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Do you have a 'plan' for when the kids fly the nest?

Its a lil early for me to be worrying about jusy yet i suppose ,but then again.....
What do you plan to do when the kids fly the nest do you have a plan or dream,something you want to do?
I have been thinking about this lately as my eldest in joining the army early next year .
I have had kids all of my adult life (since 16) so its going to be totally alien to me ,when the day comes that I am no longer responsible for their day to day to care :(
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  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    Change the locks, so they can't get back in.
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  • Becles
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    I'm looking forward to sitting on the toilet and actually having a whole wee in peace without someone urgently needing a homework diary signed, or help looking for football boots, or urgently needing to know when their library books are due back, etc. :rolleyes::D
    Here I go again on my own....
  • Pinky15
    Pinky15 Posts: 916 Forumite
    Haha changing the locks sounds good.
    Hmm will be strange I spose at first but will enjoy the peace and quiet - enjoying spending time with DH doing the things we want to do eg enjoying meals. OOOhhhh Lying in bed late - the kids normally get up 6.00am so will look forward to that one - having said that I spose I may get a lie in once they are teenagers??? I love my kids to bits so althought the peace and freedom will be nice - I will miss them lots!
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  • jenhug
    jenhug Posts: 2,277 Forumite
    we are planning on touring the us in a huge RV, we can't wait, the kids are 8 and 10, but we talk about it quite alot!
  • You mean to say they actual leave the home even though they have there own place???
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  • Rikki
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    Changing all the locks and getting a new telephone number. There is no moving back in. :p :rotfl:
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  • I am going to get 5 dogs and dress them in bonnets and act like they are human by talking to them and kissing them and that kind of stuff.
  • Rummer
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    I am going to have the biggest party ever and spend my money on whatever I like! Much as I adore my DD I will relish my freedom when she spreads her wings and lives her dreams (or least just moves out!)
    Taking responsibility one penny at a time!
  • Rummer
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    I am going to get 5 dogs and dress them in bonnets and act like they are human by talking to them and kissing them and that kind of stuff.

    A fabulous idea, remember to wear purple while you are doing it!
    Taking responsibility one penny at a time!
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