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To miss the young child years

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Scottishmum1984 · 11/04/2022 23:07

Sitting here in tears after a day with a very moody teen and my other DC heading in same direction. I know there are far more important things like being safe and healthy of course but does anyone miss the younger version of their kids? My oldest was such a mummy’s boy and hung on my every word / plus literally clung on to me, the excitement of everything from first cuddle in the morning to a new discovery on a walk to the duck pond. It’s probably pmt talking but would love to go back for a day!

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moita · 14/04/2022 07:31

@YukoandHiro I get it. My daughter has complex needs and her baby/toddler years were so hard. It all faded though and you miss the baby snuggles.

But yes it isn't easy at all.

Tumbleweed101 · 14/04/2022 07:48

I work in early years so get a dose of younger years every day but my own children are 23,21,16 and 12. I don’t miss them being young although I enjoy memories of when they were. I like the young adults they’ve become. I admit that I am secretly looking forward to being a grandparent, although hopefully not just yet.

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