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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When my first went off to college I was very sad - seeing my only boy leave home. But I got over it once I realized what a great opportunity was on the horizon for him. Within a few years my girls left and while I was sad I knew that it was their time. Once we became empty nesters it has been our time and we have had a blast. My kids are all successful, married, parents and we are loving life. I only wish I didn't have some of the aches and pains of being in my 60's but it beats the alternative.[/quote]

This is me. When eldest DC went away I missed her tremendously, but I knew that's what she needed to do. I have a friend who was sad her own DD didn't call her every night, and I thought that was unreasonable. DC #2 just started and he really needed to get out on his own, and I appreciate that (although he says he's homesick, I know he'll settle in soon).

For the past year I've started taking classes in several things I've always wanted to try, such as art, bookbinding, and writing. I'm so excited to rediscover my own interests again![/quote]

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