Parents! Brag About Your Children

[sbk1234]

My 12-year-old son is on the honor roll at school, loves Star Wars, and will cry at movies.

My 7-year-old daughter loves animals, is learning to play the guitar, and has written her first song (it's actually pretty good), and gets top marks in school.

My 5-year-old daughter is the top in her kindergarten class, loves animals, and Disney. She'll tell me she loves me, and then NOT ask for anything.

My two daughters were both upset last night, because each one thought the other spent more time with me than she did.

 

[sbk1234]

And thanks for the heads up, Randi!

 

[An Officer]

My two daughters were both upset last night, because each one thought the other spent more time with me than she did.

This happens with my siblings. How do you get around it? One of those loose/loose situations right now.

 

[sbk1234]

I'd be lying if I said it didn't make me feel great.

 

[the 4th hanson bro]

I have three kids - 2 boys and one daughter. They're each wonderful and brag worthy in their own way.

My oldest has such a gentle heart and truly cares for people around him. I recently took him to an NHL game as a surprise. The day after the game he told my wife he wanted to save $170 so that he could buy two tickets to another hockey game and take me as a surprise.

My daughter struggles with ADD/ADHD but now that we've gotten her meds right, her creativity and ability to work hard at things is coming out. She can now sit for at least 30 minutes and read a book.

My youngest son is very smart at age 6 and is a great helper and peacemaker, especially at school. At home he can sit down with a box of lego bricks and build the most amazing creations.

They all task me, oh do they task me in their own ways, but I remember the good things they're capable of and the tasking doesn't seem so bad.

On the first day of school:

 

[sbk1234]

^^^^I've dealt with some of the same ADD/ADHHHHHHD issues with my son. He's on meds that really help. Make sure your daughter's doctor monitors her closely.
The good part is ADD/ADHD usually go hand-in-hand with high intelligence.

 

[Aurian]

To me my kiddo Vilde is the definition of best.
Best at being him. Best at making me smile. Best at being a weirdo just like me. Love him.

Since we were on the subject the past few posts, I might aswell throw in that he has atypical autism and other "challenges", but is remarkable and blessed with being a lucky, happy kid.

 

[Candlelight]

I have the most beautiful little girl in the world. But don't take my word for it...

Second cutest, but being a father of a cute little girl myself, you know why I'm saying that.



(maybe it's a tie)

 

[Deranged Nasat]

It's wonderful to see such enthusiasm from the parents on the board. As always, it makes me eager for the day when I'll be able to join you. You're performing what I consider a sacred responsibility, and you all deserve great respect for that.

 

[sbk1234]

And remember, there is a reason why God makes children cute!

 

[Yeoman Randi]

And thanks for the heads up, Randi!

I live to serve!

 

[Sector 7]

The day before school started this year, my baby girl and 4 grandchildren came to visit. The oldest is 4 (the only one in school, obviously). His mommy and grandma had a scheduling conflict and were in the minivan trying to figure out who would pick him up from school.

In typical four year old fashion, he stated, "If you don't come get me, I'll just have to stay at school aaaaaallll night!"

About 30 seconds later he pipes up and says, "If you forget me I'll just call [Sector 7]. He'll come get me, he's my buddy!" He knew who would be there for him... and I knew I'd never let him down. I am sure he is a future Trek fan, even though his parents have no interest in it. His only Christmas present request was for a book he had seen at the school book fair. Guess who got him that book?

 

[TheSeeker]

Heh, i was talking to the school social worker/shrink about her and she (the shrink) said to me, "Mrs. M. I don't mean to be disrespectful, but ALL 17 year old girls are BITCHES!"

That is pure gold!



My daughter is 10 months old so she's hitting all sorts of little developmental milestones these days but the one which I thought was pretty cute (and not in the books) was when she figured out that the remote control turns on the portable DVD player we keep downstairs.

My wife turns it on for her a few times a day to show her educational DVDs and she always turns it on by using the remote. The other day my daughter got a hold of the remote and started pointing it at he DVD player and even went right up to the DVD player and touched it with the remote. She was even holding it flat and level!

Also, she's pretty cute.

 

[KimMH]

And remember, there is a reason why God makes children cute!

so you won't strangle them?

I kid. My 22 year old son is bright and musical and funny. He swings between gregarious exuberance and periods of introversion - he was an only child for nine years and finds his own little mind a playground of wonder. He's the apple of one of my eyes.

The other apple is 12 and he has severe and multiple disabilities. He has taught us things we never knew about ourselves and the nature of love. People tell us we are great parents not realizing we have been the beneficiaries of far more than we could ever give.

We got fixed after having him so we could concentrate on giving him the best life we can, but don't think the risk of having a child who will be dependent on us for everything forever should be a deterrent to those thinking about having children. It is impossible to expalin but we have gained far more than we have invested in terms of love and understanding and an appreciation for every day he is with us.

 

[Yeoman Randi]

Heh, i was talking to the school social worker/shrink about her and she (the shrink) said to me, "Mrs. M. I don't mean to be disrespectful, but ALL 17 year old girls are BITCHES!"

That is pure gold!



My daughter is 10 months old so she's hitting all sorts of little developmental milestones these days but the one which I thought was pretty cute (and not in the books) was when she figured out that the remote control turns on the portable DVD player we keep downstairs.

My wife turns it on for her a few times a day to show her educational DVDs and she always turns it on by using the remote. The other day my daughter got a hold of the remote and started pointing it at he DVD player and even went right up to the DVD player and touched it with the remote. She was even holding it flat and level!

Also, she's pretty cute.

God she's so cute! Seems like only yesterday that you guys had her!


Well, let the worrying begin. My daughter passed her road test this morning! She is now officially a driver! If you've all been looking for a stock to invest in, i'd go with the makers of xanax. I'll be sucking that shit down like crazy now!

 

[marillion]

My kids are complete polar opposites..

My daughter excels in her school work, with straight As and the like.. We don't pressure her or come down on her if she comes home with a B, but her pride makes it very difficult to deal with something less than an A..

A project she worked on with her gifted class is on currently on display in the US Mission at the United Nations in New York. Next month it will be moved to a display at the US Capitol building. I'm amazingly proud of her for this.

My son, on the other hand, does not care for school and needs a lot of help and encouragement just to skate by. He is non-plussed by anything.. His excitment level about anything is always very muted.. He has the potential to be a great athlete.. Much better than his old man, I have to say. He plays soccer and basketball very well but doesn't have that "fire" that makes one overly aggressive.. He plays the game, plays his part well, and after the final buzzer or whistle, is ready to move on to whatever is next on the day's agenda.

I'm proud of his ability to play well and get along well. He's well respected by his teammates and really takes direction from his coaches well. If you show him how to do something, he can pick it up quickly and efficiently. He's one of the best players on his teams, but he does so quietly, with a lot of dignity and lack of self aggrandizement.

 

[KimMH]

Well, let the worrying begin. My daughter passed her road test this morning! She is now officially a driver! If you've all been looking for a stock to invest in, i'd go with the makers of xanax. I'll be sucking that shit down like crazy now!

My beloved elder child managed to bump the car in THREE separate occurrences within an 18 month period after getting his license; the first two - bare weeks after getting the license. "BELOVED CHILD!" I hollered - "How can you NOT see the fence that has encircled our yard for nigh on a decade already? Did you forget it's existence?!?!?" You've obvisouoly already survived this all with your eldest so your dtr should be a breeze, right?

 

[trampledamage]

My daughter I'm not too worried about for growing up and learning to drive - she's very careful. My son however... he's going to be the sort of kid who thinks it's funny to jump off the roofs of buildings, or drive fast on icy roads... *worries*


Not exactly bragging, but there you are - I expect to see my son on TV someday - either the local news, or youtube

 

[Yeoman Randi]

Well, the DS didnt start driving for real until he graduated college!! He got his license at 17 but NEVER drove (didnt even have a car until he graduated college), so by that time he was a bit older and wiser. Don't get me wrong, i still worried like crazy...but she is worry from the get-go. i think she has the mindset that "nothing can happen to me, i'm only 17". My biggest fear is the cellphone. We've been through it a MILLION times...no talking on the phone, no texting. Seriously, i see an ulcer in my future.

 

[KimMH]

my sympathies! every day really is an adventure, huh?

Oh, and *SEEKER* she's just so gawjus!!!