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  1. Mari Rydings

    My twins are 6, and every year I think they are at the best age ever. I am so excited to see what adventures they will uncover in their lives! It’s so fascinating to watch them grow, discover and experience.

  2. Meredith Dodson

    With young kids, hard to imagine your parenting stage. But exciting to think about all the transitions ahead!

  3. Susan

    I too have a 23 year old who has skidood to Baltimore to pursue her passion for theater, so this post hits home. And I am so glad to support vaccinations.

  4. Jessica Y

    My twins turned 13 this year and, as we entered this new phase of parenting together, I was struck by how I don’t feel ‘less’ of a parent though their physical needs for my attention are much less. Different needs, same parent/child relationship. Thanks for sharing what’s down the road ten years from now.

  5. karen

    Thank you for sharing your story

  6. Student

    This was an interesting read!

  7. Mary Beth

    it is a parent’s biggest joys- watching a child “fly the coop” to their own life as a successful adult.

  8. Steve

    Thanks

  9. Grace

    I’m 23 and your son sounds a lot more mature than me!

  10. Caleb

    My kids are 7 and soon-to-be-5. I can vaguely imagine what our relationships will be like when they’re young adults. Thanks for a glimpse into yours with your son!

  11. Haley

    I love that you said “Parenting is forever.” Absolutely true!

  12. timetogive

    Thank you, great to hear a man’s perspective on parenting. Great!

  13. veramur

    Thank you for sharing your reflections about your son.

  14. Kate

    Commenting for a great cause!

  15. Pam Petty

    Beautiful post! Thank you!

  16. Katherine Stone

    Thank you for sharing your story and being part of Blogust 13! I’m very happy to be commenting to get more children the vaccines they need!


  17. Love it! The progression and turns of our kids are so inspiring. Ethan sounds like a great bloke (as we Aussies say). Thank you for being a part of this and connecting more kids to more opportunities!

  18. Tyler

    Thanks for sharing!

  19. Nick & Annette

    Thank you for sharing a bit of your journey with us.


  20. Thanks for your comment Tyler!


  21. Thanks Chrysula. Ethan will love being called a bloke! 😉


  22. Thanks for your comment Katherine, and for your support!


  23. Thanks for your comment Pam!


  24. Thanks Kate!


  25. Thanks for your comment and participation Veramur!


  26. Thanks for your comment and kind words!


  27. Thanks Haley. Yes, with three kids in their 20’s I know that we are always parenting (and I suspect my parents would still say the same about me…).


  28. Thanks Caleb. 7 and 5 are great ages. Enjoy!

  29. Kim

    Thanks for sharing your story and supporting vaccines!


  30. Thanks for your comment Grace. “Maturity” isn’t a permanent state. We all have our moments. 😉 I suspect if you’re reading a commenting on blogs like this you are on the right track. Thank again!


  31. Thank you!


  32. Thanks Mary Beth. Yes it is amazing to see our kids become adults, and in many ways, even peers.


  33. Thanks for your comment and participation.


  34. Thanks for reading and commenting Karen.


  35. Thanks for your comment Jessica. Yes, the teens starts a whole new era for you as a parent. It can be challenging, but it is also amazing. Enjoy your twinagers!


  36. Thanks Susan, and good luck to your budding thespian!


  37. Thanks Meredith. It goes a lot faster than you would expect, and every step of the way is a new adventure.


  38. Thanks Mari, and you are right, every year is the best age. Enjoy your twins!

  39. AG

    A very nice post and I liked the ‘what’s next’ advice. Cheers.

  40. pingram

    well said

  41. BigBlue

    My son is only 19 months old, and I don’t even want to think about him 23 skidoo-ing just yet. I guess that’s why you get 18 years – to get yourself used to the idea that you have to let them go someday.

  42. timetogive

    and yep, parenting is forever!

  43. pingram

    you certainly have a way with words.

  44. pingram

    this vaccine thing is a great idea

  45. Scala

    thanks for sharing!

  46. unsolicitedadvice

    Came to you by way of Rage Against The Minivan. Yay Shot@Life!

  47. Celia

    Thanks for sharing, and to Walgreens for donating!

  48. Nicole

    I am 23 years old and I couldn’t agree with you more. It is certainly a transition age. Great post!

  49. Blauewolf

    Thanks for the great piece about the love you have for your son!

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