Empty Nester in reverse

[Cherylv]

I never thought I would be an "Empty Nester" Mom. I figured my youngest would head off to college and I would be happy for him and feel FREE
Well college costing what it does, we all decided he would enroll locally and live at home while attending. Then his older sis (9 years older) decided to go back and finish her studies so they were both attending the same college. Okay, fast forward 2 years...we decide to rent the house TO THEM (no lectures, please, we are well aware of the potential drawbacks...it's their house someday anyway and frankly, I think we should just sign it over to them, but that's for another thread).
Anyway, my question and/or observation is I miss them (especially my youngest) so much it hurts. I really didn't/don't care about all the material things I sold/gave away, but wow I sure was used to seeing and hugging him everyday. So did anyone else go through this empty nest feeling in reverse or am I just an overbearing Mom I'm sure I will be used to seeing them every few months or so soon enough, just wondering how this was for other Moms and/or dads.

[MoRV]

Well, I didn't do it in reverse.......but, I do remember thinking how great it was going to be when they all got raised up and out, if you know what I mean........
Soooooo the youngest is now 34, they have all been gone a good long time, and I STILL miss them. I miss being a day to day Mom, too. I guess I always will. Some days it almost makes me want to cry. But, they all have good lives and families of their own, so I have to be happy for them. Not to mention the 11 grand kids!
You never get over it, you just learn to live with it.......plus, we now have a Pug and 3 cats, and they all let me baby them to my hearts content!