Almost Alone

What a weird way to put it. But, yeah. I'm "almost alone". Alex and I were talking tonight and she told me that she is planning on moving out in a few months with her friend. I'm all for it, of course. I mean, I love my baby girl, but it's important for her to be able to make decisions, take responsibility for herself, and gain her independence.




I've been adjusting to the fact that I have the house to myself most evenings, but I'm still adjusting. The other big adjustment right now is the fact that this is the first Christmas that I haven't been dating someone. I keep saying that I'm okay with it, because I am. I mean, I'm not upset about it or depressed or anything. It's just different.





So, at the beginning of the year, around February or March, my baby girl will be starting out on her own. I told her that I was going to turn her room into an office. LOL. Isn't that what every parent does for the first few months, until their child(ren) come running back home? Alex is pretty determined when she gets an idea in her head. I think she'll be fine. And hopefully, she'll develop the "want" to drive after she's out on her own for a while. Hopefully.





You know, I've been a single parent for a long time. I've never EVER lived by myself. I'm only half-way looking forward to it. The other half of me is nervous. Maybe I'll move to an apartment. Well, it's still a ways away before any changes will happen. Until then, we'll just keep taking it one day at a time. :)