Mixed emotions.

[grahamw48]

On Sunday I go to Nottingham to collect my Filipina stepdaughter from university for the final time.

All grown up from this little provincial cherub I originally was happy to take responsibility for...

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It will be wonderful to have her back with us again, but now knowing that she's apparently landed herself a brilliant job in New York...with mixed emotions. Delighted for her, but of course a little sad too. :cwm3:

[Steve.r]

To be expected Graham, but with your guidence in her developing years, she has a great future in front of her now. I am sure you are proud. :)

[sars_notd_virus]

Congrats Graham, don't be sad, be proud!!

kids grow up so fast, my daughter will be in BIG school next term....:Jump:..gray hair for me soon lol

[grahamw48]

Yes, of course I'm proud. :D

She's very 'English' now, but has definitely inherited the pluck and determination of her Filipina mum.

[sars_notd_virus]

Aww pretty, I love her top;):xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

She's probably got good taste, after completing a degree in Fashion and Design Management. :icon_lol:

[sars_notd_virus]

She's probably got good taste, after completing a degree in Fashion and Design Management. :icon_lol:

:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

London and Paris will be in line soon after New York???

[Terpe]

Many of us here can fully understand your feelings Graham. It's just natural.
She will always be your daughter and she will always need you as her dad.

Children are truely for life and we owe them everything :xxgrinning--00xx3:

You did so well with yours :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Thanks Peter.

You just want to help them get the best out of their lives. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[gWaPito]

Thanks Peter.

You just want to help them get the best out of their lives. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

You've certainly done that Graham...you've provided foundations to hold a tower block. The stars await!

They are always (sometimes!) only a phone call away

Looking ahead now, you are engaged to be married..you never know, you could well have more children :D

[grahamw48]

Now there's a scary thought. :Erm:

[gWaPito]

Not in the least!.. im Loving it :D..I throughly recommend it.:):xxgrinning--00xx3:

Btw, who needs sleep anyway...:D

[grahamw48]

I was lucky last time because my boy was a little angel who always slept through and never gave any problems at all. :NEW5:

I think breast feeding helps. :)

[grahamw48]

Oh well, old people like me are supposed to need less sleep, so may come in handy. :)

[gWaPito]

Oh well, old people like me are supposed to need less sleep, so may come in handy. :)

I sure that theory comes from thinking 'old people' are doing much less activity than in there younger days. :)

[malditako]

just be proud and happy with her new journey in life..she be alright :)

[imagine]

I was lucky last time because my boy was a little angel who always slept through and never gave any problems at all. :NEW5:

I think breast feeding helps. :)

you have every reason to be proud, you done a good job there,

but i just cant imagine you breast feeding :Erm::laugher:

[Iani]

Well fella, I can see where you are coming from, because my little girl is also growing up fast, and I have been dreading it for probably the last five years.
All we always hope for, is that they turn out well, and do better than we did, and you sure have something to be proud of with your (not so) little one there.

As already said though, good chance your wife to be will want more :xxgrinning--00xx3::icon_lol: all over again, you know it makes sense.

Don't know why I'm laughing, I've been told similar!

[Arthur Little]

As she is today....:)

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Beautiful girl, Graham ... and, may I say, I fully empathise with your mixed emotions. ;)

[stevewool]

WELL DONE GRAHAM, indeed a beautiful young lady too

[webclinician]

Education is the best gift that you can give to anyone. Success can bring sadness. It can make you cry with joy.

[Ako Si Jamie]

Congrats to you and your daughter, Graham :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Thanks for the kind responses everyone. :xxgrinning--00xx3: