tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post5809658232592316475..comments2024-03-22T03:21:52.628-04:00Comments on Reading, Teaching, Learning: Slice of Life - The Empty NestHolly Muellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-29747661344391429442014-09-03T07:13:19.339-04:002014-09-03T07:13:19.339-04:00I agree, Leigh Anne!!I agree, Leigh Anne!!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-30002365271360879132014-09-03T07:13:02.673-04:002014-09-03T07:13:02.673-04:00Bittersweet - yes. Thanksgiving will be fun! :-)...Bittersweet - yes. Thanksgiving will be fun! :-)Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-47500336079557414302014-09-03T07:12:43.890-04:002014-09-03T07:12:43.890-04:00Thanks, Jaana! Life is full of adventures!Thanks, Jaana! Life is full of adventures!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-88094430433727999412014-09-03T07:12:28.289-04:002014-09-03T07:12:28.289-04:00Yes - even just the first one makes a big differen...Yes - even just the first one makes a big difference! Thank you for the compliment. I think they're beautiful, too. ;-)Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-68146055044976962272014-09-03T07:11:55.108-04:002014-09-03T07:11:55.108-04:00YES! That's the restaurant! It was DELICIOUS...YES! That's the restaurant! It was DELICIOUS!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-73299360933354363552014-09-03T07:11:38.005-04:002014-09-03T07:11:38.005-04:00I've always wondered about the National Boards...I've always wondered about the National Boards...I am definitely proud!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-73642990422989124442014-09-03T07:11:14.485-04:002014-09-03T07:11:14.485-04:00We are having fun with our newfound freedom. I lo...We are having fun with our newfound freedom. I look forward to the girls' visits! :-)Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-29506363173812864592014-09-03T07:10:46.818-04:002014-09-03T07:10:46.818-04:00It was really sweet. :-)It was really sweet. :-)Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-55276537054008817822014-09-03T07:10:34.440-04:002014-09-03T07:10:34.440-04:00Aww - crying behind sunglasses. :-( I totally und...Aww - crying behind sunglasses. :-( I totally understand - it's all going to be okay, though. Enjoy this next phase!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-85046559129540303872014-09-03T07:09:56.489-04:002014-09-03T07:09:56.489-04:00Yes - I'm so proud of them! I'll need to ...Yes - I'm so proud of them! I'll need to adjust, but I'm already seeing the benefits, too. :-)Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-75151000754898594972014-09-02T21:47:53.063-04:002014-09-02T21:47:53.063-04:00I have always believed that every stage is wonderf...I have always believed that every stage is wonderful when it comes to raising children, and I have to believe (although I am not there YET!) that the empty next years will be also. I look forward to that time when it is just me and my husband again, building that love and relationship after all the years of putting the kids first. Enjoy this time and continue to look for the celebrations.Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-14765661373321354732014-09-02T21:10:48.987-04:002014-09-02T21:10:48.987-04:00It's a bittersweet time, to be sure. We're...It's a bittersweet time, to be sure. We're so excited for our kids as they begin this phase of their lives; so many possibilities for them! Yet our homes are just not the same. Until Thanksgiving :-)Catherinehttp://readingtothecore.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-44197559781587881802014-09-02T21:05:08.257-04:002014-09-02T21:05:08.257-04:00Empty nester is an interesting time in life. I hav...Empty nester is an interesting time in life. I have had an year to adjust, but I'm not sure I'm there yet. Blessings for this new time in your life!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-39557214802560762082014-09-02T20:46:53.332-04:002014-09-02T20:46:53.332-04:00I just took my first one to college and the house ...I just took my first one to college and the house seems quiet down just one! Thanks for sharing all of the pictures--your girls are beautiful!Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-61990472405592118292014-09-02T19:59:45.347-04:002014-09-02T19:59:45.347-04:00What an exciting time for Katie, and what a beauti...What an exciting time for Katie, and what a beautiful picture of your two daughters. Loved seeing the sites of OSU...I moved from Columbus five years ago. And...wondering what Greek restaurant you had dinner....we lived close to the Big Fat Greek Kuzina. Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407984356664747500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-25600323814942871662014-09-02T19:10:11.553-04:002014-09-02T19:10:11.553-04:00The first year of empty nest was the hardest. I t...The first year of empty nest was the hardest. I threw myself into the National Boards process. Now that we've been at it a few years, it's really quite nice. One of our daughters is living with us again,but as an adult with her own job, the dynamics are different. I like it. She's more like a roommate. I know you are proud of your girls and ready for what great things life has in store for you. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-72217801524005423682014-09-02T18:28:35.753-04:002014-09-02T18:28:35.753-04:00It's a journey many of us have taken, Holly. S...It's a journey many of us have taken, Holly. Sending hugs your way. Now I'm saying goodbye to grown children returning home after a visit. It's great you had your friends weekend, probably a lovely time of support! Have fun with your husband!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-4655019279378786502014-09-02T15:09:38.796-04:002014-09-02T15:09:38.796-04:00How wonderful that your oldest came back from MU t...How wonderful that your oldest came back from MU to help her sister move into college. LOVE THAT!Staceyhttp://twowritingteachers.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-51674305703029585162014-09-02T09:32:02.734-04:002014-09-02T09:32:02.734-04:00In looking at the list of slicers, I was drawn to ...In looking at the list of slicers, I was drawn to yours right away. My only child starts UCLA in a few weeks. Last week we dropped her off for a three day orientation. On the third day we joined for parent day. I cried all day behind my sunglasses. I am really excited to start the next phase, but the grief over leaving her childhood behind is getting in my way. Your story helps me know it can be done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816523885799745194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-78568326010854331672014-09-02T08:20:02.398-04:002014-09-02T08:20:02.398-04:00I am feeling the same things, Holly - happy for th...I am feeling the same things, Holly - happy for the fact that the kids are off and doing great things, and yet the house feels empty.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.com