[URL=http://www.marriagebuilders.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=8&t=010532&p=2]http://www.marriagebuilders.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=8&t=010532&p=2[/UR L]<p>This is the link to a thread going on over on Emtional Needs. I liked it & thought we could do one on our kids.<p>So here I go.<p>OS (17.9)-- anyone who read my posts of spring 2001 knows the heartache & challenges I went though with him. He has been the poster child in so many ways of what can happen to a child when they find out about a parent's infidelity. He has lost his faith but maybe getting some it back. He has always been moody stubborn & procrastinator like his mom. He is underachiever also. I always wanted to take the bk the Strong Will Child & OS & send them Dr. Dobson with a note saying it didn't work. Some days I feel I can't get a civil word out of him<p>But for all that he is wonderful young man. He is one of the most talented artists. He will most likely do comics or graphic art or web designing. He has the skills to succeed at anything. He has the most beautiful smile. After dislocating his shoulder last yr, & surgery, he is not sure if he is going to play football his Sr. yr. He didn't like losing his strength is a very serious weight lifter. He gives any AF model a run for the money. He is a blend of geekiness & jock, his words. <p>He keeps laughing about what will I do when he is gone, he is the official throw up cleaner. I don't deal with it well at all. He was my hero, 1 night not long ago when he his brother threw up all over his room.<p>YS 10 is still the biggest cuddler in the world. His favorite way to watch TV is still to sit with Mom, hold her thumb & he would still like to suck on his. I thought he never learn to read, he thought this also but in 2nd grade it all click & he was so proud to take the AR test on Harry Potter bks 3 & 4 and only miss 1. It takes him a long time but once he gets into a bk he will plug away till he finishes and he remembers. He remembers everything he hears or reads. He is a whiz at math. He wishes he could draw like his brother, he is above average but he knows he doesn't have his brother’s talent. He loves animals, the information he knows about them is unreal. Animal Planet is the channel to watch.<p>He is the kid that all adults like, he is happiest with a small group of friends. But take him to a playground, a pool or somewhere & he will find someone to play with. He live in the pool is long as there is someone with him. He hates shopping unless it is for him.<p>Sorry didn't mean to write a book. As you can tell my boys mean the world to me.<p>[ June 16, 2002: Message edited by: sing ]</p>

[img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]<p>[ June 16, 2002: Message edited by: Faith1 ]</p>

My dear Sing,<p>How I loved your post. We parents do like to brag about our kids and why not. We should always brag about the ones we love. <p>My son reminds me that he does love me more than his toys or candy. Sometimes I wonder..... but he sounds so sincere and then when he kisses me I just melt. <p>U know this is what has helped me to keep going. Knowing that we can still give love and be loved. As a BS that gave me such inner strength that I knew I could lick this A crap and I did. Even if the M would end (which I now keep that thought in my mind, daily), I know that I am capable of giving love and being loved. <p>All of us here should remember that. The rest of the world who try to give love and be loved without their true loved ones around them are like those who use placebo's. There is no substitute for real love. There just isn't. <p>To all the spouses, little mouses (kids), moms and dads: ENJOY your time together. It is precious. [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] <p>Hugz,
L.

okay I can't be the only person who likes to talk about their kids.

Hi Sing,<p>U'r not!!! [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] <p>But could you please fix your URL line so we can read that thread?<p>Thanks,
L.

OK
most hear probably dont know me I post on a nother forum more, But what the heck. I LOVE MY KIDS.
My oldest son, has a great passion for people, He likes every one, and every one likes him, it shows in his behavior and actions towards people. He is also very talanted and participates in may plays at school and is very talented in the video/computer activities and programs. He is also the peace maker amongst the other children, wants to make sure every one is fair. and takes up for the under dog. He also can make you laugh when you sad.
Next son is an honor student and a great comedian, he keeps the entire family in stitches.
He is very intelligent and is always helpful, and he loves for his room to be clean [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] always a good trait. He is also very talanted and has recieved several awards for his drawing and creativity. <p> MY oldest daughter is just a blessing she is alwasy polite to every one, has never been told not to do something, she just likes to be good. SHE is also an honor student and her studies are very important to her. SHE enjoys dancing and was in her first play this year. SHE is also a huge help with the baby and thinks she is her second mother. She is responsible and works very hard to contribute to the household.
Middle girl, she was adopted and has had many struggles in life, including many sets of parents and never a hme to call home, till she ame to live with us 6 years ago. She is att imes trying and difficult, but she has taught me patience beyond belief and has taught me what love and stability can do for a child. She is 8 now and has learned to show love and more important recieve love and know that love will not go away just because you got up and cut all of sisters hair in the middle of the night.
[img]images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0[/img] SHE has taught us what we may think is important may not be that big of a deal after all. She has been an added blessing to our family and we would not be complete with out her.

My little one she is a blessing, she was not wanted by any one in the begining, except by me. She made me go on when I thought I might die from cancer she was was what kept me going, I had this little life growing inside me and while the situation was not ideal, she was loved and wanted so much. She taught my husband to love unconditionally. She taught us how to be accepting of one anothers faults and not be so angry any more. You cant help but smile when you see her, she is adorable and loved by all who know her. Neither my husband and my self can imagine life with out her nor would we change her being here. She also taught me I am not as young as I once was.. did all my babies make such a mess when they played haha Like a walking tornado. lol keeps us on our toes. She has made the other children very protective of her, I was amazed to see my big boys take on such loving duties and changing a diaper even when they didnt have to or playing baby dolls, when they dont think it is cool. SHE has made us all closer.
Ok I have bored you all.. I know, but gee I feel better. <p> [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img]

This is a great idea, sing! I wanna hear more about the great MB kids out there!<p>Here's the link to the other "bragging" thread:
Bragging Rights<p>I could brag about my fish! Romeo sits right here on my desk and keeps me company at work. He never argues with me. He's bright and cheerful every day, and it always happy to see me!<p> [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]<p>[ June 18, 2002: Message edited by: Faith1 ]</p>