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Getting my empty nest back
I got up before the sun did this morning, a rarity on a Sunday, but I wanted to make breakfast for my daughter and her boyfriend before they left. I miss cooking for…
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Six things I wish I’d known before sending my daughter to college
It’s hard to believe, but summer is basically over. H starts her sophomore year of college on Tuesday after Labor Day, but is already on campus, welcoming incoming freshmen. Last year she…
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Life Changes, and New Experiences
The last few months have been a time of introspection for me. My days have changed so drastically and I am still trying to figure out what, exactly, I should be doing with…
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Staying busy when the nest is empty!
Have you seen the Toyota Venga commercials? The ones where the parents are out living an active life while their grown children are worrying about them as they age? This one is my…
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Aaaaaand She’s Off!!
Last week we helped H move into her dorm room…in CALIFORNIA! She picked a school the farthest away from home she could! It’s a great fit, and she is thrilled to be there,…
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Another lesson from my daughter
My daughter continues to amaze me with her insight and maturity. She has been disappointed lately with a couple of friends that she thought were true friends, but according to her, they have…
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Here’s to letting go of the Routine!
It’s 3:20 on a Wednesday and I haven’t worked out yet. I have no idea what’s for dinner and I just had lunch. I slept in until 8 a.m….something I haven’t done in…
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Focusing on “Firsts”, not “Lasts”
Last week we spent fall break in California, looking at colleges. At this point in H’s college search, we’re narrowing the list down, instead of adding to it. There were six colleges she…
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On the Brink
Somewhere in the last two or three years, my 17 year old daughter has become her own person. I can’t pinpoint when it happened. It had to be more gradual than overnight, but…
