Elise Franklin, a mother of three from Idaho, recently shared her thoughts on the emotional transition of parenting as her children grow into adulthood. Reflecting on an old video of her with her kids, Franklin, 43, expressed nostalgia for the times when they needed her more. She described this stage as a 'beautiful heartbreak,' acknowledging the pride she feels watching her children face challenges independently, yet also the loneliness that comes with it. Her eldest daughter is getting married, her son is serving a mission in El Salvador, and her youngest is learning to drive. Franklin reminisced about the joy of being the 'carpool mom' and the meaningful conversations that took place during those drives. Despite the changes, she remains optimistic about the future, looking forward to her children starting their own families and cherishing the moments she has left with her youngest. Franklin's story highlights the often unspoken emotional complexities of parenting adult children.