Happy Birthday

@caver1 (1762)
United States
October 16, 2007 10:52am CST
My son is 16 years old today. Why is this birthday making me feel old? He's only a sophmore in high school, so he's not leaving home anytime soon. You always hear people say, "Oh, they grow up so fast" and "They'll be gone before you know it". That hasn't hit home until now. How did you feel when your child turned 16? Was it a milestone event for you?
4 responses
OURDEW
@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
17 Oct 07
Happy Birthday to your son. My son just turned 16 in July. The time really goes fast. I can't believe he is growing up, he has his driving permit and we have been doing a lot of driving.
caver1
@caver1 (1762)
• United States
17 Oct 07
My son finally said the other day that maybe he should study the book and take his drivers test for the permit. So, I guess we'll be driving alot soon.
Akeela
@Akeela (2078)
• Trinidad And Tobago
16 Oct 07
Well sad but true every year he get older you're getting old der lol , well my son just turn two and I sometimes wish it was 18 lol don't worry when you're giving a speech in his wedding then you can say damn im old lol
caver1
@caver1 (1762)
• United States
17 Oct 07
Yeah, I'm old. I was 30 before he was born. I wonder if I'll even have enough energy to play with my grandkids. Well, I guess I shouldn't be hurrying things, he doesn't even have a girlfriend.
ssh123
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
16 Oct 07
But he is your son and you should look for his progress in field of education and career. So just give him you love and that is a good investment. Wherever he goes he comes back to you, even after themarriage. He just cannot forget mother's love or parent's love. The attachments and fondness in the family is the greatest factor which keeps the members united. I like it.
Liverpoolboxingbaby
@Liverpoolboxingbaby (4)
•
16 Oct 07
Well Caver, I know what you mean. I have a son who was 16 in April, my eldest, and it certainly is a milestone. He`s a young man now and not a child - but its a bit scary cos I still worry when he`s out of the house. Yeah, i know you`ve got to cut the apron strings, but thats mothers for you. And he`SO TALL. At 6ft 2 I have to look up at him now. What a strange feeling.
caver1
@caver1 (1762)
• United States
17 Oct 07
My son is taller than me also. Just not that tall. I think he is about 5'9".