Not sure I'm ready for this....

[Jeb]

Next week DD moves into her own apartment in town. She's 18. She's mature, independent, capable and level-headed. She has a job and she'll be a university student in a few weeks. She's been collecting things she needs for an apartment for months and I've been helping her too.

I have no qualms about her moving out....however....DS and DH are on their bicycle trip and won't be back for at least 2 more weeks. Last weekend DD was at a festival and I was home alone. Let me tell you, it is the wierdest feeling to be all alone! I'm glad for her but I'm not sure I'm ready for the emptiness! I'm used to talking to her every day. I know she has a very busy life so I expect she may not call me every day but knowing me I will want to call her every day. I will have to resist so that she has a feeling of independence. I really am happy for her, but it also feels like the bottom has dropped out. I know it's only a short way into town but her presence will be missed.

[Sarah]

Next week DD moves into her own apartment in town. She's 18. She's mature, independent, capable and level-headed. She has a job and she'll be a university student in a few weeks. She's been collecting things she needs for an apartment for months and I've been helping her too.

I have no qualms about her moving out....however....DS and DH are on their bicycle trip and won't be back for at least 2 more weeks. Last weekend DD was at a festival and I was home alone. Let me tell you, it is the wierdest feeling to be all alone! I'm glad for her but I'm not sure I'm ready for the emptiness! I'm used to talking to her every day. I know she has a very busy life so I expect she may not call me every day but knowing me I will want to call her every day. I will have to resist so that she has a feeling of independence. I really am happy for her, but it also feels like the bottom has dropped out. I know it's only a short way into town but her presence will be missed.


(((Janet))) It must be a hard time -- being so proud and yet not quite ready to believe that the little wee baby has grown into a person ready to do this. I doubt I'll be as full of grace when my time comes. :rolleyes:

Congratulations -- You've raised a wonderful young woman. :yay: :hugging:

Trust me -- I'm SO watching you, and Annie, and Alice, and all the other moms of older teens and kids. I'm learning so very, very much. Thank you, you mommas!

[Jeb]

I'm ready for it too but I'm not ready for the emptiness. It just dawned on me last weekend when I was alone that not only is she moving out but there's going to be an empty spot here!

Life certainly is taking big changes for us lately. I'm going to be a grandmother in a few weeks too!

[indigo]

Next week DD moves into her own apartment in town. She's 18. She's mature, independent, capable and level-headed. She has a job and she'll be a university student in a few weeks. She's been collecting things she needs for an apartment for months and I've been helping her too.

I have no qualms about her moving out....however....DS and DH are on their bicycle trip and won't be back for at least 2 more weeks. Last weekend DD was at a festival and I was home alone. Let me tell you, it is the wierdest feeling to be all alone! I'm glad for her but I'm not sure I'm ready for the emptiness! I'm used to talking to her every day. I know she has a very busy life so I expect she may not call me every day but knowing me I will want to call her every day. I will have to resist so that she has a feeling of independence. I really am happy for her, but it also feels like the bottom has dropped out. I know it's only a short way into town but her presence will be missed.

{{Janet}} This must be a tough transition.

[Brenda]

Wow, such a big step! I hope the transition goes smoothly.

[serialmom]

Janet, I have no idea how you must be feeling, but that's a lot, DD off to college and a grandbaby on the way. I hope your DD knows how much love and experience she can draw upon from her mom. You've done so many great things, and will do so many more. Much happiness to you and your family.

[~PQ]

(((Janet))) SO hard to imagine! DH and I were JUST talking about this, he was talking about a specific job he'd like to have one day (within the CG) and he was saying "maybe after the last kid has moved out" and that made me feel really strange, especially since it is a ship-bound job, I was like... but what will I do/who will I talk to every day? It's just so strange to imagine a truly empty nest and wow- there you are, on the cusp of it!!

[webbeccjo]

(((Janet))) Even a good transition is still a transition!
I'm sure you will find your rhythm again and as you embrace new things, your home will feel less empty