My Saturday in six words:
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SUDDENLY ONE LESS MOUTH TO FEED
Last week my youngest son quite suddenly decided to go and live with his girlfriend in the UK. I don’t know when he’s going to come back, but until then I will miss him. Have fun, son!
And it’s weekend, the time to enjoy and rest. 🙂
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Figments of a DuTchess 
Ah. Now I see. Women have that kind of power over our sons. I posted an excellent article by Krista Ramsey about this on Facebook. You might like to read it.
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Thanks so much for directing me to that article, Christine. Krista has been reading both your and my mind.
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I was lost for a while when my youngest left…but now I love having my space just for me…not that I don’t love their visits, but after a few days I actually find myself breathing a sigh when they leave
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Another road to take, right? And it will get easier with each passing step. Thanks for these thumbs up, Jo *hugs*
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A new exciting time in his life but a sad one for you also!! Hugs from me too xxx
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Thanks, Sarah, those hugs are truly appreciated. Sean is having a great time, so that’s good.
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I’m a week late…how is he doing? Especially with all the rain. It’s been crazy seeing it on the news.
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He’s doing great, Amanda, thanks so much for asking. He’s not that talkative, but I heard nothing about water problems.
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Wow Marion, that is ” breaking news” …
Love the UK, so i can imagine that his love attracts him there and it is not that far away 😀
On the other side…i can also relate to your feelings…you know ;-)…
Wishing him alllllll the luck he needs to build up his life and a big hug to you! xxx
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He chose the perfect place to be indeed, Karin, although it is horrible and wet over there at the moment. And I wanted to move to the south of England one day anyway, so that would be perfect. It is so very lovely there, it felt like home when I was there in 2011. And going back this year, so I might visit them 😀
Thanks for your hug, really appreciated.
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Just the positive side of it. Kudos to you Marion for finding humor in every situation.
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Without humor we might as well never get out of bed, Indira – *peeps at her bed and reconsiders*
Thanks ((hugs))
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🙂 Hugs.
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Thats a tough one. I did it 3 times.. Never gets easier. Rely on the morals and example that you imparted at ages 2-4 and know you did your best. I bet he is a great young man with the strength and determination to care for her. !
Hugs!
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You mean I could have stop raising them past their 4th year? 😉 Hihi.
He is a nice quiet young man with loads of humor. Very lovable. I guess others see that too.
Thanks for your kind words, Kathryn x
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HUGS Marion!
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I get it. I’m there!
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A big hug to you then!
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So the house will be calmer, and the fridge will maintain food for longer 🙂
Wishing him well in his new adventure….and you well in yours!
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Sweet of you, thanks, Seonaid. The supplies last longer indeed. And I peel too many potatoes. It takes a bit of time to get used to 🙂
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I never thought that syndrome would hit me so hard. I found myself grieving…
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Does it get better over the years, Maureen? I hope you feel better now and don’t miss your children too bad.
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It does get better – it’s just that initial feeling of loss
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Maybe it’s your deodorant?
Or have you been nagging? 🙂
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Col, I’m such a perfect mom, my deodorant is light and fresh and I never ever nag. Honestly 😉
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I guess the visit over the holidays went well, 😉 Good luck to all of you.
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Hehehe, you remembered! 😀 Yes, better than well, it seems they went fantastic. 😉 Thanks so much x
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Life does go on, I guess. One way or another, everyone gets left behind; even the leavers.
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And we’d better accept that and not fight it. Thanks for putting my feet back on the ground, Ron.
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Congrats! Little steps of growing up We’re currently hoping that my little bro moves out here for grad school. Would be good to have him around..
Happy 6WS!
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Then I hope he will move soon! Always nice to have loved ones around.
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I guess when its time, marion, it’s time. And that’s a good attitude. You can’t hang on forever, those babies grow so fast, they’re grown long before you realize it. And they do come back. =)
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I know Judy, but he’s stopped his studies twice now, so two years of time and money are down the drain. And now he simply moved to the UK, no job, nothing. But as long as he’s happy, I’m trying to be too.
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Hopefully it will be a good and learning experience. I wish him luck, and that goes for you too, I still remember when each of my children headed out the door into their own new worlds! Thankfully they are all still close, and now bringing munchkins as well!
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Thank you, Karen. I’m so happy for you that you now even have munchkins to cuddle 😀
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And less washing and ironing, Marion 🙂
We love them to bits but it really is nice to get your life back when they grow up. (ours still comes home with the washing most weekends! I’m sitting tolerating football on the TV- guess whose preference?) But speaking of young uns, it’s my daughter’s 1st wedding anniversary tomorrow. What a weekend that was!
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Plus a slightly less empty refrigerator 😉
You like football that much, Jo, forcing your TV experience on your sweet and innocent son? LOL.
Happy anniversary, have fun watching the photos and films again and talking about the memories 😀
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🙂
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That’s so sad…
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Sad, yes. But for him it’s the next step on his path. Young birds at one point leave the nest to find their own way in life. And I just want him to be happy 🙂
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