Can we have a (not so stealth) boast about our kids thread?

[Lioninthesun]

I don't usually get a chance to be proud of DD to my friends as they all have kids the same age and it feels a bit boasty. They can talk to their families and partners or whatever about how Jonny knows all of his tables when Jane doesn't. I think LP's get a raw deal on that. So, here's my stealth boast - feel free to add yours!

We had parent's evening today (Yes, I was surprised as DD is only 2.9!) and her key worker told me what a kind, confident and highly intelligent girl I have He said he nearly fell of his chair when she named all of the usual shapes and then pointed to the hexagon and named that too She apparently makes the other kids laugh, always helps and shares things with them and is one of the few who know the alphabet, colours and how to count to 20. She also is really cuddly and affectionate to all of the staff He was also very complimentary to me about her potty training and getting rid of her dummy while moving house - all things that could have had adverse reactions and yet he saw none and so respects my parenting skills and said I should give myself a huge pat on the back. That is what every single parent needs to hear!

I think she may get some treats tomorrow!

lion well done to you and your DD.
for DD and for you.

This is an excellent idea lion.
Congrats and you should be sooooo proud of your DD.
I'm not there yet as my DS 8 months but I'd like to boast too!!
My DS a happy, content, and smiley baby who gets compliments from strangers everywhere we go.
Always told he is "a credit" to me and it's lovely to be told that.
He rarely cries and has been crawling for 4 weeks now and like you I am soooooo proud.
We really do deserve that pat on the back!!!

Thank you! I already have
Steelo your DS sounds lovely! It is wonderful to have praise and know you have done it all by yourself. Big pats all around (although no pats from Iseecows , thank you! )

Great idea for a thread and well done to your DD!

Can I join in?

We had DS1s 1st parents evening at senior school tonight and came away bursting with pride.

He's got Aspergers so change can be difficult for him but he's handled going up to big school beautifully.

He's in the top sets for most of his subjects, his teachers all raved about his behaviour and the effort he puts in and we just sat there glowing for 2 hours :)

Very happy tonight!

Wow! Well done Calamity I bet you feel so proud! for you too!

oh well done.

can you tell your mum or other rellies or is it just you and us?

My mum died a few years ago so no one left who would appreciate the awesomeness (my dad never really got the whole parents evening thing and only went once and my teachers made him cry! ).

Thank heavens for you guys

Here's my stealth boast...
DD(8) such a happy little girl, is able to talk and communicate, does her therapy exercises daily, copes well with her illness, reading well above her age, cares about others tbh just a perfect little girl.
DS(7) happy, clever, sporty, reading well above average, interested in learning, loves poetry and knows all his tables. He very good at keeping an eye on DD when playing outside or in school. I feel very blessed to have my children.

How lovely Iseecows - makes it all worth it when you can see their personalities shining through

7yo DS's teacher told me that if they were all as good as him they wouldn't have to do half as much work. I've struck lucky with him TBH, he's a bit 'alpha' which is weird as I'm an introvert, he's top sets for everything, speaking parts at every play, picked for the football team and his teacher said the kids moan if they aren't picked for his group / team . She ruffles his hair a lot .

I'm not very good at boasting on FB, I just tell my mum and my sister.

meglet well done to your DS, must be very proud.

I'm the same, never talk about my DC progress etc in really life as others would think how boastful!

They are lovely. I'm lucky to have them all.

Excellent thread, I often feel like it's seen as a bad thing to say anything too positive about yourself or your DC.

My DS is nearly 10 months and can sign "more" when he's still hungry, gives me big open mouthed kisses on my cheek, is so close to walking and sleeping through, has a great big belly laugh when DH says "1...2...3" because he knows something fun is about to happen, and is generally happy and lovely and clever. I'm so lucky to have him.

Sorry, I didn't realise I was in the lone parents topic

Don't worry Sour! More the merrier. I just love the fact that they can always make you smile at least once a day - not many people can do that!

Thanks lion clearly I should pay more attention!

I know, it's great isn't it? Mine has started making me laugh on purpose. If he does something that I find funny, he does it again and again and again, watching my reaction each time!

Great idea lion

Afternoon months of agonising over how I was going to help my 2yo understand that she needs to lie on her tummy for 3 days after her spinal surgery she blew me and all the nurses out of the water and is still tolerating it without even 1 temper tantrum after 17 days (and lots if complications) she is still cheerful, fun and a pleasure to be around whereas I am climbing the walls after 18 days stuck in the bloody hospital

Our kids are clearly awesome

What a clever sausage HH! for the surgery.

I love their sense of humour. DD spent about 15mins curtsying and saying "Your Majesty!" in a very pompous manner yesterday after making a crown . She also surprised me by asking for her toast to be cut into quarters this morning!