Eve Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 So, how are the children doing, people? Ok, I know she isn't a child but my eldest finishes Uni in one month. I remember posting about her leaving to go to Uni! Wow, it has flown by. Anything positive happening with yours? Take care, Eve x 4
worlybear Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 My kids are doing well!. 2 sons have graduated and my older daughter is having a great time at uni- youngest daughter is more settled now- its been 3 years since D day and she's more settled, sadly wise beyond her years but she has had loads of support from her extended family and school. Just need to meet a handsome millionaire now! LOL. 3
Author Eve Posted April 13, 2012 Author Posted April 13, 2012 My kids are doing well!. 2 sons have graduated and my older daughter is having a great time at uni- youngest daughter is more settled now- its been 3 years since D day and she's more settled, sadly wise beyond her years but she has had loads of support from her extended family and school. Just need to meet a handsome millionaire now! LOL. Have your boys managed to get employment? Wow.. you must be proud of them both. How much longer does you daughter have to go at Uni now? You have just one baby left at home.. me too. Well, fingers crossed for you to meet the millionaire! Take care, Eve x 1
Ursa Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Congratulations on your kiddo finishing Uni, Eve. My almost-teenaged stepdaughter recently joined her school's Gay-Straight Alliance, unprompted. She lost her cellphone and is understandably bummed about it, but is accepting gracefully that it's her own fault and she can't expect it to be replaced immediately. She just got her brown belt in the martial art I started her in several years ago. She's started learning some computer coding, for fun. She is forming a band with some of her girlfriends and writing a play with her cousins, and letting me help her write the music/edit the play. All good stuff, IMO. My preschooler today announced that since he is sick with a cold, he is taking a little break from being a superhero. For now he is just a "normal hero." His amazing normal powers are as follows: 1. To wash his hands really really fast 2. To jump over carpet lint 3. To fly in an airplane He saves butterflies, and snails, and spiders from annihilation the world over. My hero! :love: 3
Author Eve Posted April 14, 2012 Author Posted April 14, 2012 Congratulations on your kiddo finishing Uni, Eve. My almost-teenaged stepdaughter recently joined her school's Gay-Straight Alliance, unprompted. She lost her cellphone and is understandably bummed about it, but is accepting gracefully that it's her own fault and she can't expect it to be replaced immediately. She just got her brown belt in the martial art I started her in several years ago. She's started learning some computer coding, for fun. She is forming a band with some of her girlfriends and writing a play with her cousins, and letting me help her write the music/edit the play. All good stuff, IMO. My preschooler today announced that since he is sick with a cold, he is taking a little break from being a superhero. For now he is just a "normal hero." His amazing normal powers are as follows: 1. To wash his hands really really fast 2. To jump over carpet lint 3. To fly in an airplane He saves butterflies, and snails, and spiders from annihilation the world over. My hero! :love: Laughed out loud at your post and I experienced a slight tear also. This means I am now officially broody again. I love kids. Wow, your two sound fab!! My youngest just got full marks for her sign language course and is expected to achieve a 'Distinction Star' for her studies which will enable her to study nursing at Uni. So glad that she is happy with her studies.. Take care, Eve x 2
frozensprouts Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 it's my oldest daughter's 14 th birthday today...she's so pretty and smart ( very sensitive too) and she's taller than me now... my "middle kid" got a new pair of roller blades, and now that the snow has all melted, she goes out and uses them...she is really coordinated and has a super sense of balance, and she tried and tried until she got it right... my son's birthday is in two weeks...he'll be nine, and he's started his speech therapy...his therapist got a chuckle when I told her that we use our parrot to help him with his speech therapy...we told her he has to speak clearly and slowly to the parrot so the parrot can learn to talk...so far, it's been somewhat of a success... hoping to take them to the beach this weekend to look for sand dollars and sea urchins...should be fun! 1
Author Eve Posted April 14, 2012 Author Posted April 14, 2012 it's my oldest daughter's 14 th birthday today...she's so pretty and smart ( very sensitive too) and she's taller than me now... my "middle kid" got a new pair of roller blades, and now that the snow has all melted, she goes out and uses them...she is really coordinated and has a super sense of balance, and she tried and tried until she got it right... my son's birthday is in two weeks...he'll be nine, and he's started his speech therapy...his therapist got a chuckle when I told her that we use our parrot to help him with his speech therapy...we told her he has to speak clearly and slowly to the parrot so the parrot can learn to talk...so far, it's been somewhat of a success... hoping to take them to the beach this weekend to look for sand dollars and sea urchins...should be fun! Happy Birthday to your baby! She sounds wonderful. They all do. What a fab idea to involve the parrot! I think it is good that your boy does not have a negative view of his practising. Well done, love that creative thinking! I think this is why I love children so much.. the necessity to be creative cannot be faked or short cutted. Finding what works is just such a great and beautiful interaction. Love it. Snow has just gone? Wow.. it's a bit late for snow. I will Google sand dollars, not heard of that before. So cool to live near a beach! We are about 60 miles away from the sea side. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Eve x 1
threebyfate Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 Our little man is like pure sunshine in our lives. He's brilliant and beautiful, not that I'm in the least biased! 4
CarrieT Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 At 47 years of age with no children, I am - for the first time in my life - dating a man with children (B10, G13, B14) every other week. We dated for almost five months before I was introduced to the children, two months ago. I go over on Sunday mornings so my BF and his daughter can go to church together and I stay home with the boys. We all then go out and fly kites, bike, or play video games before I cook dinner. Last Easter, the littlest asked if he and I could go bike alone together, the girl gave me a hug, and the oldest (autistic) announced that he would be "very upset if Dad ever broke up with me..." All-in-all, I am very encouraged and the BF is over-the-moon at how well we are all getting along. The plan is to continue in this fashion until August or September when I may be able to start having "sleep-overs" and to segue into me moving in with them as a family by the end of the year or just after the holidays. Not ever wanting children, I am pretty stoked that I'm getting along so well with them and enjoying them as people far more than I ever expected to. I suppose it helps that both parents are über-intelligent, Ivy league educated doctors so the kids are very, very bright and easy to communicate with. We just happy that even though the ExW is already starting in with vitriolic messages about me (having never met me), that the kids are taking it in stride and still like me. 4
bentnotbroken Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 They are doing well. Irritating at times because the older they get, the less I know:p. Even the foster babies are doing well now. My front door is still open and being used by those I didn't give birth to....that is a blessing. 4
Krytie TV Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Late to the party but... always happy to talk about my babies! They're twin girls and have been in NY with momma and grandma for 5 weeks! It's tearing me up to not see them but they'll be back in two days. They've each said about 20-30 words in the last month but refuse to repeat anything, so I guess they have an expansive and unpracticed vocabulary. They just recently learned to "hold it" through dinner, so I anticipate an upswing in the potty training department. They grow more beautiful everyday, like their mother. Can't wait to see them! 2
wow04 Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 A little late also, but love talking about babies. I have 4 and they keep me busy. Oldest is 13 and doing great in school. She just finished track and going into swim. Her last band concert of the year is tonight. Next to oldest will be 9 in 3 weeks. He is the quiet one. His soccer season is almost over and baseball just started. Next one is 5 and my wild child. He is so ready to go school next year. He started T-Ball and loves it. The baby is 3 and the drama queen. She is really into getting her hair fixed and her fingernails painted. We are busy with all the sports, but I wouldn't change one minute of it. My boyfriend has 3 kids ages 18, 14, & 8. We have the 14 & 8 yr old every other weekend.
GorillaTheater Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Oldest daughter will make me a grandpa in August. Oldest son is in the Coast Guard and likes it so much he's considering making it a career. Son #2 is painting my house even as we speak. (Life is VERY good) Daughter #2 is getting ready for a big dance recital. (she's truly gifted in that area) The rest of them are busy having a mud fight. 5
frozensprouts Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 my middle kid is downstairs right now having her guitar lesson ( i think she has a crush on the instructor:laugh:)...she's really talented when it comes to so many things, and music is one of them our other two kids are sick today, and my middle kid and i made cookies together after school...later, we have plans to play skyrim together...it's fun spending time with her 2
hotgurl Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 My daughter is 16 and a junior in HS so we are looking at colleges. WE just spent the whole April break touring campuses. She wants to go into biomedical engineering. She teaches kids lego robotics as her job, is on the tennis team, has a boyfriend and is excited about going to prom this Saturday. We have kids over at the house a lot. They like to just hang out. She has got a good group of friends all honors students in ap classes like her. We are super close. Everyone tells us we are just like the Gilmore Girls. 3
bean1 Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 I wish my 2 year old could stay 2 forever. I'm perfect. I'm his world. I can do no wrong (except perhaps not let him destroy some dishes). He climbs into bed and cuddles. He can't talk, so no sassing me back. Just wants to play all day. Thinks the dog chasing it's tail is the best form of entertainment, no bugging me for money or giving attitude. He has no prejudice, no hatred, the world is perfect to him. I will miss this stage :love: He was a nightmare baby (colicky) so this is long overdue. 3
frozensprouts Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 my middle kid is downstairs right now having her guitar lesson ( i think she has a crush on the instructor:laugh:)...she's really talented when it comes to so many things, and music is one of them our other two kids are sick today, and my middle kid and i made cookies together after school...later, we have plans to play skyrim together...it's fun spending time with her ah well... my worst fears are confirmed...she most certainly does have a crush on her instructor ( you should see her blush when she talks about her lessons). She's 12, and I think she's too young for this kind of thing ( I'll probably feel the same way when she's 50, ) where did my babies go? when did they grow up? ah well, I guess it's time to take the stick out of the closet so I will be ready to keep the boys away from our front door:laugh: 2
Author Eve Posted October 5, 2012 Author Posted October 5, 2012 My eldest has been picked for an Internship in a lovely area of London! She is packing up ready to leave at the moment... I have loved having her home these past few months.. *Eve sighs* I am beyond proud of her but feel sad to see her go .. again. Take care, Eve x
Author Eve Posted October 18, 2012 Author Posted October 18, 2012 My girl has done her first interview with an up and coming star and is LOVING all aspects of her job!!! She has secured a room in a house with other like minded individuals and feels safe there. She says she knows that I will LOVE the area. My baby is on her way! She always said that the day she calls me without asking me to call her back (to reduce call costs her end) will be the day she has made it. Well she is calling every other day and footing the cost. She just sounds so grown up and confident. She does call if she is panicking but is managing her stress really really well. I can't even say how proud I am off her. She is going to make it. Always knew she would .. since she was tiny. Take care, Eve x 2
JamesM Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 This reminds me of those long Christmas letters..."My children are now Rhodes scholars, and Johny is interning for the President. Soon Jane will be marrying the Prince of Wales. My husband is planning a trip for us to the moon next year. I am managing the household of ten children and volunteering at their school. I am going to the university to complete my doctorate in biochemistry. With that I think I can discover a cure for cancer. Since I still have some spare time, I will be joining the City Council." But yes...we all love to brag about our children. I would like to say that mine are all perfect, but they are not. However, they are all mine (I think ) and love them for who they are. Three are doing great in school overall. One has the brains to be doing even better. He gets mostly As, but doesn't need to study. He would like to become a doctor one day. The other one who gets As & a couple of Bs studies for every one of them. He earns them...unquestionably. While I am proud of both, I cannot help but have an extra measure of pride for him as he is motivated and cares. This attitude will get him far in life. He has improved tremendously over the past few years both socially and academically. Another child has turned out be of much less concern than we had feared. This one was expected to fail miserably in school this year but has followed the footsteps of the brother who shows care about his work. While this child needs improvement, I am proud of what has been done thus far. And my last child...he has so much potential and so many issues. But this is to be positive. While my exasperation and frustration for this one is at a higher level than with the other ones, my love and concern is even higher. I see a possible bright future for him....but if things don't change, I get depressed about what may happen with him. Being an optimist, I think he will be waking up soon (figuratively speaking) and take the world by storm. 2
JamesM Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Oldest daughter will make me a grandpa in August. Oldest son is in the Coast Guard and likes it so much he's considering making it a career. Son #2 is painting my house even as we speak. (Life is VERY good) Daughter #2 is getting ready for a big dance recital. (she's truly gifted in that area) The rest of them are busy having a mud fight. Okay...I count four on this paragraph...plus the rest. Dare I ask how many is "the rest?" Everything in Texas is bigger. 2
amaysngrace Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 This isn't about my kids but I talk about them all the time and am also bragging on them mostly or complaining about them sometimes too. This is about a little boy in my class. He is autistic and I teach religion so it has been a challenge for me to make a vague topic visual for him but every class I keep him in mind when planning my lesson. After class we wait in the hallway and I cannot let a child go until I see that their parent is present. This past Sunday as we were waiting he reached up and took my hand on his own. That made my week. 1
Author Eve Posted October 18, 2012 Author Posted October 18, 2012 And my last child...he has so much potential and so many issues. But this is to be positive. While my exasperation and frustration for this one is at a higher level than with the other ones, my love and concern is even higher. I see a possible bright future for him....but if things don't change, I get depressed about what may happen with him. Being an optimist, I think he will be waking up soon (figuratively speaking) and take the world by storm. Yeah, I have one of those too. Thankfully she has calmed right down. I honestly thought we were going to lose her altogether. .. but she and her boyfriend (super hot, super smart lad) have celebrated their first anniversary together and her peer group has totally changed. College has been good for her - she achieved a Distinction Star. Of course through the entire episode of her detailed badness she looked GREAT and just laughs about it now. Man, she was really really bad for a time.. Librans!. James - your boy will be ok. Never give up on him. Take care, Eve x 1
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