Do empty nesters get better with each sunrise, like time spent making good wine? Do we get stronger with each sunrise as we age? Do we continue to grow with each sunrise? August brings us hot days and cool nights in Wisconsin. The result is foggy mornings and dew on the grass blades. I love… Continue reading Do empty nesters get better with each sunrise?
Tag: Empty Nest Parenting
Every girl wears saddle shoes and drives a Gremlin
When the empty nest has emptied, places, where the dust has settled, become more apparent and desirable for one (aka, Mr.) to shake the dust and move some shit around. Our Shed is one of the high-on-the-list-to-hit places this summer. Me: "How's it going out there?" Mr: "I found a box of yours, I think. … Continue reading Every girl wears saddle shoes and drives a Gremlin
A view of the path to adulting
Today marks the day I became a mom for the first time. 26 years ago to be exact. And 3 years later, once again with the birth of our second child. WTH? Where did that time go? The memories of our oldest's early years are like ghosts caught on a camera, leaving behind little bubbles… Continue reading A view of the path to adulting
Each storm, the empty nest gets easier
When they arrived home, they fit right back into our empty nest life, just like they hadn't been gone at all. It was like a quick summer storm of anticipation building and then a flood of emotional fun roaring through our house. The laughter, the stories, the munchies, the games, and the puzzles were shared.… Continue reading Each storm, the empty nest gets easier
How to get over the hollow feelings of an empty nest
It's quiet...well, not really, I have my window open and the early morning birds are chirping and singing songs that are fun to listen to. And then its quiet again. An empty feeling floats in the room, but for just a moment and then it is gone and the peacefulness is nice. And then that empty… Continue reading How to get over the hollow feelings of an empty nest
Slight pangs in empty nest goodbyes (for now)
While glancing out the window this morning, I felt the slight pang of heart-ache remaining. It's getting better though, each day hurts a bit less. But seeing the trailer, knowing it still has items in it for me to go through and seeing the neighbors shed in progress in the background, all reminded me quickly, that… Continue reading Slight pangs in empty nest goodbyes (for now)