My Son...............

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TBAR

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Man they grow up fast. I think he was about 8 when he could first drive the Cub and help me mow. While standing on the mower deck I would get the tractor started, put it into gear and let out the clutch to get him going.(he could not reach the peddles) Then I would step off and let him go.

I almost cried as I REALLY needed the help.

He is 17 now and I can't stand the idea of him going off to college in a year or so. I depend on him so much for helping with the heavy chores.

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I was in my forties when one day in a reflective moment I realized that my work ethic was all about trying to please my father.

A moment later I realized I'd had his approval since my early twenties.

My father's not one to express such things. He just assumes one is smart enough to know such things.

I think it's good to express oneself the way you have. I'm sure your son knows how you feel. But it's got to feel good seeing you say it to the world.

We who know how you feel appreciate your expression of what most of us take for granted.

Thank you.

A son, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather, harvey
 
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My boy is 5 now. Seems like last week he was sitting in my forearm wrapped in the baby blanket at the hospital not 30 minutes old.
We all will experience this one day. And the only thing I can think of doing if that day comes is to go buy a tractor which can do it all so you can drive it.
I take great pride in what my son accomplishes. This is just the next step in the process for him too. Life is a lesson, you learn it when it's through.
 
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Aren't they great?

My youngest (21) took the day off from college yesterday /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif to go deer hunting...and shot his first deer, a four point. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

He had used my tractor and FEL to haul a load of corn out to his blind.

Though he has been hunting since he was 14 this is the first deer he has taken. I was lucky enough to be in the woods (about 300 yards from him) when he shot. I got to settle him down, help him track it (not much help needed since it was lung shot), and teach him how to gut it out.

My dad is in his 70's and no longer hunts, but now I understand that ear to ear grin he had when I took my first deer. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

We went back to the house and got my dad (Grandpa) so he could be a part of it too. While gutting it, my son showed us that the corn he had put out had been eaten by his deer.

TBAR - Thanks for starting this great thread !

One Proud PaPa ! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
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Nice thoughts TBAR. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

My son is 24 and has just completed his first year in what he wants to be a 20 year Navy career. He's doing great, and is now married with his own daughter.

There were quite a few times when he was in high school and the first few years following that I didn't think he'd ever figure out how to get his life in order. It took a little longer than usual (at least I think it was a little longer than usual! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif) for him to get there, but boy, when he did, what a terrific feeling it was! And ever since then, he just keeps doing better and better.

I know what you mean when you say you can't stand the idea of your son going out on his own. But trust me, even though it'll be hard, you will realize that this is the way it is supposed to be, and you'll be busting your buttons with pride as you see your son becoming his own man. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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It's incredible how fast they grow up (and mine are only 3 and 5). I make an effort to enjoy them every day.

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My daughter is getting married in March. For some reason her leaving the roost doesn't bother me as much as the thought of my son leaving............ /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I am going hunting with a couple of friends next week that are taking their grandkids that they just idolize. I told the wife that I hope my daughter would hurry up and give us grandkids so I could take them hunting. Thought she was going to hit me. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif She is not in a hurry to become a grandmother but I don't have a problem with it as I look forward to the companionship.

Is this what a Mid-Life Crisis feels like? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif


TBAR
 
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My step-daughter was 9 when we met and scared half to death of the big bearded giant that came into her life. She is 17 now and I'm the first person she comes to when she has a question or problem. She is now making plans for her future, and all any of us can hope for is that we taught them well and that they'll keep their wits about them when all others are losing theirs.
 
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I have found that there is nothing better than my little boy. He is 10 months old and he is quite the character. I am not sure what the day will be like when he leaves but I know I will not be looking forward to it.
 

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