Dear Baba Rumcake,
Ugh, i had that moment tonight
Hanging out with my “baby” when I realized he’s so big and not a baby at all anymore. It made me super sad!!
He’s almost 14 months old.
Does everyone have that moment? How old is the child when it happens?
Dejected in Durham
Dear Dejected,
Ummmm…yeah, they do grow up. You need to do some growing up, also. No, most people do not feel sad, that their children are growing up. You seem to be dependent on that child for some self fulfillment.
Find something else to do or else you will keep that kid from growing up to be, independent of you. That feeling should be quick and transient. Move on.
Dwelling on it, hoping that there are other people out there with the same ‘syndrome’ is not healthy. You will suffer empty nest too, in the future, because honey, they do leave, when they get older. Enjoy the time with your child. Don’t worry about wanting to hold on and not let go.
Get on with it. You both will be fine.
Blessings on that child and you. Let me know how you do.
Baba Rumcake