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in thinking that my ds is utterly perfect?

38 replies

sabire · 06/11/2009 14:54

I know it's crap, but I'm gonna do it.

Am I deluded in thinking my six year old ds is completely perfect in every way because:

he's incredibly loving and affectionate yet absolutely unclingy and self-sufficient

he amuses himself reading encyclopaedias while singing quietly in a sweet little voice

he's interested in old people and allows old ladies to kiss and hug him without making disgusted faces

he eats everything you put on the table in front of him

he's the most popular child in his class

he's kind to babies and toddlers

he's very beautiful and delicate looking

he knows the words to every song on the new Tynchy Stryder album and can rap along convincingly

he's is so clever that his teacher has taken him out of the top set in class and has him working alone on special projects

he still likes his teddy bears

And no, his name isn't Perfect Peter.

Ok, I'll stop now.

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sabire · 06/11/2009 19:49

Mavis - if it's any comfort he's in the bath right now shouting 'it's raining wee wee' and 'the crocodile is going to snap your willy off' at his brother. God - what state is the bathroom floor going to be in. I suppose I ought to get off mumsnet and go and check.....

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mollybob · 06/11/2009 19:58

my DS was a nightmare at 6 - I got so stressed with him and I think I made things worse. Now he's 11 and an absolute pet.

I'm pregnant and puking for Ireland and he is being so caring to me. I know the teenage years could be a challenge but right now I don't care.

LeQueen · 06/11/2009 19:59

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Greensleeves · 06/11/2009 20:02

halia that was just bitchy

your ds sounds delightful sabire, I'm glad he makes you so happy

sabire · 06/11/2009 20:11

Gosh Halia.

Trying to work out what point you are making with your post, other than to make my son sound like an arse.

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LeQueen · 06/11/2009 20:17

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daisyj · 06/11/2009 20:25

Sabire, I think all your children sound totally delightful. Your description of your 4 yo made me lol, as I suspect dd is going to turn out just like that - and I'm looking forward to it .

LadyG · 06/11/2009 20:47

Are they not just all utterly perfect in their own beautiful crazy little ways?
When we have friends over with 4 or 5 mad 4 year old boys running around in a variety of dressing up costumes digging up the garden I do think that and not just about my own two (who are of course perfect in their own non-sleeping/ developmentally just fine/screaming like banshees/fighting over mummy/sticking their fingers up their noses sort of way)
I think that is what halia meant and of course sabire realises that as she has two other non-perfect perfect ones too.
Let's not get so serious. We are all so very lucky

chegirl · 06/11/2009 20:59

Nice post Halia. Bet you feel wonderful about yourself now.

I am glad you are so delighted with your DS sabire. So you should be, he sounds a love.

It doesnt do any of us any harm to step back and look at our babies with love. Its too easy to get caught up in the day to day faff.

whelk · 06/11/2009 21:07

are they not all wonderful except when they are not!?

pigletmania · 06/11/2009 21:08

Aww your ds sounds lovely Sabire, unfortunately you will also get people who will be a bit mean spirited and catty in this kind of post. I was very down about my dd now 2.8 years as she had colic, would not eat, sleep through the night and did not do the things that other children seemed to do. Since she stated at nursery 2 months ago she has come out of her shell, grown up a bit and her speech is so much better i am really enjoying her and love her to bit i always have. The only thing i wish is that she had a modecum of interest in being a big girl and using the potty/toilet and toilet training activities and she would be perfect.

sabire · 06/11/2009 21:09

I remember reading somewhere that men reach perfection at around the age of 5 or 6, and it's downhill all the way from there!

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dreamteamgirl · 06/11/2009 21:21

He sounds an absolute delight Well done you

Mine is more like Halia's- especially the tummy painting
He is still utterly fabulous to me of course!!!

Mind i have another 6-18 months before he reaches perfection so fingers crossed LOL

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