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to want my little boy to stay this age forever?

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He turned 1 today, i'd love him to stay this age forever, he's so cute its unbelievable!!

ps. sorry for the gush!!

YANBU!

My son was 1 on the 7th.

I could eat him all up grin

BrigitBigKnickers Sat 21-Nov-09 23:58:27

I so know what you are talking about.

My DDs are 13 (yuk) and 11(nearly yuk) with hormones arampaging.

I watch their toddler videos with a tear in my eye. I love them to bits but would give anything to spend just one day with their toddler selves again. sad(but not the nights I hasten to add- they tend to sleep now!grin)

dwpanxt Sat 21-Nov-09 23:59:11

Ah Bless . smile Gush away.
No YANBU but you may find that every single day of his life you will want him to stay at that perfect age.
Take lots of photos and videos of him.Its not the same but it will help you recall the special days.

choosyfloosy Sun 22-Nov-09 00:00:05

ah, those sweet shiny round cheeks!

the first three years year was all about survival for me but I do think sometimes of that round face with its apparently permanent grin of joy smile

echt Sun 22-Nov-09 01:29:20

Oh yes, take the pix while you can. My 14 year-old DD scowls at all attempts to take a photo. These will be "the missing years".

Im a proud mum of 4 DS's - my eldest son has a 17 month old delicious little lad...I have been babysitting for him tonight while my DS and his fantastic DP have been to the cinema.

I look at my GSon and think 'OMG where did those years go....how come his Daddy will soon be 28 years old?'

Treasure every single minute, Im sure you already do. I have found though that there are good and bad parts in every age....my eldest is almost 28 and my youngest is 12 - I am a very lucky Mum and Grandma xxxxxx

jasper Sun 22-Nov-09 02:19:17

it's normal.
You will think the same at every age!

RatherBeOnThePiste Sun 22-Nov-09 08:45:08

I think this at every age!! DS is 10 and we are sitting snuggling on the sofa (DH asleep,DDat sleepover) And we are watching a prgramme about how slushy makers defy the laws of physics!!

bogie Sun 22-Nov-09 08:48:11

DS is 3 and I love this age he is great really funny, DD is 1 and she is a monster grin

MaMight Sun 22-Nov-09 09:01:00

Every single age and stage my dd reaches I think, THIS, THIS is the best she will ever be. There is no more cuteness in the world. It will not be possible for me to ever love her and enjoy her more than I currently do... and then a couple of weeks later I find myself thinking, THIS, THIS is the cutest... blush

She is three.

At the same time I was quite convinced that while she seems to keep on getting better, there was no way another child could ever hope to aspire to be even half as wonderful as her.... and then ds came along grin.

frasersmummy Sun 22-Nov-09 09:32:30

nah you dont want ds to stay 1 forever..

Just wait till he gets to 3/4. He is talking away, playing games with you , loves every cheap outing you take him on and he is out of nappies!

Then you really will feel like you dont want him to grow any more..

ShowOfHands Sun 22-Nov-09 09:50:58

DD is 2.6

Perfect. She is interested, interesting, talkative, bright, funny, cuddly. No nappies, no tantrums, no frustration, no teething.

It does get better every day.

staranise Sun 22-Nov-09 10:27:07

Don't, I will start weeping! DC3 turned one on Friday, my last little baby is a baby no longer, I can't bear it.

Baby blue eyes, chubby thighs, only word is 'mamamama' (translate 'Mummy I loooove you soooo much'), I want him to stay this lovely for ever.

madamearcati Sun 22-Nov-09 10:27:23

YABU.
1 yr olds are SO boring.Kids definitely get better with age

nulgirl Sun 22-Nov-09 10:39:47

My ds turned 1 yesterday and he is undeniably cute but I much prefer my daughters age. She is 3.2 and so funny and chatty. She does what shes told (most of the time) and there are no nappies/ bibs etc. He on the other hand is a whirling ball of energy. He runs and climbs everywhere he can. He does give the best (if very sloppy) kisses and cuddles though smile

MaggieBelle Sun 22-Nov-09 10:42:34

My son is mildly autistic and he was a nightmare until he was 3.

NOw he gets more loveable and funny and quirky and clever every day.

Bleatblurt Sun 22-Nov-09 10:43:53

My DS3 is 2 today! And is so perfect I could cry. grin He's my last baby so I try to enjoy each stage as much as possible.

katiestar Sun 22-Nov-09 11:10:13

OP- your thread made my blood run cold.There is only one way your DC can stay that age for ever.
You should be careful what you wish for !

MsSparkle Sun 22-Nov-09 11:21:37

My dd was lovely when she one too, then she turned two and ...shock

QandA Sun 22-Nov-09 11:32:34

Katiestar shock

Op, i know what you mean and I agree that each stage makes you feel melancholy for the passing of the previous one, but with excitement for what is to come.

ShowOfHands Sun 22-Nov-09 11:37:20

oh katiestar, don't do that. sad

That's not what the thread is about.

sweetheart Sun 22-Nov-09 11:41:58

I keep saying this mut not just about my ds but about my whole life in general. I wish I could freeze time and live in this moment forever. My dc's are lovely my dh and I have a fantastic relationship and we live a good life. I just don't want any of it to be any different!

Morloth Sun 22-Nov-09 11:44:46

I am loving 5 personally, he is still cute as hell and does most stuff for himself (and for me!) now.

almostreal Sun 22-Nov-09 11:48:01

katiestar, thats a really pathetic comment.

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