Empty nest re-emptied. Anybody want champagne?
by Skybluewaters in Six-Word Memoirs on Aug 22, 2012 | 
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Dean6805 says,
We get little tastes of the empty nest when the kids are at their other parents' houses. We've already told them that once they've moved, calling ahead if they plan to visit is mandatory, as our home will be clothing-optional at all times. The groans and grimaces are priceless.jl333 says,
Woo-hoo!!oopsalittle says,
yes please!kudos
accidentaltourist says,
My nest has one over-grown, fully-fledged chick stubbornly clinging to the lip, but I'll still bring bread and cheese to the champagne celebration.BTW Dean, the clothing-optional plan is great....I wish it would really work to keep them away though. Mostly I just get caught naked.
DynamicDbytheC says,
Dean and AT, you crack me up. I would think the optional clothing would make for a definite call ahead! Sky, I can tell that you are REALLY suffering from Empty Nest Syndrome! Cheers.