- The separation has got to start someplace….
Hi! I’m Mary Lanzavecchia, wife, home school teacher, business owner, 4-H volunteer, gardener, reader, writer, and Transitioning Mom building the stage for the next chapter in life. Anyone who has known me for any length of time will tell you I live by three axioms: my day planner, that there are no mistakes in this world, and that, in every situation, exists a silver lining (even if tarnished.) I have two daughters, one 17 and one 14, who have been homeschooled since pre-school. They might tell you I have control issues, and I might just agree. That is why the optimistic planner in me plans to take control of my countdown journey to the days of tear-stained freedom known as “the empty nest years.” I love my children and all the gifts that have come from being a parent. And, I figure if my husband and I handle this last off ramp well, we can all move from the parent/child relationship to one of friendship with minimal tears and maximum joy.
Jump in, buckle up, and let’s enjoy this transitioning ride together!
Photo credit: Maren Miller http://www.marenmillerphotography.com/
Hi and Congratulations! I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award – given to the “dearest” up and coming bloggers! If you’d like to participate you can learn more here: http://lauralamere.com/2012/11/01/blogging-is-experience/
Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Kreative Blogger award! Check out the link http://justanotherwakeupcall.wordpress.com/2012/08/27/rainbows-on-my-windscreen/
Your post “Blink” touched me deeply. You put into words what many mothers feel. I went through this transition with my daughter last year. It was a little late in coming, but she is now out of the nest and I am so very proud of her.
Tammy
Thanks, Tammy! And, congratulations on your release! May you both enjoy this new season!
Nice to meet you! Another SAHM counting blessings, here. Your “about” page is inspiring and I ADORE your latest “blink” post. You had me crying like a baby…it was refreshing and cleansing. Thank you!
Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing! There’s nothing like a good cry to help cleanse. So glad to have you join me here.
That’s a beautiful family photo! Nice to meet you, Mary.
Thanks, Chris! Nice to meet you, too.
I tagged you if you would like to play! http://randomreasoning.net/2012/03/13/tagged/
Karen
I never was very good at following directions.
Thanks for the tag, Karen. 
Kudos to Maren Miller ’cause that’s a fabulous photo!
Oh, and HI!
I just saw this–and I’ll send your compliments along to Maren. She’s an amazing photographer! We had a blast that day!
Oh, and HI, back!
Hi! I just “liked” you on Facebook. Thanks for introducing yourself because I loved visiting your blog.
cheers,
Louise
Thanks, Louise! I really enjoy your blog and your FB page. Thanks for the “Like.”
Cheers!