You spend years dreaming about a little peace and quiet. Then one day, you actually get it… and suddenly the house feels a little too quiet.
This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, I’m talking about my oldest heading off to university, the weird reality of watching your kid start their own life, and the completely irrational things that start running through a parent’s head when they realize they can’t protect them from everything anymore.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a TOTS episode without things going sideways. There’s a confession I definitely wasn’t prepared for, a trip back to my own university days that probably explains why I’m worried, and proof that apparently becoming an adult is terrifying for everyone involved.
Plus, I put the Can2Kit 39 Cone Filler through its paces during the sesh.
It’s funny how badly you can want some peace and quiet… right up until you finally get it.
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