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by camylow 05 Jun 2013 ( edited Jun 06'13 16:04 )
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As a parent most of us use plastic cups...mixed forks n knives...BUT ITS A WHOLE NEW WORLD WHEN YOU ARE EMPTY NESTERS...This afternoon, I got glasses...who would think real glasses could make you soooo happy...and oh...new silverware that matches...I bought the good kind..not the ones that bend in the ice cream or the forks that have prongs going out each way...they are thick and sturdy and they match...

Just got off the phone with my daughter and she says my house is really looking pretty..looks like a home and not bare...she never considered it much of a homey place when she was here..you think....my floors are clean and stay that way...The sun is shinning and i am just soaring in my new life...

So for all those new parents out there...theres hop in the future.....

Comments (15)
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by camylow 05 Jun 2013
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THAT SHOULD BE hOPE IN THE FUTURE...
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by jrob 05 Jun 2013
Or Joy comes in the morning!
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by crafter2243 05 Jun 2013
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Deanna I have to laugh at your new found life. You are just bubbling over with joy. After our children were gone I was surprised how much extra money we had left at the end of the month. Treat yourself and enjoy time off from the 24 hour job you had.
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by camylow 05 Jun 2013
Oh my gosh...I bought a few antiques (which my hubby and i both love,,,) went and got new socks (now my daughter wont take off with them....
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by AuntAnnie 05 Jun 2013
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I understand, camylow. When we moved I tried to get rid of some plastic cups and storage pieces. Poor hubby nearly had an attack of sorts when he thought he might have to do without his favorite cups; they ended up moving with us. However, the 25-year-old Corelle stayed behind in favor of some inexpensive stoneware.
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by camylow 05 Jun 2013
my kids always took my silverware to work..never get them back
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by airyfairy 05 Jun 2013
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Just enjoy your 'new' life. Hugs Sarah.
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by camylow 05 Jun 2013
thank you...i am sure goint to try
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by juanitadenney 05 Jun 2013
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Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!
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by camylow 05 Jun 2013
Ever as much as possible...
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by 02kar 05 Jun 2013
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Good for you. I am loving seeing you enjoy your new empty nester lifestyle.
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by camylow 05 Jun 2013
Thank you
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by spendlove 05 Jun 2013
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Congratulations!
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by camylow 05 Jun 2013
Thank you...How are you
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by cfidl 05 Jun 2013
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What fun! Who knows what you will do next!
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by camylow 06 Jun 2013
going to Guatemala
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by debswebster 05 Jun 2013
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Enjoy your freedom!!
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by camylow 06 Jun 2013
now goint to get rid of daughters cats and dogs...going to drop them at her place
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by haleymax 05 Jun 2013
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Shopping!! Yea!!!!!
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by camylow 06 Jun 2013
so much fun...found a really pretty set of cross candleabras for the walls
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by maleah 06 Jun 2013
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Do the Yeah Yeah dance
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by camylow 06 Jun 2013
been doing that since they moved out...
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by grossfamilie 06 Jun 2013
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Haha - I got a glimpse of the feeling already - but then three grandsons
arrived on the scene - the eldest is "well educated" now but the smaller ones like to touch all my glass windows, doors, winter-garden windows,
not to forget the many mirrors I love in my house. However, still three
adult kids (students) and one husband are around to occupy me !
looking forward to further grandkids from 5 more children....but I am happy for you to enjoy all the sweet things in your house you've been longing for... Hugs Maria
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by camylow 06 Jun 2013
been married for 31 years and its our time now
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by noah 06 Jun 2013
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Big Happy Smile for u cause reading this makes me smile hugs carolyn
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by camylow 06 Jun 2013
Thanks
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by sewmom 06 Jun 2013
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Wow, a whole new outlook on life! Dishes that won't disappear on camping trips without permission to leave the house? Who would think that could happen?
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by camylow 06 Jun 2013
mine were always taken to their job sites and never returned
by sewmom 07 Jun 2013
Yes, that too. So I bought the cheap Gladware just for that.
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by gerryb 06 Jun 2013
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Next....CLOTH NAPKINS! (Actually we use those a lot as they are really easy to toss in the wash when there's only 2 of you eating! AND the reason napkin rings were used in years gone by was so you knew which napkin was yours & you used it several times. Of course for really messy, greasy meals we use paper!) I expect to see some napkins in projects made just for you! I bet like all of use you have tons of scraps to make some! Enjoy life! You deserve it!!
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by camylow 06 Jun 2013
sorry that just means more work for me..i am downsizing