So, it's been basically 2 years and yet I find myself in the same physical situation with all my kids in the house still. Oldest son moved out for about 6 months in 2011 but found that he was really unhappy and wanted to move back...he was about 100 miles away one way and I guess the umbilical cord didn't stretch that far!
I've become more used to my living situation, dealt with more challenges (which I can now write about) and tried some different tactics to the bathroom scenario...yes, it is still a challenge! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?! ;)
Ironically, my sons are possibly in the process of moving out again. For sure the middle son is looking to move to San Francisco with friends. Of course, I think he's biting off more than he knows but he is at least stretching his wings and trying something new...I cannot and will not fault him for that.
Oldest son has a new girlfriend and she is getting ready to start her first quarter at UC Santa Cruz. She needs/desires to find a place to live closer to the campus than where we are and, although it isn't for sure, they might be moving together to wherever she finds a spot. So, my life is in flux.
While I have found that I truly enjoy having my children under my roof and the ability it gives me to visit and keep up with them emotionally, I understand that it is time that they begin to build independent lives and start their own adventures. I will write more about how I feel about that as well.
So, here I am again...hoping to continue where I left off...share what has happened, what has worked and not worked, what issues I went through and am going through emotionally and maybe help others who are just embarking on this journey or learn from those who are ahead of me.
One thing I did right the first time I started this blog...picking the right phrase for this process...."Que sera, sera!" (Whatever will be, will be!)
