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Our Empty Nest Marriage / Re: Renewing Vows
« Last post by EllieM on September 24, 2019, 03:32:13 AM »
I only know one couple in real life who has done that, and they did it after a rocky time in their relationship and then rekindled their love, which I think was beautiful. But other than them I have not heard of people doing it.
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Our Empty Nest / Re: Who Do You Worry More About?
« Last post by EllieM on September 24, 2019, 03:30:58 AM »
I worry more about my son, because my daughter has grown up so fast and is doing really well for herself. My son is doing well also, but he is more impulsive and that makes me worry about him more. I am sure they will all be okay though!
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Our Empty Nest Marriage / Re: Awkward Date Night
« Last post by MomDeb on September 24, 2019, 03:28:34 AM »
My husband doesn't talk a whole lot unless you talk about something that really interests him. I think I'll just have to ask him some more direct questions to get us started. Once he gets started, he can be hard to shut up. Haha!
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Menopause! / Re: A Blessing or A Curse
« Last post by MomDeb on September 24, 2019, 03:24:41 AM »
That's a great way to look at it! I admit that my body has undergone so much change with menopause that it's hard for me to stay upbeat sometimes. I know it's just a natural part of life, though, almost a rite of passage for us women.
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Grandchildren! / Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
« Last post by MomDeb on September 24, 2019, 03:18:48 AM »
I watch my granddaughter a few days a week for my daughter and her husband. I try to get her to eat a vegetable with her lunch while she's here, but like most kids her age she doesn't really like vegetables too much. It's been so long since I've had to try to convince children to eat their vegetables.


Do you all have any tricks for getting kids to eat vegetables? Or ideas for making vegetables more fun?
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Every Day Conversations / Re: How to establish a relationship with neighbors
« Last post by MomDeb on September 23, 2019, 02:45:34 AM »
Bringing over some baked goods might seem silly, but most people love food! I bet they would really appreciate that. You could also bring them a gift card to a local restaurant or something. A lot of older people have to live on a fixed income and don't get to go out to eat a lot anymore.
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Your Life After the Nest has Emptied: How is it? / Re: Donating Your Time
« Last post by MomDeb on September 23, 2019, 02:40:54 AM »
I don't currently volunteer anywhere. I watch my graddaughter a few days a week right now so that my daughter and her husband can save a little money on daycare costs. When she goes to kindergarten next year,, I think I'll start volunteering again. I love helping people whenever I can.
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Being a "Senior" Empty Nester! How does it feel? / Re: Empy Nester at what age?
« Last post by MomDeb on September 23, 2019, 02:35:17 AM »
I am in my late 50s, and I just sent my youngest off to college. I had my daughter and then I didn't have my two boys until I was in my mid-thirties. I definitely feel old compared to a lot of other empty nesters out there.
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Every Day Conversations / How to establish a relationship with neighbors
« Last post by EllieM on September 23, 2019, 02:34:59 AM »
My neighbors and I say hi to each other on the street but everyone here kind of minds their own business. Now an older couple just moved into the home next to ours and I want to maybe try to establish a relationship with them but I have no idea how to get it started. Bring them baked goods as a welcome seems so silly.
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Our Empty Nest Marriage / Re: Awkward Date Night
« Last post by EllieM on September 23, 2019, 02:32:24 AM »
It seems that it is easier when we talk about things that we have in common. My husband isn't a big talker, only when we talk about things that interest him a lot. Otherwise he isn't good with feedback. Maybe find topics that you both understand and are passionate about?
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