Empty Nest Syndrome

My two boys have gone to Church camp since 19th November, Tuesday. They'll be back tomorrow.......

During this time, I've a glimpse of a 'empty nest syndrome'. This is No2's first trip and No1's second trip. For 5 days 4 nights with around 250 other campers ranging from 8-12 years old in 8 buses going up to 'Peacehaven' our church own permise at Genting.

The house is extremely quiet. At times when I was so angry with them, I always wonder how life would be if I never had them. Now...I know...it's better to have them afterall.

I miss No2's chatter the most. He is very close to me perhaps because I took care of him all these while. whereas No1 was taken care of by 'kakak' for the 1st two years.

I am not too worried about how they will cope in the camp because I know they are in good hands. Last year, after No1 came back from 'camp' he told me it was a terrible experience.....which I finally found out that he missed home terribly. He also said, that will be his last camp. Of course, imagine going away on his own for the 1st time and it was 5 days 4 nights. This yearwith his little brother coming along , hopefully they'll adjust well. Still, I was glad he changed his mind and went this year.

After this camp, hopefully my picky eater No2 will be less picky. Last year, after No1 came back from camp, he washes his own dishes, fold his own blanket, make coffee for me......but alas....it didn't last. Wonder how it would be like this year........

Despite keeping myself busy with 'decluttering'.....my mind often think of them.

It has been a busy few weeks, we just came back from Port Dickson before they left for camp. Right after coming back No1 has to attend his friends birthday party....

Let's hope Saturday comes quicky cos I really do miss both of them.