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Is it OK to be a little sad?

FordDude

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SWMBO and I had our 25th anniversary last January, our only child will be 20 in 10 days. Just got home a little bit ago from helping her move into an apartment near her school. She will be sharing a 2 bedroom with 3 other girls, but she is the first to move in. I am happy and sad at the same time. She is only 21 miles away, and will be working at her former high school as an assistant coach for the boys water polo team. So she will be close by at times. It is just right now I realize that my little girl has grown up and is out on her own, and that is making me sad. Thanks for listening...


fd
 
Don't worry she will be back soon, they always are.
If you miss her, just take your wallet out of you pocket, she will hear and come running
 
My daughter moved out a year ago this month, followed several weeks later by my son. I know the mixed feelings. My son only lives 15 minutes away, but due to his job and responsibilities around his house I rarely see him couple of times a month at best). My daughter lives 30 minutes away. At first I rarely saw her, now it seems she's at the house several times a week, with an exception being the past few weeks. Her roommate moved out and a new one is moving in. Until the new one is there, my daughter has been staying at my house!
 
Well, when ours moved out we were a bit sad. It was an adjustment, but you will find being an empty nester is nice. Well, until they fly back.

then it will be life as usual.

My middle one is moving from ND to Chicago! Yuk! But it is her dream, so let her do it, I say!

The oldest and her hubby has moved back and having a baby....We'll see how it continues on. I like having them around 99% of the time.

The youngest is home visiting and pretty stable on her own, we send her money to help her while she is at school.

Years ago many generations lived in the same house for economic reason. I believe that we are headed for a return since kids have a tough time buying a house and paying for school loans and etc, so the least we can do is let them come home and help them learn how to pay off debt.

But to answer your question, Tim yes it is ok to be sad.

Mel
 
When my daughter FINALLY flew the coop we were all ready. She was 22 and the time had come for her to go. She didn't go far and we end up seeing her at least every other week. While I miss her it sure does feel good, and make you proud, when they set off on their own and succeed. I thought for sure she would be back within the first year.

Next up is my middle boy. He ships out mid-October for the Marine Corp. This one is going to be HARD. Given his life choice of the military we won't be seeing too much of him the next few years. He's pretty much my best friend as well as my son so it will be tough when he goes.

That leaves us with just the little guy (9). He's pretty much a mini-version of his big brother so might be a decade worth of deja vu heading my way.
 
"lethal289" said:
Shell be back to do her laundry.
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She has a washer and dryer in the apartment, she came back on Monday to use the internet and eat.

I did get a text message from her yesterday that she has a "black widow" living in her shower.
I asked her if she is now going to have to pay the "pet" deposit? And that she should name it Scarlett Johansson.

fd
 
I've sent two daughters off to college, it's definitely bittersweet but you recognize it's the next phase in their life and it's exciting seeing them grow into adults. Fortunately, your daughter is geographically close but resist any urge to be "helicopter parents". Be sure to have an honest discussion about the unhealthy activities available in college (drugs, underage or excessive drinking) to reinforce her ability to make the right decision. You will both be fine.
 
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