Today is a big day in the Hadley Household because my eldest daughter, Sarah (the original Padawan) is leaving home! She and her Partner have bought a flat (with a little help from the Bank of Mum and Dad) and after what feels like an eternity of legal wrangling are finally at the end of the process. Like her younger sibling, Sarah has been dragged through hundreds of museums, forced to play games with her old man and indoctrinated into a world of geekdom from an early age. Now she's a qualified Nurse in a great job she loves and with a bright future ahead of her. So we didn't do a bad job of raising her after all that!
Early days - My little warrior
Visiting Museums and Archaeological sites
has always been 'in the job description' for
both my kids.
has always been 'in the job description' for
both my kids.
Dragonmeet 2010. A dedicated tabletop gamer
in the making
in the making
Accompanying me to Salute 2012
Dragonmeet 2018 and I've been replaced!
My immediate future looks like it's going to be filled with a lot of DIY. With a spare bedroom, we're going to be moving things around a bit and hopefully, by the end of the process, I'll have a games room as my reward. Actually, I'll be sharing the use of the room, but the point is I'll have space to store all my gaming stuff in one location for a change and I'll have enough space to set up a small table permanently to play longer solo games. I've no idea how long this process will take - there's a lot of decorating work to be done.
It goes without saying that I'm going to miss my daughter a lot, but change is a good thing and I'm very excited for her and her partner as they begin a new adventure together. They need their own space, and it's about time I had mine as well! Now I can direct all my wargame geekery at my younger daughter... poor lass!
Good luck to Sarah and Perry on their new adventure. Now get that room sorted so we can have a game at Casa Hadley!
ReplyDeleteMoving house on the hottest day on record (probably)...were gonna die! Their new flat is 4th floor and there is no lift!!! I'm wilting just thinking about it.
DeleteYe gods it was hot!
DeleteCongrats to both Padawan#1 and you. It is a bittersweet ting when a child moves out and becomes an adult. It's a transition we all plan for but one we're never really all that ready to do. At least you get a game room which is a very nice consolation prize.
ReplyDeleteI'm used to not seeing her for days (she's a nurse doing odd shifts) but the house still felt strangely empty last night. :(
DeleteHard for Dad, but I imagine exciting for the Padawan. Best wishes to her!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy and excited for both of them..but she'll always be my little girl.
DeleteGood luck to the Padawan. And good luck to mum and dad!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Exciting times!
DeleteWait till the nest is completely empty Lee then it really hits home. It should be okay for you given you have 'the' hobby, but your lass might need a dog to throw attention at.
ReplyDeleteWe'll miss her but its not like she's moved to another country. She's less than 10 miles from here, a 20 minute drive at most. Close enough for the occasional surprise visit!!
DeleteSurprise visit by you to her, or her to you?
DeleteAt least if it's only 10 miles away you won't need to worry about having to have a guest room for Christmas gatherings
Wonderful news and best of luck to Sarah.
ReplyDeleteThank you. A new chapter begins.
DeleteOMG it was hot yesterday. And carrying several car loads of stuff up three flights of stairs was a killer!! A new era dawns...or at least it will when the rest of their stuff is collected.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on reaching this benchmark of family life. π
ReplyDeleteA games room of your very own - congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteOne padawan down, one to go...