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I met DD24's bf's parents

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lighter:
I agree....loveliest Spring ever.

I feel like Snow White, on the back porch.  Chipmunks, squirrels, birds of all types singing, feeding and perching all around.

I've been in front yard twice, weeding.  If I work 7am ish ....... it's peaceful and I enjoy being in that part of the yard.

If I wait till later..... there's too many visitors and drive by chats. 

Serenity is in the cool of the morning....working out front.  Fewer bugs too. 

Yesterday, it was sprinkling, and the moss and stones.....other plants, seemed to ask for attention.  I enjoyed hours of mindful attentiveness.  I can limit interruptions if I get a routine in place.

Lighter

lighter:
DD24's bf is caring for the pug.  He was a back up plan, to our normal sitter, who is traveling also.

My sister's flight out was cancelled, so she's at the house, cooking for bf.  It seems like everything is upside down with air travel right now.  BIL went through exactly same thing a few days ago.

Hopalong:
Belatedly, I CAN see you as a Disney princess! LOL.

hugs
Hops

lighter:
DD24's bf is bummed bc the music school, where he teaches, closed without notice.  He managed to get final paycheck, but it's been harrowing for him, I think.

I heard his mother, on speaker phone.... she's sorry,  and trusts he'll figure something else out.  Lots of silence on the line.😬

I SO wanted her to soothe and save him in the silent space!!!!

I also know he's an adult, with a degree, and 2 other jobs..... he's personable and connected. 

My brain feels hot....like it's melting, top right, and running into my R ear.

Resisting reactivity is a job ....a truck ...a mindful choice, now I SEE it all the time, sans noticing first.

This mother..... she's doing the right thing. No matter the discomfort, it creates for her mother's heart, she's sending a message of trust and belief he will be fine on his own.

I know this.

My body....my heart....are stuck caring for younger children.  Must update the software.

All is well.  All will be well

Lighter

Hopalong:

--- Quote ---My body....my heart....are stuck caring for younger children.  Must update the software.
--- End quote ---

That sounds huge, important and helpful, Lighter.

I'd been wondering if the current waves of anxiety are connected to releasing your DDs to their independent lives, away from home. Empty nest (or soon to empty) panics are intense for many and a normal if painful passage. Right? Unless I've misunderstood, which I do a lot.

As long as we're focused on keeping them home and in our orbits, they're not quite flying. So you're facing a tough transition. Has it been looming for you? If so, I get it.

Hope you find good new friends where you live and revived connections with trusted old ones. I know I have a few now that I'm feeling very grateful for.

hugs
Hops

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