Rachel moved into her dorm room in Athens, GA yesterday. It's only an hour away from home and we'll still see her often, but this event signals the beginning of a new phase in our lives.
You've nursed, nagged and nurtured this kid for nearly two decades, and now your last or only child is gone away to college. You're a parent, and that plays a large part in how you define yourself. How ready are you for an empty nest?Empty Nest Syndrome? Isn't that a myth? I am not planning to fly the coop or anything, but a new phase in life is cool. Maybe we can convert the extra room into an office, gym, studio or something. Hmmm... there is a passport waiting to be used - of course I'll check in on my little chickadees -- maybe from a cell phone as I sail down the Nile.
My children are strong, smart and independent, and I couldn't be more proud. These girls really did a fine job of raising me. I will worry not.
Posted by dancoy at August 17, 2004 09:21 AM