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Wendy Varley's avatar

They go away and they come back, Stefanie! I thought all mine had flown, but my son (23) comes home between teaching contracts, and my daughters visit often, with grandchildren in tow. It's the start of a new phase, but so full of potential. Enjoy planning your trip to Europe.

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Stefanie Mullen's avatar

Thanks Wendy! It will indeed make the gatherings so much sweeter. ♥️

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Cathy Schleppy's avatar

Wow I can feel all you are feeling. 🩷 So I will talk about something else completely. I live in Texas - Keenan’s in Texas!!??!! Where? I’m in Houston.

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Stefanie Mullen's avatar

When did you move to Texas? He’s in Dallas.

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Leslie Senevey's avatar

We should definitely do better. If you gotta bash someone, bash the Real Housewives of Wherever. (I'm kidding!) Love a Cookie and Kate recipe. Her vegetarian chili is one of my go-tos. Brunch in your she-shed sounds lovely. And a truly empty nest is a definite adjustment. My two left for college - across the country to two different coasts - at the same time (they're the same age). It. Was. Hard. It's been seven years, and I miss them every day still. But they live in wonderful places to visit, and New Hampshire will be the same for you. Also, another puppy wouldn't hurt... I got my child replacement dog, Wrigley, when they left.

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Stefanie Mullen's avatar

Haha! Oooh, going to find that recipe. I think if I went the new dog route Otis might move out too.

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Henny Hiemenz's avatar

That Inn looks amazing!! And I see you used the sleepy pic of Otis 😉

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Stefanie Mullen's avatar

So excited about the wild rabbit inn. Yep, you picked it! Yep, you were right. The sleepy pic is cuter.

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Renee Burbine's avatar

Good luck to all of you! Now you can visit New England😊💕

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Stefanie Mullen's avatar

I can’t wait to visit! It looks absolutely stunning.

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Carrie Steele's avatar

Your bird launching and you have done an incredible job with them all❤️

I can’t wait to hear about your trip when you get back….its going to be amazing!

What can I bring for she shed brunch😘

I am saddened by all the haters…..it takes so much more to hate than be kind.

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Stefanie Mullen's avatar

A charcuterie of course. I hope she realizes those haters are just sad people who should be pitied. I know how I treat others is a direct reflection of how I’m treating myself.

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Judy A. Bernstein's avatar

Beautiful, inspiring and authentic writing. Thank you.

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Stefanie Mullen's avatar

Thank you Judy. Always the highest compliment coming from such a great writer.

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Catherine Weselak's avatar

I love the show for the same reasons you do. I will never understand why people are so mean. Actually, I do. Those that hurt, hate the most. It hurts my heart

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Stefanie Mullen's avatar

That’s so true Catherine. We should feel sad for those who are mean to others. I can’t imagine how mean they are to themselves.

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

🥹 You took us there with you on the feels of Noah’s move. He’s the perfect example (as are each of your boys) of your incredible parenting. He can survive & thrive off-site! You did that. ❤️

I love these savorings, per usual and the She Shed is looking so sexy!!

I…tried With Love Megan 🫣 that’s all I’ll say! LOL

You are everything, I hope this week is filled with joyful moments. Xx

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