Comments on: Sky Gets His First Apartment… http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/ and rockin' tha house Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:34:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: mary http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2586 mary Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:05:36 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2586 Wow, what a transition! I can barely get my head around having to leave my baby at daycare after 6 weeks or so. Of course, the baby has to arrive first! You've done a great job raising him. Wow, what a transition! I can barely get my head around having to leave my baby at daycare after 6 weeks or so. Of course, the baby has to arrive first! You’ve done a great job raising him.

]]> By: Kamsin http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2532 Kamsin Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:05:32 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2532 I hope Sky is settling in to his new place OK, and you are adjusting to the transition. I hope Sky is settling in to his new place OK, and you are adjusting to the transition.

]]> By: JanePoe (aka Deborah) http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2504 JanePoe (aka Deborah) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:19:10 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2504 Dear Mich ... geez, babe, I'm just catching up on things and dear Sky is moving out. Wow. I know that these transitions are inevitable, but I also know that it's tough. I'm so glad that you have sweet Sage at home & you're right about the second (or third or more) ... we have an appreciation after knowing what's coming along and savour each moment in a very different way. Glad you have this blog to speak your truth. xx, Deb Dear Mich … geez, babe, I’m just catching up on things and dear Sky is moving out. Wow. I know that these transitions are inevitable, but I also know that it’s tough. I’m so glad that you have sweet Sage at home & you’re right about the second (or third or more) … we have an appreciation after knowing what’s coming along and savour each moment in a very different way.

Glad you have this blog to speak your truth. xx, Deb

]]> By: Tonya http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2467 Tonya Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:12:01 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2467 I know the day is coming relatively soon that my 21-year-old son will move out. He hasn't been able to afford to yet with college and a low-paying restaurant job, but it's coming. There are times I really look forward to it (I'd love to make his room into a stained glass studio!) But I also know that it will be very difficult for me when it happens. He's my one and only. I don't quite know what to expect when he does -- will he WANT to come by and hang out? I have a hunch we'll become somewhat strangers and the idea of that makes me really sad. I know the day is coming relatively soon that my 21-year-old son will move out. He hasn’t been able to afford to yet with college and a low-paying restaurant job, but it’s coming. There are times I really look forward to it (I’d love to make his room into a stained glass studio!) But I also know that it will be very difficult for me when it happens. He’s my one and only. I don’t quite know what to expect when he does — will he WANT to come by and hang out? I have a hunch we’ll become somewhat strangers and the idea of that makes me really sad.

]]> By: Margaret http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2465 Margaret Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:32:55 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2465 I don't think anyone can truly connect with who we are except a child or a parent. (not always--but sometimes) They share our life, our blood and so much history. It was very difficult when Ashley left for college, especially for her dad. They are very close. I think she understands him better than I do; they are very alike. However, Ashley and I have grown closer with her out of the house, and me respecting her independence. She does ask more for advice, and listen to me carefully when I make suggestions about how to do or handle things. I would say that it's a double edged sword. I miss her every day, yet I doubt that we could live together all the time. She's 21 and has her own life. And that's what we rear them for, agonizing as it is. I don’t think anyone can truly connect with who we are except a child or a parent. (not always–but sometimes) They share our life, our blood and so much history. It was very difficult when Ashley left for college, especially for her dad. They are very close. I think she understands him better than I do; they are very alike. However, Ashley and I have grown closer with her out of the house, and me respecting her independence. She does ask more for advice, and listen to me carefully when I make suggestions about how to do or handle things. I would say that it’s a double edged sword. I miss her every day, yet I doubt that we could live together all the time. She’s 21 and has her own life. And that’s what we rear them for, agonizing as it is.

]]> By: Pacian http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2463 Pacian Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:52:56 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2463 I could always move in, after my house has completely kersploded. I could always move in, after my house has completely kersploded.

]]> By: Pacian http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2462 Pacian Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:50:32 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2462 I can move in if you want, before my house kersplodes completely. I can move in if you want, before my house kersplodes completely.

]]> By: ms_teacher http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2458 ms_teacher Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:23:01 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2458 we will hold each other's hands as we endure that most painful transition in being moms . . . when our babies leave the nest. My daughter hasn't moved out yet, but she is now driving, starting college in a couple of weeks and working part-time. I have a feeling that if her boyfriend had a decent job, she would also probably be looking to move out. You have a great relationship with Sky - he will want to come back home to be with mom, probably on a pretty regular basis! For that, you should be very proud of your accomplishment in raising such a great, young man. we will hold each other’s hands as we endure that most painful transition in being moms . . . when our babies leave the nest. My daughter hasn’t moved out yet, but she is now driving, starting college in a couple of weeks and working part-time. I have a feeling that if her boyfriend had a decent job, she would also probably be looking to move out.

You have a great relationship with Sky - he will want to come back home to be with mom, probably on a pretty regular basis! For that, you should be very proud of your accomplishment in raising such a great, young man.

]]> By: ms_teacher http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2457 ms_teacher Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:23:00 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2457 we will hold each other's hands as we endure that most painful transition in being moms . . . when our babies leave the nest. My daughter hasn't moved out yet, but she is now driving, starting college in a couple of weeks and working part-time. I have a feeling that if her boyfriend had a decent job, she would also probably be looking to move out. You have a great relationship with Sky - he will want to come back home to be with mom, probably on a pretty regular basis! For that, you should be very proud of your accomplishment in raising such a great, young man. we will hold each other’s hands as we endure that most painful transition in being moms . . . when our babies leave the nest. My daughter hasn’t moved out yet, but she is now driving, starting college in a couple of weeks and working part-time. I have a feeling that if her boyfriend had a decent job, she would also probably be looking to move out.

You have a great relationship with Sky - he will want to come back home to be with mom, probably on a pretty regular basis! For that, you should be very proud of your accomplishment in raising such a great, young man.

]]> By: Ken Albin http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2455 Ken Albin Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:03:56 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/08/02/sky-gets-his-first-apartment/#comment-2455 As we don't have children I can't imagine what it must be like to have one move out of the house. In a way I suppose it must be a little like a death in the family. At the same time, I'm sure you must feel a sense of hope for him as he spreads his wings and flies for the first time. You and I have some of the same angst concerning religion. When I have those feelings I usually turn to my Transcendental roots and reread works by Thoreau. He has a nicely blunt, direct way of connecting God with the world around us. Try checking out Walden and reading it, even if you've already read it before. There are levels of depth there that I am just now beginning to appreciate after reading it many, many times. As we don’t have children I can’t imagine what it must be like to have one move out of the house. In a way I suppose it must be a little like a death in the family. At the same time, I’m sure you must feel a sense of hope for him as he spreads his wings and flies for the first time.

You and I have some of the same angst concerning religion. When I have those feelings I usually turn to my Transcendental roots and reread works by Thoreau. He has a nicely blunt, direct way of connecting God with the world around us. Try checking out Walden and reading it, even if you’ve already read it before. There are levels of depth there that I am just now beginning to appreciate after reading it many, many times.

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