tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post3106986139710462695..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: How Do We Embrace an Empty Nest?Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-13247687113081066672017-01-17T19:50:58.481-05:002017-01-17T19:50:58.481-05:00I don't think you're strange, I think thes...I don't think you're strange, I think these women are the minority. Or, at least, I hope they are. I'd hate to think that most of us do suffer from an empty nest. I have one I need to get out of here and I hope none of them have to come back again. LOL Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-56966985033669171012017-01-17T16:26:13.765-05:002017-01-17T16:26:13.765-05:00I have an empty nest and I love it, maybe I am str...I have an empty nest and I love it, maybe I am strange but I do not miss having them here, that said since they all left home I have had one or another return home for a short while but they are all gone now and I do not expect any of them to return againJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-78097826451625808592017-01-17T16:14:23.847-05:002017-01-17T16:14:23.847-05:00Thanks for sharing the dad side! I have read so ma...Thanks for sharing the dad side! I have read so many stories from some of these women and I am seriously concerned about them. I don't understand being so attached to someone or something that I cannot function when the relationship changes. I hope I never do. You made excellent points and I also agree with you about blogging! Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-49640912906777705342017-01-17T16:12:11.424-05:002017-01-17T16:12:11.424-05:00So THAT'S the key! Spread 'em out. LOL I d...So THAT'S the key! Spread 'em out. LOL I didn't have a really hard time either but I'm telling you, some of these women have me seriously concerned. I think some of them might be like your mom. I'm so glad we didn't have that. Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-44681394923872981702017-01-17T16:09:29.956-05:002017-01-17T16:09:29.956-05:00I am, too. The peace and quiet was the best for me...I am, too. The peace and quiet was the best for me. :) Now, however, I can't get the oldest one to move back out. LOL Thanks for sharing!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-31208164996385102012017-01-17T16:08:36.998-05:002017-01-17T16:08:36.998-05:00Yes! I haven't had a hard time either other th...Yes! I haven't had a hard time either other than finding ways to fill the time. Now, however, I am having a hard time. Getting the last one out again. LOL Thanks, Terri! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-61361279087488736832017-01-17T15:01:00.356-05:002017-01-17T15:01:00.356-05:00Here’s my view from the dad side - I absolutely ag...Here’s my view from the dad side - I absolutely agree with the goals and desires held for our children that you mention. Society will only advance if the next generation is prepared. However, I wonder if that attitude/mindset is changing. Next I want to say I was puzzled by this empty nest issue many women seem to have. (no big kids = more room, less mess, no one stealing my beer, this is great!)Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-39092092896423202952017-01-17T10:39:43.391-05:002017-01-17T10:39:43.391-05:00I feel blessed as my kids were all at so many diff...I feel blessed as my kids were all at so many different ages. It hasn't been as drastic as some Moms. My Mom went into the worst depression you have ever seen, so I was going to make sure I never went though that. My youngest and my oldest were 14 years apart. My youngest son and my oldest grandson are 10 years apart. So I don't think I will ever really be an empty nester. I do though Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-86183696546424191152017-01-16T21:36:16.514-05:002017-01-16T21:36:16.514-05:00Mostly I'm good with the empty nest. In fact, ...Mostly I'm good with the empty nest. In fact, I rather like it. Love my girls to the moon and back, but enjoying our freedom too. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-92226598498553235432017-01-16T21:00:04.036-05:002017-01-16T21:00:04.036-05:00Our boys will tell you that I went apartment hunti...Our boys will tell you that I went apartment hunting with them when it was time to get out on their own. They are my step-sons, but I love them as my own. You are right...we raise them to be responsible adults, not dependent. Lay the foundation and then give them the mortar to begin building their own life. We are so blessed.Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-49562640260204838302017-01-16T20:35:10.716-05:002017-01-16T20:35:10.716-05:00I agree. Preparation is helpful even though it doe...I agree. Preparation is helpful even though it does still hit you between the eyes. LOL I had so many hobbies on my 'want-to' list that I'm still trying them out. :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-22177813795077229612017-01-16T19:19:41.648-05:002017-01-16T19:19:41.648-05:00Like every transition, I needed to plan for empty ...Like every transition, I needed to plan for empty nestness. I knew it was coming and I had to a)prepare for the feelings and b)prepare for the extra time. I know its hard to start a hobby during the pre-college years of our young ones, but it's possible to dream of what we'd like to do.Beth, AgingasGracefullyasICan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120920327533641557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-44069254530403440402017-01-16T18:10:23.290-05:002017-01-16T18:10:23.290-05:00You're so right about that. I worry so much ab...You're so right about that. I worry so much about those who spend their days sobbing and waiting for a word from their kids. There is so much more to life after raising kids. Thank you for reading and commenting!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-67379261183763473742017-01-16T15:34:27.540-05:002017-01-16T15:34:27.540-05:00Thanks for the advice and examples. It's impor...Thanks for the advice and examples. It's important to watch for signs of depression- endless TV watching- not wanting to leave the house- not knowing what will make you happy... Thanks for sharing your experiences.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065028947368134206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-90299627872630389542017-01-16T12:15:36.136-05:002017-01-16T12:15:36.136-05:00Oh, I hope not! If you feel panicked, reach out. I...Oh, I hope not! If you feel panicked, reach out. I'm far away but I'm here, if that makes sense. I'm hoping Maggie moves out soon. She's the last one to move back out and I'm beyond ready. I don't worry about being alone. I would relish it! Unless I watch Criminal Minds and then, I need people here. LOL Thank you!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-86180377072897150212017-01-16T11:53:22.529-05:002017-01-16T11:53:22.529-05:00You know when my children left home I had just sta...You know when my children left home I had just started working at a Hallmark store. I didn't seem to have major issues when they left home. However now that both of my children have been back home it is a different story. As you know Amber moved out and that brought a new peace to our home. It was a difficult 6 1/2 years under the roof. Soon Adam will be moving out and this time I am going toDebby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.com