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<blockquote data-quote="barneysmom" data-source="post: 377727" data-attributes="member: 1872"><p>Hi ML,</p><p></p><p>I want to write lots but I have to get to bed. I want to say that when adolescence comes around and the reality and noticeability of the differences of our kids is greater -- it is really and truly terrifying. I remember awhile ago I had this tiny glimpse of what it was going to be like, but I think my subconscious protected me because I kind of shrugged it off and thought "Naw, it can't be THAT bad." But gradually my subconscious allowed me to process what was in store for me during adolescence. EEK! Honestly I think I was in shock when I realized the extent of it.</p><p></p><p>All I can say, ML, is you will get used to it. I had a very steep learning curve but I did get used to being a parent in this time of transition. You're getting a good start - I think you made a great decision about the Wii vs. the tennis. Also, I've found that the teen years are harder for me and husband to be on the same page. I'm not sure why that is. It's hard to tell what is "normal teen stuff" and what is difficult child stuff. They really resemble each other. And remember your husband will be on a learning curve too.</p><p></p><p>It will get better. It won't get any easier, but you'll get used to it. It has been in these years that I have finally learned the lesson of taking care of myself first. Otherwise it's just too exhausting. </p><p></p><p>You got some great advice from the others. I like the advice, I think from Trinity, about manster needing to save his energy for other things rather than the tennis. </p><p></p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barneysmom, post: 377727, member: 1872"] Hi ML, I want to write lots but I have to get to bed. I want to say that when adolescence comes around and the reality and noticeability of the differences of our kids is greater -- it is really and truly terrifying. I remember awhile ago I had this tiny glimpse of what it was going to be like, but I think my subconscious protected me because I kind of shrugged it off and thought "Naw, it can't be THAT bad." But gradually my subconscious allowed me to process what was in store for me during adolescence. EEK! Honestly I think I was in shock when I realized the extent of it. All I can say, ML, is you will get used to it. I had a very steep learning curve but I did get used to being a parent in this time of transition. You're getting a good start - I think you made a great decision about the Wii vs. the tennis. Also, I've found that the teen years are harder for me and husband to be on the same page. I'm not sure why that is. It's hard to tell what is "normal teen stuff" and what is difficult child stuff. They really resemble each other. And remember your husband will be on a learning curve too. It will get better. It won't get any easier, but you'll get used to it. It has been in these years that I have finally learned the lesson of taking care of myself first. Otherwise it's just too exhausting. You got some great advice from the others. I like the advice, I think from Trinity, about manster needing to save his energy for other things rather than the tennis. Jo [/QUOTE]
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