Empty nest...

**yungatart** · 5th January 2010, 15:27

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.

**allycatz** · 5th January 2010, 15:36

I have last child at home this year then she is off to Uni......she will be the sixth to leave also, kinda feels like a mother duck losing her ducklings

**davebullet** · 5th January 2010, 15:57

I reckon. As The Cars said... "Let the good times roll"

PS: Enjoy the break while it lasts... GRANDCHILDREN!!!! ARRRGHHHH

**yungatart** · 5th January 2010, 16:01

Originally Posted by davebullet

I reckon. As The Cars said... "Let the good times roll"

PS: Enjoy the break while it lasts... GRANDCHILDREN!!!! ARRRGHHHH

We have them already...currently numbering 7! Taking the oldest 2 girls camping this weekend...why I said i'd do that I will never know!

**peasea** · 5th January 2010, 16:14

Originally Posted by allycatz

I have last child at home this year then she is off to Uni......she will be the sixth to leave also, kinda feels like a mother duck losing her ducklings

But how would you know? The mother duck might be thinking "yee-haaar, bring on the drakes", you never know with ducks.

**Mom** · 5th January 2010, 16:23

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.

House sex

**gwigs** · 5th January 2010, 16:27

I,ll be glad when my two move out in a couple of years,then I can have my life back....being a solo Dad isnt exactly what I had planned for the last 10yrs.....cramps your style a bit....still love them though..
Probably won,t know what to do with myself once they have gone.

**P38** · 5th January 2010, 16:30

I've found it great Yungatart.

After having four boys eating and drinking me outta house n home I can finally relax.

The food bill was cut by at least 75% and when I fill the fridge up with beer it stays there untill "I Drink It"

However my wife is missing cleaning up after them.... I do my best to fill the void .......but I just cant seem to make the same amount of mess.

**MSTRS:Me** · 5th January 2010, 16:33

Note to P38..."Must try harder"

**P38** · 5th January 2010, 16:42

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Note to P38..."Must try harder"

Hahahaha

Wounder if there would be any consequences or maybe even a reward for trying harder.

**Hitcher** · 5th January 2010, 16:44

Originally Posted by yungatart

It will be nice to be just a couple and have time to devote to us, I reckon.

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

**vifferman** · 5th January 2010, 16:47

What's the secret?

Tell me, so I can get rid of the MutantTroglodyteSprogs. They currently cost me in the vicinity of $1200/month to feed, water, and provide with Interdweebs.

Mind you, between them they contribute about $400/month in board, so I'm only down by $800/month, or $9600/year.

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

**P38** · 5th January 2010, 16:54

Originally Posted by vifferman

What's the secret?

Tell me, so I can get rid of the MutantTroglodyteSprogs. They currently cost me in the vicinity of $1200/month to feed, water, and provide with Interdweebs.

Mind you, between them they contribute about $400/month in board, so I'm only down by $800/month, or $9600/year.

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

Stop feeding them for starters!