tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33362207.post6855962806836903063..comments2023-11-16T12:36:27.819-08:00Comments on Embracing my Cup: Childhood.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00348121177245784622noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33362207.post-61033827580194884942014-11-14T21:41:09.424-08:002014-11-14T21:41:09.424-08:00As someone who is on the other end of parenting, I...As someone who is on the other end of parenting, I'd like to encourage you that each phase really is magical. I kept waiting for the teen years to get me down; but, while we had a few rough spots, they didn't. Trust me, the pre-teen and teen years are just as wonderful as the little years. Instead of being a participant, you are a front row observer, but it is...well...fun. Teenagers are funny and genuine and loyal.Each milestone during those years is just as exciting. You're going to love it. HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260566913424446132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33362207.post-4608799994832985632014-11-14T20:49:54.085-08:002014-11-14T20:49:54.085-08:00I felt the same way when Caiden turned 10--I cried...I felt the same way when Caiden turned 10--I cried on and off all that week! Now he's 13, and I just close my eyes and put my fingers in my ears when people talk about him growing up and moving out . . . slow down, years!! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33362207.post-44749479484687864152014-11-13T11:57:02.500-08:002014-11-13T11:57:02.500-08:00So nice to catch up with your sweet family! I fee...So nice to catch up with your sweet family! I feel the same way about this post - my oldest girl is 11...and the subtle arrival of her tween years just made me shake my head! It goes by so fast! But the next stage of the journey is also exciting!!Tara Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147516899729170614noreply@blogger.com