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I’m Embracing Our Almost-Empty Nest

Three men live in my house now. Once there was just one man and two rowdy little boys, but one day I woke up and realized my little boys had turned…

As my second daughter graduates high school and prepares to go off to college, I am beginning to feel like an empty nester. My son is gaining speed,…

My kitchen is spotless. There isn’t one dish in the sink or a crumb to be found. In fact, I haven’t been to the grocery store in days. The…

I find myself too often telling young parents that things do not get any better in the world of parenting. Yes, I know you are sleep deprived, have…

My husband walks through the door and I am done. Finito. Finished. Over it. Here, take this baton, because my race has been run, son. I have made…

Two years ago I thought that I was having one of the best days of my life. My youngest kid was going to attend her final day of high school.…

Another school year is ending which means an entire slew of parents will soon sprint, tip toe, or be yanked unwillingly into the empty nest…

It is here. Time to say goodbye to my baby. I thought I would be super strong and not get too emotional. The day we drive away and…

My oldest started kindergarten yesterday. I was a mess of hot tears and binge eating cookies. Cliché. But it did dart by…

I started worrying about Empty Nest Syndrome when I was 25. I was in the kitchen when it hit me that my newborn daughter Molly would be my only…