Popular Post Inthestix Posted March 4, 2017 Popular Post Posted March 4, 2017 Ok - show of hands. How many of us have experienced the amazing feeling of seeing your son or daughter pulling into the driveway after being away at school? I got to do that last night. It took about 10 seconds to get out to my daughter's car to greet her with a huge hug. Awesome. ?? 9
foursite12 Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 Nothing like it. My youngest had her 21st birthday yesterday and will be home for spring break on Friday. Can't wait to see her pulling up the driveway! 1
Inthestix Posted March 4, 2017 Author Posted March 4, 2017 You are correct sir. The anticipation is palpable. I get teary just thinking about it - like now. Tay sat with me on the couch this morning with her arms wrapped around me. Doesn't get any better. Enjoy your time with her. I need a Kleenex....
JMacSr Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 I shall know that feeling well soon. My little girl is a senior in HS this year and will be off to college this fall. They grow up so fast Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
planetary Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 My kids (triplets, all boys) are in 7th grade. I have literally no idea what the hell you guys are talking about. (Kidding. Well, mostly. There are isolated, sweet moments, and I can imagine more years ahead of where we are apart than living under one roof, which makes these years precious, of course. But some days, when moods are in full swing... I tell ya...)
JohnS Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 I have a similar feeling right now, but for the opposite reason. My 18 year-old son drove out of the driveway with my 16 year-old daughter to visit their grandparents for lunch on a Sunday about 2 hours ago. I was busy with taxes and my wife was busy with cleaning. It's such a good feeling! 3
Inthestix Posted March 5, 2017 Author Posted March 5, 2017 15 minutes ago, planetary said: My kids (triplets, all boys) are in 7th grade. I have literally no idea what the hell you guys are talking about. (Kidding. Well, mostly. There are isolated, sweet moments, and I can imagine more years ahead of where we are apart than living under one roof, which makes these years precious, of course. But some days, when moods are in full swing... I tell ya...) Yes- I know exactly what you mean. I would give anything to go back to those days. We are all busy and get tied up in all kinds of activities. Days go by and we think nothing of it. We think we will always have more time, until our time gets short with the kids being home- and then it's done. I wanted a do-over when my daughter graduated. Turns out that isn't an option. It's just over. Don't mean to be a Debbie downer, but I feel very strongly about this. The best five minutes of my week was the five minutes I sat on the couch with my daughter this morning with her arms wrapped around her daddy. 2
foursite12 Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 Ha Ha. That's my standard lecture to all who will listen--and most don't. Just like I didn't when my mom and dad were delivering the same speech to me when our kids were growing. A couple of weeks ago, I heard this on the phone: "Dad, I was offered a research project. I'm sorry but I won't be coming home this summer." Those moments when the swell of pride collides with the bitter pill of realizing your youngest is moving on--as she should--can hit hard. We are happy to be moving on ourselves; nonetheless, these transitions have their moments. And that is why I'll be watching her pull into the driveway on Friday and why that night I will look in on her asleep in her bed, knowing in my heart that she could not possibly sleep so well anywhere else. 1
Inthestix Posted March 5, 2017 Author Posted March 5, 2017 Very well said sir. I have not heard - I won't be home for the summer - yet. But I know that day will come, then tears will follow. At some point, s smile with emerge. Enjoy your time with your daughter next week sir. The last line of your post is absolutely beautiful. ☺️
CopperHeaD Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 On 3/4/2017 at 9:14 AM, Inthestix said: Ok - show of hands. How many of us have experienced the amazing feeling of seeing your son or daughter pulling into the driveway after being away at school? I got to do that last night. It took about 10 seconds to get out to my daughter's car to greet her with a huge hug. Awesome. ?? Older daughter finished college last spring and has her first "adult job." Younger daughter in her senior year of college....currently spending her last semester in LA....intends to return to LA after graduation. The thrill of return continues but, my real thrill to come is the effective "$raise$" I'm about to experience by virtue of NO MORE COLLEGE TUITION! Have always said, HS graduation party is for the kid. College graduation party is for the parents! Do enjoy the thrill of the return while it is there, Inthestix!
Inthestix Posted March 5, 2017 Author Posted March 5, 2017 Yes sir. I will every time it happens. I can't believe what a softy I have become with the beginning of my daughter being away. I told her that wasn't in the manual, and don't remember signing up for this part. I would think an expensive stick is in order to celebrate the end of tuition. ?? Enjoy the rest of your day sir. Steve
rhcolbert Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 Not the same, but I left for two weeks to California when my son was standing up and getting mobile. Wife met me airport when I got back, and seeing that little guy hop up outta the stroller and walk over to me is a day I'll never forget. left for six months when my daughter was only seven months old. Came home and not only did she remember me, but fell asleep with me in the rocking chair that first night I was home. I couldn't believe she remembered who I was much less let me put her to bed and fall asleep on me. Totally fell apart after that! not ready for the growing up. The 6/4 ages they are now are amazing 1
Inthestix Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 Hold on to those days sir. I have a picture in my office of the kids when they were 6 and 8. It is in one of my favorite places on a great vacation. I absolutely love that picture for so many reasons, but hate it at the same time, because that day, and those days are gone forever. Savor every moment- they will be gone too soon. ? 1
Inthestix Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 What an uplifting way to start a Monday......
Inthestix Posted March 12, 2017 Author Posted March 12, 2017 On the back side of Taylor being home for spring break. Helping her load up to go back to school. I HATE THIS !!!!!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Inthestix Posted March 12, 2017 Author Posted March 12, 2017 I really really hate this. Can't wait till I can do this without tears in my eyes. What a softy I am. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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