One year ago today we moved this beauty to Seattle. The second one of our children to graduate from college and move away from home. We were excited for her to take on a new adventure, but sad that we would not see her nearly as much.
Being empty nesters is our new normal. With 2 kids having careers and one in college, our house is quiet except for the meows of a needy cat or two.
As I looked through my time hop this morning, it made me a little emotional to re-live our journey of this time last year.
I am a proud and happy mom, but I do miss the noise and chaos. I miss the extra chairs at the dinner table and the conversations. I miss the extra friends staying and keeping me up at night. I even miss some of the teenage years of drama and emotional outbursts.
So this morning I am a little emotional. I spilled my coffee all over Eddie’s shoes. I shed a tear or two, and then I reflected on how blessed I am to be part of such an amazing family. đź’—
Swimming Upstream 
You’re an inspiration. My kids are 9 and 12 and I am in the middle of the loud chaos you speak of. I actually dread the day they leave our nest! I know it will happen, so my goal in the middle of my current chaos is to cherish and build on those memories (even when I want to pull my hair out!).
Thank you for sharing!
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