This past weekend I went to a baby shower. And, oh baby, two things happened to me as a result of it. #1 - I left the party wondering how my kids ever survived without all the gadgets you can buy nowadays to help you be a great parent. I remember needing things like the… Continue reading I’m like an opossum who went into hiding after she left the parenting scene
Tag: Empty Nest Parenting
Stand your ground to find peaceful moments of happiness
As I looked out our new windows yesterday, (aka, the ones we haven't had the heart to cover up with old curtains yet), I admired the changing trees through the raindrops hanging on the window pane. A slightly blurry view of the field, yet I can't think of a time, blurry or not, where the… Continue reading Stand your ground to find peaceful moments of happiness
Lines, squares, tigers and bears, and wine
This sudden change from 90-degree weather to 40-degree weather with rain sucks the life and motivation right out of our empty nest. If I'm not careful, I can turn into a wild caged animal. We're determined not to let the weather dictate our life, though. It's our new mantra. We must not be fuddyduddies. Get… Continue reading Lines, squares, tigers and bears, and wine
An outlook on decision making in an empty nest
Living in one home for over 29 years makes for a life that's stable, comfortable, normal, and routine. I'm kind of in love with those factors, to tell you the truth. But, in all frankness, I haven't realized how 'used to' our home I had become until recent years. The empty-nesting time in life has… Continue reading An outlook on decision making in an empty nest
Is a vacation like getting a new battery?
A year ago, I posted my 400th post right smack here on this my Lil' ol' hobby blog. (Do check out that post by clicking here, to see how far I've come about sunsets on the damn shed across the road, and other procrastinating efforts, etc.. Comments are closed, after all, I don't need a… Continue reading Is a vacation like getting a new battery?
Who is your interior decorator?
Are you over 50 and feeling like you’re not sure why your house looks like you never really discovered a “look”? You’re not alone. We have let our life become our interior decorator. This month, I've been taking a serious look at our home. From the distance, looking in. I'm surprised at how much I… Continue reading Who is your interior decorator?