Empty Nest

We arrived home to an empty nest last Sunday afternoon. You may ask what is new about that since our children are ages 33 and older and have long since moved out. When we left on our trip last week, our son and his wife were visiting with us from California; now they are back home and I feel lonely with them gone! While they were here, so were all three of my other children at one time or another. Marty and her son were here for four of those nights; Thom was here one night; and, Kendra and her family were in and out the entire time. I remember the days when the four of them were home all the time. Now, I realize and understand that families have to grow up, move out, and live their own lives; yet, that doesn't mean that Mom and Dad don't miss them. Anyway, it was great having them here running in and out as usual. I look forward to their next visit.