Don’t kill them. Try not to say, "because your living in my house and I say so," too often. They’ll want to be spending time with friends, playing video games, and watching cable. You’ll want your remote back. It might be a struggle.
Nevertheless, try to do some things with your kids that will be memorable. Right now you are establishing a relationship with the adults your kids have become. So, have conversations. Spend time together. Indulge in a shared interest - whether it be biking, riding roller coasters, or watching scary movies. Establish your relationship on new terms, as adults.
August: Pack Boxes
Whether it's kindergarten or grad school, the first day of school is always traumatic. So, help your kids pack the car with the comforters and laptops they begged you to buy them. Drive them to school, even if it’s across four states. Lug all of their crap up three flights of stairs and into their broiling little dorm room. Then, take them out to dinner before you trek back to your empty home. And don’t cry when you drop them off at the dorm. Just remember, they’ll be back!