Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Not quite sure how I feel - my daughter left school today How did my Baby get to this.....??? Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Fantastic! I remember when mine were at that age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 wow lovely photo - thats early mine starts her GCSEs next week and prom is on 27th June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Oh Nona you must be so proud! She looks gorgeous. Why do they have to go and grow up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'll second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 She looks lovely and you should feel very proud, would like to turn back time and keep them little that phrase" it goes so quickly" springs to mind. Watching my godchildren big and grown up jump out of an aeroplane tomorrow oh my gosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 She looks beautiful you should feel very proud! I have 2 daughters age 13 and 14 and it just seems to get harder really feel like I'm in unknown territory!! Someone tell me it gets easier!! And if so at what age!! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 wow lovely photo - thats early mine starts her GCSEs next week and prom is on 27th June Her school choose to get it out of the way early so they're not dress shopping when they should be revising Plus she says the smell of spray tan in the classrooms was quite off-putting and would be worse with a hall full of them during an exam - apparently the Prom was like an oompa-loompa convention Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 She looks beautiful you should feel very proud! I have 2 daughters age 13 and 14 and it just seems to get harder really feel like I'm in unknown territory!! Someone tell me it gets easier!! And if so at what age!! Kris Some "kind" person recently told me that the years between 16 and 20 are the worst.... thanks for that PLEASE tell me it's not true..... Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Some "kind" person recently told me that the years between 16 and 20 are the worst.... thanks for that PLEASE tell me it's not true..... Nona Well it was for mine, the first 16 years were a breeze compared to the 5 that followed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well it was for mine, the first 16 years were a breeze compared to the 5 that followed it! that's done it..... definitely boo hoo!!!! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 that's done it..... definitely boo hoo!!!! Nona Think I'll give up now then!! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ahh, she looks lovely Nona. I feel for you, my daughter's (my baby) GCSE's start on Monday and the prom is at the end of June, gulp! Had to laugh at the Umpa Lumpa description - that's what I used to tell my daughter she looked like when going through that stage - I know I'm a bad mother, I couldn't help myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well it was for mine, the first 16 years were a breeze compared to the 5 that followed it! Well I opened a letter today addressed to my 18 year old who is away at University. Imagine my shock and horror when I saw the Police logo! My heartrate went back to normal once I realised they were writing to say that his passport/wallet and assorted cards had been handed in and he needed to go and collect them! I'd definitely say "woohoo" nona - your daughter looks gorgeous and happy and I'm sure you're proud of her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Gorgeous....I love the killer heels. Well mine are 14 and 17....doesn't get easier it just gets different! Just think of it as another chapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Whoo hooo until there's a serious reason not to!. She looks fab, and what an excellent idea to have it early. At one of my son's schools, he was the only one who went to mixed school, the girls obsessed about their dresses up to a year or more before the event, it was such a highlight for them all and as you have said, they should be revising not dress shopping! Russell and his girlfriend (they are still together and now 24) Looked great and a group of them hired a limousine for the evening too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Looks lovely and ready for a fun evening.. Definitely end of a chapter and beginning of the next... must admit to finding the next the hardest.. college A levels.. decisions.. hormones.. uni decisions...a job... along with learning to drive.. and letting go even more .... Then comes the uni / work stage and having to let go even more - and eventually and hopefully a decent job at the end and supporting their decisions .. but in the end they all still need you... no matter where they end up they always come home for the advice and support and in my case a chat for no other reason than a chat with mum.. ( and telling mum off for not turning her Skype on! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 My daughters last official day today too - GCSE's start on Monday and then prom day 1st July!!! Got the dress back in January - keep making her try it on to see that it still fits as she seems to have gone on a choc fest at the moment! All wells though she can still fit in it. However the other day she did declare that - "I dont think I like it anymore" My reply: "well tough *@&~*" that's what your wearing! Dont you just love them - they think money really does grow on tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I really wish I hadn't clicked on this topic! My baby's 16 in July and is leaving school in a fortnight (apart from going back for exams). He had his prom in January which at the time seemed like stupid idea but now I'm so glad he did! I'm absolutely dreading him leaving school and going to college and was hoping someone on here would say it's not as bad as you think it's going to be but it seems from what everyone's said that I'm right to be scared!! I think I'd feel a bit better if he had some idea of what he wanted to do but at the mo all future plans have gone out of the window. For the last few years he's said that he wants to do forensic science and that's what he was going to do at college until the day of his interview when he went in doing science and came out doing law, maths, psychology and computing!! The other day he said he was thinking of going into politics but I think I've talked him out of that! It's all so scary! I must admit that I didn't have a clue what I wanted to do at his age and only went into teaching because my college tutor told me to (I'm eternally grateful to him because I now can't imagine loving any other job as much as I love this one) but I still wish he'd make some sort of decision! And then there's the business of somehow affording to get him thru uni... Flippin' 'eck, motherhood is hard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Prom night round here last night too. Stretch Humbies, fake tans, corsages, nail extensions. Luckily I dont have girls and my lads proms were a few years ago. She looks lovely Nona. Your baby's gone but you have a lovely young lady instead. Or...your baby's gone but you have a teenager who's feeling older than she is, who will want to go out later and later, who will at one time or another come home drunk, who will, if you're lucky, throw up in the toilet, and who will need more and more money for essentials like nail varnish, lipgloss and music. She'll bring boys home that you cant stand and take over your sofa in the process. Welcome to the world of the teenage girl. Enjoy it because it wont last long. She will eventually work hard, get her qualfications, get a job, leave home, find the right man or woman and settle down and in 10 years time present you with a grandchild that you can tell all its mothers secrets to. I actually think I prefer these teenage yeas better than the baby, toddler and child years. I've edited because I've just read missblix post.. My 20 year old failed his first year of A level (sciences) so restarted with completly different subjects (history, psycology and something). He went to Uni (product design) but only stayed the first year because he changed his mind about his subject. He's spent the last year in a part time job he hates trying to decide what to do. History degree was decided on but now he's enrolled at the local college to do plumbing and gas work so he can join the family business which he's still not sure about. Just keep smilng Edited May 13, 2011 by Rea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Last night my 14 year old daughter accused me of treating her like a 3 year old!! Wonder where that comes from!! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Yes, I'll agree that the later teens are worse with girls - but when they get through it all, you have the best friend ever!! Our daughter was awful - we used to call her 'the raging hormone' (she'd agree) but by 21 she had become a lovely, confident, hard-working young woman and now, at 31 she is a delight and comfort to her sorely-tried parents. You will survive! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Well I'm not saying they were angels, but my daughter and son didn't have any teenage 'anxt' at all. There was the occasional door slam from my daughter at times of the month, but they were both otherwise calm. My son always wanted to do engineering and went to uni in Edinburgh to read robotic and cybertronic engineering which he's now using in the world of medicine. My daughter went to school for the social life really, but did ok and got A levels too and after trying various jobs, mostly on Guernsey where it's easy to chop and change as jobs are always available, she's now back on the mainland managing a vet practice. We're all still close and I think we've been incredibly fortunate, reading some of the stories on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 im with you there Cait my son wasnt bad - compared to his friends and Lou at 16 is doing ok - at the mo!!!!!! - feel i am very lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 However the other day she did declare that - "I dont think I like it anymore" My reply: "well tough *@&~*" that's what your wearing! Dont you just love them - they think money really does grow on tree. I think I'm incredibly lucky (so far!) Lex stated from the outset of Prom mania that she wasn't going mad, wasn't having us spend £hundreds on a dress she'd never wear again, nor was she "being tango'ed" having hair extensions or talons applied... too right, she wasn't!! She was the one who kept a running total in her head, and announced, quite proudly on Prom night, "my whole night has cost less than my friends dress !" She had a stretched mini limo and an escort of 5 classic minis by our friends from Hilltop Minis of Malvern - apparently they made quite an entrance to the hotel and had many photos taken along the route - she's actually said that the most awesome moment was at home when she popped her head through the sunroof of the limo and saw nearly 40 family, friends and neighbours here to see her off.... (and stay to party when she'd gone ) I wish you all Good Luck with your forthcoming Proms.... have the Rescue Remedy and wine bottle handy and just wait until you see the photos afterwards Lex's school prom seems to be a triumph of more money than sense - I wonder what those girls who wouldn't have looked out of place on Big Fat Gypsy Wedding will think when they look back at their pictures in 2, 5 or 10 years?! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Well mine are 14 and 17....doesn't get easier it just gets different! Just think of it as another chapter Dittto. Eldest has just finished for 'study leave' to sit her AS level exams and youngest starts o'level courses in September. There was NO prom for Beth so I hope your daughter really ejoyed hers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Definitely a woo hoo, she looks amazing, a real proud mummy moment I think 16-20 was when I had any 'wobbles' with my four sons BUT if only I had known then what was to come it would have been easier - there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel and after 20 they just seem to get better and better I am back having spent a few days in London with my other half and met our eldest son for lunch today. We had a lovely afternoon and parted company at a tube station when it was time for home. He was going right and we were going left so I started 'it's been lovely.....' and he said 'oh no mum let my see you both safely on the tube a quick hug on 'our' platform and we jumped on the tube and as the doors closed he shouted 'don't forget to text or phone when you get home' :wacko: seems like only yesterday I was putting him on the school bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Aww thanks Gezabel, you've given me hope! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Gezabel, that's how mine are now - nice to know they care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) heres mine - tears all round...... Edited June 28, 2011 by hali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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