Moms, have you had to eat your words like this?

[Byrd]

I should be proud, I suppose. My youngest son got early decision at the Citadel in September and accepted. I grew up near Charleston and even when I was young said that no child of mine would ever go to that college. The cadets were just weird! They had an attitude that they were superior and were better than others.

I tried talking to and pleading with my son about his decision. I insisted that he visit other colleges, but he has stood firm in his decision.

I can accept his decision, but why do our children make us eat our words?
I know that it could be worse. Have any of you had to eat your words? How long did it take to get over it?
Thanks for listening, I just had to vent because it is still eating at me>
Byrd

 

[honeywolf7]

I've had to eat my words twice, but not because I'm a mom.
The first time was on July 1, 1995 when I was going to my aunt's wedding I turned to my mom and started discussing the fact that in another branch of my family all of the kids had married at 22. I said that I couldn't imagine being married at 22 (I was 19 at the time.) Three days later I met my (now ex) husband and three and a half months later I was married.
The second time was another thing that I said around that same time. I was sitting watching TV with my dad and we saw a cop on a talk show that was looking for a wife. My dad said I should write in (the cop was cute and seemed like a nice guy) and I said that I would NEVER date a cop or anyone else who put their lives on the line for their job. As of about 2 hours ago, a sheriff's deputy and I are officially a couple.

 

[minniecarousel]

It is funny how our kids choose things that can appall us as parents. That's not too uncommon. You just have to have faith that you've raised him to make decisions that are right for him, even though they seem contrary to what we had hoped for them. Be proud of him. I'll bet this is just the thing for him!

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

Congrats to your son.

When I was a college student spending time at Myrtle Beach all of the Citadel boys were very polite. You will see a change in your son towards you. I would be delighted if my son went to the Citadel!

I haven't had any words to eat yet, but they are still young.

Lori

 

[Kermit]

Congratulations to your son! I have several friends who went to the Citadel, and they're all polite, successful men.

My only child is 1, but I had to eat my words about a lot of things when he was first born due to the fact that he was premature. I always said that I wasn't going to be one of those moms who bundled their babies up and made them so hot, but he was a preemie and couldn't keep warm, so we actually put a space heater in our bedroom to make it warm enough. I also said that I wasn't going to get all paranoid about whether he nursed enough and just trust that babies want to survive and will eat enough, but he was so sleepy and didn't want to eat, so I had to record his nursing sessions and set an alarm at night to make sure he didn't sleep too long. Oh well. I won't be so adamant next time.

 

[Cindy B]

You should be proud of Citadel. My DH graduated from a military school (not Citadel) and he is very proud of that. He still gets comments on that on his resume... some 20 plus years later.

Every job interview he has gone on has the interviewer asking my DH, "How did you enjoy military school?"... some are just nosy..wondering why on earth this quiet computer geek ever went to military school... and some ask, wanting to find out his answer (ie does his answer have something to do with discipline, honor, etc...).


Coincidentally, some of the interviewers have gone to that school, so they are aware of that

 

[Byrd]

Thanks guys, I knew that you would make me see the light. Now I will just have to stop my mouth before I insert my foot.
Thank you,
Byrd

 

[jipsy]

As of about 2 hours ago, a sheriff's deputy and I are officially a couple.

what does that mean? You two are engaged already or what?

 

[katerkat]

So I guess I should quit saying that my kids will never go to DH's alma mater and the Citadel's archrival, the Virginia Military Institute.

Really, congrats! I know a bunch of Citadel grads and they're almost as nice as the VMI guys. It's hard, but totally worth it in the end. Don't expect to hear much from him his first year! And never fuss over his haircut in front of the other cadets.

 

[Beauty]

what does that mean? You two are engaged already or what?

Come on! Just leave her alone for once, its her life, let her live it anyway she wants as long as shes happy and her kids are happy. The poor girl can't even post without getting reprimanded, drilled or put down. Grow up! And so what if she is engaged, I can't honestly see what in the world it would have to do with anyone else's lives or that its anyone elses business how she chooses to live HER life.

 

[Bojangles]

HW is engaged??? Wow congratulations!

 

[MeanLaureen]

I eat my words all the time and I'm not even a mom yet..lol!

Wonder if words are approved on the Atkins diet? They seem high in carbs!

Becky - take heart in the fact that you didn't eat all your words about TJ. At least he isn't on the Chesterfield police force and isn't exposed to dangerous situations like they are! Call those "words lite" maybe carb free?

I really need to stop thinking about this Atkins thing

 

[Bojangles]

Laureen, was your friend of a friend TJ's poker buddy? What a small world if he was.

I almost forgot, congratulations on the Citadel! That is a high honor.

 

[honeywolf7]

Lauri, he just applied for the Chesterfield police force LOL At least it's not Richmond, right?
Was he a friend of your friend's by the way?
Congrats on the Citadel, Byrd...My uncle went there for two years (he ended up getting married and graduation from UConn.)

 

[nativetxn]

I would be so proud if my son had attended the Citadel. You may have had to eat your words but I know that you are proud too

 

[my3kids]

Originally posted by honeywolf7
a sheriff's deputy and I are officially a couple.

A couple of what?

 

[my3kids]

I guess this is eating my words....or at least my thoughts....When I was pregnant the first time, I started noticing babies in the grocery store. I used to wonder what in the world was wrong with their mothers; letting them be covered with food, grabbing things, having to fly through the aisles at lightening speed. Then I delivered.....I suddenly became that rocket mom, pushing a child who had just sucked the insides of a banana out through the skin. Suddenly I had the child smeared with food. Suddenly the screaming was coming from my own shopping cart. I was humbled.....

 

[momof2inPA]

Words I have eaten:

"I will never be a stay at home mom."

"There is no way I would homeschool my kids."

Congratulations on the Citadel. He will probably have a tough time the first few weeks, so be ready with support. He will probably be expecting, "I told you so."

 

[CookieGVB]

I've learned in the past 12 years that I should NEVER say "never" when it comes to my boys.

"MY kid will NEVER do...[insert horrific embarrassing public spectacle here]"