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To ask you to share the ways in which your kids are amazing

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Mrsstarlord · 07/02/2015 17:08

This is sort of a TAAT but hopefully a positive take on it (because some of the posts on there have actually brought me to tears, but thats another story).

My youngest son is kind, funny, considerate, hard working, has the most beautiful smile and warmest hugs. He also struggles like fuck to cope with life because of complex learning difficulties but manages through determination, self belief and optimism and faith in the world around him.

My oldest son is thoughtful, imaginative, loving and sensitive - he is affected greatly by the things around him and manages to find a way through. He is growing up and finding his way in the world and its great to see him becoming more independent.

I love my kids, they are bloody ace and we are lucky to have them in our lives.

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nachohousekeeper · 07/02/2015 17:18

My DD (16) is the hardest working person I know. She gets good grades but bloody hell she works for them. She is kind and thoughtful as well as passionate about the things she believes in.

My DS (9) is quirky and funny and kind. If Iam tired or upset, he will put his hand on my back ever so gently and say "are you ok Mum?"

I bloody love my kids Smile.

Hurr1cane · 07/02/2015 17:28

My DS is very loving, very funny and very hard working. He works harder than anyone I know for little reward as his brain regularly wipes away all his hard work anyway, but he just carries on trying, with a massive smile on his face.

I couldn't be more proud of him. No matter what nasty ex family members say.

Cantbelievethisishappening · 07/02/2015 17:31

How sweet nacho Smile

WeirdCatLady · 07/02/2015 17:32

My dd (13) is inspirational. She has spent the past six years battling with a chronic health condition which has really decimated her life. She has had to give up everything and struggles every moment of every day.

Despite this, she is helpful, loving, good-natured and kind. She has had to deal with more crap in the last six years than most people do in their whole lives. And there is no end in sight, there is no cure.

She is marvellous and I adore her.

Cantbelievethisishappening · 07/02/2015 17:32

My daughter still has a smile on her face and such kindness despite years of torment and bullying.

BikeRunSki · 07/02/2015 17:33

A year ago DS's (then 5.5) behaviour at home and school was so bad that he had me in tears most of the time. He was put on a waiting list for CAMHS assessment for ADHD/Asperger's etc and Agas an interim IEP (individual educational plan) at school to gelp manage his behaviour.

His behaviour has improved no end. He has matured massively. Sometimes i can see him shaking and crying with the effort or keeping his temper, but his does. Three weeks ago I had a meeting with his teacher and SENCO who told me they there was nothing about him to warrant any special support or intervention anymore. That in fact, he was one of the more mature members of his class and a hard worker. Sometimes a bit rough at play time, but nothing age-inspiropriate. And- he has really bern bitten by the learning to read bug. He brings home 2-3 books everyday. Teacher says he is in the top three most advanced readers in the class. So proud of him. Brilliant at behaving and reading. And spelling !

DD (3) too - always a Mummy's girl. Cried her heart out the first few weeks of "solo" swimming and ballet lessons. Now skips off to both. Brilliant at independence. And colouring and walking for miles.

Gileswithachainsaw · 07/02/2015 17:35

Dd 1 could start an argument in an empty room and dd2 could fall over in restraints.

now those are achievements Grin

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Mrsstarlord · 07/02/2015 17:40

They all sound brilliant!

BikeRunSKi - your son has done so well to turn it around.

Can't believe - I hope things get easier for you daughter

WeirdCat - sounds like your daughter is really inspirational, many could learn a lot from her

Hurr1cane - families can be shit sometimes but it sounds like he is a trooper

Nacho - +1 for that's so sweet.

Thank you all Flowers for you all and Cake for the kids!

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Mrsstarlord · 07/02/2015 17:41

Ive got a husband like your Dd1 Giles! It's pretty impressive Grin

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MamaLazarou · 07/02/2015 17:41

My son is the most beautiful creature alive.

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Mrsstarlord · 07/02/2015 17:43

I might have to disagree when I look at my sons MamaLazarou Wink but it's amazing how they can melt your heart isn't it?

Great username by the way (DH used to call me Dave when we first got together)

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pointythings · 07/02/2015 17:52

My DD1 is going through the really tough bit of being a teenager. She struggles with huge emotions, with the general shitness and injustice of life, with the realisation that being an adult is hard. Nevertheless the person she will be is shining through - she can be thoughtful, caring, utterly selfless in a way that I could not have managed at 14.

DD2 is the self-confident second child. She's clever, funny, exuberant, needs the brakes putting on sometimes. She has a massive sense of fun, gives unstinting cuddles, looks after her big sister in an incredible way when she needs it.

My DDs can be dreadful, but when the chips are down they pull it together and act with stunning maturity.

Thisismyfirsttime · 07/02/2015 17:54

I feel a bit silly because mine hasn't faced any of the hurdles some of yours have but my 9mo dd is so funny, clever, beautiful and determined that I can't believe I created her. I just think she's the best thing ever.

imyourhuckleberry · 07/02/2015 18:02

My son is only 7 months old but is bursting with personality. He is incredibly beautiful and I am watching him zip around the room in his walker "shouting" dada!
I never knew I could love someone so much.

369thegoosedrankwine · 07/02/2015 18:02

Ds1 has a fantastic sense of humor. He makes me laugh and we find the same things hilarious. He is actually good company to be around and he's only 8. He is also up for trying any sports, , games or hobbies at least once and has great determination

Ds2 (4) is so loving. I say goodnight love you and he tells me he loves everyone and everything. He has been given a number of awards at school for helping children to join in and getting all children to be included and this isn't something we ask him to be, it's just him.

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Mrsstarlord · 07/02/2015 18:19

Its lovely reading these, kids can be so frustrating and challenging but bloody fantastic! Was thinking today about how I used to love the mornings, going in to see the kids in their cot and they were standing up , smiling and excited about the day. And then looking at our eldest ds with his bed head, having dragged himself out of his pit at about 9.30 and thinking I still bloody love you even if you are grumpy in the mornings.

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ErinBlockerBitch · 07/02/2015 18:22

Mine smells fantastic (to me)

iklboo · 07/02/2015 18:24

He made me a tassimo latte and a salted caramel muffin (help from DH) and brought it up to me in bed to cheer me up.

He laughed until he cried when my boob dropped out the bottom of my 'comfort bra' after DH had tumble dried it (the bra, not my boob).

MummyPig24 · 07/02/2015 18:27

Ds1 is incredibly bright, funny and has endless energy. He is

MummyPig24 · 07/02/2015 18:30

Ds1 is incredibly bright, funny and has endless energy. He is also thoughtful and friendly.

Dd is sweet and loving, she is great at sharing and is absolutely crazy.

Ds2 is hilarious. I never knew a baby could be so expressive and funny.

turdfairynomore · 07/02/2015 18:40

DD20 attempted suicide this time last year. Her dad had been violent with her ,then moved out. She was self harming and had just come out (somethin she "got from my side of family" according to my ex!!!) She's still a lazy slovenly almost teen-but she's come a long way in a year! She's thoughtless and thoughtful in equal measure! I adore her!

DS17 is my rock. He's wise beyond his years yet mad as a toddler! He's me!! But younger! He's got my back in every situation and while he makes me grey-he also makes me laugh! I got my eyelashes curled this week -no idea why!! Didn't tell him but later that night we were talking and mid sentence he said "what the f* have you done to your eyes"!!! It was almost worth it!!!

TheFairyCaravan · 07/02/2015 18:43

I've got 2 DSes (20&18) who are the very best of friends. DS1 doesn't live at home through the week anymore because he's in the army, but he comes home most weekends. He bought a big TV for DS2's room so they can have "FIFA nights" when he's here because DS2 has really missed his big brother.

Right now they are in DS2's bed with a beer each, FIFA on the PS3, giggling and chatting away.

I bloody love them.

lecherslady · 07/02/2015 18:54

My DD1 is 11 and I admire her commitment. She's a gymnast and trains almost 20 hours a week. She's good and can do lots of 'wow' stuff but she'll never be a top flight gymnast. She knows this, is realistic about the gym she does but still goes to train week after week. She has to sacrifice so much for it - missing out on playdates, sleepovers and parties which she does without complaint. Her training sessions are almost 4 hours long, and look tedious as hell to me, but she goes and works bloody hard even though she knows she's not the best gymnast out there. Also, she's up first in the mornings and brings me (and DH) a cup of coffee in bed every morning Grin.

Dd2 is a typical second child, she's funny and popular and everyone's friend. But she's generous to a fault and will always share, give her last penny away etc... She's loving and giving and has such a gorgeous little personality.

FarFromAnyRoad · 07/02/2015 18:57

My DS is early 20's and can still fall over fresh air and hide balled up dirty socks down the side of his bed. Is this the sort of thing you meant OP? Grin

TheCatAteMyTaxReturn · 07/02/2015 19:07

turdfairynomore Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

as (probably) the token misty-eyed bloke on this thread, I genuinely think my beloved only son is the greatest thing I've done with my life

intelligent without being smug or arrogant, sensitive yet resilient and unfeasibly cute - but then I'm biased.

And still young enough [9 and eleven twelfths] to believe his parents know what they are doing - honestly, we are just making it up as we go along.

My only wish is there were two of me, so I could have spent more time with him.