Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

Another One Leaves the Nest

March 8, 2012

And yes, I am considering writing a parody just for the occasion :-). For now I’ll just tell you that tomorrow another boy of mine – Jeff – is leaving the nest to go live on his own. Okay, so he’s not totally going to be on his own since he’s moving in with Matt, but mostly on his own. How do I feel? Well, it’s a little easier the second time around, but still emotional. Again, I’m feeling like I didn’t do all that I could have or should have but that all has to be left now and I have to say, I did the best I could. I think we always have to do that when our children leave home. But I digress.

Jeff started packing a few weeks ago and today some time he’ll pack the last of his stuff up – his computer and computer desk – and tomorrow we’ll pack it all up in the big van and move him out. Also, they are moving to a bigger apartment so not only is Jeff moving but Matt is moving too. It’s going to be a busy day and someone will need Tylenol or Advil by the end of it all I’m sure. Probably Mike – the others are still young yet :-).

Anyway, I’m going to put my thoughts together for a send off post tomorrow complete with pictures – bwahahahaha. Be afraid Jeff – be very afraid!

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On March 8, 2012 at 8:06 PM, dxprog said:

I should probably pack...
Also, expect one of these to pull up tomorrow:
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On March 8, 2012 at 8:06 PM, Val said:

I must admit I had mixed feelings when the kids moved out. I was excited for them, but I was also sad. I always knew there would come a time when the kids grew into adults and moved away, but it always seemed to be something that was far, far in the future. And now here it is. The end of an era.

On March 9, 2012 at 3:48 PM, Val said:

Oh, and I also meant to ask--does Jeff have a job in Tulsa or will he be going to school? Or both, maybe?

On March 9, 2012 at 6:12 PM, dxprog said:

He'll be getting a job down here. After all, I'm not _that_ generous >_>

On March 9, 2012 at 6:47 PM, java_queen said:

Yeah, I'm hoping that truck pulls up soon too. Jeff will be getting a job in Tulsa and is putting college on the back burner for now. He may end up in culinary school at some point though :-).

On March 9, 2012 at 7:23 PM, dxprog said:

Dude does make a mean pie. Maybe he could get a job down at Merritt's or something.

On March 9, 2012 at 7:50 PM, java_queen said:

Yeah, we've talked about that too - getting a job at a good bakery down there. And I agree - he does make great pies!

On March 12, 2012 at 2:32 PM, Val said:

Mmmmm. Pie.

On March 12, 2012 at 4:33 PM, java_queen said:

Yum indeed! Chris knows how to make a good lemon meringue pie too :-).

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