re: Anyone else with teenagers have a bit of a teary-eyed moment on Christmas

Posted by SECdragonmaster

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 6:02 pm to toosleaux

Absolutely.

My kids are virtually grown.

Not yet married so we still get Christmas in our house this year.

It is wonderful and I still get a bit teary at times.

This post was edited on 12/25/20 at 6:02 pm

Posted by Scarletmagnolia

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 6:48 pm to toosleaux

With everything that has happened this year things were tight. My kids knew this and said that they didn’t want any gifts this year. They only wanted to watch Christmas movies, make the ornaments like we always do, and make fudge.

Posted by fallguy_1978

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 6:57 pm to Scarletmagnolia

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With everything that has happened this year things were tight. My kids knew this and said that they didn’t want any gifts this year. They only wanted to watch Christmas movies, make the ornaments like we always do, and make fudge.

Sounds like you've raised some good kids. Congrats.

Posted by Scarletmagnolia

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 7:02 pm to fallguy_1978

I have to agree. The shocking part is that they are teenagers.

Posted by Interweb Cowboy

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 7:10 pm to toosleaux

30, 24 & 22 and no grandbabies, yes I still get teary-eyed.

Posted by Solo Cam

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 7:10 pm to toosleaux

I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old.

The 2 year old today was the first real Christmas I got with her where she understood what was going on.

One of the best days of my life

She’s was literally running around the living room screaming she was so excited.

She crashed on my chest for a 2 hour nap after a Christmas cookie sugar rush.

She woke up at one point - hugged my neck and said “I love you daddy”

Moments like that just put everything into perspective in a split second.

This post was edited on 12/25/20 at 7:18 pm

Posted by Solo Cam

Member since Sep 2015

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 7:11 pm to TigerFanatic99

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My wife took my favorite picture of our dog that we lost on Labor day and have it converted into a small 5x7 painting for my office desk. I cried like a baby.

My 4 years just brought a mix of frustration and joy.

You sound like a terrible father and a weirdo

Posted by fallguy_1978

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 7:12 pm to Solo Cam

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The 2 year old today was the first real Christmas I got with her where she understood what was going on.

One of the best days of my life

It'll be an absolute blast for you for the next 7 years or so. Make sure when the oldest one figures it out that she plays along for a few years for the younger one. They are usually more than willing because it makes them feel all grown up.

This post was edited on 12/25/20 at 7:14 pm

Posted by Dissident Aggressor

Member since Aug 2011

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 7:49 pm to Kimist

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We're missing our youngest who is in boot camp at Parris Island to become a Marine.

SFMF

Posted by WS Bengal

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 8:14 pm to toosleaux

I have great grandkids at that age and tears still roll down my checks.

Posted by The Spleen

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 8:22 pm to toosleaux

We had a pretty proud day today as both our teenagers agreed to leave their phones in their rooms all day. Watched A Christmas Story, played a few board games, laughed, went for a family walk, and just had a great day with no technology sucking our time from each other.

Posted by G Vice

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Member since Dec 2006

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 8:23 pm to toosleaux

Yes I miss the old days when they were little, bound and determined to stay up and see Santa. Cookies and milk on the ready....

And there they lay, crashed out on the couch, failed in their mission to remain awake, while we set up the new bicycles and other goodies.

Those kids are 20 and 22 now

for a moment but

now

Posted by sjmabry

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 8:55 pm to toosleaux

Yes and no. I have a 15 y/o and a 19 m/o.

Posted by AmazingSpiderDog

Member since Oct 2020

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 10:46 pm to toosleaux

I've got a 5 year old great grandson. Get used to it. It's tough watching the grandchildren grow up.

Posted by mack the knife

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 10:49 pm to toosleaux

i’ve got a 20 yr old with a new boy, another 19, and an 11 yr old - DON’T blink it goes fast.

Posted by sms151t

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 10:53 pm to AmazingSpiderDog

My 7 y/o told me that today was the best day He then told his mom he loved her
I couldn’t been more proud of him. I just know as they get older they don’t believe so hope I remember today when he makes his mistakes

Posted by Triple Bogey

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 11:03 pm to toosleaux

I know I’m supposed to cherish this time, but my 6 month old hardly sleeps at all. I’m ready for this shite to be over with. My 3 y/o is a ton of fun, but I hate babies.

Posted by GreenRockTiger

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Posted on 12/25/20 at 11:28 pm to toosleaux

My oldest is 17 and my youngest is 5 - we still have a lot of fun on Christmas

It was really great to see my older kids playing with the younger kids today - they even went outside for a while and ran around like they were all 5 years old

The older ones play along with the Santa stuff and even volunteered to help put out the stuff in the middle of the night so I could get more sleep