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Her birthday passed and to be honest it was a little sad
03/04/2009
By Natalie Caine | Well, her birthday passed and to be honest it was a little sad. No decorations at home, no favorite dinner for her, no being together to make wishes and watch her open her presents as her... Read More
College orientation and good bye from college
03/04/2009
By Natalie Caine | It seems the kids biggest issue being freshmen in college, is..... will I have good friends....their social life. How will I know who's a jerk and who's for real? One student said, I almost feel disloyal... Read More
Sometimes you just feel an underlying sadness
08/04/2004
By Natalie Caine | Sometimes you just feel an underlying sadness. It is not predictable. It just shows up as a time to cry a little , to remember. When I see parents with young children, it seems the same... Read More
Empty Nester, you are on your way
05/02/2004
By Natalie Caine | Make dates with your spouse Get new music and new foods for home Change some of the furniture, but not your child's room Sit outside Take a walk and hold hands, maybe even skip along Not... Read More
The details that aren't fun
03/20/2004
By Natalie Caine | Booking the round trip tickets have gotten to be guess work, because we don't always know her finals and plans .... lately we are thinking, just book one way, now that we are facing this question... Read More
Valentine's Day from college
02/14/2004
By Natalie Caine | SO I GATHERED GOODIES OF CHOCOLATES , CUT OUT HEARTS, THOSE FAKE WAX LIPS FOR HER AND HER ROOMMATE, CHAP STICK, AND A NEW SPLUGE... Since she has been freezing on the east coast.. I sent... Read More
Senior year I started an empty nest group at my house...
01/15/2004
By Natalie Caine | Once every two months with five other moms of daughters.. We did pot luck sat and ate and talked and cried and laughed... It is a support for the transition and new beginnings all of us... Read More