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It feels like you're handing them over to the world!
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You can't help but rejoice over the fact that your laundry duties have halved.
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You're excited for them to start becoming an adult and gaining independence.
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But you get weepy every time you think about how quickly they've grown up.
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You even start to miss the stupid arguments.
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The pair of shoes that are randomly left throughout the house to trip you are no longer in your path.
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You're happy you won't have to attend any more high school events where those other annoying parents are.
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The dogs haven't gotten the memo and are still sitting by the door waiting for their best friend to come home and play.
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You suddenly have significantly more free time...
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...but you also spend significantly more time wondering how your little baby is doing out in the world.
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You're pleased that you no longer have to slave away over dinner...
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...but you really miss having the entire family at the table.
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Most of all, you're reminded how time flies and how proud you are!
