Becoming an empty nester

[floydgirl]

Re: Becoming an empty nester

Well for me -- I am having the time of my life!

I finally get to do things that I enjoy. I have time to do the things I've always wanted to accomplish.

It's all about me, now. lol After giving so much of yourself to your children's needs and wants, you can focus on YOU.

What have I done with my time? I've exercised more. I've taken evening college courses. I'm trying to learn a second language. I take belly dancing classes and perform.

It has given me time to really focus on my career and excel in it.

I took a vacation with my DH -- all by ourselves -- to Jamaica.

It's all good!

[biogeek]

Re: Becoming an empty nester

My experiences are similar to FG's....DH and I absolute LOVE being empty nesters!! Don't get me wrong, we love our kids, but now we have the time to focus on us instead of worrying about what the kids want and pleasing them. We've become more spontaneous in our activities and have tried many new things as well as rediscovering old past times.

When the kids come and visit, it makes us happy, but we are also happy when they finally leave to go back to their own homes. I'm sure they feel the same way when we visit them, too.

[Miss Phode]

Re: Becoming an empty nester

My mother was thrilled to have us kids move out. When I moved home briefly before I was married we were both miserable living together. She works, does volunteer work, entertains and is always on the go. She is always on the run.