Comments on The Lyon's Tale: Time, Would You Knock It Off?

Kids growing up fast makes me sad. I do love that ...

2009-11-12T09:37:17.260-07:00

Kids growing up fast makes me sad. I do love that so many great things happen in our lives along the way but I know what you mean. Your babies....

They grow up sooooo fast. My baby is 30. How did t...

2009-11-04T19:47:54.127-07:00

They grow up sooooo fast. My baby is 30. How did that happen? Here's the thing to remember...your kids will some day get married and have children of their own and then magic happens and you're a grandma. Being a Mommy is great, but being a Grandma is awesome. Just ask your mom.

Don't worry, you'll always be a mommy. I&#...

2009-11-04T10:49:26.172-07:00

Don't worry, you'll always be a mommy. I'm not afraid to admit that I still call my mommy (by name) when someone hurts my feelings.

Aw. Great post, Annette. I feel you and my kids ...

2009-11-03T20:30:22.779-07:00

Aw. Great post, Annette. I feel you and my kids aren't teens yet!

It was a trip when my brother's voices changed...

2009-11-03T10:06:29.810-07:00

It was a trip when my brother's voices changed - and yes, the growing seemed to happen overnight! Wah, that would make me all emotional too to have it happen to my own kids.

I had a doctor tell me just a few weeks ago that i...

2009-11-03T06:22:01.582-07:00

I had a doctor tell me just a few weeks ago that if my oldest continues to grow at the rate he's been growing, when he's 18, he'll be about 6'2 and weight 200 lbs. Holy schmoly, that's a big kid! And yet, that's just ten years away. The little giant can already wear my shoes. Not that he prefers lady's shoes. But his monster big feet are big enough to wear them, and he's only 8!! Craziness. He's just started calling me Mom. Not all the time, mostly just in front of his friends. But still!!

And... so happy that your lovely parents are home. :)

Oh boy do I know what you are talking about. I ha...

2009-11-02T23:13:01.567-07:00

Oh boy do I know what you are talking about. I have had these same time warp issues for a couple years now, but especially this year. My oldest (girl) is almost 16 and my youngest (boy) is almost 14. They are both at least a head taller than I am, wear bigger shoes, dghtr has drivers permit, and now because I have had to move to Montana, they both have chosen to stay in Utah with their dad. So essentially I went from full time Mom to pre-mature empty nester in a matter of 3 months time. It's been really hard. I am not ready to relinquish MOMMY status yet but am learning that I have to let go a little in order to stay sane. Time is definately NOT FAIR!!

Today is my oldest's 7th birthday. Still tryi...

2009-11-02T21:12:43.405-07:00

Today is my oldest's 7th birthday. Still trying to wrap my head around this little person coming from that tiny baby I brought home...I might need some more chocolate...

My oldest is 12 and his feet are bigger than mine....

2009-11-02T18:18:15.226-07:00

My oldest is 12 and his feet are bigger than mine. He keeps measuring himself to see if he's gotten taller than 5 feet, but he's still got about 10 inches before he'll be taller than me. My youngest just got her first report card. I remember my babies. I had a lot of them (in short order), but now I have kids. So far, though, all of them still like to cuddle. I'm going to hang on to that!
Just for giggles--when my stepdaughter turned 5, her daddy looked at her and said, "stop growing!" She screwed up her face in deep concentration, but had to admit, "I can't." Now she's 18 and will graduate high school in May.

Sadly, I know my kids will be taller than me. Thei...

2009-11-02T17:20:33.037-07:00

Sadly, I know my kids will be taller than me. Their father is a good 5 inches taller than me and they're well on their way to being just like dad. *sigh*

I hear you about time. Just the other day my dudes were baking in the isolette and now they're climbing trees and doing multiplication tables. When did this happen?

You're so right to treasure every single momen...

2009-11-02T16:23:21.720-07:00

You're so right to treasure every single moment. It goes way too fast.

It tickles me to pieces when my 15 year old "baby" affectionately calls me momma instead of mom. But nothing will every beat "mommy".

It's amazing how fast teenagers can grow! I...

2009-11-02T15:31:18.126-07:00

It's amazing how fast teenagers can grow!

I'm so glad you have your parents home again. Absence has clearly made your hearts grow fonder. Enjoy the opportunities that have been waiting these last few years- it sounds like the kids are more than ready for that!

Oh, you make me want to go squish my babies!

2009-11-02T15:10:01.861-07:00

Oh, you make me want to go squish my babies!

sniff

2009-11-02T14:24:33.854-07:00

*sniff*

I suppose it would be super obvious with a boy bei...

2009-11-02T14:23:30.553-07:00

I suppose it would be super obvious with a boy being your first, what with voice changing and the growth spurts they tend to hit.

Bria is only 9, but she already comes up to my shoulder, and I'm tall! I think she's going to pass me up sooner than later and be one tall little girl! And I hate my kids' birthdays (but love them all at the same time) because I can't fathom how old they're getting. Gah.

My son's feet have exploded in the last month ...

2009-11-02T14:08:11.156-07:00

My son's feet have exploded in the last month too.

His voice hasn't changed--YET. I'm bracing myself for that one.

It was a joyous day in our household when my son s...

2009-11-02T14:06:16.122-07:00

It was a joyous day in our household when my son surpassed me in height. He'd always been one of the shortest in his class and we were a little worried. Then - KABLAM! - he started growing so fast I could almost hear his skin stretching. Now I have to really stretch to give him a hug and kiss. But the real mind-blower is his bass voice. The first time I heard him singing along with Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" I had to turn around and make sure it was really my son.

And I like sharing shoes with my daughter. Hers are so much cuter than mine.

My son is a good head taller than me now and both ...

2009-11-02T12:33:14.748-07:00

My son is a good head taller than me now and both my girls are taller than me. Since I'm short, I have to remind them that being taller than mom is not such a great accomplishment. :) On the other hand, I don't use the step stool in the kitchen nearly so often anymore.

It's only been the last couple of years that I...

2009-11-02T11:53:42.552-07:00

It's only been the last couple of years that I've had the fear start rising. I've always thought I'd be SO glad when they grew up, but, ya know, I kinda miss em already. Congrats on Mom and Dad being home, I can only imagine how great that is for all of you.

I'm 31 and I still want snuggles from my Mummy...

2009-11-02T11:49:30.159-07:00

I'm 31 and I still want snuggles from my Mummy sometimes...

And I'm still thrown that my three year old can talk never mind the rest of it. Oi.

My wake up moment came when I realized that three ...

2009-11-02T11:39:13.071-07:00

My wake up moment came when I realized that three of my sons wear the same size of socks as I do now. My oldest only has a few inches to be five feet tall, and when that happens I think my world with implode. Time goes faster every day!

As you worry about the future happenings ----- how...

2009-11-02T11:14:53.654-07:00

As you worry about the future happenings ----- how is the lenght of his pants? Are they wrapping his ankle bones or are they still at the top of the shoes? I always was behind the eight ball on that one!!!!!

Keep 'em young and snuggling with you as long ...

2009-11-02T11:14:44.633-07:00

Keep 'em young and snuggling with you as long as you possibly can! My 11 year old is scrawny and can still sit on my lap. It's one of my favorite things!!! My five year old with be 15 before I quit trying to snuggle (poor girl!)

I could have written this post. My oldest is 14 an...

2009-11-02T10:59:58.280-07:00

I could have written this post.
My oldest is 14 and a good 4" taller than me. He is now taller than all of his grandparents.
I keep wonering where that cute chubby little baby went.

The WV is fartivor. Strangely appropriate since were talking about teenage boys.

Teenage boys grow so fast! And yay for your paren...

2009-11-02T10:51:40.090-07:00

Teenage boys grow so fast!

And yay for your parents being home!