You know the story all too well. Seemingly well adjusted couple splits when the last kid leaves the house. No warning to friends and neighbors. They wake up one day, look at one another, and ask two questions. Who are you? More importantly, what am I doing with you?
Chill, it’s not happening here. Just the opp. The last year with my bride has been incredible. As we get a taste of what it is like to just have the two of us to think about, it has opened a new era of contentment and peace. We are excited about our future.
During our relo road trip to WV, we drove the bus cross country. Just the two of us since one kid was in college, and the other shipped out of country. It was fantastic. We took an unplanned day to tour the Missouri wine country. Who knew? Missouri wine? And another day to ride the tandem with a guy we met at an RV park who just saw the bike toys and introduced himself.
So, yeh, I say who are you? But it is with the wonder of kid who has found a new toy. Wow.
I wish the same for you, friends.
All Ways on the Edge
That’s what I’m talking about! Next Fall (2011) we ( the TWO of us) will be in New England, and working our way south along the eastern seaboard…….hope to drop in on the TWO of you on our way to Florida.
Yes, it is different when the kids leave. For us it has been great. Definately some changes and adjustments. But the future opens up for you. You now have the chance to capture all of the dreams you’ve had while raising the kids.
Good luck in WV.