Empty Nest Again

We just returned from the airport where we dropped off my mother in law and another house guest.  We've basically had guests staying with us since May and now we get a little breather.  We have talked that it is challenging at times to have long term, non-family guests.  This guest was an absolute pleasure to have around, quiet as the proverbial church mouse at most times but she really dug in and helped around the house.  The good thing about having guests is that you're motivated to get out and see the local sights.  We spent almost ten years in and around Washington DC but the only times we went to the Smithsonian was when we had visitors.  Without guests, you can always find other priorities in life instead of seeing the great attractions all around us.  The house will seem really empty for a while but we're already planning on getting out to see New England's great foliage in a couple of weeks.