MJONW

Empty nesting isn't a bad thing! You will come to enjoy aforementioned FREEDOM, then they come home for a visit, & you'll remember the old days, and wish they would go back sooner than planned! Get up dust your britches, take a good deep breath, and get yourself busy! Time will pass, and remember It's ALL GOOD!
Mary Jo

Woodster

When my middle daughter went to U of Washington (we lived in Colorado at the time), I cried every time I walked by her room. It will take you some time, but go ahead and cry - it's natural to miss your baby after all you've been through together. Just be joyous for his big step in life.
Thank goodness for email!!

You and your mom should go grab a coffee somewhere and build back your relationship. That first step is hard, but they all are. You'll be glad you did.

Edie

My sentiments exactly - I remember when Gary moved out. When he said he was going (he was going to college and moved into a condo with his highschool wrestling buddy) to move out, I knew we did good with him, because he had become a man and was ready to take on his own responsiblities and be accountable for his actions. He's 46 now, good job, good family and he still calls and asks me how to spell this or that! See, we are still here for them. Edie

Central Ohio Quilter

To combat my empty nest syndrome, I got a puppy! That helped a lot!

lenette

congratulations on the progress of your son! The only thing that helped me get thru these situations was time. I was going thru this quite a bit a few years ago when there was constant back and forthing going on. Tore me up. I have another one coming up in October, and I sure am hoping it will go smoother than in the past.

lenette

congratulations on the progress of your son! The only thing that helped me get thru these situations was time. I was going thru this quite a bit a few years ago when there was constant back and forthing going on. Tore me up. I have another one coming up in October, and I sure am hoping it will go smoother than in the past.

Greenheron

You're supposed to miss him, it says so on your job description. It also says give him wings and let him go. Tough job, isn't it?

(If you miss your son, perhaps your mother misses you.)

ncredbird

This too will pass. Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. In a few years you will have grandchildren to liven up the place and the circle will start all over again. Then they too will grow up and move away. My granddaughter will be out on her own in one year. I am dreading that more than when my own children fledged their wings. Ann in TN

TootieAnn

My two oldest children have left home for their own apartment about 50 miles from my home. I miss them of course, but I'm also glad that they are able to hold jobs and take care of themselves. I still have two children at home so that helps some. It also helps that they come home from time to time. My oldest son is sleeping in his old room with his younger brother right now because he had to work third shift last night. He works in the town where I live. I know how you feel. My second son went to school in WI for a couple of years and I always felt like a light had gone out in my house while he was gone.Now he lives and works just 50 miles away (as opposed to about 1200 miles). I don't know how long he will be living this close. He is a manager trainee and the company will send him elsewhere when he is finished with the training. He is engaged to be married in May. I am enjoying the time I have with him and his fiance now. AS Lacelady said "It will ease up and eat chocolate." Chocolate helps, quilting helps and most of all good friends help. You have friends here. I hope you have a really great day today! Sending hugs and prayers!

TootieAnn

Good for you! I love puppies!