a day. My husband retire and after a few months someone had to go back to work. He took a job as a school bus driver and three months in the summer is enough together time.