Empty Nest Syndrome

I haven't written in a long while, I've been enjoying this summer with Nikki home, Kaite, & Jeff. Well here we are it's August and today Nikki has left for school, but this time she has an apartment with 3 other roommates and is not planning on coming back home next summer. So I am going to use this blog as my journal to write about the "empty nest syndrome". I would like to find a group of other women who are going through the same thing. I have a couple of friends who are, but I would be nice to share tips and feelings about your children leaving and growing up.

So, I have an empty room now and not really sure what to do with it? I do need to paint it but then what? Should I leave it empty for a while, make it into a craft room or "my" room to escape everyday stresses, or how about an excerise room. The possibilities are endless I know, but for now I think I'll leave it empty.

Then you have the mother "worries", will she have enough food to eat, will she find a job, will she pay her bills on time etc. Just because your child leaves home doesn't mean you don't worry anymore. I think you worry more some. I hope that I have taught her life lessons well but I guess only time will tell. You want them to grow up and be able to take care of themselves but the same time the first time she needs something you want to help right away.

My daughter the one who brings life, laughter and sometimes drama into my house is headed back to school and I miss her already. Yeah she'll be home Monday sometime and then she'll leave Tuesday afternoon (for her hair appointment) but other than that we don't have any plans to see each other until Thanksgiving, what will I do now?????? It makes me sad to see her leave and happy at the same time because she is experiencing life like I never had an opportunity too and for that I am so happy for her and glad she has the chance to do so.

So my daughter, take good care of yourself, have fun at school and be safe. Know that if you ever need me for anything I am and will always be here for you. I love you very much!

Momma