The author reflects on their life as a parent, having started at 20 and now approaching a significant transition with their youngest child nearing high school graduation. As their role as a parent evolves, they are reconsidering practical aspects of life, such as their car and home setup. With the aim of creating a lasting family environment rather than becoming empty-nesters, they plan to remodel their home, including converting kids' rooms into a guest room and office, which marks a new phase of their family life.
In fall 2024, we remodeled the bedrooms in our house, including the two currently occupied by kids. Each room felt hodge-podge - the furniture a mix of styles and colors.
It's really hitting me that I'm just over a year from a major life change. I don't think of it as us becoming empty-nesters.
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