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how do ya get rid of empty nest

Tina - posted on 06/02/2009 ( 9 moms have responded )

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Tina - posted on 06/26/2009

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thank you all. it has helped.

Pamela - posted on 06/08/2009

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I totally agree with Maria. My husband and I have begun a new "adventure" in our life together since our children have left our nest. I use to try and hang on to them once they were gone and all that did was create more problems for me! I finally realized my life was now changing and it was just me and my husband. We are doing more things together now than we ever did, and have made a major move in our lives. We love our children, and we raised them the best we could . We have set them free and in the process we have grown closer and happier than we have ever been. We totally believe that God will take care of us and everyone else!

Maria - posted on 06/07/2009

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You get a second chance at life to enjoy taking care of "you" and your significant other. Most of our married life when the kids are growing up are focused on family and children. This time, find some things to enjoy together like going cross country trips, travelling, going back to school or doing anything to your heart's desire. Look up your friends and catch up. There'll be time to spend with grandchildren and your children. You have to take care of number 1, yourself, to recharge, in order to take care of others.

Helen - posted on 06/07/2009

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my mum retrained and got a new job

Jeanne - posted on 06/07/2009

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Take up a hobby or get a pet.

Tina - posted on 06/07/2009

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thanks. i have a grandbaby on the way. ill just spoil her alot and send her home. lol

Ann - posted on 06/07/2009

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Rejoice in it! Kids are grown, I assume, and on their own. That is a super-good thing! More time for the parents to reconnect. Look forward to the next reunion. What were we doing before we raised kids? We can go back to that. The empty nest is better than the alternative: kids who won't leave home and make their way in life. The empty nest is soooo normal. Many hugs and prayers.

Christine - posted on 06/03/2009

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Volunteer to babysit a neighbors child, volunteer at a center of some kind, church, library. Many moms are looking for few hours a week to be childfree; you could open your home or go to theirs to let the mom go shopping or etc.

Jessica - posted on 06/02/2009

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