busy fingers

I only have one son - who has been married now for 10 years - and I was very happy for him and his lovely wife. We could not have picked a nicer person for him.

Julie in NM

Hmmm...what are you worried about? His choice for a bride? You think he is too young? He will have a wife and won't need yoiu in the same capisity? (sp) Or all the hoop la of the wedding?

labtechkty

My son married a little over a year ago. I love my new daughter, she is the sweetest and could not have picked anyone better for him. Having said that I WANT MY SON BACK!! lol.. I don't think we as mother's really ever get over them leaving home. They think they can even appease me by having my grandson in August! What nerve!! Nope won't work, still want him home with me...lol
As far as the wedding was concerned, I really didn't have much to do other than hosting the rehearsal dinner and show up for the service...

sewmom

I was excited when my son got married- I love my DIL. I guess if I had a complaint, it would be that they spent more time with her parents than with us. When we all lived in the same town and especially now when they all live in Texas and we live in Michigan. But she is a sweety and they gave me a beautiful grandson.

Wanabee Quiltin

I felt very sad about his choice. Still feel sad after 20 years, but it is his life.

PB from MN

I have a tendency to look at things a bit differently than others, and that will show in my response.

I have 2 sons, neither of them are married or currently involved with anyone. I have to say I would like them to have a special someone in their lives. At the same time, I am currently the most important woman in their lives and I often wonder what will happen when I no longer am. I think it is a mother of son's thing, I do not see this happening with women who have daughters.

We raise our children to be independent, contributing members of society-but why do they need to be so independent??? They are still supposed to need me.

lisalovesquilting

Happy and excited. I love my DIL, couldn't have asked for a better one. Best thing to remember: you will always be his mom but she is his #1 now.

Stitchnripper

I was thrilled both times. I love their choice of spouses and we are all close, even though we don't live close. In one son's situation, we became good friends with the in laws. Unfortunately they have passed, but, it was wonderful. Especially for the grandkids that came along. I remember my first set of in laws and the trouble they caused, so my approach has been "that sounds great" to everything they tell me. So far so good.

tkee

I have four sons and raised them to be independent. The oldest two are married and I just got my first grandson two weeks ago. My DIL asked me be be in the birthing room along with her mom.There are ups and downs. I'm very happy my sons have someone special to be close with, and I enjoy having daughters-in-law, especially since I have all sons. The hardest part for me is not seeing them as much, and especially not seeing their friends who used to hang out at our house a lot. I try to be there if they need me and stay out of the way when they don't. I trust their judgment and want them to be happy. And sometimes it's nice to have some time to myself and not be constantly needed. That said, weddings can be stressful. I make sure a few times a year to have special family times where we do things together - they still love coloring Easter eggs, carving jack-o-lanterns, making gingerbread houses, etc. I want them to enjoy being at our house instead of feeling obligated. Good luck!

BellaBoo

I have married DDs, no sons, and I feel like they never left home. LOL From what I read sons are much different when it comes to getting married.