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Spring Break and Empty Nest

April 6, 2011 | by Natalie Caine | No Comments

I can’t believe my son did not come home for break.  Of course, I said, sure go with your friends.  I feel sad.  I am in conflict with his choices and my still needing him around.  That sounds so little of me. 

But, I am mom, his mom.  I just like his company and his friends.  I have tried new activities and joined book groups to meet to new people.  They aren’t family.  Often, my friends complain about their family.  I do too, but today, I would love that family around. 

So enough complaining.  I am taking myself on a Spring Fling.  Packing up my car and heading down the road to bed and breakfast since other people will be there.

I have no plans but to be in a new place for a couple of days.  Feels good for now.  I might get lonely at night, but it will pass.  I just need more time to weep and try some new things before I feel ok. Thanks for listening.

Gloria

 

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