skymama 37 #1 January 16, 2004 Somebody took my babies and replaced them with these people who are almost as tall as I am! When did that happen? I see them every day! I swear, just yesterday they were cuddling with me in their footie pajamas after their baths and bringing me the same book to read for the 100th time. Now my daughter is studying for her driver's license and my son is showing off his 6 pack! Someone stop this ride, I want to get off! I'm not ready for the kids to leave the nest! My youngest will graduate in 5 years....then what am I going to do? I've definied myself as a mother for so many years. How did y'all with adult children handle this? I got tears in my eyes yesterday when I picked up our Christmas photos. I used to look forward to getting my life back when they graduate, and now I'm already dreading it. I need more babies! (yes, I know I don't like my picture posted, this is a 1 time thing. I'm just there for reference on how big the kids have gotten.)She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 January 16, 2004 Quotethis is a 1 time thing yea yea yea... You'll get hooked and next thing we'll know you'll post more pics then Sunnydee and Alana combined Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #3 January 16, 2004 QuoteI need more babies! I suspect that the comment above will provide you many suiters. At least for practice.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #4 January 16, 2004 You too!!!! I don't know what happened either. One minute they were giggly 6 year olds and now we are discussing which college they are going to. They'll do just fine. I'll be the basket case.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 January 16, 2004 "Maybe the dingo ate your babies" That's a cute family. My daughter is only 8, so, what?, 5 maybe 6 years before she's out of the house? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvsdjumper 0 #6 January 16, 2004 Quote(yes, I know I don't like my picture posted, this is a 1 time thing. I'm just there for reference on how big the kids have gotten.) I doubt any of us guys mind you posting pictures of yourself. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #7 January 16, 2004 Ummm...you are going to have some serious issues with boys when you're daughter hits dating age... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #8 January 16, 2004 I still have a little time left before I have to worry about it, but they are certainly getting older. It's occurred to me a lot recently. She just turned 12 and our son is 8. But it's really cool to watch them getting such interesting personalities. Although I think Merrick's influence is going to cause me headaches since they are both such smartasses already! The teenage years are coming quickly...please someone put out the instructions on how to handle them soon! Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #9 January 16, 2004 Same thing happened to me, only they were replaced with person shaped holes in the air that I have to keep throwing money into. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 January 16, 2004 QuoteAlthough I think Merrick's influence is going to cause me headaches since they are both such smartasses already! BAWAAAHAAAA!!! I'm sure it has NOTHING to do with the mother's influnece in this case!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 January 16, 2004 Well Andrea, welcome to my world. My older son turned 18 years old last year, and moved out about two weeks ago. I'm still trying to get use to that. He does stop by and visit, and I can't stop wondering if he has enough food. When I go to the grocery store, I buy him groceries also. Heck, last week I found out he didn't have a microwave, so I bought him one. Now before all you guys get upset with me about helping him out so much, you need to understand what has happened in our (my children and mine's) lifes. Luke and Adam lost their dad in a skydiving related accident in 1996. In 1997 I was diagnosised with breast cancer, and am still continuing to fight that battle. My boys and I are very close, and I will always be there for them. I don't mind buying Luke groceries or anything else he might need, I want to make the transition as easy as possible for him. But, I don't do every thing for him. Heck, he had to pawn his trumpet yesterday for gas money, and he's doing well with his car payments to me. He isn't doing drugs or out drinking, and will be graduation from High School a semester early and starts college in the Spring. So, I'll help as much as I can. Andrea, so for going off track. If you have done as good as a job with raising your children as I think you did, don't worry. They will move out, but they will never leave. Heck, join me in a few years. My plan is to buy a R.V. and travel.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #12 January 16, 2004 QuoteI need more babies Me toooooooooooooooo. It's so hard when you realize how much they've grown. With my oldest turning 15 in a couple weeks, I am slowly starting to freak out. The other morning it was soooooooo cold out and I wanted to drive her to school instead of her standing in the freezing air waiting for the bus at 6am. She said......" no, mom." "But Lauren," I say... "it's freezing out.." "Mother, I want to go to the bus stop.. I have friends...I have a life." "But it's freeeeeeeeeeezing, " I tell her again. "Mama," she says......."sometimes life is freezing....bye bye..." Thank goodness my youngest (10 and 11) will still snuggle with me. I always thought that once they got older I would appreciate my freedom. It does have it's benefits but I long for the smell of baby powder again. I just can't fathom never having another child. It's what I do...LOL My baby making days are not over yet... I still have some good eggs left in me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,088 #13 January 16, 2004 QuoteI've definied myself as a mother for so many years. Redefine yourself as a hot chick skydiver. Then send me your phone number.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #14 January 16, 2004 QuoteNow before all you guys get upset with me about helping him out so much, you need to understand what has happened in our (my children and mine's) lifes. I think helping is ok. My mom buys stuff for my house all the time, she can't help it, she loves to decorate. I let her because it makes her feel good...and my house looks good too!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 January 16, 2004 Oh, Andrea! What a BEAUTIFUL family! Wow, you look absolutely stunning in your picture. Your daughter is sooooo gorgeous, and your son is a cutie-pie, too! Anyway, my BF has the day off, and I just showed him your family pic. Personally, I am also am blown away by how his son is beginning to go through puberty. I keep looking at his son and hearing how his voice has changed. It is hard to overlook his physical changes. It is beautiful to change and grow, but I also liked it soooo much when he was a cute, cuddly kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #16 January 16, 2004 QuoteRedfine yourself as a hot chick skydiver. Then send me your phone number. Sorry, I swore-off dating green men. Edit: I'm talking about alien men like on his avatar, NOT moderators! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #17 January 16, 2004 QuoteUmmm...you are going to have some serious issues with boys when you're daughter hits dating age... i'm not suprised at all that her daughter is a looker. i mean look at andrea!!!! SMOKIN!! Andrea do your kids swim like you?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Luv2Fall 0 #18 January 16, 2004 Beautiful family..................seems to happen over night. My oldest will be 18 in April and has a size 16 foot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #19 January 16, 2004 (yes, I know I don't like my picture posted, this is a 1 time thing. I'm just there for reference on how big the kids have gotten.) You mean there are kids in that picture? All I could see was you Andi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #20 January 16, 2004 Quote My oldest will be 18 in April and has a size 16 foot! well you know what they say about guys with big feet...........they don't have that many pair of shoes. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Luv2Fall 0 #21 January 16, 2004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #22 January 16, 2004 QuoteAndrea do your kids swim like you? No, can you believe it? Both of them just like to play in a pool like regular people. Alix tried a lot of stuff but never has found her niche in sports. She plays the hell out of a piano and can memorize 4 pages of difficult music with no problem. Other than that she likes boys, music, boys, the phone, boys,shopping,boys, the computer, boys...typical 15 year old girl. Nick's thing is soccer and he's played since he was 5. He made the premiere try-out team this year and plays sweeper. Then, he begged us to let him on a co-ed team also just for fun. In the off-season, he just finished JV volleyball for the fun of it too. He plays 2 instruments also, but he's really more into soccer.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #23 January 16, 2004 Y'all are going to make me get out Sangiro's green face! You're not helping me with my empty nest syndrome!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #24 January 16, 2004 What a beautimous family! I have an advantage here...Joe and I may likely not ever be 'empty-nesters'...with our Autistic sons, we are planning ahead to build a wing onto our house when we move to California for the boys when they are grown. It'll be the twins' apartment, sort of. Hopefully they can have some independence, but we'll be right there if they need us! The goal is to have them living completely independent, happy, productive adult lives. -But we have no problem should we need to be near by to help facilitate any aspect of that! And our oldest...Jaleesa is 7 now, and it's just gonna break my heart when she starts looking for colleges in the upcoming 10 years or so... Ah, but we're always mamas, Andrea! Nobody can take that from us no matter how far the children roam...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #25 January 16, 2004 Quoteshe likes boys, music, boys, the phone, boys,shopping,boys, the computer, boys. oh she like shopping.............thats nice Those are some very talented kids you got there! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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kallend 2,088 #13 January 16, 2004 QuoteI've definied myself as a mother for so many years. Redefine yourself as a hot chick skydiver. Then send me your phone number.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #14 January 16, 2004 QuoteNow before all you guys get upset with me about helping him out so much, you need to understand what has happened in our (my children and mine's) lifes. I think helping is ok. My mom buys stuff for my house all the time, she can't help it, she loves to decorate. I let her because it makes her feel good...and my house looks good too!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 January 16, 2004 Oh, Andrea! What a BEAUTIFUL family! Wow, you look absolutely stunning in your picture. Your daughter is sooooo gorgeous, and your son is a cutie-pie, too! Anyway, my BF has the day off, and I just showed him your family pic. Personally, I am also am blown away by how his son is beginning to go through puberty. I keep looking at his son and hearing how his voice has changed. It is hard to overlook his physical changes. It is beautiful to change and grow, but I also liked it soooo much when he was a cute, cuddly kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 January 16, 2004 QuoteRedfine yourself as a hot chick skydiver. Then send me your phone number. Sorry, I swore-off dating green men. Edit: I'm talking about alien men like on his avatar, NOT moderators! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #17 January 16, 2004 QuoteUmmm...you are going to have some serious issues with boys when you're daughter hits dating age... i'm not suprised at all that her daughter is a looker. i mean look at andrea!!!! SMOKIN!! Andrea do your kids swim like you?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #18 January 16, 2004 Beautiful family..................seems to happen over night. My oldest will be 18 in April and has a size 16 foot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #19 January 16, 2004 (yes, I know I don't like my picture posted, this is a 1 time thing. I'm just there for reference on how big the kids have gotten.) You mean there are kids in that picture? All I could see was you Andi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #20 January 16, 2004 Quote My oldest will be 18 in April and has a size 16 foot! well you know what they say about guys with big feet...........they don't have that many pair of shoes. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #22 January 16, 2004 QuoteAndrea do your kids swim like you? No, can you believe it? Both of them just like to play in a pool like regular people. Alix tried a lot of stuff but never has found her niche in sports. She plays the hell out of a piano and can memorize 4 pages of difficult music with no problem. Other than that she likes boys, music, boys, the phone, boys,shopping,boys, the computer, boys...typical 15 year old girl. Nick's thing is soccer and he's played since he was 5. He made the premiere try-out team this year and plays sweeper. Then, he begged us to let him on a co-ed team also just for fun. In the off-season, he just finished JV volleyball for the fun of it too. He plays 2 instruments also, but he's really more into soccer.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #23 January 16, 2004 Y'all are going to make me get out Sangiro's green face! You're not helping me with my empty nest syndrome!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 January 16, 2004 What a beautimous family! I have an advantage here...Joe and I may likely not ever be 'empty-nesters'...with our Autistic sons, we are planning ahead to build a wing onto our house when we move to California for the boys when they are grown. It'll be the twins' apartment, sort of. Hopefully they can have some independence, but we'll be right there if they need us! The goal is to have them living completely independent, happy, productive adult lives. -But we have no problem should we need to be near by to help facilitate any aspect of that! And our oldest...Jaleesa is 7 now, and it's just gonna break my heart when she starts looking for colleges in the upcoming 10 years or so... Ah, but we're always mamas, Andrea! Nobody can take that from us no matter how far the children roam...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #25 January 16, 2004 Quoteshe likes boys, music, boys, the phone, boys,shopping,boys, the computer, boys. oh she like shopping.............thats nice Those are some very talented kids you got there! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
