Hi cheekymama!!
My baby girl just turned 10 months, and already I feel so weird when I pack away her out-grown clothes. I can't imagine the mix of emotions you must be feeling... GULP.
Thank you for writing this post. Time does fly. I'm reminded to really cherish by babies now - everyday.
Oh, my heart. I can't even bear to think about it.
But I have a brother - a bit older than your daughter - and he'll likely never be able to live on his own, never be able to make that final step to adulthood. You should be proud of your brave adult daughter, proud of yourself for getting her there.
My baby girl is 24. I understand how you feeling having been there myself. However, a new chapter is starting and it is a wonderful chapter!! It will be amazing to see this beautiful creature turn into an even more beautiful woman. To see her use everything that you taught her to make a way for herself in her life.
I promise you...it will be wonderful in a whole different way.
*SQUISH*
Praying for you. My baby was 10 yesterday...Where do the years go?
I know what you are feeling... my 18yo son moved out of the house about a month ago. Even though he's only about a 5 minute drive away, it's still a little tough! But I'm excited for him... he's done well so far!
Teri in CO
Oh, I remember the day I moved out. The emotions are so mixed, on both sides, I am sure.
Prayers to you and your daughter.
Oh I am excited for her starting a new life with the training she's received from both you and your husband...
I do pray you adjust well and just know that my grandmother is still parenting at 84...
I am 27 and although I haven't lived at home since I was 17 when I went off to college, I just moved across the world to Korea. From Korea, I go to Spain and while my adventure is very exciting, it was also bittersweet since I am so close to my mother and I will be gone for at least 3 years. My mom and I wouldn't, no couldn't let go of each other my last day in the states. I cried when I read your beautiful post, it hit so close to home.
please don't tell me how fast it goes! it's already gone so fast. i need my daughter to SLOW down.
Randi~~I feel your pain. My daughter is moving out March 3rd. She is 23, and getting married, but I am still sad to see her go and I know it won't be the same around here without her. I imagine the first is the hardest to let go of? What will your sweet daughter be doing?
Hugs Randi.
Time does go by very quickly..
I moved out at that age, but it was to begin my married life. Seems very young to me now!
hugs!
Oh man, Randi. I'm in the public library, and I have tears coming down my face.
And my oldest is only 8, but I keep having these flash forwards and they squeeze the life out of me every time.
I remember when my daughter moved out at almost 18. I can safely say it was the saddest day of my life. SHe was not going into a good situation. I laid on the bed and cried for three days straight. So happy that your daughter is moving on to good things.
(((hugs))
"...just a whisper of time..." oh, how I too am going through this, Randi!! But I will say this from my experience of having now watched two out of my three girls fly away from the faith nest my husband and I nurtured them in, your relationship, no matter how good it was before, will most likely be totally different in a wonderful sort of way!
Prayed for you last night, Randi, as you went home. Even though the house seems emptier... I hope it is filled with joy and faith our lives are in God's hands. He makes everything perfect in His time.
((hugs))
ps. I hope Emily wasn't too bored last night..
Oh Randi...I can only imagine all the emotions. For you and for her. I can see how time goes by so quickly!
Now, is the time I guess you just cover her in a mother's prayers...which are powerful!
Blessings!
Beautiful post, Randi--you captured so well that mix of emotions and memories that we all feel at these times. I love how you compared it to yourself leaving for the hospital to have her and enter a new world of parenting.
Jeanne
I think that every mother wants to make sure their kids are able to take care of themselves but boy does it hurt when it truly happens. I dread that day.
The day has come. Wow. I have been praying for your sweet daughter. I have loved reading her blog. She has such maturity and wisdom to her, a sweet spirit full of hope and faith. I will continue to pray for her (and you!). I can't imagine what you are feeling. I really can't. Mine are still so young but before I know it, that day will come. You are an amazing mom to me. I am sending you a huge hug 
Tears. I can't bear to think about it. Just today I wrote about resting my head on Boykiddo's shoulder. I want them to grow up but I don't.
Praying for you and Dani. Love, Char
Oh. My heart . . .
I am not there yet but have watched and comforted as my younger sister-in-law left home and as my kid brother left home (huby and I are both way the oldests). I am looking forward to being there and, yet, not. Relinquishing the last bit of control of her situation and switching gears from supervisor to advisor is never easy. He is faithful and I am praying for you.
It is hard - I feel for you Randi.
Love and prayers
Kathie
It's hard for me to even imagine this with my own, but I know it is as a blink of an eye.
I, too, remember leaving to live on my own - so many times wishing I could just run back inside and curl up on my girly daybed, with my Papa there to deadbolt the door.
I'm so glad she is going into such a great situation with friends! You've done a great job, she's such a good girl.
I'll be praying, friend.
(((Randi)))
no words...just hugs and prayers.
I sooo understand. When my 19yo daughter left with her new husband 12+ years ago..it was bittersweet. I was happy for her..loved her new husband...but was sad to have her go in such a final way.
I, like you, wondered where the time went..
You think you have longer, and suddenly, it is that time.
*sigh*
I was a 19yo bride as well...so many years ago. I wonder what my mother was thinking as we drove away...
You are the best mom ever! I miss you guys a lot. The house is quiet a little more than I am used to. I have resorted to listening to music while I study. I'll be home later.
You're making me all teary-eyed here. It is strange when these things happen and you know they happen to everyone at some point, but that doesn't make it any easier or less unique. I can see the excitement in her face and hear the emotion in you.
It gets easier on a day-to-day basis, but my son is 20 and I still feel so responsible for him and worry. I guess that's a mother's job.
My heart is with you.
Oh My Goodness! My oldest ds is going to be 17 in a few months...I've been trying to prepare myself for that event (gulp) but I don't know if it's possible. Thanks for the cry this morning! I'm sending a prayer up for you today!
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you said what I am not looking forward to...that bittersweet time..........
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