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Comment on Wet Oatmeal Kisses by Susan

Susan — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:59:41 +0000

I have an Ann Landers article dated Feb 21, 1986 with this poem. It touched me so as life was trying with a 3 year old, a 1 year old and a husband that traveled. The article has purple marker scribbled on it (my 3 year old). At the time I was bummed that my son scribbled on it … now it makes it that much more special. As I wait for my first grandchild to arrive, I re-read this article with a tiny ache in my heart … and will pass it on to my daughter in law and son to remind them how quickly the time passes.

Comment on Wet Oatmeal Kisses by Suzi

Suzi — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:36:07 +0000

I have two boys, a senior and a freshman in high school, and I look back at the times when I thought, “I sure hope they get through this stage quickly!” But the next stage was always just as challenging. Now when I hear young parents talk about those early difficult stages, my comment is “As difficult as things seem, just remember that you never know when you’re going to get that last big hug (willingly). So enjoy those wonderful moments and don’t focus on the stages.” Hopefully that day never comes, but sometimes our kids (especially boys)get stingy with those hugs.

Comment on Wet Oatmeal Kisses by Vicki

Vicki — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:17:13 +0000

I agree with you! My mom had this hanging in the kitchen when I was in Jr. high and high school and now I have it in my kitchen. With three kids (one a junior) I look at the poem all the time and realize how true those words are!!! I know it’s cliche, but the time really does go by so fast!

Comment on Wet Oatmeal Kisses by Carole

Carole — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:16:55 +0000

The author of this article was Erma Bombeck. I remember when she wrote it and it was published when my children were small. I clipped and saved it and have remembered it many times while my kids were growing up. It is as timely now as it was 30+ years ago.