<p>I love that thread. One empty nest perk rarely mentioned is the opportunity to tackle household projects. There’s nothing like cleaning out a closet without a kid standing behind you saying, No! We have to keep that! That was my favorite toy (when I was three!!!)! Or the thrill of purging other areas of the house when no one else is looking…They’ll never know… will they.</p>
<p>My latest project has been painting a room. Okay… it’s a room people rarely go into, but seriously how hard can it be? I watched a video! I read magazines! I talked with my paint store representative!!</p>
<p>All in all, the most helpful advice I can give before you embark on any (empty nest) household project is: Raid your child’s playlist. You will find that by playing thier music (loudly) you’ll be cutting project time in half. Just don’t get caught…</p>
<p>PhotographerDad came home earlier than usual one night last week and caught me painting and dancing around to the sounds of One Republic. You know: Counting Stars: “Take that money watch it burn…”</p>
<p>I’m a little too old to be dancing around the house (or anywhere else for that matter), but when he said… Wow, haven’t seen that move in 20 years- I just had to laugh.</p>
<p>Yet… for the rest of the evening he kept saying (over and over), Take that money watch it burn? Seriously, what is that?? So funny. It’s not John Lennon, honey!!</p>
<p>twinsmama, You may not think so at first, but having an empty nest does get easier with time! Once you get past those jarring first few weeks/ months, you’ll begin to settle into a different rhythm. Nothing important ever changes. In fact, it’s been my experience that those things that we cherish most only get stronger. </p>
<p>You’ll be cleaning closets, painting rooms and listening to music (you can’t believe you like ) in no time! :)</p>