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To have a moment?

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mumof2teenboys · 08/03/2011 15:36

My youngest son (18) had his first interview with the RAf today, it went well and he is going forward for the aptitude tests next week.

This is something that he has wanted to do for a long time and whilst I am very proud of him for being so determined, I am struggling with the thought of him doing it.

He will be good at it, it will be such an opportunity for him, but he's my baby Grin and I'm not ready for him to leave home yetBlush

So, that's it, moment over. Deep breath, keep repeating 'good for you son'

Thanks for indulging me!!

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TryLikingClarity · 08/03/2011 15:40

Are you my mum?

She recently had a very similar situation with my 18 year old brother who went to an Army and RAF recruitment fair last weekend.

YANBU, he's your wee boy and you want to look after him.

Well done him (and also my bro) for being pro-active though!

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mumof2teenboys · 08/03/2011 15:56

I am very proud of him for knowing what he wants to do and having the gumption to do it.

I'm just a bit Sad that he is all grown up and doesn't need me anymore. I know that this is his dream and I will support him totally, but gulp, he has gone and got all adult on me!!!

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FabbyChic · 08/03/2011 15:58

It feels just like that when they go to Uni, heartbreaking, it is normal. Wait till he goes you will cry buckets, I did, felt like there had been a death in the family.

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mumof2teenboys · 08/03/2011 16:08

FabbyChic

I know, the thought of his passing out parade has already got me tearful. I wouldn't mind but he is the youngest, my eldest moved into his own place just before christmas. You would think that I would be better able to handle these things now Blush

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FabbyChic · 08/03/2011 16:12

I think it is more poignant with the youngest, my youngest goes off to Uni this year, and it will feel like my work is now done. No child to cook for anymore, no childs clothes to iron anymore.

Real sad.

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mumof2teenboys · 08/03/2011 16:17

Thats exactly how I feel, I've been a 'mum' all my adult life (my choice to start early)

I'm not sure what I will do with myself when there aren't any dirty trainers in the kitchen or stinky rugby kit in the machine Grin

I know that its onto the next stage in my life but I don't feel old enough to be at the next stage yet iyswim.

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lazarusb · 08/03/2011 17:28

Ds1 is 21, has been living with his fantastic for 18 months and they are buying a house at the moment. When did he become old enough to do all that?! It's not that long ago I was still moaning about the state of his room Grin A toast to all us Mums who have produced these grown up, independent men Wine

lazarusb · 08/03/2011 17:29

Sorry that should be fantastic girlfriend Blush

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