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Come and brag about your amazing child

192 replies

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 14/02/2022 21:20

Forget a humble brag. Sometimes they just do amazing things and you have to share it SOMEWHERE (not in a competitive way).

OP posts:
HeathenPlayingHouse · 14/02/2022 23:35

2yo DS has GDD, we're waiting on an autism diagnosis. He's mostly non verbal, he tends to just make noises rather than vocalise words.

I was in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he came to rattle the baby gate, like he usually does if he wants my attention or a sneaky biscuit. I told him I was just about done and asked if I should come watch TV with him, and he said "Yeah".

I don't know if he knew what he said, I never do. But it made my heart blow up like the Grinch's Grin

Knittingnanny2 · 14/02/2022 23:36

My second son ( 37) won an Emmy award last year. It’s something to do with his sports job in USA.

Beachsidesunset · 14/02/2022 23:38

My son managed to stay in the same room (under a blanket) whilst I hoovered today. First time ever! In the past I asked him why he was so scared of it and he said: 'It sounds like people dying' Shock

NeedAHoliday2021 · 14/02/2022 23:41

Dd1 (13) made dh and I breakfast in bed this morning for Valentine’s because she wanted to surprise us. She’s the kindest, loveliest teenager ever.

sadpapercourtesan · 14/02/2022 23:42

My 19yo son is away at university and not due home until Easter. It's my husband's birthday today and we were out all day on a long moor walk - fabulous but so knackering (and wet). We arrived home exhausted to find DS1 had come home by train, just for the night, to deliver DH's card and present in person, and he'd also baked and iced a cake for him. DH was almost in tears, it was such a lovely thing to do. DS1 is autistic and has had a rocky few years to say the least, he's really blossoming at university and I've never been so proud of him. They say autistic people don't have empathy...pfffft.

EishetChayil · 14/02/2022 23:44

At 17 months she knows (well, can point to) most of the body parts in both Hebrew AND English.

blyn72 · 14/02/2022 23:46

I have a 42 year old brilliant musician.

TokyoTen · 15/02/2022 00:09

Both of mine studied for their A Levels and then did the first year of uni in the pandemic. They never made a fuss just got on with it. I'm proud of them because it was tough times!

caranations · 15/02/2022 00:16

DD's boss is on holiday for half term. DD has stepped into her shoes and has willingly volunteered to work over 60 hours this week, including very early shifts and some late nights too. She is such a dedicated, enthusiastic, hard worker and I'm so proud of her positive work ethic.

Mumoblue · 15/02/2022 00:20

My son who turned 2 last month knows the alphabet in upper and lower case and can count up to thirty and spell his name out loud (it’s four letters, but still).

I get really nervous if I even look like I’m bragging (anxiety Blush) but he’s a really smart boy and I’m really proud of him, so sometimes I would like a little brag.

1000yellowdaisies · 15/02/2022 00:24

My just turned 6yo DD was home with me today while i wfh as its half term and holiday club was temporarily closed.
I had a 4 hour meeting from 10-2 and i explained it was an important meeting and she didn't disturb me once, she played like and angel with her craft, read books, watched her kindle and got her snacks.
I was so proud of her she is having a special day tomorrow as im off :)

Lovemydoggie · 15/02/2022 00:33

My three adult children have all contacted me today from different parts of the uk ..they have all made me laugh and confirmed that being a Mum for 28 years has been worth every second..they really are the best 💕

Lovemydoggie · 15/02/2022 00:40

@Somuchgoo…much love to you and daughter…she really does. sound a real fighter 💐

HampshireMutha · 15/02/2022 00:48

My eldest (2yrs 9m) is the best big brother to our little one (8m). I'm so proud of him for always thinking of his little brother and being so kind to him. I'm lucky to have such a lovely boy ⭐

givemeallthecheese · 15/02/2022 00:53

Ok, completely vain here but here goes, you asked for it! DS is quite possibly the best looking 18yo in existence. He's absolutely beautiful. He did his first TikTok two days ago (I know I know lol) and he's on 40k views already and all the comments are lovestruck young ladies lol. Though I'm aware this is something he has just had the good fortune of being born with, I do look at him and just melt.

On the flip side he's fallen behind at college a little recently and I had to have a meeting and while they all had concerns about his work output they ALL said how polite and lovely he is to have in the class.

Kinsters · 15/02/2022 01:37

My just turned 2 year old DD is the sweetest little thing. She is so calm and loving and has never shown even a little bit of jealousy towards her baby brother.

She is also very bright and I'm so impressed with how long she can concentrate on doing puzzles.

DS is only 8 weeks but he's so mobile! He tries so hard to crawl when he's put on his front and is really interactive with his toys. Crap sleeper and definitely not as calm as his sister but I'm sure he'll get there eventually (on the sleeping at least haha).

BigPantsLittlePants · 15/02/2022 02:18

Both my kids were happy today. They were with friends, enjoying life, it's good to see. DD's flying at Uni, loves her course, getting spectacular marks, ds has settled into new friendship group and is flourishing.

As a family we've had a helluva bumpy ride over the last few years. Today was a good day and it's important to notice that and to enjoy it. Thanks for the thread OP Flowers.

radioactive4 · 15/02/2022 07:28

@AllTheOtherNamesWereTaken I give them a wide berth to make their own decisions and trust them a lot, even if it's inconvenient e.g. they want to pour their own milk in to their cereal bowl, so I know it's going to be a disaster and milk and cereal will go everywhere, but I'm patient and I let them do it themselves and learn.
I rarely say "no" and rarely yell. I respect them, their decisions and choices (unless it's putting them in danger).
Firm and consistent boundaries of what is and is not acceptable.
As toddlers they got at least 3 hours of fresh air a day and physical activity so they were exhausted and not climbing the walls going mental inside at home.
This isn't an exact science obviously, only just what's worked for us!

radioactive4 · 15/02/2022 07:31

@Knittingnanny2

My second son ( 37) won an Emmy award last year. It’s something to do with his sports job in USA.

Amazing Shock

Namechangedforspooky · 15/02/2022 07:35

My 2 year old has social skills I definitely didn’t possess at that age. She remembers everyone’s name (no idea how) and can work a room and make people laugh.
My 8yo recently swam 2k. I was more impressed with her sheer determination to do it rather than the actual achievement!
It’s a bit clichéd but the times I’m most proud of them is when I get comments about how kind they are and how they include other children. Much more important than any other physical achievements

RussianSpy101 · 15/02/2022 07:36

@radioactive4 they sound gorgeous! What a credit to you.

Classicblunder · 15/02/2022 07:39

There was a lost crying toddler in soft play the other day, I went to help him find his mum and my 2.5 year old very gently asked him if he was ok and if he wanted a cuddle. I really really value kindness and it made me so proud.

ilovebagpuss · 15/02/2022 07:40

@Somuchgoo what an amazing little soul she is! I love a cake fork too. I so hope she is doing well after her surgery.

RussianSpy101 · 15/02/2022 07:41

My DD is really artistic. She’s been designing clothes for about 3 years now and she truly is amazing at it. She also loves painting and some of the work she produces is incredible. She’s 8.

DS (4) has various disabilities and is doing so well. He was non verbal until 3 and is now confidently saying around 15 single words in context.

CatDogMonkeyPOW · 15/02/2022 07:50

DS9 has read hundreds of chapter books in the last two years. That's not an exaggeration. His list includes all of Horrible Histories and all of the science, maths, and geography equivalents. All of Artemis Fowl, How to Train Your Dragon, Percy Jackson and all the spin offs, Lord of the Rings, Inheritance Cycle, 13 Storey Treehouse, Tom Gates, Last Kids on Earth, Wimpy Kid, Boy Who Grew Dragons, Harry Potter, plus loads of others I'm forgetting. His room is filled with books and we are very privileged to be both able to afford to provide these for him and to watch him take so much pleasure from reading.

We are running out of book ideas for him to try!

DD6 is so calm and loving. She never causes any trouble. She is incredibly creative, writing and illustrating her own storey books. She just has such a lovely personality.