What a beautiful story. It just glows with the joys of parenting along with the conflicts in knowing your time as a parent is over and a new time is about to start.
Growing up definitely puts a lot into perspective. I remember when my son was born and wishing he was older because he really couldn't do much of anything. My wife told me to not be in such a hurry because it all goes by so fast. She was certainly right.
My favorite memory was when I took my son to BronyCon in 2013. It was the first time I was able to do a true 'father / son' thing and he carried around my plush Spike everywhere. He was so into everything and managed to even talk to some of the VAs while getting in on a few of the recorded panels.
He was so happy and I was so happy to have him happy by my side. Lots of vendors gave him discounted stuff and he even got paid a compliment by some people for how he helped me. (I still had some vision left at this time)
Now, six years later, he's in Middle School and more into YouTube and Fort Night. Totally different kid. Heck, can't even say 'kid' as he's nearly a teen!
So, in this story, I can certainly feel the feelings of Soarin's mom. I am a 'helper' by nature and feeling not so needed is really a bummer. It has to happen but it is certainly one of those things that you never think will occur so quickly. Time really isn't on your side as a parent.
There are some things of his that I hope to keep from when he was little. The best of which was a plush seahorse that I got him for Father's Day when he was 1.5 years old. He loved that seahorse and his cousins were always trying to take it because of how they thought it was awesome.
It goes without saying that you got my feels going with this story. Great job!
I’m surprised my notifications didn’t alert me sooner that you had made a new story. I’m a bit late but it’s better late than never. Anyways, like all stories you write I like this one as well! Very sweet and really makes you emotional
fun read so far, I can't wait to see how he will find himself in diaper ans a sailor suit.
What a beautiful story. It just glows with the joys of parenting along with the conflicts in knowing your time as a parent is over and a new time is about to start.
Growing up definitely puts a lot into perspective. I remember when my son was born and wishing he was older because he really couldn't do much of anything. My wife told me to not be in such a hurry because it all goes by so fast. She was certainly right.
My favorite memory was when I took my son to BronyCon in 2013. It was the first time I was able to do a true 'father / son' thing and he carried around my plush Spike everywhere. He was so into everything and managed to even talk to some of the VAs while getting in on a few of the recorded panels.
He was so happy and I was so happy to have him happy by my side. Lots of vendors gave him discounted stuff and he even got paid a compliment by some people for how he helped me. (I still had some vision left at this time)
Now, six years later, he's in Middle School and more into YouTube and Fort Night. Totally different kid. Heck, can't even say 'kid' as he's nearly a teen!
So, in this story, I can certainly feel the feelings of Soarin's mom. I am a 'helper' by nature and feeling not so needed is really a bummer. It has to happen but it is certainly one of those things that you never think will occur so quickly. Time really isn't on your side as a parent.
There are some things of his that I hope to keep from when he was little. The best of which was a plush seahorse that I got him for Father's Day when he was 1.5 years old. He loved that seahorse and his cousins were always trying to take it because of how they thought it was awesome.
It goes without saying that you got my feels going with this story. Great job!
I’m surprised my notifications didn’t alert me sooner that you had made a new story. I’m a bit late but it’s better late than never. Anyways, like all stories you write I like this one as well! Very sweet and really makes you emotional
this is a really cute story, I'll say