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01-13-2008, 11:59 PM
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Am I the only one who bawls when I go through my kids' clothes? Last night I was doing some practical wardrobe downsizing and I bawled when I went to bed after I put away the clothes that all three of my boys have worn. I thought about how I miss their baby years, and how I fear what things await them as they grow.
I love my boys.
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01-14-2008, 01:57 AM
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hi morningstar.
i wouldn't say i bawl when i go through my daughters clothes that she's outgrown, but i do miss when she was that little. i do cry however when i think about letting go of her when she's grown. i worry about the world she'll be living in, and the people she'll be coming in contact with. i should try not to worry so much about the things that i have no control over. all i can do is teach her to rely on the Lord in all things, and pray that she'll never forget it.
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01-14-2008, 11:59 AM
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Thank you! That reminds me - Our last FHE was on prayer and I need to ask my kids how they did with personal prayer this week.
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01-23-2008, 11:57 AM
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I used to get a bit weepy passing on clothes they had grown out of but I think it all came into perspective when my husband died and I started to look at things in a far wider way.
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01-23-2008, 12:39 PM
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I'm a dad and I cry all the time about the harsh realities of the world my children (I have my second on the way) will have to deal with. Even if these kids aren't killed by criminals or lost in drugs or sex, they will be slaves to a socialist government that is ever increasing in size and places ever increasing burdens on them. This nation will not look to the Saviour and be free, but enjoys the slavery of mammon.
God help us.
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01-23-2008, 12:43 PM
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Wow. I just thought she was referring to going through her kids' clothes. I didn't realize there was a hidden meaning of being slaves to a socialist goverment. I should learn to read between the lines better.
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When I go through my sons clothes, I will admit that I get a little weepy, but only because of the waste of money. Brand new jeans last maybe 6 months, then they are too small, or torn, or stained. I don't do it that often because I only see my son every other weekend so I don't have a lot of clothes for him. An example: When I got married again this past summer, we bought him a suit. It was a little big for him at the wedding, but no big deal. I think he's worn it maybe 10 times since then, and now it's too small and has chocolate stains on it.  
Kids grow up wayyyyyy too fast!!!
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01-23-2008, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MorningStar
...I thought about how I miss their baby years, and how I fear what things await them as they grow.
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My daughter will be 20 in less than 6 weeks and is in her first year of University. She wants to do one more year of University at home (Canada) and then study abroad for her third year in the UK. She's giving me enough notice to prepare myself for her finally leaving us to go live far far away. Hopefully I'll be ready when the time comes.
M.
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Originally Posted by Canuck Mormon
When I go through my sons clothes, I will admit that I get a little weepy, but only because of the waste of money. Brand new jeans last maybe 6 months, then they are too small, or torn, or stained. I don't do it that often because I only see my son every other weekend so I don't have a lot of clothes for him. An example: When I got married again this past summer, we bought him a suit. It was a little big for him at the wedding, but no big deal. I think he's worn it maybe 10 times since then, and now it's too small and has chocolate stains on it.  
Kids grow up wayyyyyy too fast!!!
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Shop thrift stores, it is the only way to go! Once a year we do a trade off at Church. We bring things we no longer want or can no longer wear and get things we can use. I think it is called Give and Take. At the end of the day, what ever is left over goes in the the DI Trailer. Got a lot of awesome books that way,and about 6 small 1 1/2cup casserole dishes. I gave away all of my sweatshirts, sweaters, & heavy knee socks.
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i;m an odd Mum - I really don't like babies I love the fact they are getting older. I remember reading a CS Lewis quote about we love our children and bring them up so they no longer need us. For me their incresing independence (at 1 and 4 lol) is exciting.
-Charley
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