Tag Archives: Empty Nest

Christmas Eve In The Kitchen

Merry Christmas! We had a lovely Christmas Eve, although it got a bit dicey in the morning when I was in the kitchen with my daughter and we were both stressed about getting everything done in time. We worked through it … Continue reading

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The Grinch Who Gave Me Back Christmas

‘Twas three nights before Christmas Eve, when all through the house, we were making our lists and checking them twice. My son, 16 years old, with his first “serious” girl friend (i.e., they’ve gone on an actual *date* to see … Continue reading

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Harried Holiday

Two weeks from tonight is Christmas Eve, but it isn’t the holiday that has me stressed. With a few shopping trips and a few more clicks on Amazon, I know that there will be presents under our white pre-lit Christmas … Continue reading

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Missing My Girls

Another Thankgsiving has come and is almost gone. The guests are gone. Most of the pie is gone. The kitchen is clean and the dishwasher is running. This is my second Thanksgiving without my daughter–she spent it with her boyfriend’s parents … Continue reading

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Playing In The Hotel Gym

I just spent the weekend visiting my daughter at college for her birthday. I knew we’d be eating out a lot–she planned our days around where and when we’d eat, from The Cheesecake Factory Friday night, to Oscar Blues for … Continue reading

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