To ask how long children remain little for

[acatisnotjustforeaster]

I am forever being told, cherish the time spend with our darling children as they aren't little for long. How long do you think we've got them for ss lovely little innocents?

[LondonRocks]

I love every bit of my DCs' growing - it's a wonderful adventure. Just brilliant. I really, really try hard to live in the now with the DC, something I fail to do in other areas of my life.

[Gobbolinothewitchscat]

I have a 1 and a 2 year old and am 20 weeks pregnant so very hormonal.

I don't think I should be reading all of these lovely posts

He squeezes my hand and it feels like the same one then held my hand 17 years ago.

Gulp

[LondonRocks]

Bonsoir fuck knows what's wrong with me but your post made me cry:

Little children, unaware of the cares of the world and whose minor worries and problems can be cured by parents in an instant, are a source of delight and elicit unparalleled emotional responses. It doesn't last - the real world with its traumas and dilemmas catches up with all of us.

[msgrinch]

They don't smell that way but they always have that heart tuggy feeling when you do smell them (apart from after pe, don't smell them after pe. rookie mistake there). I don't think I'll have any more kids, I think ds will be it and it was sad for a bit until I realised that actually even though he's not that lovely little newborn, he's so fun and enjoyable now. I do miss tiny him but growing up him keeps me amazed and I'm so proud every day. right stop me as I sound ridiculous and he'd say "mummmm you're embarrassing me". He still sleeps in the same position he did as a newborn, so it doesn't change it just gets better

[CainInThePunting]

DS is about to turn 16 and looking back over the years I think my favourite time was when he was learning to walk, he was at his absolute cutest and I'd love to be able to go back, give him a squeezy huggle (I know) and bite his little bum one last time [I'm not twisted, it used to make him belly laugh which was adorable].
It's all good though, just different and you will have lovely moments all the way through.

[cashewnutty]

My little baby passed her driving test last week. I have no idea how she has become an independent young adult. She is my BABY. I am in denial.

[allovertheworld]

Acat mine is "standing his own" ( as his brother describes it) and I know it won't be long til they can both outrun me and escape the cuddles. As well as all the physical things (chubby hands, snuggly soft heads) I love the excitement as thy learn new things. Eldest told me with pride the other day: I'm learning so much mummy. Soon I'll be able to brush my teeth my own, then I won't need you.

[acatisnotjustforeaster]

I know hazyshade. My snuggle baby is starting to move now!

[hazyshadeofwinter]

Reading this in bed as I feed DC2 (probably the last, 9mo) and it's making me cry. I believe you that each stage is wonderful, but I feel so sad that one day I won't have a baby snuffling next to me at night; I won't be able to cuddle and sniff him whenever I fancy; I won't be able to hold his big brothers hand and skip through the park. Still, seven more years of littleness sounds ok...I.just hope I am awake enough to enjoy some of it...

[acatisnotjustforeaster]

Love that msgrinch

[Madeyemoodysmum]

I love primary school age kids. Still young enough for fun and games. Still need mum but able to do things for themselves and I have so much more free time now.

Mine were little till 7_8.

[msgrinch]

bertie I'm loving 6-7. It's great. Ds is still cuddly but his little personality is truly there now, it's exciting in a way as I can now see the teenager/man (scary) they he'll grow into, more. Op you have plenty of time and each stage of you child's childhood brings it's own challenges but also so much excitement and fun. Enjoy now with them, they'll always be your baby but there's so much too come and you'll love the journey of watching them grow.

[oneowlgirl]

I agree with those saying 7 or 8 years old as that's when the attitude seemed to happen (at least with my DS). There's something amazing about being able to sort all their & hugs & kisses with toddlers, but I totally agree with those who said they've loved every stage & each stage gets more amazing (although we're only up to age 9 so far, but thankfully the attitude seems to have disappeared - at least for now).

The whole thing is amazing when you sit back & think about it

[HarryLimeFoxtrot]

DS was definitely still 'little' when he was 7. He's not so much now that he is 9. I'm not sure where the cot-off was though. I miss the cuddles (even if I still get hugs).

DD was 'little' for a bit longer. I think she grew up quite a bit when she went to middle school aged 9. She's about to go into year 7, and really does seem quite grown up.

[tumbletumble]

My eldest is 9, he's still a little boy, all cuddly and innocent

[BertieBotts]

Although yyy to everything msgrinch said :)

[BertieBotts]

DS has been teenagery since he was about three

[fourtothedozen]

My oldest is 6'2" and has a beard- I'm loving every minute of it. He squeezes my hand and it feels like the same one then held my hand 17 years ago. I haven't lost anything- I have gained a great deal.

[TheFirstOfHerName]

Year 7 seems to be when they suddenly grow up. It happens almost overnight (well, in the space of about six weeks).

First day of Y7: little kids.
Christmas of Y7: mature young people.

Maybe that's just my children though.

[Goshthatsspicy]

My massive 16 year old son just reminded me of when he was a baby.
He has been away for a few days, and rode his moped over 50 miles... But when l asked him who was there, he started counting on his fingers! Still my baby

[acatisnotjustforeaster]

Seems I have a few years yet

[WeirdCatLady]

Dd is nearly 14 and is still my baby. In some ways she is very grown up, in others she is still an innocent. She will always be my baby, no matter what. Even when she is explaining how my new phone works.

I'm 42 and my dad still calls me Bab.

Yes, time goes by quickly, but each year brings new joys and wonders.

[TheRachel]

I think of my 4 and 8 year olds as my little ones. My 11 year old is my biggun!

[MayPolist]

As a parent I have found every stage is better than the last.