jocstrap 8 Posted May 5, 2011 It's going by so fast. My #1 and only son is more then 1/2 through his time in this house. Taking him to college will be one of the hardest days of my life. It will be here before I know it:( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikki2200 4 Posted May 5, 2011 Sweetie... he's 10. You have a lot of years before you're taking him off to college. How many beers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,592 Posted May 5, 2011 It's going by so fast. My #1 and only son is more then 1/2 through his time in this house. Taking him to college will be one of the hardest days of my life. It will be here before I know it:( alright now you are trying a little too hard for dad of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted May 5, 2011 It's going by so fast. My #1 and only son is more then 1/2 through his time in this house. Taking him to college will be one of the hardest days of my life. It will be here before I know it:( If you stop educating him now, he wont get into college, and will probably be living with you well into his 20's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 67 Posted May 5, 2011 Sweetie... he's 10. You have a lot of years before you're taking him off to college. How many beers? I'm in the exact same boat as joc with my 9 year old daughter. It's flat out flying by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted May 5, 2011 I'm in the exact same boat as joc with my 9 year old daughter. It's flat out flying by. except you have the teenage daughter. Joc will be sharing conquest stories and beers with his son, and you'll be chasing away your daughter boyfriends with a buck shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted May 5, 2011 I posted this at another board a few years ago...its one of seven completely honest, completely serious, completely heartfelt posts ive ever made on internet message boards in my entire internet life. My kids are growing up too. My 11 year old is in the beginning stages of puberty. I know this is the first death knell of me being Cool Daddy. I know that all too soon he will all of a sudden be "too old" to give his old man a hug in public. He fell asleep on the couch last night and i was watching him it occurred to me that i should carry him to his bed. I looked on my 5'5" 160 lb manchild and realized that this was not practical. Then the thought occurred to me that i couldnt remember the last time i had carried him to bed. I wondered if i had known if it was going to be the last time if i would have held him for a few seconds longer. Im sure i would have. The son i was writing about is 14, and is 6' and 250 lbs now. I got a call from him last Friday night at 130 AM that he and two friends had been detained by the police at a convenience store after they walked there from a bowling alley 1/2 a mile away. The cops thought they looked suspicious and once they realized they were all 14 they wouldnt let them leave until a parent came and go them. I still love him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,291 Posted May 5, 2011 I'm in the exact same boat as joc with my 9 year old daughter. It's flat out flying by. That's smart. I wouldn't leave my daughter alone in a boat with joc either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted May 5, 2011 I know. When he (they) turned nine me and the wife is like - "Wow they are half raised" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 315 Posted May 5, 2011 It's a strange thing having kids... every day can be pretty long... get up early, get eveyone dressed/fed, commute to work, work a long day, get home, run a must-do-errand, get everyone dinner/pj's, play a game, do homework, get 'em to bed, rinse/repeate. You don't have a second to yourself, but when you stop to consider where you're at in life, when you take a mental inventory of all you've seen and done, it's absolutely flying by... somehow the days are long and the years so short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 712 Posted May 5, 2011 I posted this at another board a few years ago...its one of seven completely honest, completely serious, completely heartfelt posts ive ever made on internet message boards in my entire internet life. The son i was writing about is 14, and is 6' and 250 lbs now. I got a call from him last Friday night at 130 AM that he and two friends had been detained by the police at a convenience store after they walked there from a bowling alley 1/2 a mile away. The cops thought they looked suspicious and once they realized they were all 14 they wouldnt let them leave until a parent came and go them. I still love him though. You're heavy-set's dad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavy-set 39 Posted May 5, 2011 It's going by so fast. My #1 and only son is more then 1/2 through his time in this house. Taking him to college will be one of the hardest days of my life. It will be here before I know it:( He will likely drop out of high school and end up with a GED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavy-set 39 Posted May 5, 2011 You're heavy-set's dad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Next Generation 10 Posted May 5, 2011 It's going by so fast. My #1 and only son is more then 1/2 through his time in this house. Taking him to college will be one of the hardest days of my life. It will be here before I know it:( A child arrived just the other day, came to the world in the usual way, But there were planes to catch and bills to pay, he learned to walk while I was away He was talking before I knew it and as he grew he said I'm going to be like you Dad, you know I'm going to be like you. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. My son turned 10 just the other day, Said thanks for the ball now c'mon let's play Will you teach me to throw, I said not today, I've got a lot to do, he said that's ok And he walked away and he smiled and he said You know I'm going to be like you, Dad, you know I'm going to be like you. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. He came from college just the other day, so much like a man I just had to say, I'm proud of you, won't you sit for a while He shook his head and said with a smile, What I'm feeling like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys See you later can I have them please. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. I've long since retired and my son's moved away I called him up just the other day I'd like to see you, if you don't mind He said I'd love to Dad, if I could find the time You see my new job's a hassle and the kids have the flu But it's sure nice talking you Dad, it's been real nice talking to you. And as I hung up the phone it occured to me He'd grown up just like me, my boy was just like me. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted May 5, 2011 You're heavy-set's dad? He wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hdaddy 17 Posted May 5, 2011 A child arrived just the other day, came to the world in the usual way, But there were planes to catch and bills to pay, he learned to walk while I was away He was talking before I knew it and as he grew he said I'm going to be like you Dad, you know I'm going to be like you. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. My son turned 10 just the other day, Said thanks for the ball now c'mon let's play Will you teach me to throw, I said not today, I've got a lot to do, he said that's ok And he walked away and he smiled and he said You know I'm going to be like you, Dad, you know I'm going to be like you. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. He came from college just the other day, so much like a man I just had to say, I'm proud of you, won't you sit for a while He shook his head and said with a smile, What I'm feeling like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys See you later can I have them please. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. I've long since retired and my son's moved away I called him up just the other day I'd like to see you, if you don't mind He said I'd love to Dad, if I could find the time You see my new job's a hassle and the kids have the flu But it's sure nice talking you Dad, it's been real nice talking to you. And as I hung up the phone it occured to me He'd grown up just like me, my boy was just like me. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. And the cat's in the cradle, and the silver spoon, Little Boy Blue, and the Man in the Moon, When you coming home son, I don't know when We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then. Ohh the irony!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voice_Of_Reason 0 Posted May 5, 2011 It's going by so fast. My #1 and only son is more then 1/2 through his time in this house. Taking him to college will be one of the hardest days of my life. It will be here before I know it:( Well, look on the bright side. You can cover him under your insurance till he's like 25. So you'll have him that much longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted May 5, 2011 Dont you sass me, boy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 315 Posted May 5, 2011 ALMOST... but these lines: he learned to walk while I was away Will you teach me to throw, I said not today, this is where it all goes wrong and since I taught my kids to walk and to throw, my entire life will be excellent, right? RIGHT? DAMMIT, it'll be perfect RIGHT!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavy-set 39 Posted May 5, 2011 It's going by so fast. My #1 and only son is more then 1/2 through his time in this house. Taking him to college will be one of the hardest days of my life. It will be here before I know it:( dont worry, He will be back. either as a college dropout or as an unemployed grad. congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavy-set 39 Posted May 5, 2011 Dont you sass me, boy. I'll sass who I wanna sass, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted May 5, 2011 I'll sass who I wanna sass, Thats it. Youre grounded. Two weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackARoot 2 Posted May 5, 2011 I have four sons, and the oldest is turning twelve next month ... only one more year till he's a teenager. It's gone fast, but I wonder if after 5 years with him as a teenager I'll be ready to see him go away to college Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Syringes 478 Posted May 5, 2011 My boys are 7 and 9. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. It seems like yesterday that they were toddling around in diapers. They still believe in Santa Claus but are at the age where we can go to ballgames and amusement parks and camping and stuff. But childhood is halfway over for one, and that makes me sad. However, and I've heard this from numerous parents with older children, teen-agers apparently are biologically engineered to make you pray for the day when they finally, mercifully move out of the house. There is a dillweed living next to me who is 25 and lives in a garage apartment at his parents' house, and I can seen the pain in their eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,963 Posted May 5, 2011 My daughter turns eleven this year. I do everything I can with her and it still doesn't feel like I'm doing enough. She thanks me every night and tells me she loves me more. I keep telling her that that's not possible and she just smiles. Seven more years and she's off to college to meet guys like medstudent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,838 Posted May 5, 2011 My daughter turns eleven this year. I do everything I can with her and it still doesn't feel like I'm doing enough. She thanks me every night and tells me she loves me more. I keep telling her that that's not possible and she just smiles. Seven more years and she's off to college to meet guys like medstudent. Thats cool. My little baby girl gets here next wednesday.....cant wait. Will be my first one. Be neat to have those moments with her. joc..i feel for ya...but you got a lot of time until they leave.....which in their teens...you may want em to leave...hah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 589 Posted May 5, 2011 Aren't you from Alabama? I'm guessing college won't be an issue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,963 Posted May 5, 2011 Thats cool. My little baby girl gets here next wednesday.....cant wait. Will be my first one. Be neat to have those moments with her. . It's the GREATEST thing that will ever happen to you in your life. And the most fulfilling. Congatulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Syringes 478 Posted May 5, 2011 My daughter turns eleven this year. I do everything I can with her and it still doesn't feel like I'm doing enough. She thanks me every night and tells me she loves me more. I keep telling her that that's not possible and she just smiles. Seven more years and she's off to college to meet guys like medstudent. Maybe medstudent will become a pediatric gynocologist, and your daughter will meet the real deal any day now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 6, 2011 My oldest turns 10 in a couple of weeks. I am so worn out with baseball and other activities, that I don't know if I have enough time to enjoy it. Well, that and I drink a lot. Oh, well. Off to another game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,963 Posted May 6, 2011 Maybe medstudent will become a pediatric gynocologist, and your daughter will meet the real deal any day now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted May 6, 2011 How many beers? Ha, 10:38 pm - - I forgot I posted this until it popped back up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted May 6, 2011 Aren't you from Alabama? I'm guessing college won't be an issue What schools have won the past 2 football National Championships? Damn, they have colleges in Alabama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 7, 2011 What schools have won the past 2 football National Championships? Damn, they have colleges in Alabama I was thinking that he meant your kid would be too dumb to attend those bastions of education in Alabama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,249 Posted May 7, 2011 I do everything I can with her ill bet u do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted May 7, 2011 I was thinking that he meant your kid would be too dumb to attend those bastions of education in Alabama. We isn't smart enuff to undurstand mesages in Alabama. BTW did you know Huntsville is voted one of the smartest cities in the world? I didn't think so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 7, 2011 We isn't smart enuff to undurstand mesages in Alabama. BTW did you know Huntsville is voted one of the smartest cities in the world? I didn't think so... Ummm. A vote done in Alabama as to the smartest city in the world is sort if like a vote in India for the best smelling people in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted May 7, 2011 Ummm. A vote done in Alabama as to the smartest city in the world is sort if like a vote in India for the best smelling people in the world. I can't help it if you're that uninformed. Where do you think all those guided missles, patriot missle defense, and NASA, comes from We are the engineer capital of the world - hard to believe isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 7, 2011 I can't help it if you're that uninformed. Where do you think all those McDonald's, Burger Kings and NAMBLA comes from We are the janitorial engineer capital of the world - hard to believe isn't it? I went to Ga. Tech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
