Just seen my son at the end of the garden first time in 5 weeks

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Before anyone says, I know I’m incredibly lucky.
I cried
I haven’t seen him in 5 weeks (he’s 20) & usually comes round for dinner 2/3 times a week.
I miss him so much.
He’s been isolating
I almost wish he hasn’t called at the garden because I couldn’t touch him

I understand OP. I saw my mum the other day, I stood at the end of her driveway while she stood at the door. It was wonderful to see her.

No doubt someone will be along soon to tell us how awful we are.

That's so lovely

We are lucky to live within walking distance of both my parents and brother so once a week we walk past their houses to wave and have a quick chat (from edge of driveways) - it's nowhere near the same but it's something.

There will likely be people who disapprove but we are abiding by the distancing, which most people in our local supermarkets seem unable to do!!!

I see family a few times a year due to distance, but this is lovely to read

Not seen daughters for three weeks.

I'm pleased for you. Nice to read some good news.

Just realised that should've said nearly five weeks. Wish I hadn't worked it out :(

I went to drop some food off at my parents’ house and I took my DD(6) with me. My daughter really struggled with the lack of physical contact as we’re all quite huggy with her. My mum ended up in tears and then I ended up in tears. They’re so used to seeing her nearly every day.

We stood at the end of the drive and waved to my sons grandma the other day. It was a very hard thing.
He's 3 months so he's changing very quickly, and his grandma lives on our street but we can't go round. I send her pictures and videos but it almost feels mean knowing she's so close but can't see him. My family live far away and that's easier because we dont see each other often anyway.

Her house is the first place we will go when it is safe. But we all understand why we can't. (Except the baby but he's thankfully too small to understand any of this)

Hi Op its so hard not to see them as much as we usually do. I saw my two older sons for the first time on Saturday after 5 weeks of only phone contact ( they have a house together) My middle DS was 21 & there was no way I wasn't seeing him to give him his cake card & gifts. I was at the end of the path while they sat on the doorstep about 10 feet apart so breaking no social distancing guidance. We chatted for about an hour catching up and it done all 3 of us good. No one went by we saw no one at all in fact. I wish I could have hugged them but as one is an essential worker I couldn't but when rules are relaxed I will hug the bloody bones of them & have a wee get together with the rest of us for a belated 21st. I hope it's soon.

OP your thread made me cry.
I know exactly how you feel.
My son is 22, has his own house in the next village but usually visits me 2/3 times each week.
We don’t have especially deep meaningful conversations every single visit but he has the best sense of humour and I always feel uplifted after seeing him.He is more on a wavelength with me than most other people in my life.
Missing him dreadfully, my heart goes out to you.

We stood at the window waving at my in laws with our 18 month old last week. We see them several times a week. It’s easier for me with my family as I don’t see them as often due to distance, however this is the longest we’ve gone as they were due to come up just before lockdown and obviously didn’t. I haven’t seen my dad since Christmas.
Anyway when we went to see my in laws me and my DP were crying. They were upset too, especially seeing our DS from a distance.

I am missing both of my sons and the spouses and my beloved granddaughter and mum. Trying to keep in touch by phone and facetime. I cried when they dropped things off for us as we are shielding because of my husband and both of us have been ill with symptoms. We communicate through an open window or door and they stand well back. Heart breaking waving to my granddaughter (aged 2) who was in the car and we were inside the house. Missing them all so much.