I feel so lonely already...

[Stephen's Mom]

I know this is silly, but my DS4 left this morning with my inlaws to spend a week at the lake (my DH and I can't go). It's not like we've ever been apart before, but this is the first time that he's gone away while we're still at home (usually we're away at a conference or something). I'm dreading going home and seeing his room empty. It just feels so weird. I didn't really want him to go but his best friend for the last 4 yrs is going to be at the same lake for a family reunion this weekend. They've been going to the same sitter since they were babies and were very close but she moved away last month and he hasn't seen her since. I know he'll be thrilled to see her since he still talks about her all the time. I'm just anxiously awaiting their phone call to tell me they arrived safely (they left over 3 hours ago and should be there soon). I'm such a worrywart! It's not like they have no experience with kids - they raised 2 of their own and their granddaughter and everyone survived, LOL.

 

[Sandi]

I understand your feelings and don't believe you're silly at all. My DD is 8 and I still miss her when she is gone for overnight trips. It's good, however, that your son is comfortable being away from you. My DD used to have very tough separation anxiety for "away trips" which weren't all that often.

Try to think of all the stuff you can accomplish while he's gone and you don't have all that "help." Fill your time as best you can, but it's okay to miss him.

Hope your week goes fast.

 

[browneyes]

I still feel like that sometimes when my kids go away without me. I think it's normal to feel like a worry wart when they go somewhere. {{hugs}}

 

[Stephen's Mom]

OK, it's now 5 1/2 hours since they left and no one has called me yet! I'm sure they stopped for lunch somewhere but I will feel so much better when my MIL calls. I've called but I get no answer so I'm not sure if they are there but maybe outside or what. She knows I worry so I can't imagine she'd forget to call. So much for getting much work done this afternoon. Until I hear his sweet little voice I'm not going to feel any better. Will they just phone me already!!!

 

[Stephen's Mom]

OK, she forgot to call! I just called and my DFIL answered and I heard her in the background gasp and say "I forgot to call!", LOL. Of course, everyone is fine and he was an angel for the whole car ride (in my head I'm thinking whose child did they take home with them! - that doesn't really sound like mine!). I feel much better now.

 

[floridaminnie]

I'm glad to hear that htey made it there safe and sound. Hopefully this week will go by fast for you!

 

[minniecarousel]

Well, Stephen's Mom - it never ends you know! This is a travel day for my 21-year-old son. He's flying from California to Boston with his GF & her family. I'm just a little anxious! This is a young man who really hasn't even lived at home since last summer, but I still worry! (he lost his wallet last week in Castaway Cay & snorkeled waaay out farther -by himself- than he had any business doing!)
That said - it's very normal to miss your little guy! (I, on the other hand, worry about grown "kids" too much!)

 

[Stephen's Mom]

Yes, minniecarousel, I think I may worry even more when he is older because I can't always be around to protect him. At least now I know where he is and can watch what he's doing (OK, well right now I can't but I trust my inlaws will be!). I wish your son a safe trip!

 

[Pembo]

That is so sweet that you already miss your little guy!

DS#1, age 7, is with my parents this week and I just keep thinking how quiet the house is without him and how I like it that way. LOL!!!!!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

DH will be taking DS to his mother's for a few nights in August. Im already considering what to do with myself.

 

[02bBarbie]

awwwww

Hope the week goes by super fast for you!

Hmm..think of this as a good opportunity for some "quality time" for you and your DH

 

[Serena]

I hope the week goes fast too.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Over the past 25 years, I have learned to relish those times. But, I do hear ya, mom, those early seperations were tough. {{Hugs}}

 

[02bBarbie]

Originally posted by Dan Murphy
Over the past 25 years, I have learned to relish those times.

Ah, I see Mr Murphy knows of what I speak

The hardest issue I had to deal with is how could my little ones possibly get along without me?

And yet they seem to thrive.

In all seriousness, take some time out for you this week