Laura & CTB Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I'm sitting here having just finished decorating my son's bedroom cos it's his 18th birthday tomorrow. Thought I'd pour myself a glass of champagne (well I like to start celebrations early ) and am drinking it out of a champagne flute that has Happy 18th Birthday etched on it that was given to me all those MANY years ago!!! I'm not sure if I feel like I've come full circle or I'm just feeling my age and what feels really strange is today is the last day I am offically responsible for him......... anyone else been here done that??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Not done it - but can imagine the emotion. I would love to encapsulate Ben and Joe - but then I would miss out on all "Their" things to come in life. . Hope the birthday celebrations go well Laura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Yes -and it does feel strange. But, as you said......... 'officially' responsible for him - nothing really changes, and you'll still feel just as responsible for him Have a good afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Well said Lesley, my son is 21 and he left home last year everytime he goes back is a wrench, but they do still need you, but in a different way.Hes an only child as well I also think boys are different to girls, takes them a while to grow up! sorry boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I found my son was just as much a responsibility at 18 as he was at 17. I thought then that boys should not come of age until they were 21. Now that he is 21, I am beginning to think that 25 might be about right. Girls may be grown up at 18, but boys just think they are. As for myself, I never officially came of age: when I had my 18th birthday, people came of age at 21; then the law changed, so that when I had my 21st birthday, people came of age at 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 As for myself, I never officially came of age: when I had my 18th birthday, people came of age at 21; then the law changed, so that when I had my 21st birthday, people came of age at 18. Perhaps thats a good excuse for another celebration now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 2 down one to go. It doesn't get easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 2 down one to go. It doesn't get easier! OMG - * feels eternally grateful for just the one* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 My eldest is 18 on Saturday. I'd never thought of it like that at all. I'm not expecting any changes - though I think she may be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
