Sometimes Mondays
10/15/2018
. . . feel a little quiet.
Especially after a long weekend of fun, laughter, and love.
My heart feels a little empty today, but also happy. Because it's nice and rewarding to have kids growing up well and making their way in the world. Y'know?
(But it's really quiet this morning. . . )
That quiet is such an empty feeling! Sending you love and hugs today as you ease into your week! XO
Posted by: Kat | 10/15/2018 at 08:52 AM
I love the visits and hate the missing and quietness when the house empties. It's a little bittersweet, but also incredibly wonderful to spend time with kids that you of course love, but also like and admire!
Posted by: Bonny | 10/15/2018 at 09:53 AM
A feeling I also know all too well! We'll have to take joy in the memories of good times spent together and happiness knowing it will happen again soon (or sort of...)! xo
Posted by: Patty | 10/15/2018 at 10:21 AM
Lovely picture of ALL of your "kids".
I do know ..............I really miss our son when he first leaves to go back home. Every age has it's challenges and I think this is the challenge for parents of grown-up kids.
Posted by: Dee | 10/15/2018 at 11:26 AM
So glad you had a nice visit!! <3
Posted by: Vicki | 10/15/2018 at 11:53 AM
I hope you can find a way to embrace the quiet but I know it must be difficult to have them be there and just . . . gone again.
Posted by: Carole | 10/15/2018 at 12:01 PM
That photo you shared on IG of them walking away in the airport ... gah - verklempt! It is wonderful to have your kids making their own way, but it is also wonderful to have them come back - for a visit! :-)
Posted by: Mary | 10/15/2018 at 05:47 PM
I know that feeling too. It s a tough tough one. THe airport photos and goodbyes are never easy. Always tearful. We LOVE them so. We should be glad I guess. For the pain because we adore them so
Posted by: kathy b | 10/15/2018 at 06:57 PM
Oh yes that ache when our far away children leave! So raw so real.
Posted by: Geri | 10/16/2018 at 07:53 AM
And as a once grown child, t’ was always difficult for me to say goodbye when I left after visiting my parents in their “empty nest.” [deep sigh]
Posted by: Honore´ | 10/17/2018 at 11:01 AM
They look happy and content. The time after guests leave is too quiet, too empty, but the waves of joy left behind continue to wash over you. May there be a big wave on occasion that just bowls you over. :)
Posted by: margene | 10/18/2018 at 08:46 AM