Anyone else finding it hard to let go of your kids as they grow up and need you less?

[familylife2019]

I absolutely love being a Mummy. My girls are now age 8 & 10 and this past decade has without doubt been the most amazing stage of my life. As they start to approach secondary school age I can’t help but feel scared of the hole they’re going to leave behind when they grow older and don’t need me as much and I will no longer be the centre of their world. They are such lovely company and love cuddles I wish I could pause time but know I can’t of course. I want another baby so that I can experience it all over again but my husband doesn’t want another and is struggling to understand how I feel. :(

I could have written this. My daughter is 14 and the transition from being my best pal always at my side to moody 14 year old who can’t abide to be in same room as me. I feel you. It’s really hard

My DS turns 14 this week and veers between thinking I'm the most clueless person that exists in the universe and being the sweetest most thoughtful person ever.

I'm a single parent so it's more noticeable here.

But our children are well served by us feeling that their lives are OUR lives. My plan for 2020 is to get a dog and start a new hobby. He needs to see that I have a well rounded life and that he's not responsible for my happiness.

But our children are NOT well served