Just got back from St John. My girls...and dad lurking in the background.
Step 1-Knowing when we have to pee. Accomplished
Step 2-Getting it in the toilet...eh
Thank god for tiled floors......
Some close friends of ours have kids that we have had problems with over the last year. Wild, no respect, always getting in minor trouble, eat sugar all the time, etc.. Basically the kids you see and say that you are glad they aren't yours. The biggest problem is that they are good friends, just crappy parents. And it reflects on our kids because there is an influence. Everywhere we go, their kids are running around and causing a scene. The other night the little girl picks up a waitress tray at the restaurant and places cups and plates on it and then drops it, breaking glass everywhere. The mom laughs and says that it was a learning experience and then never says a word to their kid.
So last night my wife talks to our friend about this and why it is a problem and the response was, " well, we don't parent like you and decided that we need to let our kids figure life out on their own. We'll stop them from hurting themselves, but otherwise, they are going to get it on their own."
I was pretty blunt and said, " what the hell is wrong with you? Will you feel this way when they are in jail in 10 years?"I know it was wrong of me, but I can't believe that they have basically checked out of being parents.
Sucks and I am venting, but I just can't get over this mentality and with really good friends of ours that we will not be able to hang out with like we used to.
Recently found out my wife is pregnant. Not a dad yet but next year will be!![]()
Recently found out my wife is pregnant. Not a dad yet but next year will be!![]()
Ain't that the truth and hold onto your hat Ede! These next few months, the fun is just starting. My little girl is 16 months now and the difference from her first birthday is crazy! I am amazed daily and what she now understands, how good she's getting at communicating, and she's even started mimicking the sound of words! Not to mention, she's all over the place!!!
Yeah, my little girl is going to be able to do pullups!!! No weak upper body for that little Chiquita.
My daughters can get their ears pierced when they can do 2 pull ups. They practice a lot haha
LOVE IT!!! She's only 16 months and already such a girlie girl! I can totally seeing her being motivated by that!
LOL! We got an "incident" report from her daycare a couple weeks ago. One little boy tripped and fell accidentally kicking her while she was sitting on the floor playing. So, she decides to bite him in the leg in retaliation!
yup! Identical twin girls man, talk about shaking things up!!Thankfully no! Are these your first?
yup! Identical twin girls man, talk about shaking things up!!
My little one arrived 3 weeks ago. We were surprised and it was a boy. 6lb 3oz. 20 in.
Prob the best day if my life. When I looked and saw him fir the first time it was unreal. The feeing yiu get is indescribable. He has been a stinker here and there keeping us up but he is totally worth it. He is becoming a moose though as he is already over 8lbs.![]()
Man, this is a great thread! It's nice to see so many good daddy's out there. I have three kids...10 year old daughter, 7 year old boy, and a 9 month old baby boy. The two older ones are at the age now that they are running me ragged lol. My daughter plays select softball and indoor and outdoor soccer, and my boy plays rec baseball and soccer. I also help coach my daughters ball team. Between camps, practices, and games I hardly ever seem to get a break. Throw a baby into the mix and it gets pretty stress full at times. I wouldn't trade it though. I absolutely love watching my kids in sports, and most of their best friends are on their teams. The baby was 9 lbs. 11 oz. when he was born and eats constantly. He's just under nine months now and weighs 28 lbs. This week he learned to crawl and pull himself up to his feet, so just a matter of time before he's walking. Enjoy the little things....it goes by quick.
My little one arrived 3 weeks ago. We were surprised and it was a boy. 6lb 3oz. 20 in.
Prob the best day if my life. When I looked and saw him fir the first time it was unreal. The feeing yiu get is indescribable. He has been a stinker here and there keeping us up but he is totally worth it. He is becoming a moose though as he is already over 8lbs.![]()