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Cardy Anne |
Feeling sad ......... |
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Our son has just left home to move into a house he is sharing with a friend. We both cried our eyes out when he left and he has only moved about half a mile
away! And then to make matters worse I walked to the school down the road where he started school, to vote, and that made me feel even worse. I was crying
all the way along the road
Anne
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Carolynleah |
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It is hard when they leave, isn't it? I still have two of my boys home (out of five) and I know how empty the house will seem when the last one moves out.
Make the most of the extra space
and try not to be too sad - hugs
Carolyn x
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Cardy Anne |
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Wow, five boys. We only have the one. I'm sure after a few months, if he hasn't already come back, we won't want to give up the extra space!
Thanks Carolyn.
Anne
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jajaian |
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i only have one child, a son, and he keeps me young! i get all grumpy and old when he's not around, soo i feel for you Anne, but,i'm sure he'll be
back with his washing for you!
jan x |
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Tina |
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I have just the one too. He left home a couple of years ago and then came back at the end of last year. He is now doing up his house ready to move in and I am
not sure if it will be as painful as it was first time, I will miss him like crazy ................ but I do get to have my craft room back
It does get better Anne, in some ways you get your life back in an odd sort of way |
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Island4 |
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Anne,
I know exactly how you feel, its like loosing an arm - but you know you will probably see more of him as he'll keep popping in out of the blue to see you and have a wee chat. You can now stand back and watch him grow in confidence and see how well he's coping, and give yourself a pat on the back for bringing up such a wonderful son. Hugs Liz x |
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craftymims |
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Maybe I'm a bad Mum or just been lucky. Our 3 eldest were all at uni at the same time so I suppose that broke us in to them leaving slowly. We also had a
latecomer to the family who filled a gap. I was always pleased to see them when they descended on us during Uni holidays - hiring a van to do a round trip to
pick up their stuff. Part of being a Mum though is about watching them bloom amd grow and become independant and when they do that and still want to pop back
now and again means that you succeeded in your challenge.
So look at it as a positive - you did what you set out to do and you are proud of the finished product - or should I say work in progress. Hugs Marion W |
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Cardy Anne |
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Hehehe......he just popped back, he had forgotten his razor and toothbrush. Bless him!
Anne
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trish50 |
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Anne I remember when our son left home, he moved about two miles away nd I cried buckets for about 3weeks. He now lives a two minute walk away with his wife
and two children. It is great!! Trish
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Cardy Anne |
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Thanks everyone, you've made me feel a bit better, but I know I shall have a little cry when I see his empty bedroom.
Oh well, am signing off now and going to bed as I didn't get alot of sleep last night and am nodding off here. See you tomorrow. Anne
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Recioy |
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Don't worry he will be back. It is sad when they leave home. I have two boys the youngest is now married and with children of his own, the oldest one lives
about 3 miles away and he is here everyday - well... almost, he also brings his dog for me to look after while he is at work. I still have to wash his woolly
jumpers because he is afraid he might ruin them, so you see, they never really leave home - and having the extra space is nice.
Adele x |
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Maccasmum |
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Know how you feel Anne. Our oldest - a daughter went to Uni in Dundee at 19 and though she was home for holidays she didn't come home for long, her first
job was in Oxford (50miles away), she came home one weekend a month. A year later she managed to get a job in Scotland where she met her husband and now lives
up there. My 2 boys leaving hit me much harder, the youngest went first, only moving to Northampton (16 miles), he did come back after a couple of years when
he was ill, but he is away again now - it wasn't too bad the second time. Andrew has been at Uni (Northampton) for nearly three years now - in Northampton
and he comes home every weekend but I do miss him when he is away - he still brings his washing home for me and I get his food for him!! I am dreading when he
qualifies later this year and will be leaving home for good.
But as Marion said, we really shouldn't be upset, we have done our job when they decide to spread their wings and be indipendent. Sending you a hug Kate x |
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Cottager |
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We see our two youngest daughters more now that they have moved out than when they lived here:lol Now they bring their little ones with them so that is a
bonus. At least they now do their own washing and ironing!!
Lynn xx |
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CarolPG |
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I don't have any children but do understand what it must feel like................. be proud that you have done your bit and they feel confident enough and
able enough to step out on their own. To me, that means you got it right! And they WILL be back! Enjoy some "me" time now, you've earnt it.
C xx |
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HIARY |
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I have 3 sons, my eldest is 37 married to a lovely lady and they have given me 2 beautiful Grand-Daughters. He left home at the age of 17 to join Royal Navy.
Son number 2 is 27 and he returned home earlier this year, when he split from his partner. Son number 3 is 25 and has never left, he is my official carer. I
also adopted a daughter, she was a troubled teenager, but is now a beautiful woman of 26 and living away, but not too far. I was upset when they went, but
soon realized that they are not leaving, just moving on in the world. Just as you must be I am so proud of all my children and when they visit and stay for a
week-end or week then its fantastic. You will never loose your son, believe me, especially whist he is single. Enjoy the peace and the craft room, and
don't feel guilty about it.
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Carolynleah |
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I am still making sandwiches for my 30 year old son (who is married with children and lives a couple of miles away) because he 'hasn't got time to make
his own'
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takes them with him when he goes to work. I know, I'm a soft touch! But it is nice to know he still needs me for something....even if it is just making
his sarnies!
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katrina |
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oh dear chin up
katrina x |
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murchison |
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i cried for weeks when my sharon left home you feel like a part of you is missing sending hugs
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Cardy Anne |
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I was crying driving to work this morning because a certain song on the radio reminded me of when he was little. Sob, sob. Pull yourself together
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melchache |
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it just shows how different we all are.my two sone are still at home,but i wish they would move out.mind you ,they are 34 and 37 |
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Toptottie |
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It has been two weeks since my son moved to bexley,Dartford, Kent. The first week was as if he was on hols, the second week has been very tuff, i miss him so
much, we are very very close and i do feel as if a piece of me is adrift. He is 21 engaged to be married to a wonderful young lady, he moved out and started a
new job all at the same time, so have been giving him as much support over the phone as possible this week.
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