I only have one child. He is six and a half. He is really growing up. I
knew this would happen, but it's happening so fast. Time is flying by
like the wind. I am cherishing every day and every moment. It all
started when he told me to stop calling him baby. No matter how many
times I say that I am not calling him a baby that wears a diaper. I am
calling him baby like honey or sweetie. It doesn't matter, he doesn't
like it. I have been working on it but its hard.
Noah has
started giving himself his own baths. I am in the room of course but he
doesn't want any help. I let him do it, but help to get the extra
shampoo out. We had a conversation about how I can't give him baths
anymore. I wanted to cry. It was definitely a bittersweet moment. I am
happy that he is independent and confident. I am a little sad because
he's no longer that little boy. I am crying while writing this.
He
has started telling me to stop babying him. I am his mom, I want to
help him but I guess I need to wait to be asked. He always thinks its
amazing when I read his mind. When I know what he wants. I just smile
and say because I am your mom. I know what you are thinking.
He
no longer watches Sprout. This past Christmas, there wasn't a Caillou
Holiday Movie marathon. I no longer hear Chica's squeak. I look forward
to all the awesome things to come. I'm just gonna miss things that he
used to do.
so hard when they want to do for themselves. I am trying to give them space but it isn't easy
ReplyDeleteAwww... it's true though every stage brings something new. That point where they start getting independent though is hard, we've done so much for them for so long, it's almost like plucking a piece of yourself off and putting it aside :(
ReplyDeleteI think my 11 year old likes for me to still baby him. He is my second child and perhaps there is something with birth order.
ReplyDeleteAwww they really do grow up too fast
ReplyDeleteMy son is 10 and it seems like he was just a baby last week. If I think about it too much, it makes me very sad. :( I love the age my son is, but just wish time didn't go so fast.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't take long and before you know it they are driving.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard when they become more independent, but at least he still lives at home. My two have flown the nest! Enjoy him!
ReplyDeleteThey do grow up so fast :(
ReplyDeleteLOL, I can't call mine baby either. It does go by fast. :)
ReplyDeleteMy 12 year old son will no longer kiss me on the lips....even when no one is around...sad.
ReplyDeleteThey always do, it's so sad :(
ReplyDeleteAwwww. This is so sweet, and I know how you feel. But I will never for all the money in the world miss Caillou. LOL!
ReplyDeleteAwww. They grow up too fast don't they? (or not fast enough depending on the day. Haha!)
ReplyDeleteI hear ya. Our daughter is 12 but we still talk about the things she liked as a toddler.
ReplyDeleteHugs mama! It goes too fast and I am not looking forward to the day my son is too big for me.
ReplyDeleteThey really do grow up so quick!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I miss Caillou and Sprout. The ONLY reason I subscribed to cable was for Sprout, and now my 5 year old is done with it. I will say that all four of my children LOVE the pet names I have for them. Even the 18 year old college-boy loves being called 'sweetheart,' 'love,' and 'babydoll.'
ReplyDeleteHang in there, momma, the best is yet to come! HUGS!
Our kids grow up much too fast. My son is twenty six and I find myself wondering where the time went.
ReplyDeleteHow cute. They have to grow up. :(
ReplyDeleteOh, it makes me so sad. I was looking at pictures just tonight and it had me in tears over how big my own boys are getting.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me to cherish these times...even if The Sesame Street theme haunts my dreams. ;)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is growing up before my eyes and it's so terrifying. I don't want this to be over so quickly.
ReplyDelete*hugs* Mamma.
ReplyDeleteawww its a sad day. My little guy hasn't reached this stage yet. thank goodness. Hugs to you mom he'll alwys be ur baby in your heart
ReplyDeleteI know...they grow so quickly. We're into Legos now...no more Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I wish I could just slow down time.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel, mama. It's so hard to see them grow so fast. I can't believe my first-born is already going to be 4 years old next month. Makes me wanna cry.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest turns 9 this summer and my heart is breaking. All we can do is savor every moment and help them become amazing adults.
ReplyDeleteThey definitely do grow too fast. My oldest just turned 16.
ReplyDeleteThey grow up fast! My son is Mr. Independent, too.
ReplyDeleteYes, it can be bittersweet. My son was about 7 when I started thinking I might want more than one child. It must be the age they get all independent on us!
ReplyDeleteAwe! It does go so fast! I wish I could pause it or at least put it in slow motion!
ReplyDeleteThey do seem to grow up so fast.
ReplyDeleteMy son will be 9 in May and it makes me sad to think of how fast it goes by!
ReplyDeleteWatching them grow is bittersweet. My little guy just turned 2, and it's amazing how much has changed in just 2 years (ow has it even been 2 years already?). We had an outing today and he wanted to walk more than ride in the stroller. It's always sad to see younger things come to an end. Big hugs mom!
ReplyDeleteThey always grow up way too fast.
ReplyDeletesuch a great personal post.
ReplyDeleteMy middle son is very independent too. Makes me wish he didn't grow up so fast
ReplyDeleteThey do grow up so fast!
ReplyDeleteWait till the age of the kiss of death, that's where you aren't allowed to kiss them in front of their friends.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you are going through...Angeline is 15 and is turning 16 this year. She's dating, already talking about colleges...it scares the crap out of me!
ReplyDeleteMy dude's only 3 & a half and I already feel the same way, I can't imagine what it'll be like in 3 years. *Hugs*
ReplyDeleteMy oldest just turned 7. Something about that age just says he is no longer a little kid. It is bittersweet. The change from Sesame Street to Transformers. From Duplo's to Lego's. But at least we get to see them turn into amazing little men right before our eyes.
ReplyDeleteIn a blink of an eye they are so grown up!! It's crazy!!
ReplyDeleteOur babies do grow up so fast! :(
ReplyDeleteSigh...time flies so fast, doesn't it? I wish they could stay little forever!
ReplyDeleteViolet has never really watched Sprout, she's more a Nick Jr or Disney Jr girl. But in only 2 years she'll be 6 1/2 and I hope she doesn't want to give up that!
ReplyDeleteI am having a hard time letting my kids grow up too!
ReplyDeleteWhat is up with this whole growing up thing? Sheesh! ;)
ReplyDeleteThey sure do grow quick!
ReplyDeleteTie flies tooo quickly!
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