tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post6207500611597914709..comments2023-05-22T06:20:27.121-04:00Comments on It's not me, it's you: Trying to make a transition - and so far, it ain't workingreneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-59372495556155448542008-09-02T19:20:00.000-04:002008-09-02T19:20:00.000-04:00Hi Richard - Thanks for sharing your thoughts on t...Hi Richard - <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. As you say, this feeling isn't reserved only for Moms. I can only relate to this in terms of my own feelings. My husband is going through the same situation, reacting in his own way to it as well. <BR/><BR/>It feels like my son has become very far away - in an emotional way - although deep inside, I know we are as close as ever. I feel like I'm watching him spread his wings - albeit from a distance - and I find myself hoping he is ready to fly. I think he is. <BR/><BR/>But I still have the urge to hover sort of nearby, just in case he wavers. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your comments.reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-61766278387783932762008-09-02T12:43:00.000-04:002008-09-02T12:43:00.000-04:00Why does it just have to be moms? I am a father w...Why does it just have to be moms? I am a father who was highly involved with raising a son. For a few years I was "Mr. Dad" (sorry: Mr. Mom doesn't work for me.) I was at home while my wife worked, my son was in Jr. High. I did the car pool, doctors & dentists (see Mary-Chapin Carpenter.) Last year, at 22, the boy moved out. We didn't have the college problem becuase he went to a local school.<BR/><BR/>I think it's been harder on me than my wife. I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but I don't know what. I can only hope that might take solace in the fact that you're not alone. If you didn't feel this way, then there would be something wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-36675581182642281392008-09-01T09:24:00.000-04:002008-09-01T09:24:00.000-04:00Thank you, Deb. That helped quite a bit. I think ...Thank you, Deb. That helped quite a bit. <BR/>I think one of the only things that wil help is hearing from parents - maybe even just from moms - who have traveled this path before me - and can guide the way. <BR/>Thanks again - <BR/> Rreneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-52786904216070383762008-08-31T17:03:00.000-04:002008-08-31T17:03:00.000-04:00Ah, Renee. I wonder if a mom is ever ready. Twel...Ah, Renee. I wonder if a mom is ever ready. <BR/><BR/>Twelve years ago I was in your place, our oldest son just settling into his dorm in Pittsburgh. Today he called from his apartment in San Francisco taking a straw poll on whether we are more or less likely to vote for McCain now that he's chosen Palin as VP candidate. It was like he'd never left.<BR/><BR/>Treasure your memories, and your times together whether in person, by email, or cell phone call. <BR/><BR/>It is time and you will be ready. Soon. And I agree, it does feel very, very weird.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com