Significant birthday in the family / myLot

United States

July 18, 2017 9:46am CST

My firstborn turned 30 yesterday. He's been on his own since age 19. He's grown up a lot since then. He has a lovely partner, a new baby and a good job! But there is just something significant about his 30th birthday. At least to me. I've been a bit emotional about it. I'm really proud of him and I feel grateful that we have a good relationship. We went through some of the typical (but difficult) struggles of his rebellious years, ups and downs, etc. But- as I mentioned in a recent post, I think those difficult times helped to mature him. He is already starting to understand that too. Yes, it seems to me that my son transitioning from the twenties into the thirties is like him going from "young adult" into "adult". Does anyone else understand what I mean?

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snowy

@snowy22315 (208955)

• United States

18 Jul 17

Yes, my son is about the same age. He still seems fairly adolscent though. I wish he would settle down with a compatabile partner. He does have a great job though, so that is a blessing.

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Diana B.

@BloggerDi (3121)

• United States

18 Jul 17

I think that having a child matured my son a bit more. The baby is 7 months old. I know that all people are different and have to grow up (so to speak) in their own way and at their own pace. As a parent, I had trouble letting go at times. Thanks much for your comment @snowy22315.

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Catherine

@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

23 Jul 17

A belated Happy Birthday to your son @BloggerDi . I don't have children, but once I hit my 30's I know that I started viewing life differently.

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Catherine

@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

24 Jul 17

@BloggerDi

. Yes, we really do go through so many stages in the journey of growing up.

Diana B.

@BloggerDi (3121)

• United States

24 Jul 17

Thanks for your comment @bluesa. I'm glad you understood where I was coming from about the change that often happens after age 30.

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dragon54u

@dragon54u (31633)

• United States

18 Jul 17

My oldest son will turn 30 in September so I understand what you mean. He's been through a lot, too, and thankfully learned some hard lessons instead of repeating them. I'm very proud of him! 30 seems to be the no-turning-back point where a mother realizes her son is a man, no longer her little boy. 30 is the point of no return! But they will still be our babies and when we think of them we will first see that adorable, innocent little face looking up at us with that angelic smile before we picture the man, won't we?

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Diana B.

@BloggerDi (3121)

• United States

18 Jul 17

Oh I can tell by your comment that you really understand, and thanks @dragon54u! Yes, of course he's still my baby boy in many ways.

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Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85923)

• Valdosta, Georgia

18 Jul 17

Aw, happy birthday to your son! =) In your 20's your still kind of trying to figure out where to go and what to do in this world in a way. Once you hit 30 you understand more what direction to go and you settle down more.

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Diana B.

@BloggerDi (3121)

• United States

18 Jul 17

Thanks @LovingMy Babies! Very well said about the 20's to 30's transition.