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I've BTDT on a lot of things on this thread.
We sold our big house when my youngest was in his last year of college. We downsized to a two-bedroom townhouse. It was nice to get rid of all of the extra crap and have a brand-new place as well. We were empty-nesters and enjoyed it, but not to its fullest.
About nine months after he had graduated from college, my son needed to return home. So, I have had a boomerang child. His coming back for five months taught us a very valuable lesson, especially coming back to a smaller residence. My wife and I had become very comfortable and with my son being there, while welcome, was a bit of an intrusion.
Come around to today and we are really enjoying life. Both of my kids are out on their own and doing well. My wife and I, while we both still work full-time, are out and doing things. We go to at least one concert every month. We go to at least one Broadway show every month. We are exploring different restaurants. We take at least two trips every year. We speak to the kids often, and they come to see us when they can.
I'm enjoying it.
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