You Can't Always Get What You Want

Today is day two of just me and the dogs. The daughter has gone back to NYC. The older son is back at Georgia Tech and the youngest son is back at Alabama. The husband is in Georgia all week on business. He tells me it is business but I talk to him on his cell. He could be in LA with a porn star for all I know. When the house was full of everyone I wanted my peace and quiet back. The phone rang.The doorbell rang. People came in and out at all hours. I went to bed when my children were preparing to go out. They woke up after I had completed my day. I would awake in the middle of the night to the smell of food cooking and 2 a.m. on my alarm clock. My favorite chair was never available. "Call of Duty" blared throughout the house and blood drops rolled down the television screen with each kill. The kitchen was in constant use with dishes all over the house. Now everyone is gone and I miss them all. I don't miss "Call of Duty" and the blood but I miss the life my children bring back to the house. Remember Mick Jagger and the Stones sang "You Can't Always Get What You Want". But does anyone believe Mick hasn't gotten what he wants? He is still bedding 20 year old women. Last week driving the husband's car I listened to the Playboy channel on satellite radio. (That is why I think my husband may be with a porn star instead of a business trip to Georgia.)Someone asked Hugh Hefner who caused the most damage staying at the Playboy Mansion. He replied the Stones in the late 60's on their American Tour. The mansion was still in Chicago then. But even with the damage Hugh invited them back anytime. So I can't always get what I want but Mick Jagger sure can.