Our amazing, talented kids

[Jellycatspyjamas]

I can’t find the “good news” thread so I thought I’d start a new one. We post a lot about the challenges but our kids are also pretty amazing.

DS (11) has just build a 9 drawer ikea unit pretty much by himself - he needed help moving the heavy bits. His hyper focus and problem solving skills came in handy, and of course lots of Lego building stood him in good stead. He confidently used power tools safely and even cleaned up after himself. The unit is perfectly built and super sturdy - he’s bloody amazing.

@Jellycatspyjamas

Can I borrow him😂

My lovely amazing young man has finished his first year at uni, sorted himself a house for next term and will be 20 in July, not long left as a teenager

He did say he could hire himself out to people who aren’t good with building things, so give home a few years!

Well done, those are huge achievements for any young person - 20, where does the time go. My oldest will be a teenager at the weekend - feels like yesterday she arrived as a tiny, undernourished 6 year old.

At the other end of the age scale my 17 month DS started football classes today. He only started walking four weeks ago but was able to kick the ball and even sat during (some of!) the instructions. I’m super proud of his progress!

My 8 year old granddaughter is a super confident swimmer and gymnast, as well as being an all round sweetheart. I’m so proud of her!

Lovely news about your kiddos!

That’s amazing progress @Empuffin, what a wee star. And yes @MrsMatty you’ve every right to be proud.

Theres so much discussion about how hard adoption is (and it is, I’m not denying that for a second), how “damaged” our kids are. It’s so important to recognise their gifts and abilities, and their achievements - they work so hard for every inch.

My DD had dinner with us tonight, was funny and sociable and engaging. She’s been having a hard time and basic social skills can be a struggle for her, so it was lovely to hear her laugh and joke with her brother.