NMY,

Yes, it is VERY interesting. My daughter lives in her room, is always on the phone, but when she wants me -- she wants me NOW!

It's too funny!

I'm probably guilty of pouring too much of myself into my business right now, but honestly, I love what I do, it gives me great satsifaction, and real rewards.

I need to purpose to be more available to them, but like you - my kids sleep in and miss me at the peak of MY day!

Empty NEXT, that's a new way to think about it! LOL.
danita

Nancy.. i just read what Jackie's going to start doing next week, (it's under 'announcements') i bet you also would be just perfect for what she's going to start doing,

Thanks so much for thinking of me Norma...you are a Sweetie...I have been doing alot of volunteer work over the years...it's always very gratifying.I think it's great that Jackie sounds so excited about what she is going to do...Have a wonderful evening!!!

got your other post Nancy, thank you, and i read in another place where you volunteer with new borns, that must be so rewarding. I was thinking about your kids being so far away, you never know .. sometimes they come back to live at home for whatever reason. Pennsylvania ? My mom used to say her people were pennsylvania dutch. (not the correct word though i know) i think we all must be relatives, everyone has so much in common.

Avalon,
Welcome! I am an empty nester, and we moved away from TX to Ohio from out family. It is rough!

Avalonblondie, welcome from me too. Sorry I'm late! Missing my kids and grandkids here. Glad you made it. Talking about it all helps me as I am sure it will you.
chick

Hi Norma, I agree about us all being sisters..the more that I travel the smaller the world becomes somehow..no matter where I go these days i run into either someone I know or someone who knows someone that I know...i guess the longer we live on this beautiful planet those things will continue to happen..it's nice to get to know you my sister.. Junebug and Chickadee..I guess we are all missing our babies..I'm honored to be in your esteemed company...thanks for the welcome

Thanks Deb...I have never had a try at independence...maybe as you say I'll "love" it...right now I am feeling as if part of me is missing...I just have to get into a new routine...Thanks so much for the welcome..you girls are the BEST!!!
Nancy

Welcome AvalonBlondi and not much,you?, been away busy with work,(yuk-phooey) but am here today to say hello and welcome....

Hi AvalonB,

My nest has been empty for three years. It took about 15 minutes for me to get over it.

I had a great time raising my kids, (4 of them) there were good days and bad days and would not have missed the experience for anything.

Your worth and value is not in serving but in being an inspiration to your family. You sound like an ambitous and devoted woman.

I bet, if you really think about it, there is something you have always wanted to do or learn that you put aside to be a good mom. Now is the time for you to spend your energy on yourself. For me it was completing my degree when I was in my forties. That was scary! But I discovered I had value and purpose beyond my kids.

My kids have told me numerous times how that inspired them to try new things.

good luck. keep us posted on your journey