tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post975357962731849932..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: discovering I'm a HENLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80962538887628603872017-04-07T15:33:55.043+08:002017-04-07T15:33:55.043+08:00I'm also a HEN. Loved reading this.I'm also a HEN. Loved reading this.Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22580818732630192702015-08-16T17:26:26.096+08:002015-08-16T17:26:26.096+08:00Thanks Kathleen - I always look forward to the Blo...Thanks Kathleen - I always look forward to the Blog BoostersLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44708347887480932992015-08-16T14:19:36.598+08:002015-08-16T14:19:36.598+08:00What a nice post and an encouragement to those who...What a nice post and an encouragement to those who have not reached the 'hen' stage to work at making their children able to function as independent adults.<br />Thanks for helping us all at Fridays Blog Booster Party #19<br />KathleenKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559092855185240910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-54419172658775882252015-08-15T10:52:13.155+08:002015-08-15T10:52:13.155+08:00My pleasure Paula.My pleasure Paula.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10965320150051091652015-08-15T10:51:58.159+08:002015-08-15T10:51:58.159+08:00We can all love HENdom together :) Welcome to the ...We can all love HENdom together :) Welcome to the club!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61231599662520766942015-08-15T10:51:33.084+08:002015-08-15T10:51:33.084+08:00Hi Rena - mum's don't count because she is...Hi Rena - mum's don't count because she is a HEN in her own right (maybe an old boiler!) and I gave my kids furniture too - my daughter tells people I sold her bed before she'd even left the house - she did get to keep her mattress!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2020962833466226812015-08-15T10:49:56.032+08:002015-08-15T10:49:56.032+08:00Thanks Kathy - I think creating independent childr...Thanks Kathy - I think creating independent children is a great achievement. Whenever I start missing them I remind myself of how well they're doing and then settle back into my very nice twosome lifestyle and HENdom :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50709646292087287662015-08-15T10:48:38.482+08:002015-08-15T10:48:38.482+08:00Thanks Mithra - you either embrace it or you'r...Thanks Mithra - you either embrace it or you're miserable - I know which one I prefer :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-54853013166424415872015-08-15T10:48:12.716+08:002015-08-15T10:48:12.716+08:00Hi Renee - you'll be a HEN before you know it ...Hi Renee - you'll be a HEN before you know it - enjoy the kids while they're at home and then push them gently out of the coop :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-88560685773706678942015-08-15T10:47:14.567+08:002015-08-15T10:47:14.567+08:00That's lovely Susan - HENdom descends upon us ...That's lovely Susan - HENdom descends upon us more quickly than we expect and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time when it arrives - in the meantime I'll try to keep inspiring you :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-6986262548557648112015-08-15T10:46:12.482+08:002015-08-15T10:46:12.482+08:00What a lovely compliment Abby! And yes it is a goo...What a lovely compliment Abby! And yes it is a good feeling knowing your kids are doing well and you can just tuck them into the back of your mind and send up a prayer for them each day. Enjoy your school time hiatus and enjoy the peace :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-25675834055444449722015-08-15T04:20:01.693+08:002015-08-15T04:20:01.693+08:00'Enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing! #MidLifeLu...'Enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing! #MidLifeLuvAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215211930061275661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39744551700937803042015-08-15T02:22:15.594+08:002015-08-15T02:22:15.594+08:00This is the first I have heard of the phrase HEN, ...This is the first I have heard of the phrase HEN, but I am happy to be one! Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638777178568450491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41709436159700765412015-08-15T01:48:16.304+08:002015-08-15T01:48:16.304+08:00I am a HEN as well!!! Well unless you count momma ...I am a HEN as well!!! Well unless you count momma who moved back in with me. I was excited when my kids left home. I offered to help them pack...hell I even gave them furniture "No don't worry take it I'll buy more" haha! I had a list of things I wanted to do since I was no longer responsible for a living person. Mine lasted about 2 years. I miss it so much, but the alternative is not something that I am ready to deal with.Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51366034086168817542015-08-15T00:22:11.286+08:002015-08-15T00:22:11.286+08:00Hi Leanne! I've never heard of the HEN acrony...Hi Leanne! I've never heard of the HEN acronym before but it certainly sounds like something you should be very proud of being. I don't have children but if I'd been a parent I think I would have been like you because I sort of follow the version of having children the way Kahil Gibran talks about them. I've always felt that the best you can offer a child is the resources and confidence to make their own way in the world and it sounds like you've done that. And now look at all the benefits it's brought you at this time of your life. Congratulations! ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392736262783641661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-30076393626741706162015-08-15T00:19:39.838+08:002015-08-15T00:19:39.838+08:00It's a clever term! And good for you for embra...It's a clever term! And good for you for embracing it with gusto. Mithra Ballesteroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874747436421270562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24000740994590901882015-08-14T22:47:58.154+08:002015-08-14T22:47:58.154+08:00I just love this acronym - HEN - and I look frowar...I just love this acronym - HEN - and I look froward to the day I'll be able to use it. I still have 3 kids at home, and hopefully that will change in the next year. I look forward to the day when I can declare myself part of the HENdom! Coming over for a visit from #MidLifeLuv.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15076139092656811412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-64127782932006097122015-08-14T22:32:06.354+08:002015-08-14T22:32:06.354+08:00You are a little ahead of me, as my kids are still...You are a little ahead of me, as my kids are still in high school and college. But, I am pinning this post Leanne - and making you my role model for how to be a HEN! Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-30733915602497463362015-08-14T21:08:48.936+08:002015-08-14T21:08:48.936+08:00Hi Leanne,
You got me with this one HEN. I didn...Hi Leanne,<br />You got me with this one HEN. I didn't know what it meant and so was happy to read your story.I think when you did your job as parent well (like you certainly did Leanne!) then there are no guilt feelings or emptiness. To me sadness and emptiness in our hearts is created when there are not-resolved-issues with family members. But when we feel that our kids are happy and alright, then there can be no question of sadness. The only time I get close to feel a sort of happy-empty-nest-thing is when my kids are at school. Gosh, it's quiet then:))))<br />xx AbbyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600314875326002790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-72299838885077812712015-08-14T21:01:31.271+08:002015-08-14T21:01:31.271+08:00Hi Kim, nothing like a bit of re-decorating to mak...Hi Kim, nothing like a bit of re-decorating to make you miss them less......we also moved house a couple of years after our youngest moved out - now they use the "guest room" when they visit :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47098968285726590182015-08-14T20:57:55.884+08:002015-08-14T20:57:55.884+08:00I'm totally looking forward to redecorating my...I'm totally looking forward to redecorating my daughter's room, but am fine with her being here as long as she wants. I will miss her (she does a lot of cooking) but it's her life. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029220379677833652noreply@blogger.com