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What you all miss doing with your children that they are to old for now?
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Well, my son is 15 and over 6 ft tall now, so let's see. I really miss those toddler years when I could just pick him up and swing him around and he would giggle and giggle. I miss his little kid voice (yes, it's changed.) I miss how much he needed me-he's not so clingy anymore-lol. I miss those baby kisses and the excitement of sharing every little thing he discovered-like caterpillars and dandelions. I REALLY miss buying him toys for Christmas. I loved to sit on the floor and play with the kids. Now, the toys are just video games-but luckily he'll still sit and play board games or do a jigsaw puzzle with me every so often. But, I love that he's older and we can have "grown up" type conversations now. I love that he's independent and not afraid of invisible monsters or doing things without me. I love that he can make himself a grilled cheese sandwich and I don't have to do every little thing for him. I do miss things, but this stage of life is awesome too.
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wow that was well said. You speak from my heart. I am allready get sad when I think of him having his own place. I will miss him so so much.
Quoting chalisa0:
Well, my son is 15 and over 6 ft tall now, so let's see. I really miss those toddler years when I could just pick him up and swing him around and he would giggle and giggle. I miss his little kid voice (yes, it's changed.) I miss how much he needed me-he's not so clingy anymore-lol. I miss those baby kisses and the excitement of sharing every little thing he discovered-like caterpillars and dandelions. I REALLY miss buying him toys for Christmas. I loved to sit on the floor and play with the kids. Now, the toys are just video games-but luckily he'll still sit and play board games or do a jigsaw puzzle with me every so often. But, I love that he's older and we can have "grown up" type conversations now. I love that he's independent and not afraid of invisible monsters or doing things without me. I love that he can make himself a grilled cheese sandwich and I don't have to do every little thing for him. I do miss things, but this stage of life is awesome too.
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This for me too.
Quoting chalisa0:
Well, my son is 15 and over 6 ft tall now, so let's see. I really miss those toddler years when I could just pick him up and swing him around and he would giggle and giggle. I miss his little kid voice (yes, it's changed.) I miss how much he needed me-he's not so clingy anymore-lol. I miss those baby kisses and the excitement of sharing every little thing he discovered-like caterpillars and dandelions. I REALLY miss buying him toys for Christmas. I loved to sit on the floor and play with the kids. Now, the toys are just video games-but luckily he'll still sit and play board games or do a jigsaw puzzle with me every so often. But, I love that he's older and we can have "grown up" type conversations now. I love that he's independent and not afraid of invisible monsters or doing things without me. I love that he can make himself a grilled cheese sandwich and I don't have to do every little thing for him. I do miss things, but this stage of life is awesome too.
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Oh I miss alot but my sons are grown. My 21 year old is still home but for a short time. I saw him at lunch today, he calls me "mommy" its a pet name . He also thanked me after dinner. Oh yes I will miss him when he is out on his own. But that's what we strive for from the beginning.....
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This. (BTW-very well written) I also miss cuddle time with my 12 year old son (thankfully, my 10 y/o ds will still do it). I love just sitting, reading a book and cuddling or on a slow day, watching a movie and cuddling. Now he is too "old" and "cool" to cuddle with mom, although occasionally he will forget and do it:). It's almost like dealing with a wild animal. No sudden movements or he will realize what he is doing and flee. So, I just sit there and enjoy. Like you said, I enjoy the independence as they grow up, but I really miss this.
Quoting chalisa0:
Well, my son is 15 and over 6 ft tall now, so let's see. I really miss those toddler years when I could just pick him up and swing him around and he would giggle and giggle. I miss his little kid voice (yes, it's changed.) I miss how much he needed me-he's not so clingy anymore-lol. I miss those baby kisses and the excitement of sharing every little thing he discovered-like caterpillars and dandelions. I REALLY miss buying him toys for Christmas. I loved to sit on the floor and play with the kids. Now, the toys are just video games-but luckily he'll still sit and play board games or do a jigsaw puzzle with me every so often. But, I love that he's older and we can have "grown up" type conversations now. I love that he's independent and not afraid of invisible monsters or doing things without me. I love that he can make himself a grilled cheese sandwich and I don't have to do every little thing for him. I do miss things, but this stage of life is awesome too.
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You are very right and I should not forget that. thanks for the reminder
Quoting PestPatti:
Oh I miss alot but my sons are grown. My 21 year old is still home but for a short time. I saw him at lunch today, he calls me "mommy" its a pet name . He also thanked me after dinner. Oh yes I will miss him when he is out on his own. But that's what we strive for from the beginning.....
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I miss snuggling with my son and playing "this little piggy" on his toes :(
He just wants to play trucks now that he's a "big boy".
I don't miss playing with my dd. She was a grumpy and serious little one. She is much more fun and lively now that she is older. She and I, always get a good laugh when looking at pictures of her crusty self when she was little. What a little grump! Lol