While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. -Angela Schwindt
I encountered the beginning of the empty-nest feelings a year ago this month when my daughter moved out. It was really hard and I found myself crying quite frequently. A year later I still find myself missing the sound of her laugh in our home. Last month my oldest son moved out into his first apartment, and again I felt the feeling of loss.
Tonight I came home from my 12 hour clinical to find that my oldest son bought me a Willow Tree figurine for no reason…to think that he bought me something so special makes me realize that I am so blessed to be their ‘momma’ and as hard as it is to let them ‘fly’ I am so happy and lucky to take this journey as their mother…
And yeah…when my ‘baby’ decides to ‘fly’, I will be a complete basket case! 
xO-Jenny
through I would be a basket case when my last one left to go on her own, but knew she would be close by and it was ok……missed them all at times, but also welcomed the time I had and still miss them when Idon’t hear from them, as I know they also have a busy life…..it is hard but something you get use to over time…..as they will always be your kids no matter what love mom Fran
If by baby you mean Matt…he will be living with you until he’s 30 =)