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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 10, 2023 22:43:44 GMT -5
My granddaughter officially moved out this weekend. She still has a few things left for another move, but her Dad is getting that. She is working full time for a patent lawyer in DC. She got a nice apartment in Alexandria. She took time off to study for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) before going back to legal studies. So, barring any family emergencies, we're empty nesters again. AND... I'll be rockin' that new space.
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Post by aDave on Sept 10, 2023 23:47:15 GMT -5
My granddaughter officially moved out this weekend. She still has a few things left for another move, but her Dad is getting that. She is working full time for a patent lawyer in DC. She got a nice apartment in Alexandria. She took time off to study for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) before going back to legal studies. So, barring any family emergencies, we're empty nesters again. AND... I'll be rockin' that new space.
Good on you, but if it's anything like our situation, it's bittersweet. Our son went off to college at age 17 in 2009, and he turned 18 two months into his first quarter. With the exception of a two week stint after graduation in 2013, we've been empty nesters since he left to go to school. That's good for him, but we still miss him at home. We love when he visits, and it was a weird move to remodel his old bedroom. But, all is good, and he's in a good spot right now...if you don't count the high interest rates for someone looking to buy a new home. Thanks Joe.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 10, 2023 23:56:37 GMT -5
My granddaughter officially moved out this weekend. She still has a few things left for another move, but her Dad is getting that. She is working full time for a patent lawyer in DC. She got a nice apartment in Alexandria. She took time off to study for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) before going back to legal studies. So, barring any family emergencies, we're empty nesters again. AND... I'll be rockin' that new space.
Good on you, but if it's anything like our situation, it's bittersweet. Our son went off to college at age 17 in 2009, and he turned 18 two months into his first quarter. With the exception of a two week stint after graduation in 2013, we've been empty nesters since he left to go to school. That's good for him, but we still miss him at home. We love when he visits, and it was a weird move to remodel his old bedroom. But, all is good, and he's in a good spot right now...if you don't count the high interest rates for someone looking to buy a new home. Thanks Joe. Don't I know it. My granddaughter is really special to me and I love her company. She'll be around, though. She's only a few hours away.
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Post by liveoak on Sept 11, 2023 6:09:14 GMT -5
AND... I'll be rockin' that new space.
Woo- Hoo
Go Tela !!!!!!!!!!!!
Patty
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 13, 2023 20:54:59 GMT -5
Tela, I saw this thread when you posted it...read it...and then had a squirrel moment and didn't get a response sent!! (Sorry!) My condolences...and congratulations. It's a bittersweet double edged sword kinda moment. I'm super glad you're getting a "new" rock area...but I know you're going to be missing your young charge!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 13, 2023 23:03:22 GMT -5
Congrats on being an empty nester (again)! Enjoy it -- you never know when someone will come back.
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Post by khara on Sept 14, 2023 5:34:33 GMT -5
Whenever I read comments like this I feel bad for not visiting my folks more. It’s tough though. I feel like life has gotten to where all time possible is required just to stay on top of the basics. Both people have to work and then the admin of life piles on unexpectedly. A phone call here, something in the mail there, and never ending “to do’s”. I remember what life was like for my parents when I was a kid, and it wasn’t this way. They were not spread nearly as thin. When you think about it, even tasks like updating our phones or computers or apps, simply keeping tech up to date… my parents never had to do that and now we spend hours on it a year. Those are hours away from some thing, or some one, else. Ya, enjoy your empty nesting and spaces of your own but try and keep the visits up.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 14, 2023 6:11:37 GMT -5
Whenever I read comments like this I feel bad for not visiting my folks more. It’s tough though. I feel like life has gotten to where all time possible is required just to stay on top of the basics. Both people have to work and then the admin of life piles on unexpectedly. A phone call here, something in the mail there, and never ending “to do’s”. I remember what life was like for my parents when I was a kid, and it wasn’t this way. They were not spread nearly as thin. When you think about it, even tasks like updating our phones or computers or apps, simply keeping tech up to date… my parents never had to do that and now we spend hours on it a year. Those are hours away from some thing, or some one, else. Ya, enjoy your empty nesting and spaces of your own but try and keep the visits up. I don't think you understand. I have a revolving door. I complain sometimes, but that's my role and I take it seriously. I am the matriarch of my large family. My granddaughter may be in her own apartment, but she calls every day and takes the train down when she can.
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Post by velodromed on Sept 15, 2023 13:49:07 GMT -5
Whenever I read comments like this I feel bad for not visiting my folks more. It’s tough though. I feel like life has gotten to where all time possible is required just to stay on top of the basics. Both people have to work and then the admin of life piles on unexpectedly. A phone call here, something in the mail there, and never ending “to do’s”. I remember what life was like for my parents when I was a kid, and it wasn’t this way. They were not spread nearly as thin. When you think about it, even tasks like updating our phones or computers or apps, simply keeping tech up to date… my parents never had to do that and now we spend hours on it a year. Those are hours away from some thing, or some one, else. Ya, enjoy your empty nesting and spaces of your own but try and keep the visits up. I don't think you understand. I have a revolving door. I complain sometimes, but that's my role and I take it seriously. I am the matriarch of my large family. My granddaughter may be in her own apartment, but she calls every day and takes the train down when she can.
That’s is a beautiful way to be with your family, and I love it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 15, 2023 13:51:56 GMT -5
I don't think you understand. I have a revolving door. I complain sometimes, but that's my role and I take it seriously. I am the matriarch of my large family. My granddaughter may be in her own apartment, but she calls every day and takes the train down when she can.
That’s is a beautiful way to be with your family, and I love it. Thank you very much. That was a sweet thing to say.
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Post by velodromed on Sept 15, 2023 15:27:33 GMT -5
That’s is a beautiful way to be with your family, and I love it. Thank you very much. That was a sweet thing to say. It’s how we roll also. My wife went through 6 years of court battles securing full custody of her daughter. I was there for the last two. Belle has been back with her mama full time nearly 2 years now, she keeps telling us she wants to live with us forever. Considering the beautiful relationship she has with her mom, I believe she is sincere. This is fine with me. I know it won’t last and eventually she will go off on her own. Meanwhile, we will enjoy the energy and fun she brings to our lives
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 15, 2023 15:43:09 GMT -5
Thank you very much. That was a sweet thing to say. It’s how we roll also. My wife went through 6 years of court battles securing full custody of her daughter. I was there for the last two. Belle has been back with her mama full time nearly 2 years now, she keeps telling us she wants to live with us forever. Considering the beautiful relationship she has with her mom, I believe she is sincere. This is fine with me. I know it won’t last and eventually she will go off on her own. Meanwhile, we will enjoy the energy and fun she brings to our lives I'm glad you're wife finally won her daughter back. Good on y'all.
Yeah, we've had our family issues. Especially with the father of my daughters. It was a bad scene and ended up in court too many times to count. But, I've always had my kids.
I remember when my son, my oldest, left home. He was leaving for boot camp and I couldn't go to see him off because I didn't want him to see me crying.
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