Today I made the realization that since I will be living with two people other than my husband that I was in dire need of a new sleep wardrobe. It may be OK to wear ripped PJ's, shorty shorts, and see-through tank tops when I am in the company of just my husband but it certainly will NOT be acceptable to have a nipple slip in the company of the family commune. Yipes! Awkward.
So, I trashed several items that did not make the PJ cut and headed over to the local Marshalls to make some more family friendly purchases. The trip was a success. Nothing exciting to report there. Though, I have to say this whole thing got me thinking about the fact that minor things like ripped up pajamas can actually become somewhat of an issue when living in community. That in turn got me wondering about the other strange things we will encounter in the transition phase. Things that seem completely normal and legit when it's just you and your hubby but suddenly become quite inappropriate when there is a crowd.
Other things that may not be kosher to do when living in community:
- walking naked from the shower to the bedroom (imagine the horror on my in-laws faces)
- drinking directly from the milk jug or any beverage container
- using previously licked spoon to dish more hummus out of container
- having "intimate relations" in living room or other communal areas
- singing at the top of my lungs at 6am (really anything loud at that hour is probably not OK)
- pooping/peeing with the bathroom door open
I'm sure I've missed a few. Can't wait to find out what they are! Stay tuned......
Other areas of potential concern:
ReplyDelete- Farting whenever you feel like it.
- Leaving the dog poop in the basement until you feel like cleaning it up next week. :-D
- Sharing coffee.
haha! Yes! I love the additions. The good news is, we've already broken the fart barrier. Dan and I appear to be the gasey ones. Sorry Andrew and Cara! hahaha.
ReplyDeleteLOL! It reminds me of changes needed as kids grow up and become aware. Doors closed, no more nakidity anywhere, etc.
ReplyDeletehaha mom! That is so true! I thought about that too. I guess this is giving us a head start on proper decorum when living with more than one's spouse.
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