tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post4772861997067052635..comments2023-12-04T02:31:42.711-06:00Comments on MJ Schiller, Bestselling Romance Author: Nest Nostalgia ~ Thoughts of Impending Empty-nestingMJ Schillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-39156010590392367112015-08-05T06:36:34.924-05:002015-08-05T06:36:34.924-05:00Margo, you're a doll! Thanks for your words of...Margo, you're a doll! Thanks for your words of encouragement! I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to stop by and read. I'm glad I have such a good support system! :)M.J. Schiller, Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476194871809107430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-82104754818205695292015-08-03T12:45:37.238-05:002015-08-03T12:45:37.238-05:00We didn't get to get to empty nest the traditi...We didn't get to get to empty nest the traditional way. My son and daughter were 13 and 9 when the twins were born. We didn't really transition, we evolved! They are ALL on their own now. It's hard letting them go, but they come back your best friends. Hugs and bittersweet thoughts, MJ. You can do this!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-10468941822255825842015-08-02T23:35:18.092-05:002015-08-02T23:35:18.092-05:00Yeah, I've gotten some of that. But there have...Yeah, I've gotten some of that. But there have also been times they've been incredibly sweet, the little buggers! I certainly won't miss the laundry or dirty dishes. I can call and talk to them. It's the hugs I'll miss and just being around each other. Like I said, I'm luckier than most. It's a 4 1/2-5 hour drive, so doable. They are all healthy and making progress in their lives. So many blessings to concentrate on! Thanks for participating in our discussion and have a great week, Diane!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-12222216233803649522015-08-02T23:31:58.705-05:002015-08-02T23:31:58.705-05:00Yeah. My kids refused to let me live in their dorm...Yeah. My kids refused to let me live in their dorm closet for some reason. I'm wishing you lots of luck with your transition, too. Perhaps before long we will all settle into our new routines. I appreciate you reading and sharing your thoughts, Cindy!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-74165020604199229662015-08-02T23:29:56.028-05:002015-08-02T23:29:56.028-05:00Yes. The noise level is going to change considerab...Yes. The noise level is going to change considerably! I think a lot of people go into shock when they first visit our house because there is so much noise and activity. I can see it on their faces! The change that they brought into our lives when they came into this world was a good one, I'll trust that this next stage will be a good one, too. Thanks, Patricia, for sharing your understanding and sympathy. Have a fabulous week!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-41915291331032109602015-08-02T23:27:47.074-05:002015-08-02T23:27:47.074-05:00Yes. I'll just have to hug my husband that muc...Yes. I'll just have to hug my husband that much tighter. And we're season ticket holders, so we'll actually be seeing them a lot during football season. I'm luckier than a lot of people. Thanks for coming by and offering your kind words!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-20087339745372361902015-08-02T23:26:01.166-05:002015-08-02T23:26:01.166-05:00Same to you, Jannine! Let's hope things go smo...Same to you, Jannine! Let's hope things go smoothly for everybody! I appreciate you stopping by today!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-70811209255933945982015-08-02T23:25:04.689-05:002015-08-02T23:25:04.689-05:00Thank you, Darcy! I know someday I'll look bac...Thank you, Darcy! I know someday I'll look back on this and laugh. Life is full of adjustments. Here's hoping that you'll find some time with your son in the near future. :) Thanks for listening!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-73011840194918533962015-08-02T23:22:22.279-05:002015-08-02T23:22:22.279-05:00Yes. Change can be a scary thing, especially one t...Yes. Change can be a scary thing, especially one this big, but I know we'll get through it. Thanks for your support, Alicia!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-9159972459624677962015-08-02T17:43:10.041-05:002015-08-02T17:43:10.041-05:00This is a great post, M.J. You reminded me of the ...This is a great post, M.J. You reminded me of the back-to-back summers before each kid left for college. You will survive. Tears, hugs, melt-downs. Oh, yeah. I think they give us so much lip that last summer so you won't miss them so much. Hah!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-11713701757207453552015-08-02T17:32:31.858-05:002015-08-02T17:32:31.858-05:00My son left three years ago for his job. That was ...My son left three years ago for his job. That was only 80 miles away.... And it was hard. We both cried....but he's doing fine. My youngest daughter leaves in less than two weeks. 400 miles this time. Not looking forward to it. But they need to move on.annkilter.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126670351015955937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-17333564298505561702015-08-02T16:50:55.897-05:002015-08-02T16:50:55.897-05:00My daughters are three years apart, but my older o...My daughters are three years apart, but my older one was always on the go. Her younger sister was more of a homebody, and when she left for college (only twenty minutes away, but still...) the silence was deafening. I can only imagine the difference in your lives! Thanks for sharing.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-26190260239500719362015-08-02T16:50:46.519-05:002015-08-02T16:50:46.519-05:00My daughters are three years apart, but my older o...My daughters are three years apart, but my older one was always on the go. Her younger sister was more of a homebody, and when she left for college (only twenty minutes away, but still...) the silence was deafening. I can only imagine the difference in your lives! Thanks for sharing.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-77182677926086823662015-08-02T15:30:22.778-05:002015-08-02T15:30:22.778-05:00Oh, M.J., been there and done that...although only...Oh, M.J., been there and done that...although only one at a time! You start to get used to it, then they come home for Thanksgiving break--a lot the same but changed too. I'm crying a bit remembering. Hang in there.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-51370338833937153512015-08-02T14:48:06.705-05:002015-08-02T14:48:06.705-05:00My oldest is heading off to Berkeley this month, s...My oldest is heading off to Berkeley this month, so I can relate. I know it'll seem strange around the house without her, but she's so excited about this new phase in her life. I keep remembering how I felt and know it'll all be good in the end. Wishing you a happy transition!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-14570821627991598802015-08-02T14:43:42.330-05:002015-08-02T14:43:42.330-05:00You're reminding me not only of that car drive...You're reminding me not only of that car drive to drop off my son 12 hours away but also, when we packed up his bedroom and moved him to Los Angeles, 35 hour drive away! *sniff* And when I think you have that times 3! Bless you my friend! So many great things in store for you, you just may no realize it yet. :) You've articulated it all so well in this post! Darcy Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420095321400063307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830995214457106033.post-54753023394207947912015-08-02T14:38:10.566-05:002015-08-02T14:38:10.566-05:00Awww, I hope writing this blog post helped ease yo...Awww, I hope writing this blog post helped ease your sadness a little bit. Great post! I'm sure you'll miss them but you must be so proud!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.com