When did he grow up?

[BS Gal]

My son is the best man in a wedding tomorrow. I called him yesterday to remind him to pick up his tux. He said, "done, mom." I have always had to remind him to do things. Now he is doing them on his own. When did he grow up? He moved out last month, though was gone before that in the military, but has been at home for the last year or so. My God, it is so good to see him responsible, but I feel sad somehow. Guess I should rejoice that he really doesn't need me anymore to remind him of what he needs to do.

I'm still going to buy him cleaning supplies.

 

[RoseRed]

Sounds like you did a good job Mom.

 

[BS Gal]

Sounds like you did a good job Mom.

Thanks. I do watch his dog for him when he goes on travel. I call the dog "the beast." Guess I'm still mothering in a way.

 

[RoseRed]

My Mom was devastated when her granddoggie was killed. :sad:

 

[Hot N Bothered]

I have always had to remind him to do things. Now he is doing them on his own. When did he grow up?

He's got a girlfriend, doesn't he? They never grow up that much.

 

[BS Gal]

He's got a girlfriend, doesn't he? They never grow up that much.

Not that I'm aware of, but he doesn't tell me much since I re-named one of his girlfriends a not so nice name.l

 

[BS Gal]

My Mom was devastated when her granddoggie was killed. :sad:

I am kind of attached to the dog. I was really sick the other day and the dog was as good as can be. He sensed I wasn't feeling good. I think this is going to be a long term relationship with the beast.

 

[RoseRed]

Not that I'm aware of, but he doesn't tell me much since I re-named one of his girlfriends a not so nice name.l

What's so bad about that?

 

[cattitude]

I have one left. He's 22, almost 23. I will want to die when he leaves me.

 

[RoseRed]

I have one left. He's 22, almost 23. I will want to die when he leaves me.

Then I won't take him.

 

[RoseRed]

j/k

 

[BS Gal]

I have one left. He's 22, almost 23. I will want to die when he leaves me.

Mine left at 18 and again at 22. The worst was when he pulled out of the driveway at 18 with the recruiter, off to the Marine Corp. I cried for 13 weeks straight. My only child. Tried to hold it together when he left that time, but we were soooo devistated. I sobbed when he pulled out of the driveway and knew as trying to be so tough. That was so emotional. At least now he is just down the road.

 

[cattitude]

Then I won't take him.

I would give him to you.

 

[Otter]

Then I won't take him.

 

[cattitude]

Mine left at 18 and again at 22. The worst was when he pulled out of the driveway at 18 with the recruiter, off to the Marine Corp. I cried for 13 weeks straight. My only child. Tried to hold it together when he left that time, but we were soooo devistated. I sobbed when he pulled out of the driveway and knew as trying to be so tough. That was so emotional. At least now he is just down the road.

I would take him to the AF tomorrow. He can't...really serious eye problems.

 

[BS Gal]

I would take him to the AF tomorrow. He can't...really serious eye problems.

Keep him close, but let him grow. No military. That is very, very scary for moms.

 

[cattitude]

Keep him close, but let him grow. No military. That is very, very scary for moms.

He was an inch away from Marines his senior year. Then 9/11. They were calling big time. I said this is his MOTHER...do not call back, I'm sending him to Canada.

 

[BS Gal]

He was an inch away from Marines his senior year. Then 9/11. They were calling big time. I said this is his MOTHER...do not call back, I'm sending him to Canada.

My son graduated from Marine boot camp the week after 9/11. Scary, scary time for us. Luckily, he was reserves and got injured and they are not calling him up. He's like the "lost Marine." Despite what some say, these kids recruiters did not say, "Hey, we're asking you to go in and go to war and get killed for your country." At that time there was no war. They promised them an education and travel. Thank God you sent the recruiter away.

 

[BuddyLee]

He was an inch away from Marines his senior year. Then 9/11. They were calling big time. I said this is his MOTHER...do not call back, I'm sending him to Canada.

Same thing with my mother and brother, they stalk you.

 

[sinwagon]

My oldest baby graduates high school this year. I am both happy and sad at the same time. Happy he is graduating but sad that my baby is now a man. I am pushing him to find a job after school but part of me likes him being dependant on mom for everything. I know him getting a job (mainly cuz I cant support his dates) is the right thing but its hard to watch the bird leave from the nest!