Kids - A thread for bragging, venting and, advice.

[maplesyrup]

Figured I'd split this off into a thread about kids. If memory serves, we had a thread about 'em in the old room.

Packaged my little one of to camp for the first time yesterday (9 year old, gone for 1 week).

She'll be fine and have a great time I'm sure - me and the missus will probably be a wreck by Wednesday.

The worst part of being a parent is letting go......little by little..... :'(

Mine are 8... and I'd already be a wreck. It's nice you could do that for her though.

My parents came to visit us and our son on Saturday and convinced us to let him go home with them until tonight

He's 19 months old.  I can't wait to see him tonight!

It's that much sweeter when they arrive home........

 

[maplesyrup]

So my kid asks just now... "Is Santa real?... and please tell the truth." - I lied.  :-\

 

[67royalstar]

So my kid asks just now... "Is Santa real?... and please tell the truth." - I lied.  :-\

I believe in Santa.

I also frequently start conversations with my 6yr old with, "You know, back when I was a superhero, blah blah blah ~ but I gave it all up to be your Dad..."  He pretends he doesn't believe me, but I know there's a small part of him that does, and always will.

 

[Damian]

To everyone.... I would just like to say that we all look at our children and are so very lucky if they are healthy, many kids are not.

To all of you who know me, and were part of my families challenges a number of years ago, I still give thanks for all your support, it helped a lot when we needed it most....you know who you are

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

My youngest daughter turns six today.  Where does the time go?

 

[dappleganger]

I convinced my 5-year-old niece that my car is a robot by putting the cruise control on and holding my hands away from the wheel while steering with my knee.

She was upset that the car wouldn't open the door for her.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

What's the best bait?

Puppies or candy?

 

[Damian]

an all time fave.....

 

[seahawk]

an all time fave.....

Love that one. I saw one a while back at a restaurant that said "Stray children will be sold"

Damian, how are the kids doing these days?

 

[AlmosGirl]

My youngest daughter turns six today.  Where does the time go?

Happy belated 6th birthday to your daughter.  I agree, the time goes so so fast.  My youngest will be 3 next week on the 25th and my oldest will be 18 on the 31st and off to University! 

Damian, you are so so right and you know more than anyone.  I hope that the kids and everyone are doing well!

 

[Scot4bz]

I can't wait until tomorrow when we pick up our daughter from camp. It could be one of those tears of joy moments.

She is THE best!!!!!!

 

[maplesyrup]

One of mine just asked on our walk home from the restaurant tonight as she liiken in the night sky... "Has anyone in our family ever been hit by a comet before?"  ;D

 

[Scot4bz]

One of mine just asked on our walk home from the restaurant tonight as she liiken in the night sky... "Has anyone in our family ever been hit by a comet before?"  ;D

I would answer......somewhere along the line I imagine yes! (just to keep them guessing)

 

[Zee]

I got 2 girls, going to be 6 and 4 in November, plus we recently found out we're expecting our 3rd child, due in March, just in time for the Leafs playoff push. 

 

[maplesyrup]

I got 2 girls, going to be 6 and 4 in November, plus we recently found out we're expecting our 3rd child, due in March, just in time for the Leafs playoff push. 

Congrats!

 

[AlmosGirl]

I got 2 girls, going to be 6 and 4 in November, plus we recently found out we're expecting our 3rd child, due in March, just in time for the Leafs playoff push. 

Congrats!!!

 

[Scot4bz]

I got 2 girls, going to be 6 and 4 in November, plus we recently found out we're expecting our 3rd child, due in March, just in time for the Leafs playoff push. 

Congrats - the more the merrier!!!!

 

[Scot4bz]

My daughter was player of the game in soccer last night!!!
(can we say woot now that it is officially going into the dictionary or is it still taboo?)

Truth is, they all get it once during the season - but she did have a heck of a game (played goal the first half, nobody scored on her.....although they only had 1 shot..lol....and had a strong second half up front).

She was very happy.....which makes me happy!

 

[maplesyrup]

My daughter was player of the game in soccer last night!!!
(can we say woot now that it is officially going into the dictionary or is it still taboo?)

Truth is, they all get it once during the season - but she did have a heck of a game (played goal the first half, nobody scored on her.....although they only had 1 shot..lol....and had a strong second half up front).

She was very happy.....which makes me happy!

Woot! Woot!

 

[darcy tucker16]

I thought this was cute.

A Child's View of Thunderstorms


A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with lightning.

The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked home from school. She also feared the electrical storm might harm her child. Full of concern, the mother got into her car and quickly drove along the route to her child's school.  As she did, she saw her little girl walking along.

At each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up, and smile.  More lightning followed quickly and with each, the little girl would look at the streak of light and smile

When the mother drew up beside the child, she lowered the window and called, "What are you doing?"
The child answered, "I am trying to look pretty because God keeps taking my picture.