My little baby is a big boy now.

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My little baby is a big boy now.
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Tue, 08-31-2004 - 4:10pm
I guess I put the "confused" emoticon on here because I'm not sure how to feel. I took Dylan to school this morning and he went in alone. Without me. I pulled into the drop-off circle and he got out and got his stuff and said goodbye. Off he went into school. Not needing me anymore. It was bittersweet. I loved seeing him do this plus not having to trip over the other "curtain climbers" and worst of all, parents (boy are they clueless). But pulling off to go home, I felt a little empty. Like I was losing him. I want him to grow and be his own person, but I still like that he needs things from me too. Am I silly?

Mel

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Tue, 08-31-2004 - 4:19pm
I'm there with you.

Jojo started first grade yesterday, and as he was telling me last night about sitting in the lunch room with all of his friends . . . I was sad.

And, on top of that, I got rid of Alex's crib and all of his baby bedding stuff last week. I bawled all night after that silly crib left my house.

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Tue, 08-31-2004 - 4:25pm
Getting rid of the baby stuff is the worst. I remember putting D in a toddler bed and he didn't fall out. I almost wanted him to so I could put him back in the crib. But he did just fine. I can't keep him from growing up, but it sure is hard to accept.

Mel

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Tue, 08-31-2004 - 6:56pm

Honey,


Just wait and see if this

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Tue, 08-31-2004 - 10:30pm
I can't even begin to imagine a little girl. I would be mother of the bride, planning a wedding, buying prom dresses, wedding dress, flowers, all of that. And then poor Shane has the duty of giving her away. I'm an only child and I tell you it was hard on my parents raising me. Girls require so much. We go thru so many changes that require their attention. Bras, periods, etc. Oh and the emotional breakdowns over boys and the popular crowds not accepting us. Will I be cheerleader? Does my hair look good? Oh my GOD, is that a zit? I wore those jeans two weeks ago, mom! I'm bloated!!!

Of course, I'd take it all in stride. I mean I've been there so I can do it all again and I know I'd have fun shopping with a partner. I used to do that with my mom all the time. I guess we just have to accept our kids are growing. But it's so hard to see them moving on without us.

Mel

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Wed, 09-01-2004 - 5:37am
He will always need you - but his needs will change. He might be able to go to school without being a curtain climber, but now he will need rules and guidelines to be a good student and a boy.

My son doesn't want me to walk him in anymore - not even on the first day. But he needs me to help with homework, study spelling, talk about his day, set rules with the TV and junk food, play football, shop for sports stuff, go to swim meets and much more. Don't worry - you are not "expelled" from his life yet.

I know I still need my parents, too!! They help a lot with Nicholas.

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Thu, 09-02-2004 - 6:02am

((((((((((Mel)))))))))))

DS did this to me too, a couple of weeks ago.




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