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... :-)
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... :-)