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kidshealth · 01/01/2014 13:51

Today I was looking through photos of my children as babies and toddlers and it made me feel nostalgic but not in a good way. I felt an overwhelming sense of loss at their childhoods that are now nearly over and sadness that I didn't enjoy them so much more when they were little, work and other pressure played a huge part in my life at the time. They are teens now and I adore them more that anything else in the world, but somehow I feel guilt and sadness for times now past. And I can quite truthfully say that I don't like looking at their baby photos. Are there other mums and dads who feel like me?

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AwfulMaureen · 01/01/2014 14:08

I think everyone feels some degree of this but it's very important to look to today....right now...this second....and enjoy that...as it's all we really have. The past is the past...as you say your children are almost into adulthood and that in itself is something to celebrate and to enjoy.

The next phase of their life is a time for YOU to enjoy yourself more and to spend different times with them. You should look at the good things you did and talk with your children about the past and the nice things you enjoyed together.

Mealiepudding · 01/01/2014 14:27

Yes, I feel the same Sad

Oh to have that time again with the benefit of hindsight and experience.

kidshealth · 01/01/2014 20:33

Thank you ladies, it is comforting to know I am not strange! Maureen, your words are wise and thought provoking. I took your advice and we all giggled over board games this afternoon!

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