How do they....

[drulzelot]

go from this:

to this:

in just 17 years?

My firstborn is settled in at college, and I miss him terribly. His wicked sense of humor kept us all in stitches, and our house is pretty quiet without him.

 

[new_2_newf]

lol...with a lot of love, patience and <insert your choice of alcohol, pill, or herb of choice>

That is a very handsome young man you have raised, I am sure he will do wonderfully on his own.

 

[NewfMom]

Don't worry. He'll be bringing laundry back for you to wash in no time :lol:

 

[KodysGrandma]

Handsome young man but I'm sure he will be back often. Remember that's what you were supposed to do, raise an independent responsible adult. Good for you.

 

[4ondafloor]

Thing1 is a handsome boy!!
To answer your question..they go from this to that "in the blink of an eye"

 

[Sheila B.]

:hugs:They grow up so fast but he'll always be your baby.

 

[ina/puusty]

Just the way..it's supposed to work!! Great job and..kudos! ina n HB n Kesa

 

[ardeagold]

It's hard Donna, but he's becoming a young man now...and a fine one, thanks to his Momma.

Best of luck Ian! Show your Momma what you're made of!

 

[Abbey]

It's kind of like when you taught him to walk.....................First, you held him up as he tried to move his legs. Then you held his hand, until he wanted do it on his own. And finally, you stepped aside and let him go. Ian's doing a mighty fine job of walking on his own, wouldn't you say? :hugs:

 

[Lori]

It's amazing, isn't it? It seems like we blinked and our babies are all grown up and starting on their own. Our house is pretty quiet too. Son (23 yrs old) just moved out 4th of July weekend and only gave me like a two week notice. I was not prepared to let him go already!! Now daughter (19 yrs old) moved back to college. I am not ready for this yet!

Good job you have done!

 

[padkins]

Know how you feel. My son just turned 18 and it seems like the time has just flown by! :hugs:

 

[2Paws]

Teaching them to fly and letting them fly solo is one of the hardest things a parent can do. He sure has grown up into a handsome young man. Now give yourself a good pat on the back!!!!