Comments on: View from the Empty Nest: There is Life at the End of the Tunnel

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:27:00 +0000

So many moms don’t realize that if you can make it past puberty with out killing them, you are home free! I never claimed the perfect mom award. I will say that there are very few things I would change with my now 21 & 23 year old girls. We were friends during most their childhood & are closer now than ever. My husband of 25years & I are dating again. Having a ball. There is ALWAYS hope. For all the moms who are having a tough time? Wish you all the best! WINE A LITTLE & YOU WILL FEEL BETTER!

By: Vanessa Willis-Schoeman

Vanessa Willis-Schoeman — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:57:00 +0000

Love it! Hope on the horizon! My 18 year old left home last month and moved into his own place and then exactly a week later my 23 year old step son landed on the door step……….. One week rest……. Still have another 18 year old step son doing his final year of school and a 10 year old daughter who has 7 years left of school……We went from 7 people in the house , to five, then to four, back up to five…….. the old one step forward and two steps back come to mind. Sigh!!!!

I just wonder if I can afford the wine during these years until I can enjoy my own space?

By: Johnnie

Johnnie — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:01:13 +0000

I LOVE this! I hope I get to leave home soon – so my mom can experience this great affect!

By: molly campbell

molly campbell — Tue, 04 May 2010 02:19:45 +0000

Yes, we didn’t have play dates! My kids wanted ME to play with them! Thanks to all for the wonderful feedback! molly

By: Pepper

Pepper — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:10:15 +0000

I survived! 3 kids, 2 foster kids, single mom! I just retired from UPS. Kids turned out to be contributing members of society and great parents. There’s a lot to be said for single moms and working moms. It sets a good example for the children. They see what you do every day. I don’t know today’s working moms manage. It seems overwhelming. Not only do they have to see to their children’s (and husband’s) every need, after a hard day’s work they have to take the kids to “Play Dates”…what in the heck is that? My kids played in the yard! Anywho, wine sounds like a good idea right now!

By: marion campell

marion campell — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:25:30 +0000

As a wine consultant and wine sales woman, I must say that I LOVE this website! I am not a mom but I love to drink wine!!!!

Great article!! This was an inspiration and in fact, I am going to crack open a bottle right now and toast to you….you are a brilliant writer!