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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

A Partially Empty Nest......

I’ve got a secret to share with you. For a while, I thought I was a terrible mother.
It’s true. I want you to know that I was honest when I said I would miss my daughter when she went off to college. I truly do miss her. It was out-and-out heart-break when we dropped her off. That wasn’t a lie. Nor was it a lie when I said life would change dramatically when she was away and we were left behind. But that dramatic change? I’m not going to lie, a partially empty nest hasn’t been all that bad. You can read more about the adjustment over at Grown and Flown where I've got a guest post! 


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  1. Kari November 3, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I read the rest of the post on Grown and Flown but wasn't able to comment over there.
    I think it is good that you have those feelings because it is healthy.
    Moving forward is a GOOD thing.
    I know how hard it will be when it happens to me, I am dreading it already but we have this guilt complex about moving on without our kids that is simply wrong.
    It is normal and a part of life to move on and they would want us to.
    Good for you, I am so glad you are doing great!
    You are an amazing mom, Teri.

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    1. SnarkfestBlogNovember 3, 2015 at 9:33 AM

      Thanks Kari. I had been dwelling on how sad and how hard it was and I really needed to turn things around and focus on the positives.

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  2. Sheila1968November 3, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    I'm going to share your post with my mom and remind her how lucky she was to have 3 girls at home who did not fight, leave dirty dishes and clothes around, or rack up enormous water bills. LOL Seriously though, proud of you for adjusting to what I know was a tough transition. Enjoy the relative calm!!! This also gives you the one-on-one time with 16 that she will treasure. - Sheila1968

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    1. SnarkfestBlogNovember 3, 2015 at 9:34 AM

      Oh my God, Sheila how are you?? So glad to hear from you, and thanks for your kind words! And yes, 16 is LOVING the one on one time!

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  3. Just Keepin It Real, Folks!November 3, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    I am right where you are and share those same feelings. I have 2 sophomores: 1 in college and 1 in high school. My grocery bill has been cut in half with only one boy and his friends to feed at home now. Of course I miss my college boy, but when you know they are right where they are supposed to be it actually makes you embrace change. Plus, I am now spending some real quality one on one time with my younger son and that is really awesome.

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  4. UnknownNovember 3, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    You give me hope for when my 16 goes off to college....I'm already suffering from empty nest syndrome and she hasn't even gone!!!

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