Ds1 has announced he and gf are going abroad for his 18th

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I had stupidly assumed he would be at home for his 18th. Spoke to him about what he'd like to do ie "surprise party" or just meal out with family/out with mates.

Dropped into the conversation last night that actually and i are going abroad on hols for my 18th. I know it's his life (he is working/going to college in Sept and driving) and he needs to/deserves to do whatever he likes cos he's a big boy now and all that.

But FFS.... God i feel so bloody old now,and i will miss him and worry about him.

Someone give me a slap quick!!!

Thanks Riven lol

I don't actually mind at all. I admire the fact that he is independant and enjoying his teens (i didn't) but i'll still miss him.

We will take him to his fave place to eat before he flies out.

Oh Ruby that sounds lovely

I am used to him being away as he's been staying at his gf's for days at a time for a couple of years now but 18 is such a big thing (for me not him obv)

Oh Ruby my eyes filled up reading that,thank you. I am such a numpty eh?

I love seeing him grow up into a good man like his dad but i miss my wee boy at the same time.

Ach i am away to wipe my eyes before ds1 comes down.

gawd, you've got me weeping now....

< sniff >

My mum took me away for my 18th too We swam with dolphins the day after my 18th birthday. A trip I will cherish forever

Hmm wonder if i offered him a trip of a lifetime