|
Grumpy
|
 |
« on: December 23, 2011, 05:19:58 PM » |
|
First year the wife and I are alone for Christmas. Son is off visiting with his future wife, and her family. My daughter and her kids, plus the grand kids are out of state. So having a little empty nest syndrome, knew the day would come. But I thank god for wonderful off spring. We miss them, but they are the best.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you’re in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get. |
|
|
|
BF
|
|
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2011, 06:08:40 PM » |
|
I can relate. First year without the grandson. But then again, it gives us an excuss to spend Christmas by ourselves in a casino in Biloxi for some us time.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to  |
|
|
|
Thulsa Doom
|
|
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2011, 06:12:01 PM » |
|
Dreading those days to come (son is 15). Be well. Merry Christmas.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
... and as I shifted into second I couldn't remember a thing she said.
|
|
|
|
Valkahuna
|
|
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2011, 06:24:23 PM » |
|
First year the wife and I are alone for Christmas. Son is off visiting with his future wife, and her family. My daughter and her kids, plus the grand kids are out of state. So having a little empty nest syndrome, knew the day would come. But I thank god for wonderful off spring. We miss them, but they are the best. Bill, As long as you and Anna have each other and wonderful memories from when the kids were younger, you will be OK. Next year you may be celebrating with your son and a new Daughter-in-law. Merry Christmas to both of you. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
The key thing is to wake up breathing! All the rest can be fixed. (Except Stupid - You can't fix that)
2014 Indian Chieftain
2001 Valkyrie I/S
Proud to be a Vietnam Vet (US Air Force - SAC, 1967-1972)
|
|
|
John Schmidt
Member
Posts: 15392
a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
|
|
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2011, 07:50:18 PM » |
|
Bill, I know what you folks are going through. For the first time in all the years we've been together, Rita and I spent Thanksgiving alone and now are facing the same thing for Christmas. For Thanksgiving it was actually kinda nice, we made reservations at a local upper scale restaurant we go to once in a great while. No mess in the kitchen, no leftovers, and you know her health issues so the burden of hours in the kitchen was gone. Christmas we think will be the same, only she's doing some cooking for the two of us. All the kids are gone and have their own lives and family traditions which I think is great. Gives the next generation something to remember within their own family. If Rita could travel, then we might have gone north but it's not to be....at least not this year. It's possible her oldest son might drive over from Brandon, but nothing has been said so far and he has a new gal friend so I don't expect it.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
R J
Member
Posts: 13380
DS-0009 ...... # 173
Des Moines, IA
|
|
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2011, 01:45:29 AM » |
|
Not to worry, they will return to the nest. Trust me on that. The past 10 years it was nice to spend time off & on with the kids, but now their kids are moving on so, guess what, here our kids all come again.
Rented a hall in the past and had a meal catered in. They set it up, bring in the hot stuff, do the serving line thing, then clean up when we are done. Some people think it is expensive to have food catered for about 10 to 15 adults and about 20+ grandkids and great grandkids.
Sure saves on the wear and tear of grandpa and grandma's nerves.
This year, only 1 is coming by with her 2 daughters. She is freshly divorced by her ex of 10 years. He found another, well we won't go there to marry and live with.
Her attorney sold her off down the river. But she is a survivor.
With 1 kid in Alaska, 1 kid in Georgia, 1 kid in Arizona, and the other 2 here at home or close by. It was fun when they all flew in for Turkey Day and then did their thing on Christmas. We kept the Postal Service, mom's employer in business for several years mailing packages back and forth. Oh what great memories. That is one thing no one can take away from ya.
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: December 24, 2011, 01:47:35 AM by R J »
|
Logged
|
44 Harley ServiCar   |
|
|
|
alph
|
|
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2011, 05:29:58 AM » |
|
i'm looking forward to the day that my wife and i can spend christmas on some tropical beach with just her and me, no little (or old) rug rats running around begging for money and toys, disliking the gifts we got them!!  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Promote world peace, ban all religion. Ride Safe, Ride Often!!  |
|
|
eric in md
Member
Posts: 2495
ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
in the mountains .......cumberland md
|
|
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2011, 05:38:57 AM » |
|
i'm looking forward to the day that my wife and i can spend christmas on some tropical beach with just her and me, no little (or old) rug rats running around begging for money and toys, disliking the gifts we got them!! 10- 4 on that can i go with yas promise i wont ask for money.. well maybe merry christmas everybody .. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
solo1
|
|
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2011, 06:20:58 AM » |
|
This is the 10th Christmas for me since I lost my wife and is the first one where I'm by myself in my new to me apartment.
The good news is that all my kids live within 15 miles and we're getting together for Christmas.
A word of advice. Don't wish for something down the road. Live today with what you have. "Down the Road" will come soon enough.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Solo1
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
YoungPUP
|
|
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2011, 05:00:53 PM » |
|
I'll throw in a smile here. Just put the twins to bed( 17month old twin boys. Mine and the wifes only kids) Read them the " Night before Christmas" for the first time. Now that they're getting old enough to understand Christmas. Finished assembling the gifts( Insert smiley beating head on wall), and now am sitting here enjoying a barley pop smiling at the pile under the tree waiting for the morning.  Merry Christmas All!!! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Yea though I ride through the valley of the Shadow of Death I shall fear no evil. For I ride the Baddest Mother F$#^er In that valley!
99 STD (Under construction)
|
|
|
|
Grumpy
|
|
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2011, 05:44:08 PM » |
|
Well my son just made Christmas a lot better for me. Wife and I went out and saw a movie. When I got home there was a crate sitting in the carport. He over did it, A 53 in stainless tool box from Kobalt tools, it is a monster, built in fridge, and stereo system. I was going to buy a bigger box to consolidate my tools, but this was way beyond my little slush fund. I know it retails for $1898 at Lowes. Now my wife is having fits, wondering what he got for her.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you’re in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get. |
|
|
|
Jess Tolbirt
|
|
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2011, 06:52:31 PM » |
|
This is the 10th Christmas for me since I lost my wife and is the first one where I'm by myself in my new to me apartment.
The good news is that all my kids live within 15 miles and we're getting together for Christmas.
A word of advice. Don't wish for something down the road. Live today with what you have. "Down the Road" will come soon enough.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Solo1
just read your post and it really got to me,, i lost my Dad about 24 years ago and my Mom 5 years ago,,,its very hard on me this time of year,,, I could not imagine at all how hard it must be for you, at least you have your kids close by, Merry Christmas,,, |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Valkyrie member # 23084
Started out on old forum on day one but lost my member number.
|
|
|
|
Grumpy
|
|
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2011, 07:19:15 PM » |
|
This is the 10th Christmas for me since I lost my wife and is the first one where I'm by myself in my new to me apartment.
The good news is that all my kids live within 15 miles and we're getting together for Christmas.
A word of advice. Don't wish for something down the road. Live today with what you have. "Down the Road" will come soon enough.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Solo1
just read your post and it really got to me,, i lost my Dad about 24 years ago and my Mom 5 years ago,,,its very hard on me this time of year,,, I could not imagine at all how hard it must be for you, at least you have your kids close by, Merry Christmas,,, Mine are usually close, but obligations they had took them away this year, I guess is is something I have to get used to, I have 2 wonderful children, tho not young any longer, my son is 35 and daughter is 46. Just got to me this year, first Christmas that none are around. Oh well at least I will be getting a new addition to the clan soon, my son is engaged to a girl from the United Kingdom that just became a US citizen a few months ago. Her parents are in New York for a 2 week vacation, my son and her flew up to see them for a week. Merry Christmas |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you’re in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get. |
|
|
|
