I'm overhearing two dads next to me at a coffee shop

[Anonymous]

They're probably early 50s and seem to be meeting for some sort of networking thing, but they have been talking for an hour about how excited they are for their college kids to come home for break tomorrow. They've been sharing what their kids are studying, what internships they're doing, how they will (or may not) successfully fly the coop after this year, what an empty house will feel like, and they're both just like oozing with this wholesome pride.

My kids are little, but dang it's such a nice reminder that they will eventually be grown and find their place in the world.

[Anonymous]

Most college kids have been home for a week or more already.

The hilarious thing is those kids will come home and sleep until 3 p.m. and go out with friends. They'll leave dirty dishes all over the house, etc.

Ask me how I know!

[Anonymous]

That's so cute. It reminds me of my dad (who passed away last year). There was a Dunks up the street from where I lived and my dad and a bunch of other dads in town would meet there on the weekends for coffee. I was home from college break once and not only did they bring up things he'd told them about me, but the workers did too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They're probably early 50s and seem to be meeting for some sort of networking thing, but they have been talking for an hour about how excited they are for their college kids to come home for break tomorrow. They've been sharing what their kids are studying, what internships they're doing, how they will (or may not) successfully fly the coop after this year, what an empty house will feel like, and they're both just like oozing with this wholesome pride.

My kids are little, but dang it's such a nice reminder that they will eventually be grown and find their place in the world.

That's sweet but it may take more than 30 years to find their place in the world and until then you are stuck with them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They're probably early 50s and seem to be meeting for some sort of networking thing, but they have been talking for an hour about how excited they are for their college kids to come home for break tomorrow. They've been sharing what their kids are studying, what internships they're doing, how they will (or may not) successfully fly the coop after this year, what an empty house will feel like, and they're both just like oozing with this wholesome pride.

My kids are little, but dang it's such a nice reminder that they will eventually be grown and find their place in the world.

That's sweet but it may take more than 30 years to find their place in the world and until then you are stuck with them.

Why being so negative. Some people find joy in helping their kids and don’t feel stuck with them.

[Anonymous]

Aw, OP, that's so cute. Thank you for sharing. My college kid came home on Tuesday, and we had a pre-Christmas celebration that evening. He drove to his little sister's school to pick her up and when she saw who was driving, she just beamed with joy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They're probably early 50s and seem to be meeting for some sort of networking thing, but they have been talking for an hour about how excited they are for their college kids to come home for break tomorrow. They've been sharing what their kids are studying, what internships they're doing, how they will (or may not) successfully fly the coop after this year, what an empty house will feel like, and they're both just like oozing with this wholesome pride.

My kids are little, but dang it's such a nice reminder that they will eventually be grown and find their place in the world.

That's sweet but it may take more than 30 years to find their place in the world and until then you are stuck with them.

What is wrong with you? I would never think this about my kids much less say it about them. Honestly being "stuck" with my kids is the best possible outcome for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They're probably early 50s and seem to be meeting for some sort of networking thing, but they have been talking for an hour about how excited they are for their college kids to come home for break tomorrow. They've been sharing what their kids are studying, what internships they're doing, how they will (or may not) successfully fly the coop after this year, what an empty house will feel like, and they're both just like oozing with this wholesome pride.

My kids are little, but dang it's such a nice reminder that they will eventually be grown and find their place in the world.

That's sweet but it may take more than 30 years to find their place in the world and until then you are stuck with them.

Da fook is wrong with you

[Anonymous]

That's sweet. Yes, when you are in the challenges of little years it's hard to see the future. My two are in college and got home last week. We've been lucky that they are generally doing well and the junior has already accepted an internship for the summer. Freshman asked me to help her with internship apps while home on break. Yes, they are spending most of their time sleeping, gaming, seeing friends and OMG how many dirty dishes!! But enjoying having them home

[Anonymous]

Why you eavesdropping OP. Get a hobby

[Anonymous]

I have mine at home and it is the greatest feeling. Something to look forward to, OP, when your little ones drive you up the wall. Was just yesterday for me. Hold on to each moment.

[Anonymous]

I'm wondering if anyone would think to post this (and all of the, "aw, that's so cute" responses) if two moms had been overheard talking about this. Probably not. It's like when women get the side eye for taking time off from work to go to their kid's school party but when a man does it everyone is like, "aw, he's such a great dad!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm wondering if anyone would think to post this (and all of the, "aw, that's so cute" responses) if two moms had been overheard talking about this. Probably not. It's like when women get the side eye for taking time off from work to go to their kid's school party but when a man does it everyone is like, "aw, he's such a great dad!"

I thought that’s where OP was going with her post…but then it wasn’t. She’s just appreciating all that the future holds for her kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why you eavesdropping OP. Get a hobby

+100

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm wondering if anyone would think to post this (and all of the, "aw, that's so cute" responses) if two moms had been overheard talking about this. Probably not. It's like when women get the side eye for taking time off from work to go to their kid's school party but when a man does it everyone is like, "aw, he's such a great dad!"

You’re right. We should never appreciate dads. That’ll fix sexism.