dog147's Journal, 23 September 2015

you should use my technique - son phones - i put the phone down - end of ;) . Just kidding- aint it great as they get older lol.  

😂😂😂 They know how to bring it don't they 😊 Like the times they came home, and the cupboard, freezer and fridge was robbed when they left!!?? Or the random phone calls, after 2 mins ended with: Oh by the way can I borrow your car ... Or the message on your phone/pad or whatever: could u just transfer some money as I'm stuck? I'll pay u back!!.... .. Well!! I'm getting older and I'm counting their blessings... And 'I'll be back... !!! 😉 

Yep been there, done that. But really? Living in student digs when uni is 7 miles away? At least mine was 142! But you got to love them. That's what dads are for 😃 

Hahahaha, but on the positive side, it will be nice to get out and have someone else cook for you, hope you've had a lovely time xx 

I worked , retired and then came out of retirement - apparently as a taxi service and part time bank. 

Very funny, Jim, and all! Lucky me, I have never known the joys of being a parent 😂 

well by the sounds of the replies we have all been there (some of us are still there and some of us has yet to get there), but for all you parents waiting for it, its going to happen and when it does you will remember my words. Must admit wouldn't change my kids, they are no bother, never got into trouble, the youngest is 20 and the eldest 25 (with one in the middle 23) but they still act like 10 year olds, still clean up after them even though they don't live at home, you wouldn't think they are grown up and god forbid allowed to vote. I am rather lucky.  

I never think of anyone as grown up till they hit at least 33! Some never make it. Oh, and by the way, it doesn't end there. Then there will be grandchildren! 

trust me heidij123 I know I have 3 already from my oldest daughter, it never ends my life is or whats left of it is in tatters, I suppose I had better start acting like an adult 

@schmetteling34. Yes she decided to live on uni campus the first year to get "THE FULL EXPERIENCE" I am sure that's just an excuse to party. When I was young we just used to call it a piss up. After the first year 5 of them decided to rent a house together as it is cheaper, somehow the allowance I pay her didn't go down though> Hmmmmmm strange that. so she has just started her 2nd year, god only knows what she will be doing next year. She didn't want to leave the area as se is very much a home bird bless her, that and the fact that she has 2 mugs living here ha ha 

When the first one moved on to go to Uni, it was a lifesaver! She was a nightmare, and pushed every single frigging button to the limit -and beyond! She knows and agnolish this now. And we're great friends thank goodness. When the second moved on it was ok and I was left with one. But when my son announced he was moving out I admit I had a little cry. He moved from our house to city center. About 5 mins by car 😊. It was time for him to move on tho, how much fun is that to ask your parents at 21 if it's ok for some mates to come round?!! So the house became quiet and we LOVED it!! And it's great when we all get together and have a laugh, eat, drink and play games. A delightful crazy gang and I couldn't and wouldn't do without them. But saying that, son #1 is in Taiwan for 4 months, son #2 is going to move to Aruba with girlfriend next year, daughter w/ boyfriend and (grand) child will remain here in the NL... We will have to adapt the best we can to all the changes. Who knows where we will end up when hubby's retiring??  

actually I did quite well with the kids, I know what you man about your eldest pushing the buttons. When my oldster daughter was between the ages of 12 - 16 she was a living nightmare, the other 2 was the opposite and where relatively well behaved. She changed after 1 day she came home so drunk it was unbelievable. She knew she was in so much trouble because I was quite and I didn't shout. I got her to pick her own punishment and she elected to be grounded for three months, bedroom by 8 oclock and not allowed any electronic equipment including TV and phone and she offered to forgo her prom night. I agreed and seeing as she carried out her grounding for 2 months without one word of complaint I let her off for good behaviour and allowed her to go to the prom, that was when she started to change. Always been strong willed though. I know what you mean when they leave, everything was ok with my eldest getting married and moving out, my youngest daughter going to uni everything was still ok but when my lad announced he was moving out it suddenly hits you that there all gone. It will be quite, my god my wife and I wont know what to talk about ha ha. At least your kids are picking somewhere good to live, Taiwan and aruba very nie. With them gone I think you appreciate them more 

Just to warn you all- I'm 25, left Uni 2 years ago and now work full time as a nurse, but still whenever I go around to my mum's house I eat her food while I'm there and take the rest home with me! It's really hard to get out of the habit... The only difference is I get her good birthday presents now, probably still doesn't add up to how much she gives me though! 

ha ha see they are always your kids it never ends LOL now I have it with the grandkids as well. My daughter is studying nursing at hull uni and has just started her 2nd year 

It's hard being a broke sponger for 3 years! But it will all be worth it in the end and nurses get a lot of opportunity for over-time these days so once she starts working I'm sure she'll be treating you to some nice pub meals :) 

ha ha I wish. She is worth it though, she has been good as gold and never asks for anything, don't want her to leave uni with any debt, just to give her a good start