DawnM Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 My boys are growing up. My youngest is turning 10 next week, but he is such a different kid and hasn't done little kid things in years. I realized this month that we haven't done any of the following in over 2 years: Gone to ToysRUs or even been requested to Visited to the Children's Museum Played with Legos Watched Cartoons Played a kids' game Been in the Boys' department for shoes or clothing (youngest wears hand me downs or orders online, but we used to go often) Found toys in my purse and I have ordered VERY FEW kids' meals, they all eat like grown ups now And I haven't needed any of the following in over 5 years: A car seat A booster seat A kids' menu A stroller A toy bag Extra clothing "just in case" Snacks to avoid crying I wasn't one to relish the toddler years, but there is a twinge of sadness when I see little boys excited over lego stores and toys. Now their toys are bigger and pricier, but take up less room in the house. Sigh. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 ((Hugs)) I feel your pain. One thing I do is to enjoy the things I can do with my older kids, such as deep discussions, shopping trips, going out to dinner, watching certain movies, and having more "sophisticated" family fun night games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I know. My youngest is 12. he does still like a trip to Target to look through Nerf and Lego stuff though. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I also feel your pain. My little man will be ten in a couple of months, and he's my youngest. Sigh. My sweet little man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I get it. No more Dora, no more Disney Princesses, no more McDonald's Playland, no more Candyland, no more free cookies at the grocery store. No more Nerf guns, no more underpants with dinosaurs on them, no more boots that look like kittens or alligators. :sad: :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I didn't know boys grew out of Legos. 19yo has not. But I do miss younger stages. My youngest is 12. He has disabilities so the view is completely different for his ages and stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abba12 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 dh is 25 and he still goes to the nerf gun isle every trip! lol trying to remind myself of posts like this while I change smelly kids and clean up spilled milk, again, while toddler throws a tantrum and baby breaks into the glitter which got left down within reach by daddy (everything is so... sparkly. sigh.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (((HUGS))) -- I know these days are coming all too fast. I've packed away the newborn and 3 month clothing for probably the last time, and I'm very sad about it. Thank you for the reminder to savor the moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Your two youngest are the same ages as my two youngest. Many times I find myself thinking, "This may be the last time I do this." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I know, those days were so precious and fun. So much of the time I was exhausted, but I cherished those days and the memories will nurture my soul forever. Since we have a 20 year-old, I am looking forward to grandchildrenn in the next 10 years or so. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineP Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I *still* need snacks to avoid crying. I can't relate to that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm with you on this one! Though mine seem to be taking their time on the "growing up" thing. Last weekend, DS18 and DD12 convinced me to take them to see..... the Lego Movie. Before that, they went and saw Frozen with DD20 while DH and I went and saw some "grownup" movie about Navy guys. DD12 and her friends had a sleepover and watch VeggieTales movies all evening. On the plus side - we are seriously considering a 3-week vacation this spring with trips to relatives and see the sights in DC. Having older kids DOES make the trip planning easier and I don't miss car seats at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Oh yes, dear, I have the same angst about my kids getting "big". I still have an 8 year old, but my boys are past the age at which a trip to the thrift store to see what they have there is fun for them. They don't want to go with me anymore to do those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 The thing is, I honestly LIKE teens. I worked with teens for a living and chose them over younger kids, and I am usually fine, but it struck me yesterday while we were out and there seemed to be young kids everywhere, there I won't ever have that again until I have grandkids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 My boys are growing up. My youngest is turning 10 next week, but he is such a different kid and hasn't done little kid things in years. I feel the pain! My youngest (of six) just turned 13 yesterday. He was the one who always kept me feeling young.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 My youngest is only 8, but being so close in age to 4 older brothers, his choices of activities are much older than what the older boys' activities were at 8. I need to redo the playroom and get it more suited for older kids (and probably stop calling it the playroom), but the thought of packing away/giving away so many toys makes me so sad. I'm psyching myself up to do it this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Shhhhhhh!!!!! It won't happen if you don't allow it. :) My youngest is 8. She's my only girl and still loves dolls. So, we are still in an American Girl doll phase. But, the olders are much more into their computers and all. It's a depressing time. I cling to my dd and LOVE that she still wants to fall asleep in my arms every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Your sig. line says she is 6.....I think it is time to update! Shhhhhhh!!!!! It won't happen if you don't allow it. :) My youngest is 8. She's my only girl and still loves dolls. So, we are still in an American Girl doll phase. But, the olders are much more into their computers and all. It's a depressing time. I cling to my dd and LOVE that she still wants to fall asleep in my arms every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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