Rebuilding Rob

The title says it all.

Thursday morning, my first day of summer, I got up for an early morning road trip. The plan was to pick up Kid 1 in West Virginia to come to Michigan for a week or two. He wants to spend a few days here with me, then head up north to see his sort-of girlfriend- whom met through is cousin last fall.

it’s always a treat to have Kid 1 over but what makes this even more exciting is the fact the we picked up Kid2 on our way back home last night.

It made for a very long day of driving, followed by a very late night, all accompanied by the fact that the air air-conditioning to my car broke on what has probably been the hottest day of the season thus far.

But it was all absolutely worth it. I got both my boys with me, even if it’s just for a few days.

Even with air conditioning in my car, it would’ve been a very grueling day behind the wheel. I guess while I was driving back to Michigan and X2 was driving back to South Carolina, we already both told kid one to go ahead and book a plane ticket home and that we would split the cost of it. We definitely aren’t “as young as spring time“ anymore. 

I don’t any definitive plans for our time together. We’ve already been talking about a few activities, kind of the traditional stuff, the three of us doing when we all get together. And I’m totally OK with that.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I don’t feel complete unless I have both boys under one roof. Some might call that ’empty nest syndrome,’ but it’s actually the opposite. I’ve built a life I love, and I’m perfectly comfortable with my ‘grown-up time.’ But when they’re here, I breathe a little easier. The house—and my life—just feels balanced.

We don’t need grand plans. Our favorites are the low-key traditions: miniature golf, which we’ve played every time we get together for years, and lately, adding bowling to the mix just to keep it simple. We might catch a movie, or we might do nothing at all. I know they’ll have their own ideas for activities, and I’m on board for whatever they want. I’m just happy to be in the room where it happens.

Not a bad start to summer vacation. I’m tired, I’m still a little sweaty, and I could definitely use more sleep. But summer is here, my calendar is wide open, and I’m loving every second of it.”

For the parents : What the ‘low-key’ traditions that help you bridge the gap when your kids are transitioning into young adulthood?

Rebuilding a life takes grit, consistency, and a lot of ‘Option C’ thinking. Whether I’m closing in on 1,000 consecutive days of blogging or reflecting on the decade of work that brought me here, the mission remains the same: No glitz. Just the work. New to the blog? Start your journey here to see the blueprint and the ‘Tricorder’ perspective behind the rebuild.

Today’s post is inspired by the WordPress Daily Prompt. While I’ve taken the topic in my own direction for the Road beyond 1,000 Days, you can find more responses to today’s prompt HERE.

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