Empty-nesters at last. Where did the time go?

[jerp]

We pulled a trailer-load of furniture to Austin over the weekend to move our #1 son into an apartment. He got his first job out of college 3 months ago but stayed with us while he was training and now has been transfered. (Being 24 and single in Austin sounds like good duty to me!) Our #2 son is back in Norman for school, leaving my bride and I in a house that feels awfully empty and quiet. For the first time in over 20 years it's just going to be the two of us, and a couple of dogs. I know it's a transition all parents go through (or hope to go through, the alternative being kids that never move out!) but it will take some getting used to. Time marches on, I suppose...

[DNTRanch]

Don't worry the quite will grow on you But watch out they are never gone for good they can be back home home quicker than you think!!!!

[fritztown]

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[JMAR]

Empty-nesters at last. Where did the time go?

John after meeting you I'm sure y'all did a fine job raising your sons!! No worries they will always be there in spirit!

[El Viejo]

It does take a little getting used to. Some handle it better than others. Our three boys only visit for now, but that's OK. Our problem is they are all kinda far away, and the grandson is over 500 miles north of us. We gotta move, maybe to the hill country.

[bwssr]

now it's time to find each other again......could be fun!

[Shane]

I'm not looking forward to it, personally. But I'm also very proud of my kids, and I'm excited to see them growing up and getting closer to being on their own and living their lives. Bittersweet is the word, I guess.

[Legdog]

Ugh

I dreaed this day.

[Froggy]

A little advice

Nail their bedroom doors shut.

We've had two of our adult kids move in and out over the years. We will always love them but sometimes we don't like them very much.

[ArrowHead]

John, Enjoy this time! Its much better than having a "failure to launch"!

[wassaw]

the wife and i had about 2 years of empty nest (son/married, was off in Iraq-stationed out of Washington State) Daughter was married and off at LeTourneau University/then Sam Houston (transfered closer to mom when she had her first pregnancy, she claims she changed her major to financing ). My Daughters (who lived with their mom in Spring) one was at SFA while the other was busy in High School.
Currently- son/daughter/daughter live within 20 miles of us, the youngest is at A&M and they all come by randomly through out the week along with family game night once every weekend. (3 grand-kids with another due next month)
they still empty the pantry and wallet like "old times"
there's no empty nest, just sporadic quiet moments
Mom and Dad are currently planning long weekend sporadic quiet moments abroad

(edit- of course after the new grandchild and grandmother have had plenty of bonding /spoiling time, so maybe late summer/winter sporadic long weekends if i know my wife .
Bill's post below reminded me that one of ours hit a "life" speed bump, and moved back in for about 8 months to re-stabilize and establish a better flight path. she's doing great now. single/bought her first house and seems on a better path.

[Bill M]

Ours left and haven't been back (to live with us that is). We felt it for a very short time. We got used to focusing on each other full time very quickly. It's great when you're best friends with your spouse.

[Dale Moser]

Do they know that you have them ranked?

[Bone Collector]

I got 3 ages 2-4-6. Take your pick.

I can assure you any combination of 2 will add the noise factor back into your house hold! Act now and i will throw in the 3rd for FREE!!!

This is an "On Loan" transition, as I am sure you will bring them back within a few hrs. lol