It’s Nice When Teens Come Home For the Holidays And Nice When They Go Back

My college kids headed back over the weekend, and I may be in the minority here, but there were no tearful driveway goodbyes, emotional breakdowns, or extended sessions of weeping affection. In my case,  there were just some thankful goofy smiles and quick hugs, and I maybe displayed just a wee bit too much joy while tossing their clean laundry bags into the trunk.

Waving goodbye to mom, returning to school. (Nejron Photo/ Shutterstock)

They. Are. Outta. Here!

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