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I can hear DH upstairs pretending to stomp around like a monster, and the kids are shrieking with joy...

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SagaNorensLeatherTrousers · 30/05/2015 20:00

...and I just got one of those, stop-and-smell-the-roses moments where you realise those sounds are a very temporary thing.

Some day they'll grow up and not find this kind of thing amusing anymore. And I won't be able to sit down here and happily listen.

Sniff, sniff.

I think I've had one too many glasses of Wine.

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Boutonneux · 30/05/2015 20:35

I completely get where you're coming from Smile

I've never said this out loud but I often feel pangs of jealousy (or is it envy? I always get those 2 confused) towards my friends who still have very young children. They've still got years of joy ahead, whereas my 2 are now 19 and 14 so don't seem to need me very much anymore Sad

There are other joys though, don't get me wrong. Eldest and I got rather drunk together at a family party a couple of weeks ago and were shrieking with laughter all night (probably making a royal show of ourselves but we had a super time!). She's at home less and less these days and I fear it's not long before she moves out Sad but I suppose that's life... our job as parents is to prepare them for adulthood I guess.

StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 30/05/2015 20:33

yes yes to other small moments taking over, DS1 is 23 and text me yesterday to say he has a present for me on monday, won't tell me what it is but is 'something I will really like' this morning he came into my room to ask if his hair looked ok since his last cut, and what did I think of the shoes he was wearing with the top, Smile DH just rolls his eyes and laughs but I feel so happy as we spent years despairing over his anger and abusive behaviour. maybe we got it right after all. DS2 is away at uni but will text when something good happens and he wants to share, almost the equivalent of the toddler giggles, and like dorothyCom when they are both home together it is a joy to behold how well they get on, xmas was a blast as they sat up with me into the early hours sharing a drink or three and chatting like friends. So yes enjoy but do not despair there are many more heart melting moments ahead of you as they grow up.

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SagaNorensLeatherTrousers · 30/05/2015 20:33

Thanks Hirples and Dorothy...it's nice to know it never really ends!

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DorothyCom · 30/05/2015 20:20

My DC are 20 and 23 and have both flown the nest. On the rare occasions that they are both home for a visit at the same time they still howl with laughter together, and it melts my heart. Enjoy every moment, it goes far too quickly.

HirplesWithHaggis · 30/05/2015 20:17

These times do pass, but they come back again. DH, DS, and DGS are currently rampaging around the living room shooting each other with Nerf guns! Grin

littlehouseinthebigwoods · 30/05/2015 20:16

GOING to be..oops

littlehouseinthebigwoods · 30/05/2015 20:15

How lovely, I thought your post was good to be a rant! You are so right.

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SagaNorensLeatherTrousers · 30/05/2015 20:13

That's exactly it, Minimum! It's his night to do bedtime, I'm chilling with a glass of wine (as previously mentioned about 5 times now! Grin), and USUALLY I'd be thinking "just get them in bed so we can get our film on!" or something.

It's like I am rushing their childhood!

But anyway, yes. Sometimes, it's nice to just stop and revel in these moments. I don't do it enough!

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MinimumPayment · 30/05/2015 20:10

That's lovely and it is important to love it . It's too easy to get cross because he's getting them all hyper at bedtime Blush

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SagaNorensLeatherTrousers · 30/05/2015 20:07

That's comforting, Irian!

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IrianofWay · 30/05/2015 20:05

I know exactly what you mean! My youngest is 12 so those moments are getting rarer... but other joys take their place x

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SagaNorensLeatherTrousers · 30/05/2015 20:04

Thanks for humouring me. Smile

I've only had 2 glasses, but I don't drink much anymore so it's made me feel a bit emosh!

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Degustibusnonestdisputandem · 30/05/2015 20:02

In your tracks, even Blush

Degustibusnonestdisputandem · 30/05/2015 20:02

I get it Smile. Sometimes moments just happen and stop you on your tracks (in a good way!) (possibly too much Wine also...) Grin