Like many more before me, I am attempting to deal with the syndrome known as empty nest. My only daughter got married and has left the coop, taking her dogs with her. To make it harder, she married an Army man, so that means she's automatically not near home. The transition has been difficult. The holidays were difficult. But, it's time to figure it all out.
I started this blog as a way to vent, and explore, and maybe help or find others who have gone through or are going through this experience. It's not like everything has revolved around her all these years, just a lot of things. Scouting, horse competitions, school groups like band and choir - I miss these things too. There's more of that "free time" we've always talked about wanting. So what to do with it?
I am hoping to travel/explore more, maybe get the house in an adult orderly way, cook more things than chicken nuggets, maybe get a dog to replace the ones I also miss. I will post my adventures and outings as a way to keep up. Plus, it seems I have a grandbaby on the way, so I've got to learn how to do those grandma things.
Here's to a great 2019, and a great mid-life. Staying positive and jumping out!
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