It is a stark contrast hanging out with singles in the city and then coming home to being a country house wife! The amount of time they have! Weekends just to do as they please, sleeping in, wandering into town… it is hard to remember what those days were like.
I find it's better not to think about it too much! LOL. Seriously though (and I can say this as a parent of a 15 year old) that aspect of your own life starts to drift back in as time goes on. I imagine one day when they've all left home we'll be free again to gad about with all the other empty nesters, but with a much greater appreciation for it!

Cally I look forward to seeing seaweedy photos too! I'm sure it will be the first of many a costuming moment for you.