Empty Nest is Empty

[mrsbuttinski]

As some of you know I have an adult son who commutes to college and lives at home. My adult niece used to live here as well, but since her boyfriend died, she's lost her base in the city and was inconvenienced by life in the 'burbs. She is doing a house share with friends in South Philadelphia.

When the storm was upgraded, she called and invited DS to crash at her place since he can grab the subway a block from her place right to campus. He jumped at the chance to stay in the city and took the train last night. I expect he'll be back Wednesday, but yikes it's quiet here. And there's hardy any towels to wash.

[funchicken]

Go DS! I hope he has fun. Enjoy the peace and quiet!

[akafred]

Lol at towels. Hope everyone stays safe and enjoy your laundry vacation.

[numbbears]

Aww yay! Hope he has fun and you enjoy your alone time.

[anintrovert]

Good for your DS. Enjoy the quiet.

[KC thepouchh8r]

I feel like a terrible person just saying (or I suppose typing) this out loud but I don't mind the thought of dd never leaving home. I waitress one night a week and two of my regulars are a woman in her 60s and her 35 year old daughter. Daughter is intellectually disabled but babysits here and there. Mom has a seizure disorder and can't drive so daughter drives her around. They go out to dinner twice a week together. I hate to admit it seems really appealing compared to dd moving cross country with the boy she falls in love with in college.

Sorry to hijack with my ramblings. Enjoy your break.

[cam]

Auntie, congratulations on being an empty nester for a bit. Have fun!

Jan 26, 2015 10:06:01 GMT -5 KC thepouchh8r said:

I feel like a terrible person just saying (or I suppose typing) this out loud but I don't mind the thought of dd never leaving home. I waitress one night a week and two of my regulars are a woman in her 60s and her 35 year old daughter. Daughter is intellectually disabled but babysits here and there. Mom has a seizure disorder and can't drive so daughter drives her around. They go out to dinner twice a week together. I hate to admit it seems really appealing compared to dd moving cross country with the boy she falls in love with in college.

Sorry to hijack with my ramblings. Enjoy your break.

This is similar to my mom. She loves being an empty nester, but she loves that we are close. She stops by several times a week. Now that LO is here, I think it is all about seeing him though.

[abs]

Enjoy some alone time!! It's the best thing ever.

[BostonKisses]

Awesome! Enjoy the alone time, and stay safe.

[mrsbuttinski]

It just occurred to me that I sent the best shoveler in the house away.

What was I thinking?