Oh, not for my son, but for me.
In the past week he has turned 16, gotten his learners permit to drive, and starts his first job on Tuesday.
I am so very proud of the man that he his becoming, but struggling with the sheer fact that he is 16 and well on his way to being grown.
In a way, to be honest, it kinda' sucks. Wow, what a horrible Mom I sound like - whining because my son is becoming what I envisioned for him.
Ugh, is this something that other Moms of teens, (or adults, 'cause I know you are out there) went through?
I know it is a phase, and that I will get over it and adjust to the new normal - but I miss my baby.
It get's easier, not better, just easier. I think all parents have a hard time seeing their kids grow up.
Yep. Wait till he starts looking at college, out of state! And then he gets the acceptance letters!
It is so amazing to see them grow up and turn out so great.. But it is also heartbreaking not to have that little child who needed you all of the time.
It just means you have done a great job.
I know that many moms would like to slow down time. I can't believe that I just have one more year with my daughter, just one year of "childhood" left, but honestly, it thrills me. She is turning 17 next week. She just got her drivers license a couple of days ago, has done all of her college visits and is getting ready to apply, will be working a summer job, and it feels like such a privilege to me to see her and her younger brother hitting these milestones. They were 7 and 3 when I had cancer, so I don't feel so much angst over watching them grow up, just grateful that I have the opportunity.
Good luck to you and to your son! I hope that you will enjoy your new relationship with him as a kiddult.
I've been there 4 times. Now I have 4 grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren --- the oldest one starts Middle school in the fall. Just where did that time go???? Maybe the great-grandchildren slow down a little and don't grow up so fast.
Ugh, I could just cry thinking about those days.. And my son's only 5.
I know as time goes on I am going to feel just like you do! If you are a horrible mom, I am too! I guess we should both just enjoy every moment with our boys.
You mean it doesn't get easier to let them grow up?! I'm doomed.
As a mom of two grown kids (they are 25 and 27), I can really identify with this. It's tough letting go, but it's something we have to do in order for our children to grow up to be confident, healthy adults. Your son is beginning to step into the world of adulthood, and his driving and working are signs that you have done a good job parenting. I will still say things to my adult children if I think they are doing something wrong (and they are usually insignificant things!). I say it once, and then let it go. I raised them to think for themselves, and I got exactly what I wanted! Remember, you'll be his mother, no matter how old he is, and he will always need you in one way or another. My kids still ask me for advice at times, and I'm still asking my 78-year-old Dad for advice too!
