tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post909905064097836361..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: Life Lessons Along the Way Part 1: Go with the flowEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-88753642695434193062011-02-09T22:28:50.990-05:002011-02-09T22:28:50.990-05:00You're so right about the moving toward couple...You're so right about the moving toward coupledom once the kids leave home. My husband and I now do more of our "own thing" than ever, but our things are closer in line. One of the perks of making it through childrearing and not giving up on marriage along the way. One of the sweetest parts of that coupledom is grandparenting. You'll love it ... when your time comes, of course!Lisa @ Grandma's Briefshttp://www.grandmasbriefs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-81387413978368014102011-02-09T15:41:49.200-05:002011-02-09T15:41:49.200-05:00Go with the flow has been my moto for years. Somet...Go with the flow has been my moto for years. Sometimes you just can't do anything else but go with it. Between 3 different daycare families, my own, my different sister, aging parents and my not empty nest the only way to go is with the flow.<br />I love your post. Thank you for sharing.<br />Take care my friend and have a blessed afternoon.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-73297502201467142712011-02-09T12:32:56.076-05:002011-02-09T12:32:56.076-05:00Carol- a friend and I have often wondered what it ...Carol- a friend and I have often wondered what it would be like to have three houses on a lake...one that she and I share, one for the hubbys to share, and one for the kids to stay in when they visit! LOL<br /><br />Stephanie-it's almost not worth watching a movie around here sometimes!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-38535565026929221602011-02-09T12:13:12.667-05:002011-02-09T12:13:12.667-05:00The quiet seems hard to give up. Then the grandki...The quiet seems hard to give up. Then the grandkids come and the peace is shattered. I love it but I'm happy they have a home to go to at the end of the day. <br /><br />Loved the talking in the movie part - happens around here all the time. Too funny!Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-2656558469935510492011-02-09T10:53:47.528-05:002011-02-09T10:53:47.528-05:00Since the nest emptied we have become much more to...Since the nest emptied we have become much more tolerant of each other...oh no, I mean I've become much more tolerant of Hubby!<br />Seriously it has become more tranquil in our house since the 'stinking one' left and Hubby doesn't feel threatened by a testosterone fuelled six foot son.Carol E Wyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12375439814725846546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-45502145508079141482011-02-09T08:06:14.596-05:002011-02-09T08:06:14.596-05:00Tote- We have gotten to the point where we enjoy t...Tote- We have gotten to the point where we enjoy the quiet now too! It was a long time coming though.<br /><br />Shawn- I know what you mean about the stages--but they pass by so quickly! <br /><br />Debby- We are in our second year of empty nest and have really just started to appreciate it this year. However, DoodleBug might move back home for a month or two this summer to save money for Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-51036350405697758122011-02-08T23:07:29.591-05:002011-02-08T23:07:29.591-05:00Love this post. I know exactly what you are talkin...Love this post. I know exactly what you are talking about except we only had two children, you were definately busy with four! I remember when my sister told me how annoying her husband became after the nest was empty. We adjust to it again and I like the empty nest. Well our isn't empty for almost a year now but we still have our time which is wonderful.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-8464111951439352072011-02-08T20:56:46.495-05:002011-02-08T20:56:46.495-05:00What a lovely post. I marvel at all the stages we ...What a lovely post. I marvel at all the stages we pass through during this beautiful life.<br />I am in the grandchild stage...no longer babies..growing up into teenagers. Our youngest is five but most are in the teen or preteen years. Games, concerts, dance competitions, swim meets..are all included in this stage. Next will be High school, College and marriages...the cycle continues!<br />ShawnShawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410609940311482746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-62485466418528567472011-02-08T19:37:06.242-05:002011-02-08T19:37:06.242-05:00I miss our children, but it is so nice when we get...I miss our children, but it is so nice when we get together! I love the quiet time now. We watch TV, he works on crossword puzzles and I am on the laptop.Totehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068342215078700485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-33021785766220344512011-02-08T19:32:55.958-05:002011-02-08T19:32:55.958-05:00This- we're trying...it's been interesting...This- we're trying...it's been interesting trying to figure it out!<br /><br />Robin- time management is not easy-but, once we relaxed and learned to go with the flow, life was much easier and fun! I don't know what's wrong with them...maybe they need a shot of estrogen? LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-24111478952692803022011-02-08T18:33:29.312-05:002011-02-08T18:33:29.312-05:00I think that time management is one thing that man...I think that time management is one thing that many people don't do well. They see all of those things as stuff to "get through" and they don't enjoy them. Until it is over and the kids are gone and they sit back wonder why they didn't enjoy it while they had it. Balance is tough. Carving out time for everything is really hard, but it sounds like you did it. And that Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-37750635092399239682011-02-08T14:56:23.888-05:002011-02-08T14:56:23.888-05:00Michelle- Thank you for thinking of me!
Anni- I&#...Michelle- Thank you for thinking of me!<br /><br />Anni- I'm so glad I helped to inspire you! Cannot wait to read your post! You are much too generous with your kind, encouraging comments. I love them! LOL Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-45891955055657286582011-02-08T14:54:36.053-05:002011-02-08T14:54:36.053-05:00Make the most of all this precious time that you b...Make the most of all this precious time that you both have, before the grandchildren do come along!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-77960403601482091872011-02-08T14:36:35.331-05:002011-02-08T14:36:35.331-05:00Heartwarming, funny, witty, loving, and above all,...Heartwarming, funny, witty, loving, and above all, ONE FANTASTIC read. I know, I went through this myself, only with two kids instead of four. But I do understand the empty nest, and I must 'fess up, I'm loving this part of our lives as I know you are...without the guilt of thinking your daughters come first. Of course they do if the need arises, but you two now have an agenda which isHootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-54974817015439381142011-02-08T13:26:54.662-05:002011-02-08T13:26:54.662-05:00I left an "award" for you on my blog!
h...I left an "award" for you on my blog!<br /><br />http://heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com/2011/02/paying-it-forward-7-facts-award.html<br /><br />Have a wonderful Tuesday!<br />michelleQuirky Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536348036215469299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-62528327170698682142011-02-08T12:49:16.969-05:002011-02-08T12:49:16.969-05:00EG- yes, well...for the most part. LOL
Cranberry...EG- yes, well...for the most part. LOL<br /><br />Cranberry- and it comes fast too!<br /><br />Michele- I was definitely the latter at first! LOL<br /><br />Kara- Once we get used to the quiet, it's kind of nice, isn't it?<br /><br />Eva- I don't think we'll be seeing any grands anytime soon. But when they come, I'm ready!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-54347645777359360262011-02-08T12:16:38.522-05:002011-02-08T12:16:38.522-05:00You've described parenthood very well! I'...You've described parenthood very well! I'm a few steps ahead of you....going to grandkids soccer games, basketball games, cub scout suppers, etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-47470828657130421282011-02-08T11:26:14.730-05:002011-02-08T11:26:14.730-05:00As a new empty nester, I know exactly what you mea...As a new empty nester, I know exactly what you mean. I really miss the kids and all the hubbub surrounding them, but it's real nice having free time and my husband all to myself again.Karahttp://scattered-joy-blog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-57570821989058407262011-02-08T11:23:21.329-05:002011-02-08T11:23:21.329-05:00As a new empty nester, I know exactly what you mea...As a new empty nester, I know exactly what you mean. Although I miss my kids and all the hubbub surrounding them, I'm also enjoying having free time & my husband all for myself again.Karahttp://scattered-joy-blog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-23088197152675091832011-02-08T10:24:07.829-05:002011-02-08T10:24:07.829-05:00I've always found it amazing that some couples...I've always found it amazing that some couples who couldn't get enough of each other when they were younger feel very different years later when the kids are finally gone and they don't have a job to go to everyday.<br /><br />Then it's like "Oh shit, it's just us. Now what?"Bodaciousboomerhttp://Bodaciousboomer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-49337866811540389372011-02-08T09:44:26.555-05:002011-02-08T09:44:26.555-05:00I can relate to this very well. When we were first...I can relate to this very well. When we were first married, it was him and me. Then it became all about the new baby - and poor hubby was sort of relegated to the background for a while. Fortunately, we live and grow and learn. The relationship that young couples form is so important, so worth nurturing, for some day it's going to be just you and him again...Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-36917082199002242602011-02-08T09:17:31.592-05:002011-02-08T09:17:31.592-05:00You're in a beautiful time of life when you ca...You're in a beautiful time of life when you can enjoy each other without distractions. :)EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.com