We got Michael's college acceptance letter today. I think Gwen looks happier than her big brother about this news! Actually, she's just happy to be near him and that's not always to his liking. But we're hoping that as they both continue to mature together, they'll someday be the best of buddies.
I appreciate all of the nice comments and helpful advice about my two kiddos! I'm a lucky mom and my kids are wonderful! Even the big grumpy one!
Donna, I'm a first time poster but long time reader... I think you son might just need some attention... Think, he was the only one for 18 years and then along comes Gwen. Yes, he is to old to act this way, but he is a boy, and well.... Anyway, I am sure you have tried to get to the bottom of his true feelings but try, try and try again. I am sure once he looks back at it he will be sorry for how he acted. Is there anyway that he might be thinking that once he is gone you won't miss him and that he is being replaced. I know this isn't the case but sometimes the build things up in our minds and it can spin out of control. I am sure deep down he loves Gwen! Keep talking to him. Gwen is a doll and you can't help but fall in love with her. Hope you don't mind my two cents worth...
I didn't read the comments before you deleted them, but I can imagine what they said. All I can say is: "Been there, done that."
Actually everyday!
Hang in there! They don't really teach you how to deal with a teenager when you first have that baby!
My favorite saying: He has never been 18 before, and I have never been a parent to an 18 year old before... we have to figure this out together.
You know he is just trying to figure out where he "fits in". My boys are struggling every day, I can only imagine how it would be if there were a new sister to deal with! Oh Boy! You are doing a great job, keep up the good work!
We adopted my sister when I was 10. I hated her. I wanted my life back without the "shhhh" and all the attention she was getting....she was not cute to me at all. She is now 30 and I, 40. We love eachother now, but it took a LONG time!!!!
Thanks for your comments everyone. I do appreciate what you're saying to me but I should also mention that Michael isn't the kind of kid who likes being the center of any type of attention! He's a very private person and he's genuinely uncomfortable when pressured to perform a certain way in public. Displays of affection are very hard for him and they always have been. He love us and he puts up with us but he doesn't want to hang out with us.
He doesn't read this blog and would be horrified if I posted cutesy stories about him here. Frankly, he doesn't really do cutesy stuff anymore anyway unless you're amused by "body noises" :)
You are right, it is soooo hard to be a teenager! thank god I don't have to go back!! haha. I also have two daughters and an older son,I constantly have to reassure my son that he is my first baby boy! Congratulations to Michael!!
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Donna,
I'm a first time poster but long time reader... I think you son might just need some attention... Think, he was the only one for 18 years and then along comes Gwen. Yes, he is to old to act this way, but he is a boy, and well.... Anyway, I am sure you have tried to get to the bottom of his true feelings but try, try and try again. I am sure once he looks back at it he will be sorry for how he acted. Is there anyway that he might be thinking that once he is gone you won't miss him and that he is being replaced. I know this isn't the case but sometimes the build things up in our minds and it can spin out of control. I am sure deep down he loves Gwen! Keep talking to him. Gwen is a doll and you can't help but fall in love with her. Hope you don't mind my two cents worth...
Take care, Kathleen
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Hey, Micheal congratulations!! You will LOVE college...make sure you take at least one theatre class though!
Lissa
Congrats on getting your acceptance letter. what a exciting time!!!
Babies are dumb somtimes. We were all babies and hopfully nobody made you feel dumb for something that you can't help being....Human.
I didn't read the comments before you deleted them, but I can imagine what they said. All I can say is: "Been there, done that."
Actually everyday!
Hang in there! They don't really teach you how to deal with a teenager when you first have that baby!
My favorite saying: He has never been 18 before, and I have never been a parent to an 18 year old before... we have to figure this out together.
You know he is just trying to figure out where he "fits in". My boys are struggling every day, I can only imagine how it would be if there were a new sister to deal with! Oh Boy! You are doing a great job, keep up the good work!
College is a blast Michael. You'll grow so much during these years. Enjoy every moment of this new chapter in your life.
Congratulations!
Shelley
We adopted my sister when I was 10. I hated her. I wanted my life back without the "shhhh" and all the attention she was getting....she was not cute to me at all. She is now 30 and I, 40. We love eachother now, but it took a LONG time!!!!
Thanks for your comments everyone. I do appreciate what you're saying to me but I should also mention that Michael isn't the kind of kid who likes being the center of any type of attention! He's a very private person and he's genuinely uncomfortable when pressured to perform a certain way in public. Displays of affection are very hard for him and they always have been. He love us and he puts up with us but he doesn't want to hang out with us.
He doesn't read this blog and would be horrified if I posted cutesy stories about him here. Frankly, he doesn't really do cutesy stuff anymore anyway unless you're amused by "body noises" :)
He's going to San Jose State University.
Donna
You are right, it is soooo hard to be a teenager! thank god I don't have to go back!! haha. I also have two daughters and an older son,I constantly have to reassure my son that he is my first baby boy!
Congratulations to Michael!!
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