Empty-Nester (Again)

[sleigh]

As of yesterday, Denise are I are once again without children at home. Devon moved out into an apartment in Clifton with two of his friends, so for at least the next year, it'll just be Denise and me. It'll take a bit to readjust once more... and we'll see if we remain empty-nested now. Both of our children (hopefully) know they will be welcomed back at need, but that we also hope they find their independence and their own places.

Of course, we have lasting memories of both Megen's and Devon's stays with us, in the form of Stuff. Stuff in closets, Stuff in boxes, Stuff in drawers and piled in their respective old bedrooms. We really need to go through (or they need to go through) the Stuff so we can get rid of it.

Though I've told Devon that he needs to leave at least one drum set here in the practice room in the basement, so that the various bands can practice. Some Stuff is eternal... :-)

Comments

[barbarienne.livejournal.com]

I was raised to think that an empty nest is a thing worthy of congratulations.

Congratulations on raising self-sufficient kids capable of being independent adults who contribute to society!

[sleigh.livejournal.com]

Well, we hope those are qualities they possess! :-)

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

How many drum kits does Devon have?

B

[sleigh.livejournal.com]

Three. One for jazz, one for rock, and the drum set he started out on, which is pretty banged up but sounds OK (the last one is the one that will probably end up staying in the basement...)

Kid changes . . .

[zencuppa.livejournal.com]

My sister's two oldest (out of four) are now at college and she's in the throes of "Huh?" as she gets used to just two.

And my youngest has begun kindergarten at Fairview, joining his triumphant "Now I am a third grader!" brother Nick :-)

[(Anonymous)]

My kids have all moved out, too. This time when Tony went, he took his bed and desk with him. All that's left is an empty room. At least the other 2 left their furniture.