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Empty Nest Syndrome--Kindergarten Version

Empty Nest Syndrome--Kindergarten Version

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Jun. 2nd, 2011 at 11:23 AM

I've had the weirdest Empty Nest kind of feeling these past few weeks as my preschooler approaches graduation. He's my youngest and it suddenly hit me I don't have a baby anymore. In the fall, both boys will be getting on the big yellow bus to the elementary school. Why should I feel so emotional about it? He's five. Obviously he needs me and will be with me for many more years, yet I find myself bereft searching on PetFinder dot com for my new baby.

I don't want to embarrass anyone--especially my 9-going-on-17 y.o. boy--but I may be a little sniffly on the first day of school. If you've felt the same, let me know your coping technique in the comments. I am not exaggerating when I say nearly every family at our elementary school got a dog when their youngest started kindergarten. Help me not be a cliche!

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