One flew out of the coo coo nest

In my previous blog I outlined an impressive plan to ease the matrimonial anxiety of my offspring. My eldest daughter moved away. I seem to recall this move was in the works so I am not at all certain that my grand plan of arranging a marriage for her had anything to do with her departure. Admittedly, the first three lads that her Mom and I dragged home were sorrowfully short of the standards for a mate that I had outlined. But surely we can’t be blamed for getting caught up in the excitement of the novelty and wanting to test the waters. There is always a learning curve. Hey, in fact I learned that Catholic Priests don’t always wear their vestments and that grand mall seizures are pretty scary. Anyway, with her departure I have decided to slow down a bit and ease into it a little more carefully with the remaining two siblings. I hope they can be patient.
What I really wanted to talk about was empty nest syndrome. Granted there are still two hatchlings left in this nest but the shock of the first departure rocked our little tree. As for the eldest that has ventured into the world…..?
She led a somewhat chthonic existence in the deepest bowels of our home, only occasionally gracing us with her presence at family time sharing. A most surly mood could befall her, brought on by a misinterpreted glance, movement or vocalization on our part. Yet on other occasions her demands for physical affection and attention were paramount. Nocturnal meanderings and daytime naps would best describe her daily routine. A million other things would occupy her time instead of the loving couple that have given her shelter, food and protection. In fact … Just a minute. I’ve been describing the cat! Sorry.
Yes, the thought that B isn’t there when I come home is confusing. When I think of her as a small child and how quickly the time has flown it can be saddening. She is lucky to be facing the excitement and adventure of a new life. And I too, must learn to start looking for new things in my life that will keep me and my marriage invigorated. Chin up.