tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post5934673344645434241..comments2023-05-19T06:59:27.548-04:00Comments on Empty Nest Evolution: Bye Bye Love or Hello Happiness?California Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-8780330790639339972010-09-11T09:47:07.109-04:002010-09-11T09:47:07.109-04:00I loved this post, D. You are spot on with all you...I loved this post, D. You are spot on with all your points. Of course, now I have the grandkids to do most of those things on a regular basis, so enjoy the years between...they don't last as long as you think they would. Maybe in your case in won't matter so much about the running around nekkid, because, if you're like me, at my age, I don't even want to see myself nekkid, much less anyone else!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-55835336847997005122010-08-19T10:12:09.306-04:002010-08-19T10:12:09.306-04:00We have five kids and they are all "out of th...We have five kids and they are all "out of the nest." I'm here to tell anyone who will listen, it's a good thing! It's like a new life. We love them all and want them close, just not too close...<br />What we love most is the quiet.<br />You pretty much hit it all right on the head with this post!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-54879134265393754812010-08-17T23:01:57.292-04:002010-08-17T23:01:57.292-04:00Yes, yes, yes. My husband and I have eight kids b...Yes, yes, yes. My husband and I have eight kids between us, all grown now. I remember the years of lying awake until the curfew time, listening to car doors slamming in the driveway. And the wet towels. And the dirty dishes.<br /><br />Haven't tried running around naked yet, though!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-20089610337800676202010-08-17T21:58:02.201-04:002010-08-17T21:58:02.201-04:00Boy, isn't this the truth? I love my girls wit...Boy, isn't this the truth? I love my girls with everything I have, but not waiting for them to come home at night is pure heaven. I STILL cannot sleep when they are home visiting and go out with their friends. Maybe I just remember those friends...Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-40800656028487138152010-08-16T18:43:49.800-04:002010-08-16T18:43:49.800-04:00i'm still trying to cope with my daughter bein...i'm still trying to cope with my daughter being out of the house and it's been over 17 years since she left for college and flew the coop. Unlike some parents, I'd welcome her back anytime - but once she saw New York, I don't think it's going to happen.North County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-47438389099102130032010-08-14T11:22:20.695-04:002010-08-14T11:22:20.695-04:00And the running around naked can lead to other pur...And the running around naked can lead to other pursuits without having to worry about who's around! Ah, yes!Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-5905039986918499662010-08-12T21:10:17.469-04:002010-08-12T21:10:17.469-04:00Dutchbaby & Dee Dee: thanks for the praise. ...Dutchbaby & Dee Dee: thanks for the praise. These are the posts I find the most fun and easiest to write. My husband keeps telling me to focus on this type of writing. (But I have so many interests.)California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-47306811931336934302010-08-12T20:41:00.481-04:002010-08-12T20:41:00.481-04:00Hi! C.G.,
Your post touched on many bases when it ...Hi! C.G.,<br />Your post touched on many bases when it comes to reality, humour, and just all around "straightforwardness."<br /><br />Unfortunately, I can and yet I can't relate because I'am single and don't have children.<br />Thanks, for sharing!<br />DeeDee ;-Dratatouille's archiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369967577590947967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-76082185212642762012010-08-12T20:22:09.781-04:002010-08-12T20:22:09.781-04:00It's T minus two years for my empty nest.
We ...It's T minus two years for my empty nest. <br />We will have more drinking glasses in the cupboard next week after my daughter returns to college. <br /><br />I will miss the petty arguments between son and daughter - they are always so entertaining. <br /><br />Wonderful post, California Girl!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-85316510600742531562010-08-12T16:11:52.746-04:002010-08-12T16:11:52.746-04:00Thank you all for the amused comments. And, Capt ...Thank you all for the amused comments. And, Capt Dumbass, the image of you naked on an electric scooter, well, that takes the cake.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-49653555409587269352010-08-12T00:00:19.656-04:002010-08-12T00:00:19.656-04:00I have a two month old now, by the time we get to ...I have a two month old now, by the time we get to run around the house naked we'll be on one of those electric scooters.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-81824515950411100582010-08-10T21:50:54.802-04:002010-08-10T21:50:54.802-04:00Very true post!! I had the 2 girls and same worrie...Very true post!! I had the 2 girls and same worries and problems that you did!! Mine have been gone for some time now...not sure exactly and yes my husband and I get along much better. Most of our arguements were about the girls anyway!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-39724399214351458972010-08-10T10:52:50.017-04:002010-08-10T10:52:50.017-04:00I'd say you just about summed it up... exactly...I'd say you just about summed it up... exactly!!Tannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-73495643084722675642010-08-10T07:12:26.342-04:002010-08-10T07:12:26.342-04:00Yes, I have to agree with you. Ours is with us for...Yes, I have to agree with you. Ours is with us for another couple of weeks yet but I am already beginning to look forward to his return to University. It pains me to haved to agree with anything that appears in the "Daily Mail", but I have no such problems agreeing with you.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-46261206684486794582010-08-10T06:07:59.318-04:002010-08-10T06:07:59.318-04:00Cali Girl, this was a WONderful post! I laughed al...Cali Girl, this was a WONderful post! I laughed all the way through it, enjoying the fact that kids are the same no matter where they are and whose they are. My youngest just moved out days ago, and while I'll definitely miss the late-night chats and the 'listen to my latest song' stuff (when I get back there in the fall) all the other things you list are things I won't be sorry to see the back of, either. <br /><br />And a big 'Yeeesss!' to running around naked!!!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-33618688770657931912010-08-09T22:30:49.741-04:002010-08-09T22:30:49.741-04:00Oh, how I can relate to everything you've said...Oh, how I can relate to everything you've said, here! Except maybe running around naked! lol Lucky you!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-60921517072566662472010-08-09T20:04:19.272-04:002010-08-09T20:04:19.272-04:00I agree. With everything. You said.
Absolutely.
U...I agree. With everything. You said.<br />Absolutely.<br /><br />Uncanny!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305293775583665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-21350008840983301422010-08-09T17:27:52.014-04:002010-08-09T17:27:52.014-04:00the nest doesn't stay empty for long.. my home...the nest doesn't stay empty for long.. my home is now a hotel.. which is fine.. they will travel up and spend the night either visiting friends or on their way headed north...Kalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-41145009428589762092010-08-09T17:13:28.046-04:002010-08-09T17:13:28.046-04:00smiles. so this is what i have to look forward to....smiles. so this is what i have to look forward to...hmm...i got about 16 more years to go...smiles.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346506349285197389.post-84372097445681060362010-08-09T17:01:47.831-04:002010-08-09T17:01:47.831-04:00I have mixed feelings, both mine are at home at 23...I have mixed feelings, both mine are at home at 23 and 25. One is a treasure to live with, the other . . oh yes glasses and beer bottles on the windowsil! Still I'm a single so the prospect of an empty house for more than a week isn't a very bright one. Then at this rate, there'll be at least one at home for the next year or so. You 'run' around naked? God I couldn't run for a bus!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.com