Feeling like my kids childhood is almost over and it has me down

[Anonymous]

Hey, my 14yo has the intellectual capacity of a 3yo. It’s permanent childhood over here. It’s the best. Oh wait...
You come by realizing your kids aren’t your own. They were not both to be your cute & cuddly things. They have a path & plan. Your job as a parent is to help them be the highest expression of themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just have another kid.

Don’t do this.
My ex-H was his mom’s response to her first three kids getting older. She babied him so much, he never developed any grit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids are newly 6 DS and 3.5 DD and I was thinking about buying them a swing set and I was talking to my Dh and he made the comment that they won’t get a lot of use out of it because I’m a couple years my son will be too big and it’s probably not worth the investment. Then it hit me how in 2 years he won’t be a little kid and my daughter will be in elementary school. Time is just flying by. I love being their mom and I want to enjoy each and every stage but realizing how little time I have left with them is really sad. Maybe it’s also turning 30 that has me down. I feel so young but the reality is I’m not. How do you cope with how quickly time is passing?

You’re a horribly obnoxious braggart. Think twice, post never.

[Anonymous]

Wow. Y'all are mean! These are normal emotions at 30 or 40. I definitely feel like time is flying, I love how interesting and independent my son is becoming at the same time as I see how that means he's becoming his own person and not "my baby."

I think PP who said "realize your kid is not yours" is on the right track. What a privilege that we get to care for them and see them grow for this brief time.

[Anonymous]

Thread sum up:
Op has 2 little kids and justify the expense of a swing set (too poor)- probably because she had too young.
The end

[Anonymous]

I don’t think you should buy the swing set but I’ve never been a fan of those huge things. Mine are now 9 and 12 and would still love it, but 12 yo DS and his friends would be standing on it, swinging and doing tricks. I don’t want that in my yard. OP - I’ve enjoyed my kids more and more as they’ve gotten older. They are more fun! And why does it need to end? I’m in my 40s and we visit and spend time with my parents. I love hanging out with them.

[Anonymous]

Your kids haven’t even made it through (or to!) elementary school. Stop being a drama queen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kids are newly 6 DS and 3.5 DD and I was thinking about buying them a swing set and I was talking to my Dh and he made the comment that they won’t get a lot of use out of it because I’m a couple years my son will be too big and it’s probably not worth the investment. Then it hit me how in 2 years he won’t be a little kid and my daughter will be in elementary school. Time is just flying by. I love being their mom and I want to enjoy each and every stage but realizing how little time I have left with them is really sad. Maybe it’s also turning 30 that has me down. I feel so young but the reality is I’m not. How do you cope with how quickly time is passing?

You’re a horribly obnoxious braggart. Think twice, post never.

Look in the mirror

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thread sum up:
Op has 2 little kids and justify the expense of a swing set (too poor)- probably because she had too young.
The end

There are people who can afford mansions and FT nannies at 24 and others who could wait until 40, but still not afford kids. OP is silly, but shouldn’t be shamed for having kids in her twenties. Clearly she isn’t actually poor.

[Anonymous]

I don’t know why this thread derailed, but OP, your kids are children til they’re 18. Each stage of childhood is something new and exciting! Live in the moment and enjoy the next stage you’re entering!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid is 12 and still plays on playground equipment. He still plays with toys and legos. Our feet still aren’t safe. You have a lot of time....

He too old for this. He should be cutting grass at 12 not playing with legos

You only have one childhood. Why rush?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Their childhood is just starting.

My thoughts exactly. One hasn’t even hit elementary school yet. Wtf?

It sounds like you husband just doesn’t want to buy a playset.

My kids are 11 and 13 and each year/change has been wonderful. I always loved toddlers, but I have to say my riding 6th grader and 8th grader are so much fun. It’s neat to see their personalities emerge even more and to relate to the older one on a whole different level as he becomes more adult-like.

[Anonymous]

I used to swing in highschool!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid is 12 and still plays on playground equipment. He still plays with toys and legos. Our feet still aren’t safe. You have a lot of time....

He too old for this. He should be cutting grass at 12 not playing with legos

You only have one childhood. Why rush?

Legos?? C’mon. 12 is way too old for that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid is 12 and still plays on playground equipment. He still plays with toys and legos. Our feet still aren’t safe. You have a lot of time....

He too old for this. He should be cutting grass at 12 not playing with legos

You only have one childhood. Why rush?

Legos?? C’mon. 12 is way too old for that.

NP -- not at our house.