How do you honestly think you will react when your last child leaves home?
by 
ENigma is hale and hearty once more
ANSWERS: 11
-
I love him but freedom sweet freedom!
-
Dont even want to think about it. I only have one child left out of four at the house right now. I will miss her being around dearly.
-
when my daughter left home for good so to speak when she purchase her first home last april, i hated every bit of it and still do though i am very happy for her. she is my best friend
-
I wonder if that day will ever come. She has said that she doesn't want to leave. I'm honestly looking forward to enjoying the peace and quiet. Also will be nice not needing to clean up after her, my housework will be reduced by at least half. Truthfully, I wouldn't miss her much since she doesn't spend much time with me at all anymore and if she gets a job soon, it will be even less time.
-
To tell you the truth - when my second son left home to join his first job last April, after a 20 day holiday at home after his final exams, I must say I did feel a sense of relief. My responsibilities were over. Both boys well educated and settled. What more could I hope for? I just asked him to keep in touch. And he was going only 400 Kilometers away to Chennai. I felt pleased indeed.
-
My son left home for college when he was 18. He went into the Navy ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Program) program there. So, he not only left for college but joined the Navy too! He is our only child. Even though I knew this was an excellent opportunity for him, it was really hard. The first time I saw him after he left, his head was shaved, his feet were blistered from all their drills, and he was exhausted from studying too. But, it was the best thing that ever happened to him.
-
Its really horrible - feels like youve had your right arm cut off!
-
I'll be very proud of them and I'll even invite them to the party I'll throw.
-
I can't say right now...I've more time left to face this situation.But those will be painful moments I'm sure....
-
I thought I would cry. I cried so many times anticipating the event that when it finally came I was tearless. He was so excited that it was hard not to be excited with him.
-
just like any other milestone, graduation, weddings, retirement, it is a bittersweet experience having a child leave home. joy that they are confident enough to leave home, and sadness because we really enjoyed raising them, and relief. seriously, being a mom is the hardest, most joyful, sweetest, guilt-ridden job i have ever had.
Mrs. C RELATED QUESTIONS
Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC