an empty nest update.....

it's all good.

i'm heading to bu to move jimmy into his dorm tomorrow.

he's been gone just over 2 weeks.

not complaining~i'm looking at the bright side.

i have done a total of 5 loads of laundry since he left over 2 weeks ago. i used to do 10 loads a week, minimum.

my sleep is undisturbed, no more 2AM arrivals.

there is room in the fridge for my food since we no longer need to stock milk 2-3 gallons deep

the brita is full when i want cold water.

no dirty dishes in the sink.

no crumbs in front of the couch in the family room.

not a single clogged toilet.

no tripping over sneakers in the mud room.

i can lie in bed & know i will not be jumped on and tickled til i scream.

my eyes are not watering from smelly farts.
(but i do miss the mischevious laugh that accompanied the fart)

he calls and checks in every night.

i have already seen him twice since he left.

and he looks great.

once i even got to talk to him and take him to dinner.

he's so happy.

i admit, i miss his sense of humor and his company.

& i feel so bad for frannie.

but i'm so happy for him.

and proud.

in a pinch - i can go and lie on his t-shirt quilt.

it's really not so bad.
really.

meg