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Wapland
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 8:05 pm
Tonight I took my son to his highschool orientation evening. My thirteen year old will start highschool in September. Where did all the time go. For years I have heard people say things like "where did all the time go"..."enjoy them now because they grow up so fast"....I was just starting to believe that he wouldn't need overnight diapers anymore and BOOM>>>>he is going to highschool. To make matters worse, its my old highschool. As we were taking the tour tonight and they were explaining each floor and rooms, I am thinking to myself, "I could show you some secret places!" And then there was a moment of dread. My son is actually going to do the things I did! I remember being in highschool even if it was only 25 short years ago. Well needless to say I wanted to scoop him up and run out of there screaming "You won't get him yet!" I just know there are others out there who have gone through the same emotions. I would sure love to hear about it. I only have 8 months to get used to the idea....and it only took 9 to get him ready to be born. 
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Wapland
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 8:07 pm
Here he is by the way
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 8:25 pm
awwww Wappie!! I understand. They grow so fast!
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Wapland
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 8:28 pm
Yep and I guess that means I am getting old too....darn it all! One thing that was funny about tonight was the room was filled with other parents that I went to highschool with. None of us even looked at eachother. It was too funny, like we didn't want to admit that we were all at this stage in our life. Or maybe we were all remembering the bad crap we did and were praying to God that no one would tell our children. Too funny!
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 9:14 pm
Aww Wappy once he is in high school, just think of all of the school activities you get to attend. The homework that you get to help him with, etc. Now no tears here Wappy but one of these days he will have a big date and you will get to help him pick out flowers and a tux. How much will proms cost then? Just make sure you are nice to all of his girlfriends because one of them might wind up being your DIL. Now don't you feel better? Been playing with you I know but really he will adjust and so will you so sit back and enjoy. This is just another step towards that goal of raising him just right. He will be great because he has you. If he gives you any trouble just email me)

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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 7:16 am
I am so with you! We have been looking a course selections and meeting with counselors too...very bizarre!
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Midlifer
Member
04-16-2003
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 8:20 am
And let me warn you parents. Those high school years will FLY!!!! If you can make it through their hormones (and yours), it will be very enjoyable. Both of my daughters were knee-deep in HS activities (my youngest was on 3 varsity sports teams AND played in the band), so be prepared to be out many nights per week to attend their functions (if your son is into that). I had similar emotions the day we left them their freshman year at their colleges. Where did the time go???????
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 9:10 am
my daughter is 13 too! i'm lookin into the local nunneries!!!
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 9:32 am
I am sitting here laughing, wow the memories, it is hard to let go of the first, I have 3 who are in university and one in grade 4, I think when she makes the big move to highschool it will be harder for me than it was for the first. I know that it is the last step until they are on their own and it flys by so fast. This is when they grow and boy there are a lot of growing pains. Hopefully you child will be very involved in his or her highschool years and really get the best out of them. Be prepared to never get any rest. Elementary school is a piece of cake compared to highschool. The first prom, the heartbreaks, the social dilema's, major crisis of the week, cramming for exams, fitting in to a bigger new world and finding a place, wow all the stuff you get to hear about but they start keeping you at arms length about this time. You become a taxi driver and a money pit and yes an embarassment. But you know what, deep down they are still your babies and when they really need you they will still come crying into your arms. Just remember they want to know you are there when they need you and for you to just sit quitely in a corner and wait til they want something. So get comfy and enjoy the ride, you will never forget these years although sometimes you will wish you could.lol
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Ktbb
Member
08-10-2003
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 10:14 am
My daughter is 14 and she is constantly reminding me that in 5 months she can get her driving permit.AAAHHH!!! When she was little she didn't even want to ride a bike.Now she's talking about me buying her a car. Now that's funny.
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Midlifer
Member
04-16-2003
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 10:19 am
ktbb...be prepared for a whole new source of conflict...once they get those car keys, they think their freedom is endless(speaking from experience).
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 10:33 am
Ktbb, my dd wants an electric scooter for her birthday next month, and I was talking to my hubby about maybe waiting and getting both the kids one for Christmas, and he says "I doubt that the boy will want a scooter since he will have his learner's permit by then"!! YIKES!!!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 1:37 pm
It seemed every time I turned around mine was in a new "stage", baby, toddler, Kindergarten, Elementary, Highschool, University. And yes, DH and I have often looked at eachother and said "Where has the time gone?" It does fly and I dread the day when he goes out on his own. During those moments I remind myself of something my mother once said: "You only have your children on loan."
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Ktbb
Member
08-10-2003
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 1:48 pm
Do tell me why does every modern day teenager "need" a cell phone. Yes mine comes in very handy at times but there are other times I could throw it out the window.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 1:48 pm
My two are both in college and sometimes I just wish we could go back to when they were little and I could keep them protected but they do grow up and I love the people that they are. I told my son the other day, that I just miss him sitting on my lap and us reading stories together. So, he told me "Mom, I'll still sit on your lap." I have to tell you that he is 21 and 6'8"!
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 2:22 pm
i find that in this day and age, it makes life a thousand times more safe to let my dd have a cell phone. i can get called to pick her up after her science club meeting (when the school office phones are locked up), or at the pool (where she may not have the money for the pay phone), or when she goes to the movies. i know she can stay somewhere safe until i can come get her, rather than her walking around downtown or by the 7-11 just to find a phone.
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Midlifer
Member
04-16-2003
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 2:41 pm
Ktbb...I think that I WANTED my DD to have a cell phone for MY sanity...Now that she's at college, 3 1/2 hours away, I like to be able to reach her at all times, no matter where she is. I think that we parents have a more intense security issue than our parents did. Or maybe we're just more neurotic?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 2:43 pm
Once my kids can drive, they are getting one. Right now, they don't go too far without me knowing. 
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 3:16 pm
Ever since ours got his license the cell goes in the car. That is for my peace of mind though, not for long chit-chats. Lawd, I am such a cluck.LOL
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 4:43 pm
TheMom won't get me a cell phone. Even if I was miles away she still wouldn't, she hates them that much. LOL
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 4:58 pm
My kids both have their cell phones with them at all times and if they don't answer, well, let's just say they fear the wrath of mom! I really think that they are the greatest things for keeping in touch with your kids and my two are both so good at letting me know where they are!
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Christina
Member
10-24-2001
| Saturday, February 07, 2004 - 5:45 am
Just tell them if they save the money, they can buy a cell phone. My son got close the saving the amount of money he needed to get started. He wanted the phone with ALL the gadgets. I said I would buy him one for calls only...pay as you go etc. He saved about 250.00 and then realized all the cool stuff he could buy with that amount of cash. Now he is one nicely dressed cool dude! Said he would rather use a reg. phone as there are tons of them around and its free! Thankfully he doesnt get to far away from me YET! Soon, he is almost 15.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Saturday, February 07, 2004 - 6:04 am
I got my son a cellphone after 9/11. He never leaves the house without it. I don't know what we did without it before.
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:28 am
My kids call their cell phones, "mom's electronic umbilical cord". Two of my kids are in college and it's the only way I can be sure to get in touch with them. My youngest is a SR in high school and he has to have the cell phone if he's using the car. I need to know he can get in touch with us in case of emergency.
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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 8:14 am
Ok, my DS is only 6 1/2, so I'm not quite there yet, but I didn't know where else to post this. A friend gave me some of her boys' old clothes, which I thought he would be ready for next year. But, lo and behold, today he is wearing size 10 jeans!!! What the heck?!?!?! What happened to my baby boy?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 8:27 am
WOW..he's big. My 10 year old daughter wears a 10 and she isn't tiny!!!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 8:31 am
Wait until you turn around and your baby boy is 6'8"! My son was always off the growth chart since he was a baby. But when he started junior high, I turned around one day and he was taller than me. And everytime I turned around, he got taller and taller...lol But you know, he's 21 and I still see my little boy in his eyes!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 8:46 am
I concur mamie... my lil boy was the smallest in his class, had the tiniest feet on the hockey team, he'd always go after the tall kids out on the ice, one day we ended up riding the ambulance to the hospital... Thank God, it was nothing (minor concussion, and his knee was dislocated, but a orthopedic surgeon was in the stands and he popped it back...) In our ensuing visit to follow up, the orthopedic x-rays showed ds would grow to at least 6feet... DS had hope at 11yrs... it was funny, thinking the tiniest kid was going to grow to 6feet... drat that doc was right, I'm looking up to my baby now... (only dont tell him I said that I still tease him "I'm bigger" I'm 5'11" - and I outweigh him!!)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 8:54 am
Heck. I look up at my 14 year old baby now! (but I am only 5' LOL)
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 1:26 pm
Well, high school really will fly by fast. Then, before you know it, your kids will be older than you, somehow ;)
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