empty nester – Good Luck Magpie

The Big Reset

Whether you agree with it or not, we are all in lockdown mode. I find myself facing a few introspective questions: How do I amuse myself? What should we have for dinner times infinity? Do I need to get ready if no one will be seeing me ( akin to a falling tree making aContinue reading “The Big Reset”

Tear fall For the Giving Pug

A puppy waddled into my life when I was sick and often housebound by Meniere’s disease. I call them the lost years. A time that I struggled to find everyday joy. But here was this adorable puppy that one daughter toted around in a baby carrier and another daughter hid in beanie babies and dressedContinue reading “Tear fall For the Giving Pug”

Solitude

When the kids were home and my husband was away, I still had company to direct most of my moments. There seemed to always be errands to run or someone to drive to practice. But now that they’re gone I find myself with more and more solitary moments. At first I rushed to fill inContinue reading “Solitude”

Oracle Mom

I think most moms have experienced moments where they notice that something is not quite right with their child’s emotions or actions. Something is off. You take them to the doctor, for instance, knowing they have an ear infection. The doctor is skeptical because there is no fever. But you know. You suspect strep throatContinue reading “Oracle Mom”

My Babies Left So I Got A Pet Stroller

I see a lot of new and seasoned empty nesters turn to their pets to help the void when the kids are gone. That is not to say that they are a replacement, but that they help fulfill that still existent need to nurture. We can look after them, have fun together and even worryContinue reading “My Babies Left So I Got A Pet Stroller”

Out Of The Shadows

After reading my self help books and reflecting a lot lately on striving for inner peace, personal growth and individual fulfillment, I’ve realized that I’ve been following footsteps. It’s not a blame game. I seek only to become more self aware. Walking out of the shadows for me is a metamorphosis and a realization thatContinue reading “Out Of The Shadows”

51’s A Time Bomb

I just realized I’ve entered my mom’s last decade of life The sand in the hourglass is filling up the bottom half and in addition to wondering who I am as an empty nester, I now have the pressure of time running out to decide. I’ve been listening to all kinds of motivational audiobooks, hopingContinue reading “51’s A Time Bomb”