It’s been a few days since the kids left. John and I are back to empty nester life. It was just as odd going to the store this afternoon and only picking up a single bag of salad greens as it was two weeks ago when I remembered that three bags barely cover dinner whenContinue reading “Our Nest is Back to Empty. Here’s What It’s Really Like.”
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Like, Not Even a Little
The medical report began as follows: Hillary had an ultrasound scan today which confirmed…that the uterus is very normal. The ovaries show no evidence of activity at all and I suspect that Hillary is quite close to her last period… I shoved my laptop under my arm and ran to tell John. My eyes filledContinue reading “Like, Not Even a Little”
Does This Mean I’m A Grown-Up?
I’m not a Birthday Girl. Well, I guess technically that’s not true because I recently had a birthday that most people would have at least acknowledged to their closest friends. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I was gratefully celebrated and indulged by the few who know when my birthday falls. It was lovely andContinue reading “Does This Mean I’m A Grown-Up?”
The Empty Next 