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To ask for lovely stories about your DC?

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MyotherUsernameisaPun · 25/04/2018 10:49

I posted a thread yesterday about how I'm struggling to come to terms with possibly not wanting to have kids any more. One of the things I mentioned was that I feel so sorry for parents who post on here about difficulties they are having with their kids. One lovely MNer made the very sensible point that this site is skewed towards showing the bad side more than the good because people (very understandably) come here for advice when things are difficult.

I don't want to at all undermine posts asking for help because they are obviously so important and such a good part of the support this site offers. But I thought it might also be nice to have a thread for people to show off a bit about lovely, thoughtful, funny, sweet etc things their children / the children in their lives have done!

I have one about my nephew to start. He's 3, and literally every time he sees an animal like a cat or whatever, he'll say 'mummy, that is my FAVOURITE cat!' It's so sweet and funny ❤️

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moststressfulltimeofmylife · 25/04/2018 11:33

DS(7) tells me everyday I’m gorgeous and that he’s never going to have a girlfriend.
When I check on him at night and telling him I love him he usually responds in his sleep.

He is my world!

AjasLipstick · 25/04/2018 11:35

My dds make me roar with laughter. As they've got older, they've become so funny. One in particular can make me cry with laughter.

I think that's a pretty good deal and one I didn't expect!

Beansprout30 · 25/04/2018 11:39

My 21 month old DD is starting to string words together, she will be happpily playing then come up to me, rub my leg and put her head on me and say 'lub you mummy' in the cutest voice then goes back to playin she's the sweetest thing

jessicasmummy04 · 25/04/2018 11:42

My nearly 7 year old DD tells me constantly she loves me and that im the best mummy that she could ever have and that she would never want any other mummy and that shes lucky to have a mummy like me.

As a single mother its a constantly worry about doing the right thing by her.

Ive always told her that i dont care about how great she is at things in life all i care about is that she try's her best and that she is kind to others and she is certainly living up to that so far.

I get told often how smart, funny, caring, emphatic, kind and polite she is. Im so very proud of her.

PurpleTigerLove · 25/04/2018 11:52

My daughter was born at 23 weeks and 5 days . Everyday she makes us all laugh . She had the most amazing sense of humour . She is my miracle . My youngest arrived after I suffered from secondary infertility. When I tell him how long I waited for him he reminds that he just wasn’t ready to come then but he promises to stay forever . They both tell me every day they love me . Oh dear lord I’m going to cry .

BeeKeeping · 25/04/2018 11:55

These are so lovely. I’m hoping to start TTC soon and reading all your beautiful posts has made me so excited! Thank you!

SchoolMoney · 25/04/2018 12:00

Can't type mine now...I seem to have something in my eye..

DrWhy · 25/04/2018 12:14

Mine is only 19 months but he’s started ‘sharing’ his bedtime milk with his soft toy bunny and making me imaginary cups of tea. It’s so cute to see him doing something to make someone else happy.

Busybusybust · 25/04/2018 12:19

My 4 are adults now, and they are the most wonderful human beings I know! What is really amazing is that they want to spend time with me and quite obviously love me to bits. I feel very privileged tohave them in my life.

popcornpaws · 25/04/2018 12:35

When my DD was around 7 yr old she told me that her friends wished i was their mum because i was cool!
She is now 21 and is the funniest person ive ever met, she has an amazing sense of humour, and makes me laugh everyday.

She tells me that although i am her mum she thinks of me firstly as her friendSmile

mildshock · 25/04/2018 12:56

Since DS2 was born 7 months ago, DS1 (4) has come running into our bedroom every morning bar 4/5 times. His face lights up when he sees his little brother still sleeping and whispers "mummy he's just so adorable" or "I love him so so so much".

Despite the 4 year age gap, they just slot together perfectly. We were worried the DS1 would be jealous, and resent the baby for taking our attention but that hasn't happened at all. Still can't quite believe our luck Smile

CloudCaptain · 25/04/2018 13:15

When I pick my 4yo ds up from nursery he and 2yo ds run to each other for a big hug. They also tickle each others tummies and giggle hysterically.

TheNoodlesIncident · 25/04/2018 13:26

DS always loved those character ride things you get at the shops, but he knows he's too old for them now. He went to look at the one in the supermarket as it's a bus (his favourite) while we were queuing with our shopping. But then he came back, took his pocket money out of his coat pocket and went off again.

DH followed to see why and he reported back saying, "He's put the money in the bus so some little kids can have a ride". Ds was just standing happily watching the smaller kids have fun. When he was diagnosed with autism aged 3, I never thought he would ever do such things.

RoboticSealpup · 25/04/2018 14:51

TheNoodlesIncident

My goodness, that's just beautiful...

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MyotherUsernameisaPun · 25/04/2018 14:55

So lovely to hear these, they're really making me smile!

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AjasLipstick · 25/04/2018 14:57

Noodles GOd I wish I could buy him his own ride!

JoandMax · 25/04/2018 15:02

TheNoodleIncident - what a darling boy you have!

DS1 is in the choir at school, they’re a relatively new school (opened September 2016) and entered into a national competition last week. They had around half the number of members as all the other choirs and were so nervous. We’d all spoken to them that it was just for experience and to learn from but my god they were incredible. All the children were so nervous (singing in front of a 1000 strong audience!) but they gave it everything and all of us parents couldn’t have been prouder. Their lovely faces just lit up at the applause when they finished and the joy and excitement radiated around the room!

BuntyII · 25/04/2018 15:11

My DS will have his first birthday soon. He sleeps in my bed and curls right up to me for cuddles in the night. I love holding his tiny little body and keeping him safe. I love him so much.

MillieMoon94 · 25/04/2018 15:22

My 4 year old DS absolutely dotes on his 4 month old sister. He asks her how her day’s been when we pick him up from nursery, moves her baby chair into different rooms so that she can “join in” with whatever he’s doing, and he told me last week during the hot weather “mummy you really need to put sun cream on DD’s name while it’s so hot because I wouldn’t like her to be burned”. ❤️

zimbomaman · 25/04/2018 15:32

DD (7) and I were eating our lunch together and the conversation went like this:
DD: We didn't invent death did we?
Me: No, it's natural.
DD: But we did invent the word 'death'.
Me: Yes because we invented language.
DD: Well, I wish that we had come up with another word.
Me: Such as?
DD: 'Cupcake'! Much prettier than 'death'!

Conversations such as these are what makes it all worthwhile.

MaiaRindell · 25/04/2018 15:35

It's just the knowing that you are the most important person in their little worlds, and that they are the most important to you. It's totally selfless, genuine and natural. The love I feel and get back from them is Mother Nature at its best.

My 11yo DD told me last night that I am her best friend and she'd never want to have any other mum.

PandaG · 25/04/2018 15:36

My son is 18, studying hard for A levels and preparing for university. On Saturday he gave up most of his afternoon to help me and his dad in the garden, he cleared a raised bed, shifted a load of compost and cut the grass. As we worked we chatted, and it was just lovely to spend time companionably together as we worked. I am so proud of the young man he has become.
DD is 16. She and her brother fight like cat and dog. However she is kind, considerate and loving. She has been the one to go with a number of friends to seek pastoral support at school when her friends were going through difficult times. She has taken on a lot of jobs in our house while I have been suffering from depression, often cooking the meals or cleaning up.

CuppaSarah · 25/04/2018 15:47

My amazing toddler decided he had, had enough at softplay today and calmly asked to go, climbed into his buggy and let me put his shoes on. He had played by himself and let me and my friend have a cup of tea and lovely chat. It was perfect. He's such a sweet, lovely boy. We have such brilliant times together, going for walks and trying activities together.

My fabulous five year old dd used to struggle with her sensory processing, she had all sorts of difficulties and had investigations by professionals but no diagnosis reached. But when she turned four something changed, she started challenging herself, expressing herself, she became incredibly confident and sociable. She walked into reception on the first day barely needing to say goodbye and teachers couldn't believe the struggles she used to face. Honestly her first day of preschool she cried and growled under a table till she fell asleep. She's worked so hard and I'm so proud.

Together they play so beautifully it's hilarious too. DS tries desperately to copy and keep with DD but can't always. But she always sees him struggle and slows down or makes the game more simple for him. They are the perfect team. I can't wait for the final member of their crew to arrive in September.

IthinkIsawahairbrushbackthere · 25/04/2018 15:56

Five kids aged between 29 and 16 - far too many heart melting moments to remember so will limit myself.

DD2 would have been about 5 years old. We had an elderly lady in church who was always treated with the utmost fear respect by everyone in the congregation. One morning during the singing lots of people noticed her crying. DD3 grabbed a handful of tissues, sat beside her and held her hand until she smiled. No one else would approach her.

DD3 - at parents evening when she was 11 (she's now 16) her teacher told us that she had a reputation in the school for thoughtfulness beyond her years and would do things for others without any fuss or prompting. A few days beforehand a visitor to the school had commented to the head about her quiet helpfulness towards a classmate who was unable to join in with an activity because of a serious medical issue. DD's unobtrusive help and enabled this child to take part without drawing any attention to her issues.

Now they are young adults and still busy in the background wherever they find themselves.

My other DD and my two DS are wonderful in their own ways too but of course I am biased.

Juiceylucy09 · 25/04/2018 16:02

I don't think anyone can describe the love you feel from your DCS. Yes there are it gets difficult but anything worth doing can be difficult.

My DS aged3 seen me cry, he hugged my leg and ask why are you sad Mammy, I told him I'd something in my eyes, he responded there there Mommy everything will be OK in his tiny voice. My DDs are fabulous too.