Gosh, I totally understand about the emptying nest. It's weird, for sure. I just got my D22 moved to Massachusetts last week. Seeing her empty bedroom is still unsettling. I'd really be inclined to sniffle around, but she was the one who oddly had the surprising melt down and I've had to be strong and positive for her.
And I know you know this already, but once they go to college, the dynamic changes anyway. I think it's as good for us as it is for them. I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to spend my time too... the possibilities are exciting, and all I need to do is jump in the pool. There was a time in my life where I jumped in pools all the time. It's weird to look at myself and wonder where that adventurous soul really went? Maybe there's a component of self preservation that we really get after we become parents? I honestly don't know. It's not like I'm afraid, but there's hesitation for sure.
Maybe this is a great time to amp up the self care? I find that I have become lax in that department, and I can tell when I'm needing to get back to center.
Anyway, I wish you well and an awesome weekend!
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
