Because he's happy! And he's secure! And he moved 1,000 miles away!
I'm talking about my adult child (who would rather I don't mention him by name anymore) who Boomeranged back to a brand new home and stayed for 8 months recuperating from surgery.
Well, after having him spread out all over the small home we downsized to (from a 104-year-old Victorian in New York) I have to admit: I miss him.
Not that I want him back. Just that I miss him. His presence.
You young mothers out there who may be curious about adult children--relish your time with your children, always be there for them, save their funny pictures and write down their funny sayings!
I'm not one of those nostolgic mothers who will now languish because her "baby" of 24 years is finding himself and becoming happy on his own, after months of misery and unemployment.
I am thrilled and ecstatic he is finally finding his way and thriving. It is wonderful news. And if he texts everyday I'm thrilled too.
He wants to continue to have an adult relationship. Adult relationship. It's very rare, we know from personal experience.
We consider ourselves very, very lucky parents. We have two great kids.
And one texts everyday!
The other one, not so much. But that's okay too.
We all respect boundaries. Something that must be taught at an early age and reinforced as often as possible.
As a mom of adult children, I heartily agree. I also think it's time to change the mindset that moving home is a failure. In many cultures it's perfectly normal for many generations to live together - in harmony!
My oldest is moving home on December 31st with our blessings. He's employed and moving home will allow him to travel more - something else we fully support.
He's moving home as an adult equal - we're giving him the whole basement and rearranging the way we live to accommodate his adult status. He's welcome to stay as long as he likes as long as he's a good roommate
The youngest has another year at college and then we'll offer him the same arrangement. How I wish I'd had that kind of support as a young woman.
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