HOW WILL YOU FILL THE HOLE? One of the hardest lessons for a parent to learn is how to let go of our children. We have invested so much of ourselves into them and they are such a huge part of our lives, what will we do when they leave? I’ve seen so many women …
Laurie shares thoughts on growing up, growing older and growing (hopefully) wiser over at LaurieStoneWrites.com. You think you’ll feel one way about something, but end up feeling another. My oldest son Patrick moved out recently. I expected to feel easy-going about it, ready. After all, he’s 25. It’s time. But I felt something different. The …
Steven and I are full of bird wonder. Our backyard, patio, and window chatter goes something like this: “Look, look! A titmouse!” “What kind of bird is that?” “The hummers are back!” “There’s a woodpecker at the feeder!” “Get the camera! I see a blue bird!” “Those birds that make babbling brook sounds are cowbirds. I looked it …
Laurie blogs regularly at Looking on the Sunnyside. You can find this and other fun posts on her life, challenges and triumphs over there! When it comes to our empty nest, my husband is definitely having a harder time than I am. I find that funny considering the fact that he only recently became a …
“When you guys are grown, I’m getting an apartment in the city, overlooking the lake. I’ll have white carpet and a Dalmatian to keep me company. I’ll come to your house for Thanksgiving and Christmas.” That was my we-gotta-get-this-house-clean-company-is-coming frustration fantasy, when all four of my kids were teens. That was when the five of …