They sure do grow up fast.

I have a long way to go yet but was just talking about this with my mum the other day. As kids we’re oblivious to how our parents may be feeling about us. Some of the things my mum told me absolutely broke my heart, particularly about my brothers. Thankfully they have grown up now and matured but mums worry never stops.

Their are so many life stages for kids, they’re a constant learning curve for sure. The teenage years are particularly tough. I too have a son exactly like the one above. He’s 25 now and hasn’t changed, being a teen didn’t change him, he’s wonderful

sounds awesome and looks great

Big milestones like starting school, high school, uni etc can be a big challenge to the child, even more so for the parents!

my boy starts kindy next year. it doesn’t phase me as he will be ready by then and goes to day care now. its sad that they grow so quickly now.

To be honest, you’ll be surprised how boys still allow you to cuddle them even when they’re big and grown (well at least they think they are :P), more for you now, more for them =)

what a beautiful article it is such a lovely read thank you, lets hope everything goes smoothly my little girl is in year six this year as well and she started to get the pubity emotions and additude last year lets hope she mellows out a bit this year as she eases on with it.

My son is entering Year 9 — another huge transition as he leaves the younger part of Secondary School and not quite into the Senior part. I’m very excited by the program his school is offering as it acknowledges that this is a trying year in more ways than one for both females and males and I look forward to how it pans out.

I know where you are coming from. My son started year 7 last year but it didn’t really change the snuggles etc all that much however this summer I’ve noticed a marked difference. Not bad (most of the time) just different – much more mature and independent.

He sounds really sweet, you are very lucky he still loves his cuddles!

I understand how you feel, but it gets better. I have had one start uni last year and the other is now heading into her last year of high school. Scary times. And our family times are becoming less frequent as boys come into the scene and romances blossom.But more life experiences to discover.

Have a miss going into year 7 and as she said to me Mum last year of my childhood has pasted I have grown up to fast. This being said as she was running out the door to climb into a tree to read another book

I am at this stage now my eldest son is 13 and is starting year 7 this year, my youngest son will be following in 2 years time. They grow up so quickly!!

My second is starting school this year and I just can’t believe the years have gone by so quickly. I’m going to miss him like crazy when he’s at school five days!

My baby is doing his year 12 2015. Last one home. Not sure if hes staying regional or going into the city once its completed. I already miss the others. I feel like its the first day they went to school. How many other mums felt this way when they are leaving the nest?

Good article,, still long way to go for me to cross this stage,, but still i feel days will pass soon and one day we will be in this situation

A good read. My oldest is already 6 it’s gone so quick, dressing the teenage years, doesn’t seem that far off.

Oh this makes me sad to read. I have two little boys too and I know how fast the years will go. I must cherish every moment with them.

our little one is heading into grade 2 but she acts more like she gonna be in grade 7 not aged 7.