Far too quiet...

It isn't often that I am home with *only three* children.  However, all of my older children are gone.  The two girls are gone all week with girl's camp.  My son is gone for the evening playing baseball and Hubby has to work late.  Not too long ago I jumped up, thinking that I had not heard my children in far too long.  I looked around in a panic only to see that all three of the small people currently in my care were present and accounted for, but it just seemed too quiet.  I decided I didn't love quiet.  I needed some noise for my own sanity.  I don't think I will be a good empty nest-er.  The thought makes me want to cry....or adopt many many more children so that I will always have the laughter of children in my home.  I wonder if I could convince my husband.....