Positive post - come and brag about your children with me

[2in2022twoyearson]

Hi,
My children are exhausting and trying a lot of the time but really I'm so proud of them and want to annonmously brag. Here goes:

I have a 6 year old girl who is absolutely smashing year 2 at school, enjoys all her lesson, is in advanced steams for phonics and in the only parents evening I was told how wonderful she was with a positive attitude to all lessons and helpful and kind to other children in the class. She reads for pleasure and doesn't do much screen time. She's brilliant at crafting and art and has a reading age about double hers, plus can tell me the plot of what she reads. At the moment she's enjoying the enchanted wood by eynid bylton.

I also have a two year old boy who is a natural comedian and very independent. His facial expressions, comic imitations, and even humour timing is just brilliant. He's potty training and he doesn't have many accidents, he's very keen and will self initiate from when we first ditched nappies. We only occasionally prompt him. He didn't take to books as quickly as he's sister but now loves his bedtime story. He also enjoys 'reading' to himself and piling books up after.

Together they mostly play very nicely and little brother wants to wake sister up with a cuddle, which she likes (or pretends to be asleep if she doesn't so I take him away)

What a lovely thread :) I’m currently too unwell to type a long paragraph about my little ones but when I’m better I will come back on and also look forward to reading the many lovely things that I’m sure will be written on here 🥰🥰🥰

Your children sound amazing @2in2022twoyearson ~ I loved the enchanted wood when I was a child, she has good taste 😉

@Honeypot14 hope you feel better soon and can't wait to read about your children 💐

My DS is incredibly well behaved. I can't tell anyone as it sounds like (and is!) a brag, and I don't want to tell him either for obvious reasons, but I feel like I've won the lottery.

At first I thought it was just me, but every adult we know/teachers/other parents comments on it constantly. He listens, has literally never had a tantrum/needed punishing, I've never had to raise my voice. No teacher has ever raised a concern. You'd think that makes him a goody two shoes but no, he's universally adored by other kids - older and younger - everywhere we go.

He is kinder, more compassionate, and more generous than I am. He always wants to share. He is SO funny. He can hold a conversation - he always wants to know how my day was! He has an amazing sense of adventure, coupled with a great sense of self-preservation (never trips over/cuts himself). He adores me and we have a great bond, but is completely confident going off to school/groups/friends.

I'm a young, single mum and quite frankly there are a lot of things I was told could lead to 'issues' - I went back to work early on, I bottle fed, his dad isn't on the scene, we haven't always lived in a good area, to be fair I didn't (still don't 😂) know what the hell I was doing. I was so terrified of getting it wrong! But honestly - he is the best thing to ever happen to me 😍

My nearly 15-year-old is absolutely amazing 🤩

She's absolutely lovely inside and out 🥰 so thoughtful and kind to me and everyone else. She's an awesome cook and cooks dinner for us every day, spends her money on really thoughtful gifts for me and her grandparents, is super hardworking at school and a talented athlete. I would feel smug that I did a super job raising her but I think it was just luck 😅

@XelaM she sounds incredible! 😊 I feel like some smugness is warranted 😏

My DD is 16 years old. She is polite, thoughtful and a lovely person. Its not just me being biased, her teachers love teaching her too. She works hard and shows an interest and aptitude. Also she gave me a not requested but very needed hug unprompted today. Shes not a hugger. I love our random debates too (especially when she asks me if she can swear) apparently she swears like a trouper with her Dad 😄 i feel privileged to be her Mum and love her more than words can say.

@LittleRedRidingHoody wow, he does sound an absolute joy to have around. People say those things about my daughter but, while she is perfect at school she's definitely had a tantrum, strop and rude word at home.

@DragonSlayerMum I hope my daughter grows up to be a teenager like yours. You here previously lovely children become difficult teenagers.

I can get on board with this! I’m struggling with my two at the moment so it’s a really nice thing to reflect on their many positives!

DD (2.5 years) is a force of nature. She’s funny and kind and whip smart. Since Christmas her language has exploded again and so she’s conversing with us all the time. It’s more like having a four year old than a 2.5 year old and honestly it’s brilliant! At her nursery some kids are having trouble with hitting and biting. She’s on the receiving end sometimes but she hasn’t retaliated. With a new sibling I was expecting her to pick up some of that behaviour too, but so far I’m glad she hasn’t, though she knows her way around a tantrum alright. I’m proud of her for being able to talk about her feelings and for being such a loving person, especially to her new brother. She’s very physically active too and lately dancing to 90s music has become her thing, which is so random and fun. She also got a guitar for Christmas and last night after we tucked her in, she got out of bed and played it loudly while singing the Tabby McTat song for her toys. It was very cute. She’s beautiful too. We don’t put much stock in that but she is a bloody stunner. Stops people in the street all the time, something we thought would calm down when she was no longer a baby but nope. No idea how me and DP came up with her!

DS (3 weeks) is a little nugget. We’re just getting to know him but so far his likes include my right boob, being jiggled by Dad, and baths. He CAN sleep in his crib for chunks of the night and he CAN doze in his carrycot and rocker. He is a pro at dozing in his sling. He’s still getting the hang of a good latch but he’s keen and did a phenomenal job of getting my milk to come in over two very efficient if rabid nights of cluster feeding. 😳 Can’t deny he knew what he was doing there! He’s very patient with his big sister, who loves him a little too hard at times - he doesn’t cry but scrunches up his face instead which tells her to back off gently. I think it’s very compassionate and understanding of him 😂 But the thing he’s best at is cuddles. An absolute champion at those!

I'm bumping this thread, adding my two year old son is so chatty and great with babies, all the things people say a boy will not be as good at as a girl..

My kids moved schools recently and the headteacher told us spontaneously they were a joy to have, and he was so glad they had joined his school ❤️.

DS 11 a bright lad, well behaved, polite and looks after his friends.

As an only child he's spent a lot of time around adults which I feel a bit bad about, but it means he's good to chat to and takes an interest in what's going on with other people.

He was never great with smaller children but recently spent some time with his 2 year old cousin and they were getting on great by the end of the weekend. Was lovely to see.

Parents evening today where we'll have five minutes with the teacher who'll tell us he's doing really well and he's no bother. Waste of petrol really.

He's topper.

@CactusForever thats nice to hear when you are new somewhere. @rustlerwaiter I had a similar guilt during lockdown when my then toddler didn't see other kids. My older daughter enjoys spending her time with friends at school but is also happy around adults. Now my youngest is the age she was in lockdown and he loves being around other kids, and is far more sociable. Not sure how much is his personality Vs upbringing. Eg my daughter loves an empty playground and my son loves it busy. He just wandered around aimlessly when there's no-one there!

I would say DS loved an empty playground back in the day too! Mind, so do I and I'm one of three 😂

I love reading people write such positive things about their children as with forums it's usually the troubles and problems we hear about because parents obviously come here to seek advice, so this thread is a nice change.

I have a 14 year old who works very hard at school, trains hard at volleyball, and is applying for her first summer job. She doesn't like school but she still puts the effort in which I'm impressed with. She has a fab sense of humour and can be very kind to her little brother even though he annoys her. She is at the stage in school when she's thinking about what electives to pick and she's choosing home ec not because she's particularly good at it or likes it but because she's thinking about the future and has decided its the most necessary elective to pick for life.

My 7 year old is the most loving child I've ever met, he's constantly cuddling me and telling me how much he loves me and always wants to do nice things for people.
He started preschool in the autumn (live abroad) and had parents evening yesterday and his teacher was full of praise for him - he gets on well with everyone, he is motivated and does all his work (apparently very good at crochet too). He taught himself how to read in Finnish before he even started school and is currently learning French on his own initiative.

I love this thread, it's nice to "brag" about our kids without judgement. My lovely girl is 16, she is dyspraxic and has severe pectus excavatum and a problem with the bottom of her spine meaning she can't bend too far. She was picked on mercilessly at primary school for being rubbish at sports because she was so uncoordinated. We just found out last week that she has passed her Grade 6 ballet exam! I'm so proud of how hard she has worked, I well up every time I think of what she has managed to do. She also is the only one in her class of about 20 at college that has 100% attendance (most are below 90%) and on top of that she is the sweetest, kindest girl I know. She is helpful round the house, cooks dinner with me and makes me a cup of tea after whenever she's not at college and at the weekends! Love her to pieces, hit the jackpot with my girl!

This is a gorgeous thread🥰

my eldest has stuggled alot for the last 3yrs, navigating a seperation and his dad not being around much, he really has been through the mill, he is very behind at school and stuggles with self estem, he has a very negative view of himself and his self depreciation has stoped him for doing things and doing places. He is only 8yrs old.

The last 4 or so months he's attended child mental health courses, implemented the things he's learnt when he has negative thought and he has started to turn a corner, my brave boy has slowly come back, he's bright and funny , joy to be around, we now have a diagnosis for dyslexia and his school work has much improved and he's realy got his zest for life back.

He doesn't like to be away from me at all but he decided he wanted to go on the school 3 day residential and my gosh did it take some imput from myself and the school to get him there bit he did it, he went!!! He got on the coach, beaming from ear to ear and he didn't even look back!!! I cryed with pride all the way home! He's home now and hearing his story's of what he got up to give me so much joy, he's come back more self assured and positive.

He really is the love of my life.

This is a beautiful thread and we really need a like button 💓💓💓

Ds yesterday came home from school with my favourite cake just to cheer me up. It was lovely and thoughtful. Ds24 who has been tricky over the years yesterday messaged to ask my opinion on a house he is thinking of buying, a huge win in that he values my thoughts.

Like a couple of PPs my DS is just such a well behaved child. Never gives us any bother at home or anywhere. Every parents evening is just his teachers saying what a lovely boy he is and such a delight to teach. He does struggle with reading and writing (colour blind and potentially dyslexic) but always tries his best and is unfailingly polite and thoughtful to others.

He is quick witted and funny and so loving to his parents and the cats. When in company he is so sociable and chatty and everyone tells us how lovely it is to spend time with him. He helps out at village events and is known everywhere for being such a helpful boy.

It is lovely to have this thread as in real life I can't say these things because it is boasting but my boy deserves to be boasted about sometimes. He is the perfect son (was a nightmare baby though, didn't sleep for years and cried solidly for the first 9 months of life 🤣).

Mine are 21 and 18.
Both at university, both working, both thriving in life! They are lovely company. They help at home and visit grandparents regularly.
And they weren't high flyers at school, but both have a great work ethic that is helping them achieve. They came from a broken home, now a blended home, a dad that dips in when it suits him.
I'm very proud of the young women they've become

I love this. My two are not perfect and none of us would be high achievers however they have been the biggest pleasure to raise. Neither have ever tantrummed and whilst they like rough outside wild play they are mostly happy to go along with whatever. They will go on a bus or a train for 4/5 hours and the youngest (5) will look out the window and the eldest (8) will read the whole time. My youngest is a sleepy head who asks to go to bed and has only this month reluctantly given up a daily nap. His favourite thing to do is be with mum so he is the best company and I often sneak him out of nursery to hang out with me. I'm going to miss him so much when he starts school. They are the nicest brothers to each other and missed the memo that they are supposed to fight. They sleep together every night and if someone was at the shop they would ask to buy a special treat for their brother.

I definitely keep quiet in the chats about how annoying kids are because I know I have it very easy.

This is such a nice change of pace! Thank you for starting this OP.

I am blessed to have 3 amazing boys each with their own unique personalities.

My 18 year old is a strong resilient amazing young man and an exceptional big brother. He has always been so responsible and thoughtful even as a toddler. He recently got asked to be assistant coach of his youngest brothers footy team....so incredibly proud.

My 15 year old is the sweetest kindest soul, he gives the best cuddles, loves his brothers to bits and tries his absolute best at school even though he struggles. He's always first to offer a hand and has so many sports facts in his head, sports from all over the world. Just gorgeous.

My 11 year old is a firecracker....he is funny and sweet, tough as nails but sensitive. He works hard at his sport and his school work. He loves a cuddle and to draw, he is a great artist. He loves to experiment with cooking, drawing, dancing. He makes me laugh every single day.

I love them more than anything in the world!

Thanks everyone for all the positivity. I've was feeling a bit low and stressed, was trying out a gratitude journal, so decided to start this thread. Culturally, we love to moan in real life so a brag just feels wrong.
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@Lookingforwardto2025 your son sounds a bit like my 2 year old. He was a nightmare baby but now his social personality is out. I'm not sure how he'll find school yet. I'm dyslexic so one of my children are more likely to be. He doesn't seem to get colours, but I don't think he's colour blind. Recently when I've come in from work he's asked me 'have you had a good nice work?' makes my heart melt.

Positive threads about littles are easy but it’s the posts about teens that really are great to read!

My DC have their challenges, but are overall good , happy and progressing well. I am aware that this makes me very privileged, not their sporting , academic achievements. The real win is happy kids making their way in life. I’ve seen the other side so know what to value

My 19 year old is autistic, ahdh and agoraphobic. He stepped outside the house yesterday for the first time in almost 6 years, whilst my 6 year old also asd and adhd stood watching with the biggest smile on her face and gave him the biggest hug for being so brave. He made it 3 meters up the garden path but its more than he's done in years 😊

Reread this thread as my children are testing me today. Im not sure her school is very good for her at the moment. She's so moody.

Adding to this thread how well my two play with each other. They are lovely the garden in the warmer weather. My 2 year old has developed a lot with his language and social skills and 6 year old genuinely likes playing with him. We were at a play session with mostly 6-9 year olds and 2 year old was much more involved in the group and branded 'quite cool' by DDs friend who is not impressed with babies.

My 6 year old was also very sweet to me the other evening when I said I was very tired. She lay a blanket on the sofa for me to lay down then gave me a cuddle. I had to get up and get jobs done so she decorated and folded some paper saying love mum and layed out some colouring for me to do near the sofa so I could colour and rest.