by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008

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What will you do, when your children have grown up and moved out?

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by starrrgazer on July 9th, 2008
My five children have done this. I'm a grandmother to eight now! :) Being a mother and grandmother are still wonderful.
For myself, I am doing some of the creative things that I've always longed to do. I am writing a book. I think it's going to be great, as does my publisher. It's a lot more work than I thought it would be.
I'm taking a class to learn to paint with watercolors. I live in the valley of a mountainous area with oceans within an hour's drive. It's a lovely place to do landscapes!
I'm traveling with my husband. We have been to several countries now and looking forward to more.
I'm able to spend more time with my husband. We did go through his having had prostate cancer and a radical prostatectomy and my having to have a breast biopsy this last year. He's recovering well, and I was one of the lucky ones with a good outcome on my biopsy. (It turned out to be scar tissue most likely a result of abuse from my ex-husband.)
We do have our older grandchildren come and visit us for a week or two in the summers now. We have a lot of fun with that. Having one of the grandkids run up to me with their arms wide open, expecting a big hug, and saying, "Grandma," is almost as wonderful the first time they do this as it was the first time each of my children said, "I love you," to me.
I'm enjoying life in general!
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- You need to tell us the title of your book and when it's coming so we can all be sure to pick up a copy or two. Does it have zombies in it? I like zombies. Ninjas are good too...or pirates.
  
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  by jtolb65 on July 10th, 2008
- good for you!!! and i hope you and hubby continue to enjoy everything, and keep well in the future ((((hugs))))
  
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  by Mentalmum is back on July 12th, 2008
- It's a mystery. I'm not allowed to provide that info quite yet.
  lol I love pirates! It's going to be the theme for our vow renewal in 2009. :)
  Thanks to both of you!
  
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by Little Miss Dangerous on July 9th, 2008
I will sleep a lot more and clean a lot less!
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- That is the truth, LOL.
  
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- I'm like Cinderella...Calgon, take me away!
  
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  by Little Miss Dangerous on July 9th, 2008
- I love Calgon, LOL.
  
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- Anything fizzy will do.
  
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  by Little Miss Dangerous on July 9th, 2008
- Good luck with the cleaning less! lol My husband almost makes up for the mess and chaos that five kids made.
  
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  by starrrgazer on July 9th, 2008
- Oh, I will kill him.
  
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by needtoknow on July 9th, 2008
Im going through that right now. My kids moved out, but I had my grand daughter everyday for 10 years, except holidays, parents devorced. Dad and mom have joint, but I still had her all the time. Now She spends most of her time with my sons g/friends mother, even calls her grandma. It's the hardest thing Ive ever had to do. Watch that beautiful girl leave, I do think my heart is broken.I can't get over why my son would let this happen. He says he didn't. It's just the way it is because the g/friend doesn't work and watches her. I'll get by this, just like everything else, but I won't be the same, ever.I know she's older now, but she still isn't with kids her own age, she's with grandma and babies. Oh well, I love her regardless of "grandma"!
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- You will always be her grandma. :-) They will remember all the great times you had together, and when they get a little oldewr, will want to come back more often, my boys are close to my ex's mom, and they go see her or call her about every other day, they are 17 and 20.
  
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- (((hugs)))to you needtoknow, i would feel the same hurt as you are if i were in your position, she will come back to you, just wait and see :)
  
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by Mentalmum is back on July 12th, 2008
Im going through that at the moment, my 17year old is leaving in September to join the Merchant Navy, and im DEVASTATED!!! lol, he will have a great life and will be well looked after, but im going to be so sad to see him go (im really pleased for him secretly!) but it will be a while before my other two leave as they are only 4 and 5, hubby and i have decided when they go we are going to travel the world and have the time of our lives!! :)
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by Browndog on July 9th, 2008
My parents put a pool in the backyard, built a sunroom, finished the basement, and got a golden retriever! Luckily, I only live an hour away, so I can enjoy it all! :)
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- LOL, Great way to look at it.
  
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- Best of both worlds!
  
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by Shadow is Gone on July 9th, 2008
I sold everything and became a truck driver. Instead of buying an RV, I let somebody else do it for me and I headed out to see the U.S.A.
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- I hated OTR, but if i had no family i think i would do it again.
  
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  by hartdaniel on July 9th, 2008
- True, OTR is no good with a family.
  
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  by Shadow is Gone on July 9th, 2008
- My brothers were truckdrivers, I used to love driving across county with them.
  
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- Yeah, but weeks out at a time can get to you if you have a wife and kids.
  
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  by hartdaniel on July 9th, 2008
- Yes it can. It is a great thing that there are so many ways to communicate with them, now a days.
  
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by Nrthn1 on July 9th, 2008
get a life...
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- You just get a different life.
  
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  by starrrgazer on August 8th, 2008
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by Gaby D. on July 9th, 2008
miss them but with all the free time I have I would go and treat my self because I have no longer the strees of raisen them and worrieng so much if they know what there doing, ... I WOULD GO TO DISNEY WORLD and have FUN something I havent done in a wile TRAVEL SEE PLACES go check on them once in a while but worry more about me know go to a spa and feel nice of myself work out more often spend money on things I could not spend because I was helping them ... I would enjoy my self and think of me for a wile not forever but still being a responsable parent
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- Well said!
  
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  by starrrgazer on August 8th, 2008
- thank you
  
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by Shelbs on July 9th, 2008
when and if i had kids, i would do all of the things that i had wanted to do.
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- Better to do them NOW, before you have kids!
  
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  by starrrgazer on August 8th, 2008
- im 14! i cant do anything but i am gonna make sure i will =)
  
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  by Shelbs on August 10th, 2008
- Good idea! Do not get married/have kids before you're AT LEAST 25 years old would be my advice. I got married when I was 17 years old and had five kids by the time I was 26 years old. I love my kids and grandkids dearly, but I missed so many things.... prom, having lots of boyfriends, living on my own, getting to know who I was as an adult, things like that.
  
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  by starrrgazer on August 10th, 2008
- yeah my mother had me a week before her 21 bday and she had 3 kids and a serious retail job by the time she as 29! haha
  
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by Rollie on July 9th, 2008
It's been nice (since the early 1990's). We can walk around naked and since I retired, sleep late, do what we want when we want. We do take care of grandkids which sometimes slows us (actually speeds us up) down.
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- LOL!!!!! I love the naked part, FREEDOM! It was hard at first, too quite, but they stop by almost everyday, so I am lucky there.
  
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- I HEAR YOU! lol Our daughter came to stay for a month when my husband had surgery. When she left, we actually DID dance around the house naked just because we could. LOL
  
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by Vampyre Bat on July 9th, 2008
Have a party!
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- LOL, I did that but they showed up at the party, Grrr....
  
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- Ooooooo.... Grrrrrr!! I like that!
  
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by Frankster PartyMaestro Of Sillyville on July 9th, 2008
I am Going to;)WWWOOOOOOOOOOO HHHOOOOOOOOOOO;)!!
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- I'm going to party down, yeah yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- One Of these Days;)
  
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  by Frankster PartyMaestro Of Sillyville on July 9th, 2008
- Looks at calendar* The countdown has begun!!!
  
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by hartdaniel on July 9th, 2008
RV across the country!
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- I have already started doing that, LOL.
  
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by MommaMia on August 8th, 2008
Exactly what I am doing now,,,,, par-tee!!!
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- Thats the way to do it, LOL!!!!
  
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by Anonymous on August 8th, 2008
It will be all about me and enjoying what's left of my life. That's not to say I wouldn't be available to help my children in times of need or that they'll never see me again. There's a lot I want to do and see.
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- And you should.
  
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  by Sweet T on August 8th, 2008
- Yes, Ma'am. I certainly should! :-)
  
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  by Anonymous on August 8th, 2008
- Peek-a-boo!
  
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  by Anonymous on September 16th, 2008
- I see you! :-P
  
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  by Sweet T on September 16th, 2008
- How is your day going?
  
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  by Anonymous on September 16th, 2008
- Good. I just ate lunch.
  
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  by Sweet T on September 16th, 2008
- Not a roast, right? :-P
  Are you in a good mood?
  
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  by Anonymous on September 16th, 2008
- No, I had Tater wedges. Yeah, pretty good.
  
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  by Sweet T on September 16th, 2008
- Nice. How are the boys doing?
  
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  by Anonymous on September 16th, 2008
- Cody got a job on the gambling boat and Cory is working at a temp service, they are doing good.
  
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  by Sweet T on September 16th, 2008
- Great! I'm positive you miss them a lot but are you feeling as down as you were about it?
  
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  by Anonymous on September 16th, 2008
- No, I am better, still bummed, but getting better. I keep expecting them to walk in the door, weird.
  
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  by Sweet T on September 16th, 2008
- From anything you've told me you did an awesome job raising them. This is the part where you're supposed to relax, and yes, you are weird. :-P
  
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  by Anonymous on September 16th, 2008
- I know I am but what are you. :-P
  
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  by Sweet T on September 16th, 2008
- Smitten. :-)
  
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  by Anonymous on September 16th, 2008
- You are a dork.
  
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  by Sweet T on September 16th, 2008
- [gasp]
  At some point, I very much hope to have the opportunity to show you who and what I am. My intentions haven't changed.
  
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  by Anonymous on September 16th, 2008
- Maybe, some day.
  
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  by Sweet T on September 16th, 2008
- :-P
  
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by robinbird- gone on July 12th, 2008
NEVER wake up before 10:00 AM!
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- Wont that be heaven.
  
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  by Sweet T on July 12th, 2008
- I wish that were true. It's one of the things I had looked forward to. No such luck. Life changes too much to know. :)
  
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  by starrrgazer on August 8th, 2008
- So, I will never sleep in again? I don't think I wanted to hear that! LOL!
  
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  by robinbird- gone on August 9th, 2008
- I do all the time. It depends on your Priorities, LOL.
  
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  by Sweet T on August 9th, 2008
- Sine I have grandchildren that come and stay, just doesn't happen. Also a career change hasn't helped the sleep. Plus, my husband has dealt with cancer this year. All of which goes to show that life is unpredictable.
  
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  by starrrgazer on August 9th, 2008
- You are too right. I hope all goes well with you and I am sorry to here of your husband's illness. Good luck.
  
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  by robinbird- gone on August 9th, 2008
- We're doing good. :) Thanks for the well wishes! Good Saturday to you!
  
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by Bsweet. on July 10th, 2008
Finally get to do the things i want to do, although mine have left then came back. lol:-)
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- I know, I hate when that happens, You get comfortable, and there they are knocking on your door, LOL
  
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by Thomas on July 10th, 2008
im gonna move to alaska and paint my house glow in the dark if i already havent
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by Lord Knows on July 10th, 2008
I've already got the keg on reserve - Yeeeee Haaaaa!

No seriously, I have only my one daughter and I'll be wanting her to stay and she will be wanting out to be on her own :(
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by ChelseaMark on July 10th, 2008
Make love in peace.
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- That is DEFINITELY one of the perks!!! :)
  
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by Anonymous on July 10th, 2008
Besides maybe some routine maintenance ensuring they are doing well it would be time to look out for myself. I have a lot of catching up to do in that area.
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- Yes you do!!
  
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  by Sweet T on August 8th, 2008
- Hahaha! Did I answer this question before! Hahaha! That's funny.
  
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by The Chief on July 10th, 2008
WOO HOO! DING-DONG, THE WITCH IS DEAD!

Pack up and leave nothing behind by tire tracks and a Century 21 sign, with no forwarding address!

Get a perpetual restraining order and establish a 100 foot marked boundary around the property!

Mai-tai's in Wakiki!

Enjoy a clean house!

Ahhhhhhhhh, bliss!
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- And it STAYS clean.... until the hubby comes home. lol
  
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  by starrrgazer on August 8th, 2008
- Yeah!
  ;)
  
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by Sugar-licious a bellydancing rum maiden on July 9th, 2008
Sass-shay around my house in high heels and my frilliest lingerie or my birthday suit. Of course I have a long time to go yet. The youngest is only seven!
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- I have time to put a telescope on layaway then?
  
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  by Nitroduck on July 10th, 2008
- Haha! Good idea. Put that telescope on lay-a-way!
  
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by bowlermommy07 on July 9th, 2008
Cry
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  by Sweet T on July 9th, 2008
- The adjustment is difficult, but, after you get used to it, boy, it does feel good!
  
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by vera city on May 7th, 2009
dance, dance, dance

i only have one of the four left at home now!
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by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on April 18th, 2009
Begin a NEW chapter in my life doing things that I have put off for a LONG time in deference to raising them!
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by Rebelheart on February 24th, 2009
miss them teribly.
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by Servant2009 on February 24th, 2009
GRANDCHILDREN ARE WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by SAGE2 on August 8th, 2008
celebrate?
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by 100 percent pure... BEEF CHUCK on July 10th, 2008
I'll answer this question in another 12 years when I know...thanks!
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by E as in egg on July 10th, 2008
Celebrate.
2 down, one to go!!!!
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by Liveconscious on July 10th, 2008
Travel more and yea, make love without being quiet.... but wont be running around naked thats for sure, the cats might get ill :)
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by aussie girl on July 10th, 2008
TRAVEL THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!
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by Yarnlady is happy every day on July 9th, 2008
My sons were so far apart (16 years) that one year after my second one was born, the first one joined the military. Then he married and had three sons who I babysat and homeschooled. When they grew up, the youngest son had a baby, and I now babysit and homeschool him, plus one of my adult grandsons now lives with me. I'm hoping he will be ready to have a family soon and I will have a great-grand child to babysit and homeschool.
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