This is the weirdest grief: no one’s left yet, but I’m already mourning the noise, the mess, the daily chaos. Meanwhile, the dogs are like, “Yay, more snacks?” 🐶😩
#EmptyNestLife #PeaceIsTheGoal #RediscoveringMe

It’s June, and everything is half-packed—emotions, suitcases, expectations. The girls leave in August, but my heart’s already doing test runs on breaking. 📦💔
#EmptyNestLife #OneStepAtATime #FindingMyselfAgain

A nativity set, with porcelin figures including angels, wise men, mary, joseph, shepherds, and cattle, all lovingly turned toward baby jesus in a manger.

My Christmas decorations. #emptynestlife