As a parent most of us use plastic cups...mixed forks n knives...BUT ITS A WHOLE NEW WORLD WHEN YOU ARE EMPTY NESTERS...This afternoon, I got glasses...who would think real glasses could make you soooo happy...and oh...new silverware that matches...I bought the good kind..not the ones that bend in the ice cream or the forks that have prongs going out each way...they are thick and sturdy and they match...

Next....CLOTH NAPKINS! (Actually we use those a lot as they are really easy to toss in the wash when there's only 2 of you eating! AND the reason napkin rings were used in years gone by was so you knew which napkin was yours & you used it several times. Of course for really messy, greasy meals we use paper!) I expect to see some napkins in projects made just for you! I bet like all of use you have tons of scraps to make some! Enjoy life! You deserve it!!

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by camylow 06 Jun 2013

sorry that just means more work for me..i am downsizing

Wow, a whole new outlook on life! Dishes that won't disappear on camping trips without permission to leave the house? Who would think that could happen?

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by camylow 06 Jun 2013

mine were always taken to their job sites and never returned

by sewmom 07 Jun 2013

Yes, that too. So I bought the cheap Gladware just for that.

Big Happy Smile for u cause reading this makes me smile hugs carolyn

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by camylow 06 Jun 2013

Thanks

Haha - I got a glimpse of the feeling already - but then three grandsons
arrived on the scene - the eldest is "well educated" now but the smaller ones like to touch all my glass windows, doors, winter-garden windows,
not to forget the many mirrors I love in my house. However, still three
adult kids (students) and one husband are around to occupy me !
looking forward to further grandkids from 5 more children....but I am happy for you to enjoy all the sweet things in your house you've been longing for... Hugs Maria

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by camylow 06 Jun 2013

been married for 31 years and its our time now

Do the Yeah Yeah dance

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by camylow 06 Jun 2013

been doing that since they moved out...

Shopping!! Yea!!!!!

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by camylow 06 Jun 2013

so much fun...found a really pretty set of cross candleabras for the walls

Enjoy your freedom!!

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by camylow 06 Jun 2013

now goint to get rid of daughters cats and dogs...going to drop them at her place

What fun! Who knows what you will do next!

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by camylow 06 Jun 2013

going to Guatemala

Congratulations!

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by camylow 05 Jun 2013

Thank you...How are you

Good for you. I am loving seeing you enjoy your new empty nester lifestyle.

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by camylow 05 Jun 2013

Thank you

Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!

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by camylow 05 Jun 2013

Ever as much as possible...

Just enjoy your 'new' life. Hugs Sarah.

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by camylow 05 Jun 2013

thank you...i am sure goint to try

I understand, camylow. When we moved I tried to get rid of some plastic cups and storage pieces. Poor hubby nearly had an attack of sorts when he thought he might have to do without his favorite cups; they ended up moving with us. However, the 25-year-old Corelle stayed behind in favor of some inexpensive stoneware.

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by camylow 05 Jun 2013

my kids always took my silverware to work..never get them back

Deanna I have to laugh at your new found life. You are just bubbling over with joy. After our children were gone I was surprised how much extra money we had left at the end of the month. Treat yourself and enjoy time off from the 24 hour job you had.

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by camylow 05 Jun 2013

Oh my gosh...I bought a few antiques (which my hubby and i both love,,,) went and got new socks (now my daughter wont take off with them....

THAT SHOULD BE hOPE IN THE FUTURE...

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by jrob 05 Jun 2013

Or Joy comes in the morning!