Half Empty Nest (17)
Newlife08: I am having a very reflective weekend this weekend - my baby is turning 18 yo - and not only that, she is moving out next week!
I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
Yep it hard, particularly when they are 10 mins away... when my eldest girl moved out, she was only around the corner, it felt like she never left home, but now, she lives in Brissie - ahhh no more washing...
Newlife08: I am having a very reflective weekend this weekend - my baby is turning 18 yo - and not only that, she is moving out next week!
I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
Hugs Newlife...
but she clearly wishes to explore the world and make her own path... and this is her learning process... She will always know that she is loved and wanted, so let her go in that knowledge that she is cared for, and if its right for her she will thrive, and if she feels uncertain, she can return....All is good when children make their first venture out... shows they are made of good stuff... well done...
I had to change my way of thinking when I remembered I left home at about 19 yo?? So what's the diff?
She has more money than I had at her age, she has a car, full time job and is doing Management Training. She will be fine - or she will be back!!
She has more money than I had at her age, she has a car, full time job and is doing Management Training. She will be fine - or she will be back!!
Newlife08: I am having a very reflective weekend this weekend - my baby is turning 18 yo - and not only that, she is moving out next week!
I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
More often than you care to think.I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
Newlife08: I had to change my way of thinking when I remembered I left home at about 19 yo?? So what's the diff?
She has more money than I had at her age, she has a car, full time job and is doing Management Training. She will be fine - or she will be back!!
She has more money than I had at her age, she has a car, full time job and is doing Management Training. She will be fine - or she will be back!!
When my Girl moved out , the first few weeks she came arround nearly ever day for a cup tea after work.....and stayed for hours, untill I asked her why she moved out when she is with me all the time......
Now...I have moved to Australia, so I have not seen her for over 6 Month and it will be December before I see her when she comes for a Visit. We both realise now how close we really where and I had a few hard Moments here when I wished for nothing more than having her walk through the Door wanting a Cuppa.
But I know one thing for sure, it doesnt matter how far away your Kids move ( or yourself) the Love you have for them will overcome any Distance and make you and your Daughter grow on it.
best of Luck
That means you will have a spare room, why not rent it out make a fistfull of dollars 
mickeyscouse: That means you will have a spare room, why not rent it out make a fistfull of dollars
Lol some of us are revelling in that empty room
serene56: Lol some of us are revelling in that empty room
Help the homeless rent a room, if I am elected it would be mandatory
Newlife08: I am having a very reflective weekend this weekend - my baby is turning 18 yo - and not only that, she is moving out next week!
I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
Something for me to look forward to in the future.I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
mickeyscouse: That means you will have a spare room, why not rent it out make a fistfull of dollars
Thanks for the idea mickey but I think I will enjoy a bit of peace and quiet first
Still got her brother at home, he is the one I reeeeeally want to move out but he won't go!
I have given him a warning - in 2yrs I am renting the house out and buying a campervan and I will be so outta here buddy
Newlife08: I am having a very reflective weekend this weekend - my baby is turning 18 yo - and not only that, she is moving out next week!
I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??
Yes mums the word.Mine aren't at that age yet, but when they are i think i will be real lonely. They leave the nest and we are alone, drat.
daggyone: Something for me to look forward to in the future.
Are you going to start again daggy? Geez, i'm past that.
The trouble is when they move out and we get to really enjoy the peace and quite 
they damn well move back in again.
they damn well move back in again.OMG! If she wasn't leaving I would kick her out!!
She's been in a hotel in Surfers for a couple of nights celebrating her 18th with a zillion friends, just arrived back and withing 5 mins the lounge floor is littered with clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics, phone and charger, cards, etc.
But I missed her 
But I WILL enjoy the peace and quiet for as long as I can get it - before she is back with her bed, table, chairs, etc. etc. 
She's been in a hotel in Surfers for a couple of nights celebrating her 18th with a zillion friends, just arrived back and withing 5 mins the lounge floor is littered with clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics, phone and charger, cards, etc.
But I missed her
But I WILL enjoy the peace and quiet for as long as I can get it - before she is back with her bed, table, chairs, etc. etc.
Newlife08: OMG! If she wasn't leaving I would kick her out!!
She's been in a hotel in Surfers for a couple of nights celebrating her 18th with a zillion friends, just arrived back and withing 5 mins the lounge floor is littered with clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics, phone and charger, cards, etc.
But I missed her
But I WILL enjoy the peace and quiet for as long as I can get it - before she is back with her bed, table, chairs, etc. etc.
She's been in a hotel in Surfers for a couple of nights celebrating her 18th with a zillion friends, just arrived back and withing 5 mins the lounge floor is littered with clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics, phone and charger, cards, etc.
But I missed her
But I WILL enjoy the peace and quiet for as long as I can get it - before she is back with her bed, table, chairs, etc. etc.
Don't worry mum as long as she is safe and happy, they need their space to explore the world & as your relationship matures so will she and it will be wonderful , my daughter is 32 now and I went through same as you , today we have a very strong and loving relationship as you will too..... Hey! we are mums all mums worry it's our nature
Thanks Curly, I have a great relationship with my daughter, we are very close, been through a lot together and she is very like me in lots of ways.
I am proud of her - at just 18 yo she has her own car, been working since she was 14yo and now got a good job and is a Junior Manager where she works.
She is aiming to go back to England/Europe to work for some time, visit the rellys again. They just love her to bits.
Just reading some of the lovely things that friends wrote about her in her cards made me go 'Aaaaaw-she's a darling'
I am proud of her - at just 18 yo she has her own car, been working since she was 14yo and now got a good job and is a Junior Manager where she works.
She is aiming to go back to England/Europe to work for some time, visit the rellys again. They just love her to bits.
Just reading some of the lovely things that friends wrote about her in her cards made me go 'Aaaaaw-she's a darling'
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I have come around to the idea a bit, at first I tried to talk her out of it, but all we did was argue! Then I thought, "Am I mad!" I will have more money, less work (washing etc.)
But I will miss my girl
She's only moving 10 mins away - and I am sure I will hear for her when she needs $50??