I'm the mommy to an 8 year old!

[mommy2mrb]

and not handling it very well Megan's birthday was yesterday......were did these past eight years go and why did they go so fast? I want to keep her my little girl so bad but know its not going to happen.

All week I've been reliving the week before her birth, etc. DH isn't getting it, so no sympathy there, but I know you other mommies here will give me some

We re-did her room for her gift and putting away all of her "little girl" things was really hard on me.

Thanks for listening

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Yep, they grow up very fast... DD is going on 15 this Oct..which means driver's ed and a drivers license... and she is very, very inquisitive about all things... we've had many, many heart to hearts as of late in the midst of my scrapping...and sometimes I just cry when she leaves... I remember shopping for her tub the night I went into labor.... good gracious.. the memories flood back..but remember each day brings new memories and more time for the two of you to continue to bond... (things get rough, believe me.. they test your limits, their limits and life's limits but it's all worth it when you see her succeed!)

Now, ask me how I'm gonna handle my oldest DsS graduating in 2 years.. I still need to get all his scrapbooks done for his gradutation party..

 

[aroyer]

I know exactly how you feel. My DD turned 8 a few weeks ago. It is hard to believe that she is 8. I can't believe my little guy will be 3 in a few weeks. They grow up too fast. I keep trying to enjoy all the ups and downs because it is all precious.

 

[party of 3]

wow 8 years old. i had a hard time with ds turning 6 this year. why does it have to go by so fast. i try to savior every moment because i don't want to miss a thing. have you heard the new trace adkins new song? (you're gonna miss this) i was balling the other day when i heard it. life is just so precious. (another life lesson i've learned recently.) it's really hard to believe how fast it goes. really. my nephew will be 17 tomorrow and i remember taking him to disney when he was 3 and i'd swear it was just yesterday.

happy birthday to your dd! and many more!!!!!

 

[ddavis860]

Yeah, they just don't stop growing up...

My DSS turned 26...yup, and I was there for his 2yr old Bday...and he is now looking to buy a house...

My oldest is 19, will be 20 in May...

And my baby is now 16, and driving...

Not to mention today is my DH's Bday...and I met him when he was 31....

Funny, everyone else is getting older, and I still feel like I'm 24

 

[Lisa]

DDavis, of course you are 24, and I am only 29.

Who said our babies could grow up?!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

My eldest will turn double digits this June. He just barely fits under my chin, soon he will be too tall to do that anymore.
I still cry over missing the persons they used to be. Every stage so far has shown a different personality emerge. Awe inspiring the way they grow & change. But sad too. I miss that little pre-toddler who need Mommy to kiss his whittle feet so he would nap. (Don't think I want to kiss those fourth grader feet now ) I'm pretty sure I'm not going to miss too much the kindergartener who jumps up and down and stomps his feet when things don't go his way. But I will miss the kindergartener who runs to hug Mommy when he gets off the bus.

I too relive the days leading up to both their births. Funny how those memories last.

We all understand. I know I really like to hear everyone else's stories.

Oh, and I'm going to stay right here at 39, even though I do still feel 25, I just don't ever want to go to a time before my babies.

 

[DisneyIsTerrific]

My DS is 15 and I just can't believe how grown up he is. I still picture him as a sweet little toddler that loved being with me and would light up when I walked in the room. Or, the stage where everything was "Mommy do it!". Now, he's a lot taller than me and thinks he knows more than me. But, each age has been a fun adventure (some of it good and some not so good) and I wouldn't trade it for anything. DS is counting down the months until he's 16 and driving on his own and has even more freedom. I'm so not ready for it!!!!!! He's just growing up way too fast for me.

 

[ddavis860]

Oh, and I'm going to stay right here at 39, even though I do still feel 25, I just don't ever want to go to a time before my babies.

I'm right there with you, I celebrate the anniversary of my 39th bday every year...no more birthdays for me

 

[party of 3]

I just don't ever want to go to a time before my babies.

i love this saying. very nicely put. i may have to steal that quote.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Thanks, I knew you all would know how I am feeling. I do enjoy all of the stages, but secretly dreading the teens for right now she still likes holding my hand, walking her to school and being around to help at school.
She did tell me last night she's so happy I'm her mommy I just pray the feeling will last.