Empty nest...

**yungatart** · 5th January 2010, 17:02

Originally Posted by Mom

House sex

Mmmm. you could be on to something there...bugger about the boarder tho'...do ya reckon we can scare him off too!

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I can see one of these in your future...

Feck off! Your crystal ball needs to go for repairs if that is what you see....

Originally Posted by vifferman

What's the secret?

Tell me, so I can get rid of the MutantTroglodyteSprogs. .

Iffen I got rid of them, I could afford a new bike...

One word ! RULES!!! Make 'em tough...the little beggars can't wait to leave...absolutely NEVER bend them, because then you will be stuck with them for alll eternity.
If all else fails, see Mom's post above...guaranteed to send them packing!

**Squiggles** · 5th January 2010, 17:03

Dont worry, we go broke and come back to raid the pantry

**MSTRS:Me** · 5th January 2010, 17:08

It's like cutting the umbilical...the parental life support unit is no longer available!

**Hitcher** · 5th January 2010, 17:13

Originally Posted by yungatart

Feck off! Your crystal ball needs to go for repairs if that is what you see...

Clucky women have been known to do strange things from time to time...

**Mom** · 5th January 2010, 17:17

Originally Posted by yungatart

Mmmm. you could be on to something there...bugger about the boarder tho'...do ya reckon we can scare him off too!

Feck off! Your crystal ball needs to go for repairs if that is what you see....

One word ! RULES!!! Make 'em tough...the little beggars can't wait to leave...absolutely NEVER bend them, because then you will be stuck with them for alll eternity.
If all else fails, see Mom's post above...guaranteed to send them packing!

A Few whips and chains should see him making sure he gives you plenty of warning about his expected eta

Let him go! I cant wait till my youngest leaves, really I cant. Much as I love her to bits, she needs to be out there doing

**yungatart** · 5th January 2010, 17:18

I'm not clucky...FFS, you don't think six of the little darlings have cured me of that?....plus the seven squealing grandies....sheesh, man, I'm looking forward to quieter pursuits like the crackle of my trusty kwaka...if only I had some money...

**slowpoke** · 5th January 2010, 17:28

You guys are thinkin' 'bout this all wrong. Don't think of them as kids, think of them as a crop: some of those sweat shops strewn throughout the world would pay good money for 'em. Time they learned how to make those Nikes that YOU paid for.

**Gareth51** · 5th January 2010, 19:28

Originally Posted by yungatart

Young hXc is moving out, going flatting and making his own way in the world. He is the last of our brood to do so.
After 6 kids and 35 years of being a parent, it feels a little 'different'. Even when he buggered off overseas, we knew he was coming back....
It is now time for us, well deserved IMHO...Mstrs and I got together 21 years ago, each with kids, and the dramas that blended families bring. Now they have all gone, and our 'job' is done (not that you ever stop being a parent, but the hands on day to day stuff is over)
It will be nice to be just a couple and have time to devote to us, I reckon.

Quick rent his room out

**Gareth51** · 5th January 2010, 19:36

Originally Posted by P38

and when I fill the fridge up with beer it stays there untill "I Drink It"
.

I know that feeling well ... and now when comes and visits he can still empty the fridge

**Edbear** · 5th January 2010, 19:41

Funny thing is, now we're Darby and Joan, and enjoy some quiet, we still had to buy a people-mover for the holidays and it was packed. We still have a three-bedroom home and need the two other rooms, we have four vehicles including the bike, (but we're reluctantly selling the Pulsar that we've owned since new).

Only got one grandson, so far, but we have him every Thursday night. And our kids are 25, 30, and 34, with both daughters married and our son in Aus!

We're having some time to ourselves this week...

**Sharry** · 5th January 2010, 19:42

If that lad was my son I would miss him too.
Count ya blessings that it is only 6 and now your washing pile has gotten smaller over night

**sels1** · 5th January 2010, 21:18

Originally Posted by yungatart

Young hXc is moving out, going flatting and making his own way in the world. He is the last of our brood to do so.

Its a funny old feeling for sure. But Its good to have the peace and quiet and a few more $ to spend on yourselves. Enjoy it!
(and heed 'Moms' comment....

)

**allycatz** · 5th January 2010, 21:27

Ive had all mine staying or visiting over xmas/new year. They all went off to Gisborne for New Years and it was total bliss getting up to a house just as id left it the night before. Came home from work last night to all seven of them and two hangers on. Mattresses everywhere and every dish in the house on the bench. Highlight though....one 6'4" son meets me at the door with a big hug, an "I love you ,Mum", hands me a plate of dessert and says "get this in ya". What do ya do with them really!!