This Did Not Go As Planned, But We Make It Work & Storytime
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Beautiful cards! My only child is 19 and just started her sophomore at college in Oregon and we’re in Southern California. In fact we just got back from helping her move into her new dorm for the year. I know the feelings you’re going through. I remember thinking I’ve been taking her to school since she was 2 (preschool) and felt a little lost. Like you we have chats in the car, went places together and it hit hard when the house was empty last year for the first time. But I had to trust that our parenting got her ready for this step….and after a bumpy start to living 1000 miles away from home she found friends, adjusted to not having a car, found her groove in her courses and she thrived! I just had to put all my faith in her and her abilities. It’s hard to let go but as I did (a little) the adult that came back home still wanted to go to movies, Target runs, and just random drives listening to music with her Mom! It’s just the best thing ever. She’s back at school now and was excited to be back, anxious to get a job, see her friends, and have some independence. It’s a great thing. Hang in there! Sorry this was so long… your words really hit home with me being a mom to an only child. By the way….really enjoying the variety in your cards. ❤😊
Oh thank you soooo much for commenting. This gives me hope that I’ll be ok.
Beautiful cards and heartfelt story, Wendy! Your journey resonates with us all. 💖
Thank you so much!☺️
I feel your sadness too I have a son who is getting his drivers license in April 2025 and is a sophomore in high school. Already dreading the empty nest in the future. I too love the talks in the car we have daily! I understand the feelings!
Loved the cards…especially your daughter’s b-day card. Your angst resonated with me and brought back memories. I too only had one child…a daughter. I found myself choking up as we left registering her for kindergarten. She and I really liked her teacher and all the staff…but it hit me that “this is the beginning of the end. She starts school…..and next thing it will be college and forever out of the nest. 😭 I did soak up every moment I could (working full time nights as a nurse). I found her teen years required as much of my time as she did as an infant. SO busy!!! (And teaching them to drive…letting them have the car…it is scary! But we survived.) When she left for college I felt so unprepared…like there were still things she didn’t know how to do well…still mothering/teaching to do. But she was leaving AK for WA and so I wasn’t going to be nearby. I had to shut her bedroom door for a few months as just walking by that empty room about ripped my heart out. Sometimes I would go in, lie down on the bed, bury my face in her pillows (I hadn’t changed those sheets…so they still smelled like her) and would sob. Then shut the door and move on. Eventually I did clean her room (found lots of spoons!), changed the sheets and I handled my empty nest better…only a dull ache, not so raw. It was hard to sell that house and move to a new house with no memories. That little girl just turned 45…she’s a wonderful, functional adult that is a blessing to all those that come in contact with her. She learned to fly, be a good citizen & stand on her own two feet and financially support herself and have wonderful friends…I just wish we didn’t live so far away. Thankfully, prayers can happen in any time zone and distance doesn’t matter. Prayers for you as you prepare for your nestling to fully fledge. ❤️ 🙏
We have 3 girls - 23, 21, and 19 - and while initially it felt strange to have them absent, it was also very exciting to watch them launch their adult lives. It is extremely gratifying to see the years of guiding, disciplining, and faith-building be lived out in their decisions. It is a sweet reward to see them loving Jesus and and acting as responsible, contributing adults that others enjoy being around.
The real gut punch for me has been my oldest getting engaged. We love her fiancée but it has made the transition permanent. In a few months, we will hand her over to the love, care, and protection of her new husband and her primary relationship will now be with him. It is nice, though, to get to be my girls' friend now that the parenting years are over.
Where do you get your sequins and the case they come in?
Both cards are cute but I love the cowgirl boot. You are a good mom!
I have that boot stamp set. I had to get it as soon as it released.
Wow this hit home for me. My youngest (12 years between him and my daughter) will be 16 in October and we are doing the driving thing also. I am feeling it too. Plus our daughter just got married in April and moved to another state. It's hard, but as I found out, a girl always needs her mom. My daughter Snapchat me ALL the time, calls just to chat on her drive to work or home. Just make yourself available.
❤❤❤ thank you. Sending hugs to you too.
I have two sons, currently 26 and 24. When my younger son joined the army at 18 I actually grieved for him. Absolutely no contact for several weeks, and then only letters and 1 10 minute call every month for 4 months. He and I have always been super close and talked about everything. It was horrible and part of me felt like he had died. I know it sounds dramatic, but it’s how I felt. Sometimes, when you are a good parent and have a good relationship with your child, letting them learn to fly from the nest is heartbreaking. One thing I can tell you is that living here in So Cal, both of my boys are still living at home, sort of. My older one is in the Air Force as a firefighter in Germany. His fiancé is currently living with us until their marriage and then the military paperwork is completed. As for my younger son, we’ve told him that we aren’t rich enough to help him with a down payment on a house, but we can give him a great place to live, rent free, so he can save up money to get his own place (he went to school after the army and now works full time). I don’t think either of my boys will end up staying in California because it’s so expensive. So after your daughter goes to college (if that’s her plan) she may end up living with you afterwards because of the cost of living here in CA.
I don’t have any great words of wisdom for you. It’s hard and it sucks. Finding other things you enjoy can help and hopefully you can start having a more adult relationship with your daughter and continue to grow closer (I have with both of my sons).
Thank you for sharing your story. It helps. ❤
I had 4 kids, 2 girls and twin boys. I had that same feeling with each of them. And the boys left together to different colleges. So I know that feeling! You will survive and be proud of the job you've done. I shed many tears! But now am so proud of all of them.
Thank you so much.
Wendy, I also only had one, and I know only too well what you are feeling. The worst for me was when he graduated from college and moved 4 hours away. Cried for 2 weeks straight! However, you will feel so proud that you were successful at parenting and your baby was able to launch into this incredible world. Praying for you.
❤❤❤ thank you.
Beautiful cards!! My birthday is the 4th!! I have only one daughter and she is on her own now!! It was hard at times but I Tried to stay busy and when I started feeling sad I started praying. It really did help. You always have the memories. Just know that she will always need you but in a different way!!
Thank you 😊 ❤
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I am teary/ moisturizing my cheeks during this story time, then your voice cracked - put me over the edge. Sending hugs, which for me would only make me have a waterfall on my face. However, still sending hugs! When your life revolves around your kids and you realize a change is coming it’s a green beret soldier type hit to the tummy. I will end up rambling - as you know I do, so best suggestion is to share, don’t hold in the feelings, whenever you can spend the quality time with her, this process is NO FUN at all.
❤❤ these are great words of wisdom. Thank you for always sharing your comments. Rambling or not. ❤