This morning my daughter, Laura, announced that she'd been accepted at BYU for next fall. I am so excited for her, because I know this is what she's wanted. But then her announcement became about me. How can let my last child leave home? What will I do in the months and years ahead home alone with my husband?! How will we afford to support three children in college at the same time? Will I need to get a job? How will I keep busy? Will my kids only text (since no one seems to call anymore) when they need money?
In those few moments I realized that I am entering another phase in my life -- the empty nest. I "googled" images of empty nests and didn't like what I saw -- circular piles of sticks abandoned by the birds that had once lived there. I decided immediately that was not going to be the image for this blog or for my life. I want my empty nest to be filled with all the things that I've put off while I've been raising children-- reconnecting with friends, expanding interests, making personal discoveries, keeping up with family, reading, writing, traveling, having my own car, and more that I'll figure out as time goes on.
So why blog? I went to a workshop last weekend about blogging, and while I've shied away from it (run away from is probably more accurate), I feel like blogging might be a great way to track my own thoughts and to get input from others who have something to say about this strange time in life. My natural inclination is not to put my feelings out there for all to see, but I decided I want to share this time with my family and friends. So here goes. I'm doing it
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