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[Janet]

I found that Ann Landers letter before my son was born (we had trouble conceiving) and I knew I wanted to remember that as a life lesson. There hasn't been one time during his childhood or now that I have wished he was older or doing something more grown up. I cherish every minute I have with him, until that time he's out on his own. What a mess I'll be then...

[Marilyn]

We just took our second daughter to college. I know this is the best thing for her. She needs the experience and with her career goals, our local college just would not have been the best, but it was hard for her to leave and hard for us to push her out of the nest.

What shocked me is that a couple of our friends are also sending their youngest or only off to college this year, and both these moms were so happy to get their girls out of the house. One said she spent the first weekend cleaning and getting everything just the way she wanted it. She was so happy to get rid of her daughter.

The other said basically the same thing.

I just don't get it. I'm happy my daughter has this opportunity. I even envy her a little. But I would never say even in jest that I was glad to get rid of her. And these women were sincere.

I enjoy the time when it's just us, my husband and me, we have a lot of fun by ourselves, but our children are not something to "get rid of".

[Mandy]

That was great Janet, thanks for sharing!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

We just took our second daughter to college. I know this is the best thing for her. She needs the experience and with her career goals, our local college just would not have been the best, but it was hard for her to leave and hard for us to push her out of the nest.

What shocked me is that a couple of our friends are also sending their youngest or only off to college this year, and both these moms were so happy to get their girls out of the house. One said she spent the first weekend cleaning and getting everything just the way she wanted it. She was so happy to get rid of her daughter.

The other said basically the same thing.

I just don't get it. I'm happy my daughter has this opportunity. I even envy her a little. But I would never say even in jest that I was glad to get rid of her. And these women were sincere.

I enjoy the time when it's just us, my husband and me, we have a lot of fun by ourselves, but our children are not something to "get rid of".

I agree!! I found that article before my son was born and to this very day I never wished time would hurry where he was concerned. I just can not believe how fast these past 15 years have gone by. It won't be long and he'll be going off to college, but even though I will be really proud that he is furthering his education, I will miss him terribly. He is such a joy and I would keep him forever if I could.