Are your children all grown up? Do you miss it when they were little?

Mine are not all grown but the older two are 14 and 15 and I already miss when they were little and had more time to spend with mommy. I can't even imagine an empty nest. My advise is borrow the grandkids, and hold tight to those wonderful memories.

No mine arent all grown but i am done having more. I have a 7 year old a 2 year old and a almost 3 month old. I wish they wouldnt grow up so fast but they do. I remember when my oldest was as little as my youngest. Now he is big and independent. My other son is starting to become more independent too. I knew he was growing when he started putting sentences together. I love all my kids and no matter how big they get they will always be my babies. they might not want me to call them babies but oh well. My littlest sister just graduated and she was the baby in our family. I cant believe she is in the real world now. Its hard to believe how fast they all grow so this is what i tell my friends..."take as many pictures as you can, no matter how mad it makes the little ones, it gives you memories forever" I know one day my 3 will be grown and then its up to them to give me grandbabies to play with and watch grow up as well:)

Mine aren't grown up either (like the 1st 2 responders). Mine are 13, 11, and 7. And I do miss when they were little peanuts that you could cuddle in your arms. They're not so cuddly now since they don't fit in your arms like that anymore.

But at least I can still snuggle with them on the couch.

I have two grown daughters and my youngest has a daughter of her own now. I love all the memories we have of them growing up and I'm happy to say they have some great memories that we all share when we get together. We all live in different states now....from Texas, Virginia, to PA. I loved raising my girls and being a stay at home mom for most of it, however, I have been a semi-empty nester for 4 years now, the last three we have my s/o's daughter on weekends and during the summer, etc. Although I love having her here, she's 14 now, I'm not sure that I haven't been living with just us two and the dog for the most part too long. It's kinda nice being able to go on a last minute trip on the harley, or grab the dog and load up the truck for a weekend of camping, without having to worry about what activities does the girls have this weekend, oh can't do it that week, etc. lol

Awww Mom. Like you always say we will always be your babies. Besides no matter what age I am I will always need my Mom.

Love you lots,

Your pain in the butt eldest daughter LOL.

My children are all grown also and I agree, time does go and I have no idea where it all went. I also look back and wish that I could have made things better for my children even though they never complain. I wish for the days again when they were young. My oldest daughter lives near me but not sure where, she is married and has 4 children but she has disowned her family. Our son still lives with us and I love having him here even though I don't get to see him as much as I would like. When he is not working he is with one of his best friends with whom they have been learning to play the guitar from another friend. Then there is my youngest daughter, she lives 300 miles away and she has one child. It breaks my heart too seeing my grandson grow up so fast, I look at his day care pictures and wish he was still at that age. Looking forward to July though, he will be here for vacation. They did come down for Mother's Day and for Father's Day and I always hate to see them leave.

My son is still at home but next year he is a senior in high school. Not really sure if he will live at home while attending college or what will happen. I have enjoyed watching him grow up, he is a fine young man. I always wonder what will lie ahead for him, will he be happy, will he find true love, will he be successful, and so on. I miss the times we used to sit and play together, now we talk about many things and sometimes still play, usually video games now. but this is all part of the process of growing up and letting go. Hopefully I have done my job right and raised a good person. The years have gone by fast and I am looking forward to the years ahead.

yes i do miss them being little because as my grandma used to say, when their little they only step on your feet but when they grow up they step on your heart. that she was right about. but one thing she wasnt she used to say you love your grandkids more than you ever love your kids. but with me i love my kids so much, its the same i think.