We are very happy with this season of our lives. We have a D19 and a D23. D19 is graduating and has the next four years mapped out on what she is doing and should be able to start her career. D19 in February accepted a full ride at a state directional school. Our day to day child responsibilities are almost nothing. Meaning we don’t have to drive kids here or there for sports or activities. No more juggling who needs a ride or needs to be picked up. I have two kids that have retired from their sports and that is totally fine. I was joking with my wife that I only have two more K-12 things to do, Academic Awards Night and Graduation and then we are done. We have been able to connect with old friends for dinners and such. Those were next to impossible with our kids and their kids schedules. We traveled at Xmas with only immediate family and D19 college roommate. We have somewhat adopted her with her family situation. It was someplace warm and it was very calming and relaxing. Don’t get me wrong we both have full-time jobs that can be taxing at times. Although I am starting a new job in a couple of weeks which is why I have a little extra time on here as I finish up old job. The learning curve will for sure take up some time, but at least I am not juggling the kids also. With new job and D19’s full ride we should have extra funds to do some things we want and make up for retirement.
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Just wondering how this turned out. Has the dad had his bday celebration(s) yet? What did OP and wife decide to do?
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It was separate celebrations.
Still no contact with sister
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