C2 is graduating from high school tomorrow. I think I'm in denial. No, I am in denial! I know it's going to happen, but I don't believe it's going to happen. Does anyone understand that? It's not a logical thought. I know I'm experiencing lots of emotions because of it. I haven' t been able to sleep all week. I've snapped at everyone. And even though I'd like to contribute a lot of this to my age, I think that my behavior has much to do with my son graduating tomorrow.
His graduating makes me an official empty nester. Now, I am truly excited about that...and in a good way. But my son...
My son was born prematurely. After having an 8-ounce daughter 5 years before his birth, his 5 pounds, 7 ounces was tiny to me. He was a sleeper as an infant, and he was a very, very lovable child. My favorite thought is when I used to wake him up for school in the morning. I used to knock on his door, walk in his room, and say. "Time to get up!" Then I would sit on his bed. He would sit up, and we would hug. He would get up and get ready for school. I would make breakfast, and the two of us would sit and eat our breakfast. Then I would take him to the bus stop. I love my memory!!!!!!
Of course, those of you who have a teenage son know that it is nothing like that now. He's over six feet tall, and I'm five feet, four inches. In order to reprimand him, I have to make him sit down. He has no interest in talking to his mom. I guess I'm just boring to him. I think in his mind he just can't wait to leave.
Anyway, I know this is all good. I know that what ever the next chapter in my life is, it will be good. But for today I'm a little nostalgic for the past.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The end of another chapter
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You know ...
When I read all the "Mommy" blogs, I always think to myself -
"Ladies, stop complaining about the terrible two's, because they are going to fly by SO MUCH FASTER than you really realize!"
Raising our kids really does go by in a blink of an eye :-(
And it is FREAKING weird transitioning to the empty-nest phase of life.
No body really tells you about this time in life.
Or they make it sound like it should all be FABULOUS.
And it is kind of cool, having more time to focus on ourselves and our marriages, etc...
But you just don't turn off that MOM switch so easy.
My oldest son is 24 (almost 25) and we are still close.
I try to not WORRY about things too much ...
And he keeps in good contact.
The youngest son moved back home to save money, while working on his degree.
So we are not "officially" empty-nesters ... but when they are 22 years old and in college ... it pretty much is an empty-nest.
But, I'll tell you it does get easier as time passes.
They still need us ...
Just not in an EVERYDAY sort of way.
I'm feeling for you wealthy-1 ...
Totally!!!
Hang in there and do something nice for you!!!
God Bless -
Your friend,
dawn
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