My oldest son and I were so close -- until he turned 16 or 17. :evil: I think at one point I might've drowned him if I'd ever had a chance... :lol:
But I agree with you, bearisgrey -- I think it's nature's way of getting us to let them go. No sooner did he go off to college than he became his old wonderful self again, but by then he was gone... :cry: Same thing happened with his younger brother.
They're both in their 30s now and I count myself so lucky to know them. I think of them as friends as well as sons.... Smart, hard-working, clever, funny, caring people. My younger son is the most patient and loving father/husband you could wish for.
They're definitely the best things I've done in my life! :P