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my son more or less usually just grunts
posted by
Annicita
on April 21, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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We have a thing in our family. we all shout 'Heard it.' Well it is only between Arthur and myself. We just smile sadly when another sibling repeats the same tale. Of course it would be cruel for you not to listen to your son's memories, he probably enjoys living through them which is a job to do if one is alone. You are a lovely Mum.
posted by
C_C_T
on April 21, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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sometimes all anyone needs is someone to sit and listen to them. You're a good mom. 
posted by
-blackcat
on April 21, 2017 at 6:14 AM
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It's too bad there's not a USO or a vet-friendly bar where
sailors could go and reminisce about their sea duty. I wonder if your son would be interested in writing his stories about the ships and etc... He's right about the phones & remotes. Hard to compete with those distractions. And your verse is just right!!!
posted by
Pat_B
on April 21, 2017 at 4:03 AM
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TAPS
Mom's (usually) never stop being a mom to their children. I love your post.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on April 20, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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TAPS
As you mentioned to me, you get seasick! Very unfortunate, but maybe that's one reason you don't like to hear about his adventures, LOL...I, on the other hand, am lucky - I have never experienced the mal de mer! It's strictly a matter of genes, I think. Anyway, I would be delighted to hear his stories! Maybe you should get him to write them out and post them!
posted by
Nautikos
on April 20, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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It's good that you listen, it's one of those things that mothers do so very well in my experience! sam
posted by
sam444
on April 20, 2017 at 5:24 PM
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I listen with my eyes as do smartphone users love.
posted by
BC-A
on April 20, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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love your wee poem.
I said to Wiley recently when we were out for coffrr together cos when we go out we do sit and chat or see someone we know to say hi to. Couple next ot us were both on machines and had a coffee like us. We chatted away, they never spoke.
posted by
Kabu
on April 20, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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