Empty-Nester Moms

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Comment by Denise Van Arsdale-West on April 28, 2010 at 9:08am

If anyone needs support around the emotional highs and lows of the empty nest, let me know.
I'm walking in the shoes of most of you with a son, almost of the out the house and a daughter following behind. I'm a widow, without a partner, as of now, finding my own passions and taking care of myself.
Let me help you!

Comment by Tammy Messina on April 25, 2010 at 7:45pm

I like putting together photo albums of those special events so I can look back over them. I do one for me and one for them. Nothing fancy (no time for major scrapbooking projects). I just use the cute little albums that you can slide the photos into.

Comment by Jessica Miller on April 25, 2010 at 5:02pm

TRUE!!!!

Comment by Sue Saffir on April 25, 2010 at 2:52pm

No it's not. Wait 'til she's ready to get married! lol

Comment by Jessica Miller on April 24, 2010 at 10:13pm

My baby just had her last Prom tonight!!!! She looked beautiful, but I'm SO sad...that's it folks! All the primping, dress shopping, make-up and nails is done!!!! :(

Comment by Karena Lineback on March 8, 2010 at 12:11pm

Hi, Jessica
Believe it or not (and I certainly did NOT) it really will be fine. It will actually be better than fine but that doesn't mean you won't have many hard moments. Keep in touch and let us know how it is going. My little one comes home in a week and a half for spring break. SO glad.

Comment by Jessica Miller on March 8, 2010 at 10:57am

Yes, I have actually been pretty well adjusted with the others but I think it's because I kept telling myself, "It's OK, I still have one more left"...now I can't say that. I'm sure it will be fine, I have told myself and thought of all the reasons everyone has contributed below, it just seems different this time. I'm nervous, but I'm sure it will be fine.....repeat after me, it will be fine, it will be fine...heheheheheeee

Comment by Tammy Messina on March 8, 2010 at 9:47am

When my oldest daughter left home, she knew we were excited for her and proud of her, and she too joked about how we were glad she was going to be gone. But she also knew how much we missed her every day. Ours were tears of joy mixed with a little bit of selfishness (which I quickly squashed!)

I love that right before they move out, they are so enjoyable. And after they move out, the relationship starts to change and they become friends. 2 of the kids came over yesterday to hang out for the afternoon and have dinner. It has such a different feel now. Like having friends over for a super casual dinner party. I love it.

Comment by Karena Lineback on March 8, 2010 at 9:37am

I think you are right Tammy about the being excited for them part. It is really, really easy to be excited for them and watch as they grow. I played that part up so much before our son left. All in an effort to not let him see me cry that when we dropped him off he told his friends that we were glad to see him going!!! I cannot begin to tell you what a wreck I was and continue to be but I am glad that he doesn't feel guilty for leaving. I'll make him feel guilty someday for not giving me grandchildren soon enough but I didn't want him to feel guilty for growing. so hard.....

Comment by Tammy Messina on March 8, 2010 at 9:30am

Unsolicited change is rarely comfortable. That's why it's so important force a perspective change mentally so that you have a positive outlook on the big event and are prepared and excited for them in the process. So many good things accompany them leaving the nest. Rejoice in their acheivements... AND yours!

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