I think the first thing that bought it home to me that another child was moving out of the house, for his second year of University, was the lack of shoes on the hall shoe rack. What was as overflowing pile of size 11 trainers, is now a well organised, half empty rack of work shoes and flip flops. I’m a little sad that he’s going, but I’m a great believer in children learning to be independent, and I think it’s what he needs.
This week, apart from helping my son to move into his flat, we’re also moving my daughter into a different flat. So much for the first week of my two week holiday from work! I also have several little jobs that I want to complete around the house, paint the garden fence, put some extra shelves into my pantry cupboard, paint the bathroom ceiling…but I’m not sure if any of these will get done. Never mind, it’s the break from work I really need.
We’re off on holiday Saturday, to Washington and then NY and I’m so excited; but first I have lots of organising to do.
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I hope you have a fab holiday!
Hey! Enjoy your holiday – sounds fabulous
I imagine it must be very strange when children fly the nest. It seems like such a long way away for me, but I’m sure it comes around quickly. I’m trying to enjoy every moment with that in mind!
Have a great holiday! Look forward to you blogging about it
Have an amazing holiday (I’m sure you will)! Do any of us actually manage to get through those ‘to do’ lists we write for when we’ve got a week off?!
Ooooh what a lovely holiday!! A good time of year to go if you like the heat, I’m sure you’ll have a fabulous time!!
Hi all and thank you for all you good wishes