Not a thing to do with weight loss…..almost
Well, today my oldest son turns 13. I am so amazed. Where did all that time go. So, last night I was laying in my bed just crying and Ken asked what was wrong. I was like my baby is going to be 13 and he said makes you feel old don’t it. I was like that isn’t even it. I have come to the realization over the past year that he is growing up so fast. It wasn’t that I felt older it was that I felt less needed. I was a single mom for a long time and my kids and I are very close just due to situations that have happened in our lives. I know that I have to let him grow up, but I don’t want too. I pray that I have been a good mom and given him everything that he needs to make the right choices. He is such a good young man and I am so proud of him. I know that the teenage years are going to be rough for both of us and I pray daily for the guidance and patience to help us both make it through. I guess the reason I say that this blog has to do with my weight loss a little is because my kids are one reason I wanted to lose weight. I want to be a healthy role model for one, but another reason is that I want them to be active in school and I want to be right there with them building floats and decorating for prom. I don’t want them to be embarrassed, because their mom is “fat.” Anyways, today my Chauncey is 13.
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I have four kids myself, my daughter is turning 18 in October..that’s a scary milestone too. My sons are almost 16, 12, and 7 (just turned 7 the day before yesterday). The milestones can be scary but we just gotta remember that they will always need us in some capacity or other. Try to enjoy the milestones instead of letting them make you sad. *hugs* :o)
Eventhough your son’s 13…. he still needs you as much as when he was 2. He may not show it, but he would be lost if you weren’t there for him.
Wait till they are 26. And they still need you. Sounds like you are doing a good job. Hugs!
These guys are right…children never stop needing mom and dad. My son turned 18 last year…moved out..(this is after 4 yrs of hell from him..no kidding). Guess what…I hear from him almost daily and our relationship is so much better. So, hang in there..normal to feel the blues about our babies. My daughter will be 18 next May…and I just wonder how this whole empty nest thing is gonna work for me.
Momma’s are forever!!!
Hugs…Debbie
I’ll be 26 in Oct. and I still need my mom. Now that I’m older though, I need more of her advice and guidance than anything. I need her “been there done that” view point on some of the decisions I make in my life. I wish your ‘baby’ a very happy birthday and many more!!
I feel ya. My oldest turned 10 and I thought I am not old enough to be a mother to a 10 year old. Then reality hits that I am indeed old enough. I too worry about what his friends will think if he has a “fat” mom, I would hate for him to feel that he has to defend that. Lucky for us, our kids dont think that and are not as concerned as we are about it. I am sure you are a great mom and have installed good morals in them. Sit back with confidence and let him walk the straight path.