tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post5241273301043592071..comments2024-03-23T12:05:17.236+00:00Comments on Sweetbriar Dreams: A New Milestone in Parentingsweetbriardreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-27827392307317268532015-02-22T20:47:46.231+00:002015-02-22T20:47:46.231+00:00I promise it gets better. Those few years are try...I promise it gets better. Those few years are trying to say the least. Wine helped me get through it (just kidding). If they only told us what teens were going to be like in those baby classes.....LOL. BeckieLochness Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118223805518030488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-24281058943513344402015-02-19T14:56:10.972+00:002015-02-19T14:56:10.972+00:00You're a bit ahead of me here. But I already f...You're a bit ahead of me here. But I already find myself trying to explain the traffic and driving situation as we go around our day. I'm trying to give him head start! on what I know will surely come. I say to him what my Mum said to me which was, 'oh your Dad was a good driver, you'll be a good driver!' or in his case I say, 'well your Dad's got very quick reactions' we won't mention the speed he drives at! Also I think have as many driving lessons as possible! XHeather https://www.blogger.com/profile/16391490107612393396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-22147224007384728662015-02-18T14:55:25.987+00:002015-02-18T14:55:25.987+00:00I can just imagine what you are going through righ...I can just imagine what you are going through right now and how nervous you must be! I know I would be too. You are putting tears in my eyes as I write this. Well happy birthday to Mr. Teen! Take care and be well. Enjoy the rest of the week!<br />Hugs, JulieJulie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-17546864757812451122015-02-18T07:36:53.045+00:002015-02-18T07:36:53.045+00:00Aw, Chel, I know it is hard seeing your child grow...Aw, Chel, I know it is hard seeing your child growing into an adult right before your eyes, but this just means that you have done a good job of it and all those years of guiding and teaching will now help guide his wings in the right direction. Believe me, this time of life will transition into wonderful rewards as your children blossom and grow. They will temporarily seem to grow away from you, but will come back as wonderful people and friends in their own right, with the blessings of bringing their own loves into the fold. Still, I know new drivers are nerve wracking for parents waiting at home.....those sleepless nights until they come in can really tire you out. Hang in there, the best is yet to come. Hugs xo Karen Karen @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-61022384912579368082015-02-18T02:50:15.839+00:002015-02-18T02:50:15.839+00:00I've been right where you are and it will be o...I've been right where you are and it will be okay! It's hard being a mother at times.<br />Thank you so much for popping in to see me.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-5685951082702043002015-02-18T01:53:16.021+00:002015-02-18T01:53:16.021+00:00Chel this is so sweet! I so remember those days. ...Chel this is so sweet! I so remember those days. now I have grands older than this. Enjoy each and every one of these moments because they will pass so quickly!<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-49489036666340501072015-02-18T01:00:06.186+00:002015-02-18T01:00:06.186+00:00Our son went away to university when he was 17. Th...Our son went away to university when he was 17. The 2 months between high school graduation and the "off to Berkeley" day were miserable for all of us. I said it was the Lord's way of making us want Joshua to leave. Of course, I was a basket case after he left - such changes in the family.<br /><br />Our children are adults now, but the teen years were definitely a challenge.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-89400121595685068432015-02-17T21:28:38.560+00:002015-02-17T21:28:38.560+00:00Be thankful. Neither of my kids has yet got their ...Be thankful. Neither of my kids has yet got their driver's license. I want them to get it, but I don't really know what the hold up is. Happy Birthday to your son, and good luck with the driving. I'm sure you'll settle into this new facet quickly enough. I had my license for a few years before I got my first car. Getting my car was the BEST thing as we lived in the country and I had no way of getting from A to B without my parents' permission to use their car (usually denied). So I can understand totally the desire for independence. But I also understand that letting your kids go is sometimes rough. I feel that tug every time we drop my daughter back at her university home. WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-89505001856277598232015-02-17T19:16:58.775+00:002015-02-17T19:16:58.775+00:00I remember what that was like and I don't envy...I remember what that was like and I don't envy you. It still makes me nervous to watch my 19 year old daughter drive off lol<br /><br />Happy birthday to your son and good luck :)Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-76515696196172873372015-02-17T08:36:55.871+00:002015-02-17T08:36:55.871+00:00Isn't it funny how Mr and you react quite diff...Isn't it funny how Mr and you react quite differently to the exact same feeling? I know it must be annoying for your son that you are both so worried, but it's what love does to you!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-72610979690629209742015-02-17T03:43:32.873+00:002015-02-17T03:43:32.873+00:00I've been through that with my eldest ... it v...I've been through that with my eldest ... it very scary the first few times they take off on their own. Hopefully eventually it does get easier and you will enjoy not having to drive so much yourself! Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01387084066761657484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-1162981557371260192015-02-17T00:59:55.292+00:002015-02-17T00:59:55.292+00:00It can't be easy to step back...but the path a...It can't be easy to step back...but the path away will always lead back to you. Happy B day to him.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-3212246147506989232015-02-16T23:40:51.900+00:002015-02-16T23:40:51.900+00:00Happy birthday to Mr. Teen. Driving is a worry at ...Happy birthday to Mr. Teen. Driving is a worry at first because we know how little they understand about the power of the car they're driving and how terrible the consequences can be if they aren't paying attention. On the other hand, most of us survived learning to drive. We've got 5 grown children who drive and manage to do it without me. Not that I want to ride with them, mind you. LolCranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-75637860000243153462015-02-16T23:09:40.349+00:002015-02-16T23:09:40.349+00:00I remember every stage as being so hard as they se...I remember every stage as being so hard as they seem to need us less and less but oh to see the wings bud and they start to fly ever so gently at first...You begin to realize you've done a good job and they will always love and need you just in other ways...I am loving my adult kids but often I think oh what I would give for just one day with them as a child.....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-43821899538222500282015-02-16T20:30:31.703+00:002015-02-16T20:30:31.703+00:00So hard to let go, but so good for them to learn i...So hard to let go, but so good for them to learn independence. I remember the first time Mallory drove away by herself, yikes!! so scary!Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-22969182162606447832015-02-16T18:15:01.955+00:002015-02-16T18:15:01.955+00:00Happy Birthday to your son!
Oh boy, I know your h...Happy Birthday to your son!<br /><br />Oh boy, I know your heart. I worried so much when my boys were learning to drive -and still worry about safety. It will become a little easier over time, but we never stop worrying about our children. That is part of being a mom....but nothing so sweeter.....<br /><br />xxSweet Cottage Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585280807777813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-51954016560883368202015-02-16T17:53:16.574+00:002015-02-16T17:53:16.574+00:00Hello,
Oh my, I am with you. My oldest will be tak...Hello,<br />Oh my, I am with you. My oldest will be taking his driving lessons this year. So many changes coming up for us. Sending you a big HUG and Happy Birthday wishes.<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-54481469129455254872015-02-16T15:40:48.209+00:002015-02-16T15:40:48.209+00:00This is what you've been working for all these...This is what you've been working for all these years! And it is bittersweet. Happy birthday!<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-12953472593989647152015-02-16T14:16:06.343+00:002015-02-16T14:16:06.343+00:00Ahh I remember the tears when our son went off to ...Ahh I remember the tears when our son went off to college. All those years of hopefully doing the right thing to prepare them for life and then letting them go. I'm sure your son will love the independence- and I'm sure there will be a moment or two of doubt and anxiety- it's only natural. The disagreements will continue but it's only natural as they need to cut the cord too! Happy Birthday to your teen! Liz @ Sit With Me In My Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994803446149647630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-77827447623424989582015-02-16T12:41:18.136+00:002015-02-16T12:41:18.136+00:00Happy Birthday to your son, and good luck with the...Happy Birthday to your son, and good luck with the driving lessons. These milestones are so immense and emotional to parents and to our children they are all about the exciting opportunities......<br />Wishing you a happy week.<br />Helen xoxHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-24235673268712793082015-02-16T12:28:09.113+00:002015-02-16T12:28:09.113+00:00Parenting is both the most difficult and the most ...Parenting is both the most difficult and the most rewarding job we will ever have. My heart goes out to you and your husband... As encouragement, way on down the line... grandparenting is the BEST job you will ever have. ;) I can tell you are doing a great job... lots of love. That's the most important part. blessings ~ tannaTannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-45503864632609431302015-02-16T11:43:57.180+00:002015-02-16T11:43:57.180+00:00I hope it all goes well. It's hard to let go b...I hope it all goes well. It's hard to let go but you will get more and more used to it as they get older. My younger son didn't want to learn to drive! Eventually, when he must have 20 and I was tired being a taxi, I insisted that he learn to drive. I gave him lessons myself (and then he went to a driving instructor). The first time he drove himself he couldn't believe how great it felt! He absolutely loved it.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-10839524753271753592015-02-16T11:37:09.286+00:002015-02-16T11:37:09.286+00:00A big milestone indeed! Very scary for you I imag...A big milestone indeed! Very scary for you I imagine, but it will all be good in the end! Whatever happens your husband and Coco will still be there and loving you! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-7489732103527330462015-02-16T05:47:08.086+00:002015-02-16T05:47:08.086+00:00Oh so sweet -- and yet so bitter -- the growing up...Oh so sweet -- and yet so bitter -- the growing up and letting go - is indeed one of the hardest things I've ever had to do up to that point when my children all left to live their own lives..bitter sweet feelings...Give yourself time once he leave leaves a change will take part in your too and it can be hard to get through but keep close God with prayer and you'll do just fine!<br />Hugs Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604873252635604126.post-37457261454626379352015-02-16T00:51:44.293+00:002015-02-16T00:51:44.293+00:00Understand completely. I'm not at that stage ...Understand completely. I'm not at that stage yet, with my Miss Early Teen only in her 2nd year at high school, but I know it will go quickly and I get butterflies just thinking about it.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567813155701854683noreply@blogger.com