Well, I'm going to experience a true "empty nest" pretty soon. Both sons will depart for Georgia in the coming months and I'm going to miss them, but I know that they are pursuing their heart's cry and that is what life is really about.

I worked my tail off yesterday. Walking about 6 1/2 miles total and today, I'm so sore. I must have pulled something in my back yesterday when I bent over to pick something up. Don't know what but I've really got a couple of sore muscles right in my lower back. Makes it hard to sit here and type actually.

Didn't win the lottery! Drat! That would cover those darned college costs, but you know what? I don't even care what it costs. It's that important. Wait a minute, I do care. They are going to live off campus and save several thousand dollars that way. Older one will have a job and younger one will have a 1 day a week job so they can pay their bills. I'll supplement where I can so they can stay afloat. This is important. This is their futures.

Sorry I couldn't blog yesterday, worked all day and was exhausted last night. I'll talk to you later today and go visiting. I want to see what everyone is up to.

Comments:

Oh Deb, I dread the empty nest. 5 years more for me. It will go by fast I'm sure.
Great looking boys you have.

You will feel empty at first, then all the things you like to do and didn't have time with sons at home will come forth. You will soon be a busy happy "teacherwoman" again. Just enjoy them during the summer.

That's really wonderful of you to supplement your boys where you can!

well, ya know birds gotta fly. I predict that in a coupla months time you'll be looking out the window and wondering what to do with yerself. Oh, and congrats on being named "featured greaser" A well deserved honor.

reguards
yer admiring pal
bugg

comment by honeybugg on July 14, 2008 5:52 AM ()

You're so sweet. I've had this "empty nest" before. Year before last, it was very empty and you know, I really enjoyed the freedom of it and there was a lot less mess!

reply by teacherwoman on July 14, 2008 6:31 AM ()

comment by oldroan on July 13, 2008 5:55 PM ()

I have missed you so much. Sorry I"m a lousy emailer! I read what you send. Love to you and Kev. How are you guys?

reply by teacherwoman on July 14, 2008 6:32 AM ()

comment by deborah on July 13, 2008 2:59 PM ()

Yep, by the time they get big, you have many mixed emotions about it and yet I know it is right.

reply by teacherwoman on July 14, 2008 6:33 AM ()

comment by lunarhunk on July 13, 2008 8:31 AM ()

YOu know, I had that for one year and loved it. It was lovely not worrying about dinner and having a lot less cleaning. My grocery bill went down drastically. I always looked forward to visits though!

reply by teacherwoman on July 14, 2008 6:34 AM ()

Why don't all of you move to Georgia? In state tution if a lot less than out of state tution.Seriously, I know you are going to experience "empty nest" syndrome with both of them leaving but at least you are within distance of weekend visits. My oldest is in Idaho...no weekend trips there. Is your older son going to be doing police workin Georgia or has he decided to abandon that career for now?

comment by gapeach on July 13, 2008 8:30 AM ()

We want to do that and we are waiting for a couple of things to be in place before we do. We have our sights set on Savannah and I believe that is where we will be moving in the near future. Now, I think it is in the VERY near future.

reply by teacherwoman on July 14, 2008 6:35 AM ()

comment by marta on July 13, 2008 8:12 AM ()

reply by teacherwoman on July 14, 2008 6:35 AM ()