Life Changes

This post is really the third in my "the kids moved" series. A lot of things changed in our lives when they did. Doyle and I are "true" empty-nesters now, except that we did inherit Brad's basset hound, Tag. He is a pretty good dog, (he does like to take off and run around the neighborhood every now and then when Doyle lets him loose) and loves to take walks with us. I've been doing my spring cleaning and it's amazing how much stuff we had here for the grand kids. I've sent two big boxes to Utah already and I'm still finding odds and ends that I think they need. The biggest change (and the worst) is our weekends. We were so used to having the kids come over if not every weekend, every other weekend. I have to keep myself busy on the weekends or I could get really down. At least with spring and summer on the way we will have the garden and yard to take up those weekends. Also I've been spending more time in my craft/scrap booking room since I got back from Utah. Since the kids moved Doyle and I both think that Skype is the best thing since sliced bread--it's now our favorite activity!! At least with Skype we can see the kids and grand kids and get our "fix". Yes, life has definitely changed for us but this has also made us appreciate each other more and to understand that "life" should be enjoyed because you never know when your life will be turned up side down.