Reverse Nesting

You’ve heard of “nesting” done by pregnant women, but what about by new “empty nester” parents?

“One day, when my children are grown, I hope they still come through that front door without knocking. I hope they head to the kitchen for a snack and rifle through the mail looking for a magazine they always read. I hope they come in and feel the weight of adulthood leave them, for they are home. For my children, my door will forever be open. Above all else. I hope they know this without me telling them. Love speaks clearly enough.”

— Author Unknown

It’s been quite a week.

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In fact, it’s been quite a month if you really want to get down to it.

My husband and I are officially empty nesters.

Holy moly.

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It was quite emotional for this mom. (I cannot lie, there were a lot of tears).

I referred to them (the tears) as moments. And they came on randomly.