1. The mom who knows the exact right spot to begin this new phase of life.
Can't spell "empty nest" without "red wine." Amiright, ML?!
2. The ones who waited until the kids were gone before stocking the fridge with the good stuff.
3. The ones who can't help but really flaunt their kid-less decadence.
I think my parents are enjoying their empty nest!
4. The dad who's finally indulging in his creative side.
5. And the one who's ready for a little more ~edge.~
empty nest syndrome is REAL ladies and gentlemen!! JUST RECEIVED A PIC FROM MY DAD OF HIM GETTING A TATTOO!!! #ohno
6. The mom who's figured out what to do with those newly quiet mornings.
7. (Ditto quiet nights.)
8. The parents who made a new, cuter addition to the family.
With college approaching, I'm slowly being replaced... #emptynest
9. And then had SOOOO much fun with him.
My parents taking their empty nest syndrome out on the dog at the NC arboretum Lego sculptures. @b_searles
10. (Who needs kids to pamper?)
Empty Nest Syndrome....
11. These competitors.
I walk out in the living room and Mom and Dad are competing on the Sudoku App. #emptynest #toofunny
12. The dad who's making truly inspired use of those empty bedrooms.
Ahhh... Filling the "empty nest" with a sauna ... Another bedroom finds a new purpose ;-)
13. (New rec room!!!)
14. The mom who is jumping at the opportunity to learn some new hobbies.
15. Or go on new adventures.
16. The burgeoning storyteller.
Day 2 of my mom having an empty nest: she starts narrating my dog's thoughts in the family group message
17. The wine tasters.
No empty nest syndrome for my parents..
18. And the mom who's finally taking advantage of that backyard bonfire.
Empty nest, part 2.
19. The parents who are somehow, in some way, managing to get by.
20. But also the ones who have a safety net, juuuuuust in case they start to miss the kids.
My Mother's Day gift for those nights when Lori feels alone in her empty nest...why not just curl up with the kids??!