I’ve helped Beth move back to college 3 times. Freshman year, it was on a Saturday and it rained. Sophomore year, we did it on Friday and it rained. This year, she chose Wednesday and guess what? It still rained.
She packed up 2 cars and everything but the exercise bike fit in a 10 by 10 single. The bike is still in my car because I don’t think I can get it out. In fact, if I open the back doors, it slips out of position and I can’t get them shut.
Some people think being an empty nester is awful. Get over it! I’m fortunate to have 2 interesting kids, who are off leading their lives. Why shouldn’t I?
Being an empty nester means:
- If the radio was on classic rock when I left the car, it’ll be on classic rock when I get back in. Ditto for the gas tank and the position of the seat.
- There are no messes that I didn’t make (not counting the pets)
- I don’t trip over flip-flops and other booby traps.
- If there was plenty yesterday, it won’t be empty today.
- No glasses or silverware are hiding in far corners of the house.
- Significantly lower grocery bills and a fraction of the laundry.
- I can come home whenever I want.
- Suddenly, my available towels have doubled.
Of course, it also means
- I have to go back to cooking.
- I have to mow my yard again
- The First National Bank of Mom is seriously drained.
- I've lost my help in the garden.
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