I'm back! I took a little break from my blog and stepped back a bit from social media too, I needed to focus my time on supporting my daughter as she prepared to leave home to go to Norland College in Bath to study for an Early Years Degree and the Norland Diploma. We had a lot of fun in the few weeks leading up to her departing, we visited her student house in Bath, we did a big trip to Ikea to find lots of lovely items to make her room feel comfortable and cosy, a home from home, we had lunch at The Coach in Marlow and we slowed down and enjoyed just being at home. In the few days before she left, there were a lot of tears and in her first week, there were still a lot of tears. And as I write this we are still a way off from her feeling fully settled. A heavy cold and a hormonal week, just made the situation even worse, she has felt absolutely exhausted and really very unwell. But you can't miss welcome week and so she has bravely got on with it. Thank goodness for FaceTime! My first day 'home alone' was awful, I was tired, emotional and worried. But each subsequent day has got slightly better and I am enjoying the opportunity to tackle jobs I have been meaning to do for ages. Usually September is my planning month, I prefer the September new year to the January new year, it just seems to make more senses to me, with the schools going back. And of course, now I have my blog, I write about my goals every September and it is good to look back and see how I got on. Above: we spent a lovely few hours at IKEA in Reading buying gorgeous things for her student room (she is in a house, not halls) - see centre photo, not bad for student accommodation I think!? So here are my goals, what are yours?
So nothing complicated, just a few general thoughts on how my autumn might look. Teaching myself a bit more about blogging, getting back to exercise, catching up on jobs that I have been neglected forever and making sure my wardrobe is organised without buying too much! Do email me and say hi! I'd love to hear form you [email protected]. Or leave a comment below. Love from Michelle xx I link up with: Mutton Style #muttonstyemonday Is This Mutton #WowOnWednesday Mummabstylish #Chic&Stylish Not Dressed as Lamb #iwillwearwhatilike #ShareAllLinkUp
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17/9/2019 07:10:21 am
I feel for you Michelle, having just had my second daughters wedding. It still feels odd that she doesn't now live at home, but she's 28 so I'd had a good share of her time! It just means making time to do 'me' things doesn't it. I still have two at home, and four grandchildren that keep me busy so it's not so bad. Take care and have fun Hun. Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Michelle Green
17/9/2019 08:49:42 am
The best thing we an do for our children is to give them the independence and confidence to fly the nest but wow it can be painful!! You did have a long time with your daughter at home, I still have my son at nearly 22 although he isn't here much - son's don't stick around the same way as daughters do. M x
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I can't even imagine my children moving out, 12&9, but everyone says it comes up quick. Hugs to you and your daughter. This will be an interesting transition that wi likely have its ups and downs over the course of the year. I love September goals and your first one made me pause and reflect on my own blog/social media goals.
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Michelle Green
19/9/2019 03:32:51 pm
Ha ha yes time really does fly by so enjoy them while you can, it only seems 5 minutes ago mine were that age. Michelle xx
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Lisa
18/9/2019 05:45:49 pm
I’ve been following this particular story with interest because my 22 year old daughter graduated this summer and moved out 2 weeks ago to start a full time job in London. We take her sister to uni in Nottingham on Friday. I am sad that they’re off and also that I’m old enough to be an empty nester. I’m also relieved. We’ve been parenting for the last 22 years and are ready to, well not retire from it but, reduce our parenting hours a bit. We’re still both very busy at work but I suggested to my husband that we replace the first 30 minutes of our TV watching time with yoga (new to both of us) with the longer term aim of going on some sort of beginners yoga holiday. Surprisingly he was keen! We’ve ordered 2 yoga mats and found lots of free instructional videos on our Amazon Prime account. So that’s the plan - and there will be no one to see us and mock us except the dog! Good luck with your resolutions xx
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Michelle Green
19/9/2019 03:31:47 pm
Hi Lisa, it was so lovely to read your comment and hear about your soon to be empty nest. I hope tomorrow goes smoothly. My daughter is slowly settling, I hear the first two weeks are the most difficult. I know what you mean about happy to reduce the parenting hours :) I do miss her but there are some advantages! I like the plan for yoga!! Although our dogs would probably look at us like we had lost the plot and would try and sit on us :)) Love Michelle x
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Lisa
21/9/2019 04:34:23 pm
Thanks Michelle. All went well on moving in day yesterday - it was beautiful sunshine and her new room is great - nicer than we remembered and really close to uni. My husband and I are making sure we have things to look forward to - we’ve booked Sunday lunch out tomorrow. Hope you have a good weekend in Bath. This late summer sunshine is a real gift. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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