tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post5482688767941340101..comments2023-10-30T09:21:43.225-05:00Comments on Snooty Primadona's Sparkling Outlook On Life... Or Not: Child Rearing Afterlife... AKA Baby Separation Anxiety In Reverse... AKA Empty Nest SyndromeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-82580628191443116722009-09-03T20:48:27.858-05:002009-09-03T20:48:27.858-05:00I think you and your husband should start by embra...I think you and your husband should start by embracing walking around the house naked.<br /><br />Get cases of wine and a lot of booze in and don't worry about kids stealing it.<br /><br />Then throw a party and trash the house. Because it's YOUR house and you can do that and stop worrying about your kids doing it.<br /><br />This is going to be so much fun for you! Embrace it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you for your lovely, open comment on my MOM post. I have replied to you on my site, here:<br /><br />http://www.ittybittycrazy.com/imported-data/2009/8/16/memory-lane-my-mother.html?lastPage=true#comment5320213Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-751312994773275202009-08-31T19:59:48.580-05:002009-08-31T19:59:48.580-05:00I think I will fall apart when my kids leave the h...I think I will fall apart when my kids leave the house, at least for a week or so and after that I'll be smoking some green stuff while sitting on a beach laughing at the waves!Mariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952616489949080213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-45137339733015061862009-08-31T16:57:41.536-05:002009-08-31T16:57:41.536-05:00Being in the trenches,so to speak, I know I'll...Being in the trenches,so to speak, I know I'll miss the days when nothing could be done if my opinion wasn't involved.<br />Thats what I tell myself when things get to much.Keeper Of All Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008124733600155796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-31763612450555316822009-08-31T13:06:25.458-05:002009-08-31T13:06:25.458-05:00That was a very good read. Thanks for that!That was a very good read. Thanks for that!abbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879476262337290531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-48756896394701502372009-08-30T17:33:06.065-05:002009-08-30T17:33:06.065-05:00excellent post. we were empty nesters for about 5 ...excellent post. we were empty nesters for about 5 mins and then every time we turned around the house was full of grandchildren. not complaining tho'.<br />:-))Clippy Mathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922234265229327474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-38426101814903890032009-08-30T09:55:21.593-05:002009-08-30T09:55:21.593-05:00You know I bet that was incredibly helpful to all ...You know I bet that was incredibly helpful to all the recent empty-nesters. You have a great outlokk on it all!!noble pighttp://www.noblepig.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-70261173202851508632009-08-29T20:26:28.354-05:002009-08-29T20:26:28.354-05:00Treasia, I swear they start really liking you once...Treasia, I swear they start really liking you once they go off to college! It's almost like it was worth all the struggles while they were growing up, just for this little slice of sweet cake... True love, understanding & friendship with your own children. Life is GOOD!Snooty Primadonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023417839687501752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-14475277212175623172009-08-29T18:43:03.583-05:002009-08-29T18:43:03.583-05:00Aww Snooty what a beautiful post. I so needed to ...Aww Snooty what a beautiful post. I so needed to read this one. Princess has been gone a week now to college and I must say, I think I've seen her more this week than in the last few years. LOL. It also seems we've talked more together. Funny how that has worked so far.Treasia Stepphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126382668167560512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-52812214022736728472009-08-28T14:32:44.175-05:002009-08-28T14:32:44.175-05:00My mother used to invite all my friends' mothe...My mother used to invite all my friends' mothers round on the day we went back to school for "tea". I have a feeling there may have been champagne involved.<br /><br />You are clearly a wonderful mother, and wonderful mothers are a precious, precious thing.<br /><br />Well done on being such a great mom and for triumphing through the transition to reclaiming your life.<br /><br />As for my mom, I pay tribute to her here: http://www.ittybittycrazy.com/imported-data/2009/8/16/memory-lane-my-mother.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-42010200538351407552009-08-28T08:02:31.996-05:002009-08-28T08:02:31.996-05:00Dang it girl, you can sure write! I am now offici...Dang it girl, you can sure write! I am now officially at the true empty nest...last son married in June. But I do remember lots of the same feelings you described as we left our oldest at his dorm some 13 years ago...I cried all the way home I think. <br /><br />It is so good to know that I am not alone in the feelings I have had. Loved the Erma Bombeck story...she was one amazing woman. But truly, Snooty, I think you hold your own with her. Great writing. Keep it up. I always keep the tissue box close when I read your posts!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278488093919711364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-37466844134436140642009-08-27T22:03:55.219-05:002009-08-27T22:03:55.219-05:00Email me at marchar1321@hotmail.com and I will giv...Email me at marchar1321@hotmail.com and I will give you the reader's digest version...I have had the summer from hell!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11896061515444647254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-61818229724645596062009-08-27T21:05:16.201-05:002009-08-27T21:05:16.201-05:00Thatt was lovely. I hope to experience it one day ...Thatt was lovely. I hope to experience it one day (sigh). (You have one year on us - 1978 here.) <br /><br />I've missed reading you - and everyone else - a bit of a funk here, can't seem to get out of the doldrums. Or maybe I'm just so disorganized I can't think straight. That's probably more like it! BUT, I love the way you write!abbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879476262337290531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-34557204329002008752009-08-27T18:27:28.923-05:002009-08-27T18:27:28.923-05:00I loved this post and you could not be more correc...I loved this post and you could not be more correct than you are...my oldest daughter and I are still trying to figure things out, but we are getting there...she is now in grad school and missing being an active.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11896061515444647254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-15580451498560986702009-08-27T15:05:43.946-05:002009-08-27T15:05:43.946-05:00Ooh, forgot to say loved the Erma Bombeck too. Ve...Ooh, forgot to say loved the Erma Bombeck too. Very touching metaphor...and I DO get the angst. Kinda. :)Allisonhttp://www.womenbloom.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-40522119692862029322009-08-27T11:51:48.134-05:002009-08-27T11:51:48.134-05:00NanU: I know! Our kids actually like us now!
Dary...NanU: I know! Our kids actually like us now!<br /><br />Daryl: Yes, it is Mama's turn! She's going to do great, I think. I hope.<br /><br />Heather: Yes, middle school is a whole new can of worms. If you can imagine... I was PTA president when my kids were both in middle school. I also hated it. But, I wasn't playing golf back then. We didn't start back playing until our son was gone & daughter was a senior.<br /><br />RickRack: Yes, boys are really different. They only call for money, lol.<br /><br />Rose: That made me laugh so hard! The retirement part is a killer but I don't think my hubby will ever retire, which is a good thing. If I had him around the house all the time I'd go stark raving mad.<br /><br />Pink Martini: Trust me, I know!<br /><br />MPM: Hang in there girlfriend!<br /><br />Dearest Daughter: Get used to it, baby! Love you!<br /><br />SJN: Trust me, I cried when I was writing it but I'm such a sap. Yes, enjoy her while you can. I'm so envious that you're going to have a grandbaby! That will also change things, but you're going to love i!.Snooty Primadonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023417839687501752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-37477754062533999212009-08-27T11:47:58.666-05:002009-08-27T11:47:58.666-05:00so... you made me tear up, sniff. Life is full of ...so... you made me tear up, sniff. Life is full of changes isn't it?! Our empty nest is a bit fuller at the moment with Grad Girl home while she has an unpaid internship. It works out because we all are busy, but are there enough for each other too. I know it won't last long, so I'm going with the flow and enjoying it. And... in March we're expecting our first grand baby! That should liven things up!Sjnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248247475325728054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-4978199190089349022009-08-27T11:41:53.835-05:002009-08-27T11:41:53.835-05:00Aw that was a great post Madre! Don't worry, t...Aw that was a great post Madre! Don't worry, the manners I've acquired is all you, my friends all lack manners. I'm still surprised and offended when no one answers my phone calls, I will never accept that you two have a life!snooty daughternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-61296422642378029482009-08-27T11:22:47.533-05:002009-08-27T11:22:47.533-05:00Sigh. I'm coming, too!Sigh. I'm coming, too!Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-31042062076045690762009-08-27T11:00:54.774-05:002009-08-27T11:00:54.774-05:00Ahhh, just what the Dr. ordered although I am not ...Ahhh, just what the Dr. ordered although I am not quite that evolved yet as you. I have my breaking moment in 2 weeks. Having sons I think one might have more ties to a daughter calling and needing something. Has this been your experience? If my son1 is any indication he doesn't even need me to send him cookies!! Arrow right through my heart. Son2 will probably be the same and this is what I am gearing myself up for ~ the obligatory Sunday night phone call that lasts a few minutes. Son1 even works at school for the summer so for the past 3 years the most we have seen him is for 2 weeks at the holidays and an additional week 2 other times during the year. But wait - this post is about you... as you can see I am trying to figure out where this leaves me, as you did. I hope I come out of it as well as you have. I am going to use you as a resource. :) xoxoMarilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls*https://www.blogger.com/profile/16863450285175066156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-18419216899616163322009-08-27T10:58:02.366-05:002009-08-27T10:58:02.366-05:00You nailed it completely, word by word ... BUT, af...You nailed it completely, word by word ... BUT, after we got over the kids have left home empty nest syndrome, despite a revolving door, we had a whole different challenge after we reacquainted ourselves to a life of togetherness.<br /><br />RETIREMENT ~~~ Oh, that word! I thought it would be sheer bliss of 24/7. Well, after 30 years of his being gone on the road 50% of the time ... hmmmmm, let me put it like this! I had one heck of a time adjusting to his constant being here daily 24/7. It wasn't him, but it sure was a new learning lesson(s) for me. <br /><br />I had a lady tell me when she overheard my enthusiasm just prior to retirement I was having with a friend. She walked over, handed me her calling card & said 'honey, call me in 3 months, you can come over for a drink (?), you'll need it by then'. We still chuckle over this ... TTFN ~Marydonblushing rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185573384597526789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-77147692710257959002009-08-27T10:53:22.824-05:002009-08-27T10:53:22.824-05:00That was a great post, as I sit here fending phone...That was a great post, as I sit here fending phone calls from my freshman, mom what should I do? I know in a few more weeks it will be mom, I need money. Life is fun you just have to roll with it. I've got one more at home so I am not there yet but I am gonna put that poem on fridge to remind me to let them fly.Rickrack and Pompomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261776426660981065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-77438910049696725542009-08-27T09:49:30.759-05:002009-08-27T09:49:30.759-05:00Wonderful post! Great advice for me to remember i...Wonderful post! Great advice for me to remember in the next couple of years!imomhttp://imom.typepad.com/dilusions_of_everything/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-34101912915350897962009-08-27T09:40:54.702-05:002009-08-27T09:40:54.702-05:00The kids head back to school on Monday. Is it OK t...The kids head back to school on Monday. Is it OK that I am excited? <br /><br />Golfing Daughter is starting middle school. Yesterday I spent a gazillion dollars on locker "necessities." Now we have to go back to the school to install them. <br /><br />Still...middle school freaks me out. I watched the cliquey kids yesterday find their lockers with their parents. It's clear the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. <br /><br />But I relish the first couple of months of school. I decided that I've earned the right to be selfish and play all the golf I want before the snow falls.Heather Kerriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479515041675909393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-24500955944668315932009-08-27T09:18:14.199-05:002009-08-27T09:18:14.199-05:00What a fabulous post ..
Its Mama's turn! (th...What a fabulous post .. <br /><br />Its Mama's turn! (think Rose's big solo in Gypsy)Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734216381949554441.post-2391326823791220742009-08-27T08:16:55.629-05:002009-08-27T08:16:55.629-05:00Look out world! Here comes, Snooty!!Look out world! Here comes, Snooty!!I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.com