I'm not ready for my oldest to leave
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Anonymous
| I know I'm not the only one thinking it, but July 1 might as well be tomorrow, and I'm not just ready. Everything will be ok, right? (Please be kind, DCUM.) |
Anonymous
| Is she going into the military? July 1 is so early! You got this! |
Anonymous
It will be ok. I had twins leave three years ago. I planned things to do that I enjoyed like getting back into tennis and Pilates and lost weight. It’s been a great 3 years in college for all of us and great breaks too. I will very much miss them when they are out on their own permanently next year 
I get it OP and hugs. Make a plan to meet a friend your first day without them or set a goal to get back into something you enjoyed before kids. |
Anonymous
Yes. It seemed so far away back in December when EA results came out. 
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Anonymous
| I cried for the first 30 minutes of the ride home after dropping our oldest off. A couple years later it's awesome to see him as the young adult he's grown into. Our relationship has changed - I'll always be his mom, but it's more of am adult/adult relationship and it's fabulous! |
Anonymous
Appreciate it. I plan on staying busy. |
Anonymous
| She will love the Coast Guard! Thank her for her service! |
Anonymous
| Get a job |
Anonymous
You can have a job - even a busy one - and still be sad about your child moving away, you know. |
Anonymous
Top tier google skills - you made me smile.  But thank you. He's looking forward to it, even if I'm a wreck.
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Anonymous
| You are human. It’s so very tough. |
Anonymous
| One word: pickleball. |
Anonymous
Get a personality transplant 
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Anonymous
+1. And where does OP say she does not have a job? I will be OP in 2 years with my oldest and I'm already dreading it. And I have a job! What a weird remark. |
Anonymous
| All birds leave the nest and soar. Be proud of your child. |