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Moments so lovely they make your heart hurt

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teawamutu · 18/10/2018 09:05

This morning ds2 wandered into my room and climbed in for a snuggle.

It was a totally wordless, heart squeezing moment of loveliness, but it's bittersweet because he's nearly 8, he's my last child and I don't know how much longer he's going to want to do this.

I treasure every last one more than the one before, just in case it is the last.

What makes your heart ache?

OP posts:

PhilomenaMothra · 19/10/2018 14:06

mycat I now feel guilty that I wish DM didn't want to have lunch with me once every week.

sar302 · 19/10/2018 14:30

My little boy (10 months) has learnt to give "kisses". What actually happens is he comes up to me, looming in my face, with his mouth wide open, and mashes it against my mouth He looks so pleased with himself afterwards! I love getting kisses.

Wotrewelookinat · 19/10/2018 15:44

Watching my teenage daughters develop and achieving things every day makes my heart swell, especially with the bittersweet knowledge that they are mature, full of enthusiasm for life and have so many plans, and we have helped create that, but that also means they will be leaving us in the not too distant future to follow their dreams.

Annajohnsdottir · 19/10/2018 16:09

I fed my 18 month old little boy his breakfast this morning and then wiped the excess off his chin with his bib, like always. I then put him on the floor to play while I nipped through to the kitchen to put the empty bowl on the side.

I walked back in 30 seconds later to see my DS stood at the sofa cleaning his chin with a wet wipe, chin pointing to the ceiling, eyes closed, smile on his face. He'd gotten the wipes out of his change bag along with a little Mr Tumble toy. He then wiped Mr Tumbles chin, put the wipe back in the packet and then put the wipes back in his change bag. He saw I'd been watching the whole time so ran over to me whilst applauding himself, gave me a big hug and then a kiss!

He's never done anything so grown up or caring before and it made me so happy!

Myimaginarycathasfleas · 19/10/2018 16:56

@Philomena please don’t feel guilty. My mother is in care and I visit her every other day. There’s no reason why I couldn’t go every day but I choose not to. I know I’ll feel guilty about this when she’s gone but it is so hard.

Myimaginarycathasfleas · 19/10/2018 17:00

Oops sorry, @Philomena, your comment wasn’t meant for me

As you were.

foxyknoxy30 · 19/10/2018 17:03

My son (11) ,when I was kissing him goodnight said I love you mum your my pal 😍😍😍

Babybearsporij · 19/10/2018 17:49

I'm lucky enough to be able to go to nearly every school event and DC1 has a few friends who's parents can't make it. All the kids kind of see me as a surrogate mum and they're all over me at every event. It makes my heart happy to see how happy and proud it makes DC1 and how gracious she is about "sharing" me.

HarrySnotter · 19/10/2018 17:56

My very quiet and shy 14 year old DS got very mad last night and stood up for me. We were in the supermarket and a man barged passed us and caught his trolley on my bag and knocked me over. Didn't say a word and kept walking. (I was fine) DS called after him 'Excuse me, you just knocked my mum over, you should at least apologise'. The chap turned round and grunted an apology but I was so proud of DS. He was polite and in no way rude. Then he went and bought me a doughnut. I was ridiculously touched.

IthinkIsawahairbrushbackthere · 19/10/2018 19:09

Another one - my girls this time.

There's 6 years between the two girls who are still at home but they get on really well and the younger one often goes out with her sister and her friends. This summer the older one was away for 6 weeks doing an internship in the States. Before she went she arranged for a friend to come and do her sister's hair and make up for her prom and arranged for a set of costume jewellery to come from Amazon for her to wear.

The day before the prom younger daughter was a bit down because her sister wasn't home to help her get ready although she was excited about going. Then we had a call from another of her sister's friends. She thought that she might be feeling down without her big sister so would it be ok if she came round to help her get ready and then take her to meet her school friends.

I was so touched that this young woman would care enough about her friend's sister to drive to our house straight from work and then drive her across town again.

BifsWif · 19/10/2018 19:21

My DD aged 3 and my mum just having a lovely singalong on the phone. They sang You Are My Sunshine to each other and it made me cry.

My son, who’s 9, giving my lovely big cuddles. I hope he wants to do that forever.

PhilomenaDeathsHeadHawkMoth · 19/10/2018 19:59

DD has just said she'll still be hand-holdy when she's 27. 😆

Scifi101 · 19/10/2018 20:55

Philomena

I know that the s in asd stands for spectrum. That's why I asked my question.

PlinkPlink · 19/10/2018 20:58

DS wakes me with kisses in the morning. I usually go in to him at about midnight and then fall asleep next to him. So I get a nice slobbery wake up call 😂😂

When he goes off to play with his toys, I'll stop and watch him for a bit. After a little while, he notices I'm staring and I'll give him a smile. He beams right back at me and comes running over for a cuddle. Always warms my heart.

And lately, he's been waking up every day and saying 'Dada'. OH is in our room I open the door to DS's and he bolts out and runs straight in to see Dada 😂😂😂😍😍😍 bloody lovely.

This thread has been wonderful to read, can't wait for many more years of moments like these. Also pretty swayed towards having a second one now. Thanks MN 😂😂

Millionairesshortbread1 · 19/10/2018 21:18

Mines a bit different. My 16 year old son has a girlfriend who is nice but they have been together since 14 so I’d rather he mixed more with other girls (goes to an all boys school) and feel that the relationship has run its time. Fast forward to reading the lovely birthday messages she put on his cards and I know love her for loving my son. Know this will eneviatibly lead to heart break but they are sooo in luuuve for now.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 19/10/2018 21:41

My DS (nearly 19 and much taller than me) telling me he's had a happy childhood and does appreciate what we've done for him.

He also sits on my knee to dig his bony arse onto my leg which I appreciate less

Even when they're adult and finding their own way in the world there's that little thread that tethers them to you.

AdmiralJaneway · 19/10/2018 21:51

I’ll never forget the time my DD (about three) brought home a heart shaped piece of art work and gave it to saying “I give you my heart” or something similar - I can’t exactly remember what she said but oh it was so sweet!

PhilomenaDeathsHeadHawkMoth · 19/10/2018 22:00

Scifi so the answer is no, not all of us on the spectrum have problems with affection. ☺

Banana770 · 19/10/2018 22:10

My DD (nearly 3) will give her eight month old baby brother a big hug when he cries and then bring him toys to cheer her up. She always asks to share her food with him, even things she likes like gingerbread. She’s a total madam at the moment and has challenging moments but she’s a wonderful big sister and I’m so proud of her!

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