I am now the proud proprietor of a bed and breakfast. I am not quite sure exactly when the establishment was opened but we are in full swing! We only have two available rooms but they stay occupied at all times. Well, sort of.
I have two teenage daughters that think they are my guests. They rush in sleep, eat and leave. I am expected to maintain a warm, welcoming environment for them to enjoy during their brief visits. The refrigerator must always be stalked with their favorite beverage and the pantry must hold their requested snacks. I am to pick up after them and be prepared to meet their every need and in return they grace me with their presence and the occasional conversation.
The conversations usually go something like this:
Rachel-"Why can't I find any clean towels?"
Me- "Have you washed any towels lately?"
Rachel-"No, I thought the management took care of that."
Kendra-"Why is this place always a wreck? Someone should clean up around here!'
Me- "I fired the maid; you might have to clean your own bathroom."
Kendra-"In that case I'm staying at a friend's house, call me when you hire a new maid."
Yes, I must be running a bed and breakfast. But instead of my guests paying me to stay in my home I pay my guests to leave. $20 usually covers their absence for an evening. On the occasion funds are not available I am forced to provide in house entertainment. Movie night is popular but is followed up by sleeping in to way past noon by the guests. This just causes me more frustration.
I know I will one day miss my little darling guests but that someday is not today! Today I would just like someone to pick up after themselves and help around the house.
Maybe I should put out the no vacancy sign!!
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