In seven days it will be Moo’s birthday.
The evening of her birthday in fact.
We will probably go out to dinner and there will be cake and presents and all the usual ‘birthday’ stuff.
But this birthday will be different.
This is a HUGE birthday, both for her and for me.
In seven days my baby, my first child, the child that was born when I was barely out of childhood myself, will become an adult.
An adult.
In seven days I will be the mother of an adult.
I am so not ready.
I look at her and see myself at her age, full of angst and joy, the weight of the world and not a care.
Oblivious to the fact that in a year I would be a mother.
Of this child. This child that, in seven short days, will be an adult herself.
Almost 6 days.
Breathe.
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Wish I could say something that might help. I don’t want to even think about that milestone.
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It was a bit different for my mum, because I’m her baby but I know what you mean. It’s weird for me to think “Now, I’m an adult”. Because I don’t feel like an adult, not at all, I’m not ready to be one really.
You’ll be fine Kelley, I promise *hugs*
Kath´s last blog ..I’m 18!
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I understand EXACTLY how you are feeling….
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xx
myst´s last blog ..Slight Brainwave
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Just keep breathing ‘k.
Amanda´s last blog ..5 weeks to go
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Hugs, and I thought 13 was big.
tiff´s last blog ..Pink.
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I know what you mean. My oldest (a son) turns eighteen in November…. ugh, not ready at all.
Kel´s last blog ..Do try this at home
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Kelley, she’s still at home, she’s still in school, she makes good grades, she’s no preggers. You did good. And so will she.
MistressB´s last blog ..Home again, home again but not till after the octopus rings….
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Awww… I’ve been there. My oldest will be turning 20 in December, and I had him when I was 17. Sounds like you did a good job, so relax and try…TRY not to worry so much. Because even though she’s an adult, I’ll betcha she still needs her mommy.
Lynette´s last blog ..The birthday post that’s really not about birthdays but about how I am clearly clueless
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Lordy, I had no idea you Australians took the “18 = adult” concept so seriously. Your 18-year-olds can legally drink alcohol and run for election to any governmental office? No wonder you’re frightened. Moo isn’t planning to be a drunken public official, is she? Yikes.
mama edge´s last blog ..A Tale of Two Phone Calls
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Breathe. Just breathe. (easy to say because my little ones are only 5 and 2.. I would be just as nervous..)
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Congrats! Just keep breathing and thanking the Gods that you are not about to be a grandmother!
Happy birthday Moo!
perpstu´s last blog ..Viva Las Vegan
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I know exactly how you feel
Our little foetus is 23 weeks old on Wednesday.
They grow so fast don’t they?
Like weeds.
Xbox4NappyRash´s last blog ..Vag 101
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And if that’s not the kiss of death from Perpstu, I don’t know what is….
Xbox4NappyRash´s last blog ..Vag 101
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{{hugs}} My first born turned 20 in August. I get this, I really do. It’s a little sad, but really cool in that you start getting very smart again.
Tara R.´s last blog ..Mouthwatering Monday ~ Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
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My head just blew up into tiny bits. And I don’t even know your kid. (that totally did not help, did it)
BusyDad´s last blog ..Music Credits You’ll Never See (alt title: Announcing KidTestLabs.com)
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it is my experience that early twenties are far more mental than adolescence. get ready for the really nuts stuff…. orthe possibility that a rebel can raise angels.
estelle´s last blog ..Wadda Wippoff Or Dinky DIY’s Guide to Dodging Cons
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Been there, and made it through.
So will you.
Your kids are great, congrats on surviving their teen years
Jayne´s last blog ..October 20…..another Chewsday, another day of wet paper bag excitement
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Feel your pain darling. I was a mum at 18 and a half and I am struggling to cope with the fact that I have an almost 14 yo. I will be a wreck when he turns 18.
Ali´s last blog ..Demolition is so gratifying
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*snort* this is only the beginning. breathe woman.
Kim (frogpondsrock)´s last blog ..Sometimes the words escape.
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Having been through this a mere 3 days ago, I can tell you that it’s every bit as wonderful and horrible as you can imagine.
Ree´s last blog ..Nothing to be done – except what they’re doing
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Breathe, indeed!
Think of it like this: She is so much better off not knowing everything we know now… If she did, think how scared SHE would be.
And an adult? Come on, we both know that’s not really true. Only technically, at least.
Krissa´s last blog ..WE’RE BACK! in the damn hospital.
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Gosh, and I was having trouble dealing with the fact that my eldest is now 7. I really don’t want to deal with THIS! I guess you just described how my mom felt when I turned 18 and then 11 years later, my younger sister turned 18. Wow.
Keep breathing
Mad Woman´s last blog ..Do not be alarmed….we come in peace
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I’ve been a mother to four adults for quite some time now, most of the time I still don’t feel like I’M an adult….
Make it a fantastic Death by Chocolate birthday cake.
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It happens grandma. Wait to you get to be my age. All you think about is death and dying. You wonder, is tomorrow the day? You light candles. You get up at 3:00 in the morning and read blogs then feed the animals. Before you know it, they take your drivers license [licence, your choice] and the next thing you know you’re pulling wheelies in a wheelchair and wondering where you left your teeth and really not caring b/c your drinking dinner from a whiskey bottle b/c it really doesn’t matter if you get liver cancer b/c you got oh so many other issues – like alopecia. My advice, go in the bedroom and stay there – take your husband. See what I’m say’in?
Audubon Ron´s last blog ..Faith in
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Well, in 7 days from now you can look at this newly-hatched Woman and say to yourself: “I made this. I am Awesome.”
’cause it’s true. xx
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It will be okay. Can’t change it now.
And breathe.
Veronica´s last blog ..This gluten challenge is killing me
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Congratulations to both of you on such a milestone. You know what? You’ve done awesome, and she will too. But she will always need her Mum …and she will always be your child. It will be okay. Breathe. (And drink wine).
MrsDesperate´s last blog ..A little light in a dark world
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OMG–I remember how I felt when my firstborn turned 18. Then I remember how I felt when my firstborn presented me with my first grandchild. And then, I remember how I felt when I went to a restaurant for dinner and suddenly realized I left my partial plate at home.
Karen´s last blog ..Our Newest Assignment
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This scares the shit out of me.
bejewell´s last blog ..The Old Days Were Both Terrifying and Awesome
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I know the feeling oh so well. I am the age my mother was when I made her a grandmother.
I keep telling people I am too young to be the mother of a 20 year old.
**shakes head** Oh well, it’s only a number, right?
Nikki aka Widdle Shamrock´s last blog ..No John Denver, life on the farm is NOT kinda laid back
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*snicker*
Now would be a good time to have that little talk with her about how keen you are to become a grandma.
*ducking the walking-stick and running*
Chookie´s last blog ..How to Get Rid of Cabbage White Caterpillars
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If you don’t already, you may end up with a wonderful new best friend…the best kind…the blood kind…how neat for you Kelley that you are young enough yourself to still appreciate this….enjoy the moment…Happy Birthday Moo!
Hotmamamia´s last blog ..7 months
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