Comments on: The Milestone Meltdown

By: Laura Hedgecock

Laura Hedgecock — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:53:46 +0000

I remember trying to act like a mature adult when I met my oldest’s 2nd grade teacher. I kept tearing up because I’d just seen my youngest off to kindergarten. Opps, I’m still tearing up today remembering, and now he’s getting done with the 7th grade.

Welcome to ranks of those of us who see time as the mortal enemy.

By: Native_Momma

Native_Momma — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:16:24 +0000

I cry too all the time over stuff. We have a one and only and I thought it makes it harder, but I don’t know I think it is just hard.

By: Mary @ Holy Mackerel

Mary @ Holy Mackerel — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:50:53 +0000

I still do that wishing thing ,and then regretting it and wanting to go back in time…and my kids are 11 and 14. And right now, although I more dislike what they do and say than adore, I know I will still miss this part of their lives when they’re older, because they’re still pretty innocent and very young, in the grand scheme of things.

By: FoN

FoN — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:25:59 +0000

That was a nice post. As someone with a teenager, I remember feeling like that. Now…….I look at her bedroom and start mentally planning the new studio I’m going to turn it into.

By: m a m a j o s s

m a m a j o s s — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:18:32 +0000

Oh…yes, the tears…I can’t even describe the feeling…YOU did it well LouLou Such a bittersweetness. Great post!

By: Jess - This Is Worthwhile

Jess - This Is Worthwhile — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:55:12 +0000

Holy crap! MY birthday is September 3rd, 1975! I’ve only met two other people my entire life that share my birthday (and one was born last year!). Craziness.

And I totally get you on the babyness fading away. I felt that to the nth degree when Hollis weaned himself at 14 mos. SO SAD. Ugh, I just felt terrible. Now I can’t wait to have baby #2. I think I’ll savor his/her stages even more now that I know what it’s like and how fleeting they are.

By: Carrie Anne

Carrie Anne — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:29:46 +0000

I hear you on the whole wishing they would get past a certain stage and then regretting it when they do move on. I remind myself everyday to enjoy each stage, even if it can be frustrating at that moment. Good Luck.

By: Nap Warden

Nap Warden — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:27:58 +0000

It is sooooo hard watching/letting them grow up! They could at least slow down a little…sheesh!