I used to go to Target just about every Monday when my kids were in school. I'd drop them off and eventually make my way to Target, browsing each and every aisle with my Pepsi and popcorn in hand, enjoying every minute! I'd often buy some little treat and have it on their bed for them when they got home from school.
Those days have come and gone...
I miss them...
Browsing the aisles last night brought back a flood of memories as I strolled past the back-to-school items. Precious memories of my back-to-school shopping days as a student myself and of the days not so long ago of shopping with my own two kids. Missing those days but having wonderful memories that made my heart smile.
Last night before I went to Target I stopped at our friend Lynn's restaurant for a minute and was greeted in the parking lot by her twin daughters and their friend Brandon. All 3 of these great kids went off to college a few weeks ago but were home for a quick visit. I told Brandon how much I missed all of them and this sweet boy said "I miss you more!" O.M.G!
On Facebook this morning I noticed photo after photo of today's first day of school pictures that were taken just this morning. They made my heart smile too. It brought me back to the days of my kids posing on the front porch each new year for their first day of school pictures also.
Obviously, I'm feeling sentimental and on the verge of tears and seeing the college kids last night didn't help things either! As they drove away, their mom and I just looked at each other with misty eyes. I know just how she feels.
These past few years I've been in a new chapter of life, the empty nest chapter. The empty nest chapter isn't all bad and it does have it's perks, but moms, enjoy all of these back-to-school days and milestones.
Life happens and our kids grow up in the blink of an eye!
16 comments:
Totally understand your misty eyes.
Okay, you're making me cry and I still have kids in school! I know how fast the time goes and I really hate it.
Hi Linda!
I've had no kids in school for 4 years now and I still feel somewhat sentimental, but it's getting better. Now I have to admit that I'm glad I'm not running out getting clothes and school supplies!
I totally understand.
Oh, I know. I understand how you're feeling.
I have a ways to go before the 'empty nest' time for me, but I don't look forward to it at all! I will enjoy and appreciate every moment now.
Glad to hear from you Linda.
Awww...they do grow up so quickly!
How's the business doing?? Will we see more photos of the shop??
Take care.
Warmly,
deb :)
My son is a junior this year. Just started today. He was up and halfway out the door before I could get both eyes open and focused. I miss when he neede me in the mornings to help get him going for school. But I have to say his independence is great too.
finley is going to preschool/MDO this year, her first day is thursday...tomorrow is open house/meet n greet....i get all teary just thinking about that!!!!! and its just preschool! for 2 days a week, 5 hours those days.!
I am watching my kidlets growing right before my eyes. It makes me sad.
Wow! I feel your sentiment! I've seen all the excitement and feel a bit empty.
Those years..........they flew.
I say Amen to this post! The years go by SO quickly!
I know just what you are saying but I have to disagree with the empty nest has it's perks...I have been in empty nest mode for 4 yrs. and still haven't found the perk...just saying.
I can relate...
The empty nest is nice, but sometimes feels too empty. I too, loved all the pictures on FB of back to school. Not that I want to do that again, but it was fun to enjoy it for someone else : )
I am so NOT ready for my babies to grow up!
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