A few weeks ago, my 14 year old daughter went away for an away swim meet. That is really the first time she has ever been away from home for an extended period of time. 

The house felt so quiet and so empty. Especially since my 17 year old son walks around with his noise canceling headphones. 😂

I also noticed I have a lot more time on my hands. I missed her terribly. My first experience of what an empty nest feels like… definitely getting a dog when the day comes…I told myself ☺️

Art journalled this page while she was away, with a picture of her when she was little. She is my sunshine indeed…

Acrylic, stencils, collage. Had to blur out my journaling on the page. It was therapeutic. Thank you art. Will need you more when the kids leave home….