PackMom

It will get better. You might surprise yourself at how much you enjoy the freedom the empty nest allows. Don't feel guilty for enjoying yourself without the kids. It doesn't mean you love them less. It's just getting used to a new lifestyle

Our kids think it's cool that we are getting out and doing things. We take day trips, weekend trips, go to/rent more movies, took a vacation in May (free visit to my sister's)which we never could have done during the school years,try different restaurants(lots of buy one get one free coupons) they wouldn't like. You can be really irresponsible if you want to and nobody will know...tonight we had ice cream for dinner!

We don't really like our town that much either so are enjoying making plans for building a home in a different part of the state much closer to our extended families.

I promise you. It will get better.