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Anyone feel sad because their kids are growing up?

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  • Do you have lots of photos of the kids? My friend collected all the photos she had of her kids that had been taken over 1 year. She made it into a slideshow and set it to music. Its amazing. Maybe doing something like that might make you feel better.

    Your youngest is still young, at 14 you have years ahead to create some fantastic camcorder recordings.

    Dont regret what you cant change, get out there, buy a new one and get filming.

    Hi everyone,

    Went AWOL for a while and forgot to check this thread, life is a bit up-and-down at the moment. :(

    The slideshow idea is great, I might try that. :)

    And I did go out and buy an el-cheapo camcorder which I've already been using. Will make sure to use it more in the future.

    I'm feeling slightly more cheerful about things now, I just made myself so sad at the thought of lost opportunities but I know I should be grateful for my lovely children and happy memories. :)
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