How do they know???

[Shebby]

I just keep wondering how they know when we need them. My daughter is moving out of our home and last night she moved her bed so it was the first night out on her own. She is 20 years old so I knew that someday this would happen. After all that is what I have been trying to prepare her for all of her life to be a responsibile independent adult. That all sounds good but when it happens it hits you like a ton of bricks. I was a single mom for years so me and my daughter and son are very close. Well last night I went in her room and just kinda looked and took it all in and Ramsey was following me around. I then went into my room layed on my bed feeling totally sorry for myself because she had the nerve to actually grow up ha-ha. Well when I layed down Ramsey came up on the bed and I was just staring at the celing he comes over to me lays down right beside me almost on top of me and puts his beautiful smooshy face on my cheek gives me the sweetest little kiss usually he covers my entire face and then lays his head right on my chest right by my heart almost as if he knew that it was hurting. They never cease to amaze me Roxy did not venture far from me she layed at my feet. Ramsey slept in between us all night. So I am much better today and thinking about what I want to do to the room now.

Michelle

 

[kayboxer]

Aw, that is so sweet! I'm beginning to understand a little what you are experiencing right now. My son will go to college in two years and it is starting to hit me already! You see them start to test those wings more and more and you know what's coming. I hope my babies will comfort me like yours has comforted you. That is so sweet!

 

[Shebby]

It was really sweet and it really makes you feel better. Well my daughter is my oldest and my son is 17 he will be 18 in May and will enlist in the Marines. I am really trying hard to be positive about this because that is what he has wanted since he was in the 9th grade. The only thing that saves me at this point is that he is only a junior so he still has another year of school so I get to have him for another year. He will go in under the DEP program and them as soon as he graduates he is off to boot camp. I am very proud of him but scared to death.

Michelle

 

[sfbrock]

I'm not sure how they know, but it is obvious to any boxer parent that they know your moods and act accordingly. They are so full of love. I'm glad that you have a boxer to help you through the tough times. And I wanted to congratulate you, it sounds like you have two great kids. We are proud of any man who is willing to defend our country. Good luck and keep that boxer by your side, sounds like you are going to need the love and support only a boxer can give.

 

[Shebby]

Thanks sfbrock. I have to admit my kids have been wonderful even through the early teen stages. It is just weird when all you know is being their mom and then it seems like overnight they dont need you anymore. I am very proud of the decision that my son has made. He is heavily involved with NJROTC in school and after three years everytime I go and watch him perform a color guard or a drill it still brings tears to my eyes. I am Not looking forward to the 13 weeks of Marine Corp boot camp but he would leave tomorrow if they would let him.

 

[LucNesbitt]

I have no idea how they know but they do. I'm glad you have yours to comfort you. Also, I just want to say I appreciate you and your son for the sacrifices you're both making. Freedom isn't free and tell him thank you for me.

 

[jettriley]

What a heart warming story. It brought tears to my eyes. Thankfully we have our Boxers, our fur kids that never "grow up", and always need us. Sounds like you raised two wonderful kids. You should be soooo proud of yourself...it`s such a reflection of who you must be as a mom.

 

[jmurphy]

It is very weird how they know, and not just the bad times either. My can sense when I'm in a really good mood. They defiently know its playtime them. As for your son he sounds like a very brave and responsible man. Thank him and you for your sacrifices. Make sure he knows we will be here sending him good luck and prayers just like we do for our furbabies

 

[Shebby]

Thanks guys and believe me when he leaves for boot camp I will need all of the support that I can get. That is a day that I have been dreading for years now. Last night Ramsey sat at my daughters bedroom door (i have it closed just can seem to keep it open) and would just look at me. I called him over and we had a wee bit of a cry. And then we both were ok again. I just keep wondering what he is thinking. Roxy does not seem to be the least bit concerned about it.

Michelle

 

[jimseabee]

the reason they know-------- they are smart.