Comments on: Too Old for Comfort? (Recipe – Diner Meat Loaf Muffins)

By: N

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:44:37 +0000

My 15 year old Grandson still has his “Ducky” in his bed. There is no plush left on it but he needs it at bedtime. Ducky has been to Disney World, on Cruise Ships and from coast to coast in Canada. I have performed many surgeries on Ducky and keep telling Connor that each one is the last

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:47:01 +0000

We are never too old to need comfort. There is ab-so-lute-ly nothing wrong with your son needing some. He will ween himself when HE is ready. There is no need to rush adulthood – its not as much fun as being a kid.
My sons both still have the afghans I made them when they were youngsters – very shabby & holey – but it gives them happy memories when they see it. I’ve offered to make new ones, but they say it wouldn’t be the same. They are 35 & 39.
Let your son hold fast to the feeling of love when hes away from home.

BTW: these mini-meatloaves are perfect. They’d make good appetisers. And are perfect for packing in a lunch bag. Thank you.

By: christine davis

christine davis — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:36:34 +0000

I didn’t even stop to read what others posted on this. My daughter had a blanket she was attached to. It was with her well into her 20’s. I find absolutely nothing wrong with some comforting when crawling into bed at night. We all do it. We all have a comforter that we crawl under, that special pillow that cradles our head just perfectly. Our favorite PJ’s. Those sheets that we love more than others. My daughter eventually looked at the blanket and said well, it’s pretty beat up and frayed and I’m afraid if I wash it one more time, there will be nothing left. So she cut it into squares and sealed it in a ziploc baggie. I say whatever makes you happy, that’s the key to life. It’s short and there are many awful things that happen to people. Enjoy it!!

By: Keri

Keri — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:52:34 +0000

hi, I have two girls, 25 and 27. They latched on to home made quilts when they were younger. I never worried about it. They didnt have to take them everwhere they went. but wanted them at bed time. They are both well developed, and use the blankets on their laps when watching tv. lol.

I am now a quilter and my oldest asked me to make her daughter a blanket. It came out wonderful. I only hope it becomes her favorite. Where the blanket Jacob is sleeping with is the first quilt you made. It might be extra special to him. I already told you how I handled it. Oh when ever the girls were asked about their blankets, they replied that the blanket had been made specially for them. Good luck. Keri

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:27:59 +0000

I strongly agree with most of the parents on this site; let Jacob keep Talktus and the blankie for as long as he needs; I’m seventeen, and I still sleep with my blanket, and the stuffed rabbit I’ve had since I was five… and I suck my thumb too. Please don’t worry about it; your son will outgrow it in good time, and if he doesn’t… well, what’s the harm? Who’s he hurting? If ever I have kids, I can only hope that they’ll have attachment objects like that.

By: nancy

nancy — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:42:58 +0000

Let him have his comfort as long as he likes! My son hikes the Appalachian Trail, mountain bikes, snowboards, and rides a fixed-gear bike…all boy. He had his blanket and stuffed monkey for a long, long time! And most of his friends had their own versions of comfort that they slept with. You’re never too old for comfort! (we have them put away for his children!)

By: rita

rita — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:02:33 +0000

I don’t know if this makes me an odd duck, but I slept with my blanket (my mother made it for me when I was born) until I was 19 or 20 years old, even taking it to college with me. I still have it tucked away with my other nostaglic items and photo albums.

My parents weaned me to the point of leaving it home for sleepovers and such though. I think it will just happen naturally when he’s ready to set them down. It just happens at different stages for different kids.

By: Aimee @ Simple Bites

Aimee @ Simple Bites — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:02:50 +0000

Such interesting answers. Thanks for this question, Kirsten. As a young mama, I have definitely wondered if my 4yo’s Doggie is going to be around for a while. (because it looks like he is!)

Neither of my boys had pacifiers, and only attached themselves to items after being weened. It makes, sense, right?

Yay for comfort!!