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the joys of parenting

nemesisenforcernemesisenforcer Member Posts: 10,513 ✭✭✭
edited July 2014 in General Discussion
there are none.

I stand by this assertion and will do so til my dying day.
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  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,637 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Both my boys are just over forty now. My joy is just around the corner!
    It's too late for me, save yourself.
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  • mateomasfeomateomasfeo Member Posts: 27,143
    edited November -1
    I really enjoy child support...
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  • Rack OpsRack Ops Member Posts: 18,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    All the joy I need. Just taken yesterday

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  • WarbirdsWarbirds Member Posts: 16,938 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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  • woodhogwoodhog Member Posts: 13,115 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    everybody has a right to their own opinion. For me, I can't imagine life without my children. The two latest, 6 and 10 ,are what life is. My others are 46,34(twins),28. Two grandchildren 12 and 8 sweeten the mix!!!
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  • nemesisenforcernemesisenforcer Member Posts: 10,513 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodhog
    everybody has a right to their own opinion. For me, I can't imagine life without my children. The two latest, 6 and 10 ,are what life is. My others are 46,34(twins),28. Two grandchildren 12 and 8 sweeten the mix!!!


    40 years between the oldest and youngest? How do you explain that?
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  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562 ✭
    edited November -1
    They grow up too danged fast. You want to hold on to them at every age, then they go and grow on ya' and that age is just too darned special and you wish you had more time there too ... then comes the next age and the next age.

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  • Mark GMark G Member Posts: 1,680 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nemesisenforcer
    there are none.

    I stand by this assertion and will do so til my dying day.


    Then you are doing it wrong.
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  • dreherdreher Member Posts: 8,891 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You are looking at this all wrong. The problem isn't the child. The problem is that if you want to have a child, that child has to have a mother. Mothers are always women. Therein lies the problem.[:D][}:)][:D]
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    In the teen years they are certainly few and far between.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • JnRockwallJnRockwall Member Posts: 16,352 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Our daughter is amazing. We are so proud of her. Other than not eating her veggies she cleans her room when told and sometimes wo being told. We told her that she had too many toys and she should give some to kids who dont have any and she ran to laundry room and got a white kitchen bag and went to her room and filled it full.

    She turned 4 last monday.

    John-Mark was put back on a feeding tube yesterday. A realset back for us. JM is just happy as he can be. Its nothing to him but feeding tube is a daily kick to the sack for daddy. Still 3 weeks to go tosee if his heart valve stopped leaking or if he will require another surgery.

    None of this is his fault. He is a good kid. Like his sister he sleeps all night. Rarely cries and is a happy little guy.

    Im happy with my set up. God gave us awesome kids.

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  • MG1890MG1890 Member Posts: 4,460 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My 21 year old daughter and 17 year old son are my life.

    There is no greater pleasure than their company.

    This papa bear will bite to protect them. Hard.


    Nemesis Enforcer, I truly feel sorry for you.
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  • Don McManusDon McManus Member Posts: 23,695 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My son and best friend gave me this little bundle of 'Joy of Parenting' last year.

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    It was worth the wait.[:)]
    Freedom and a submissive populace cannot co-exist.

    Brad Steele
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  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,565 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The GREATEST thing to ever happen in my life, my son Christopher. I couldn't imagine life without him.


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  • CaptFunCaptFun Member Posts: 16,678 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
    In the teen years they are certainly few and far between.


    With 15yr old girls that is certainly true! Luckily her sister grew out of it and seems to be doing well at college. First Final exam is on Friday.....
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by CaptFun
    quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
    In the teen years they are certainly few and far between.


    With 15yr old girls that is certainly true! Luckily her sister grew out of it and seems to be doing well at college. First Final exam is on Friday.....
    Glad to hear there is some relief.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • Chief ShawayChief Shaway Member, Moderator Posts: 6,289 ******
    edited November -1
    I don't know what I would do without my Son in my life.
    From teaching him to ride a bike, watching him excel in sports and school, to teaching him to shoot and hunt.
    It went by way to quick.
    I move him for his 2nd year in college in two weeks.
    I know I'll miss him as much as I did last year.
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have 5 kids and would die for all of them. They are my life and pretty much the only blood I have left..
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  • reloader44magreloader44mag Member Posts: 18,783 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nemesisenforcer
    The joys of parenting...there are none.

    I stand by this assertion and will do so til my dying day.
    I take it your speaking from your parents perspective
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  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That will all change when their 32 and still living at home. Trust me on that one.
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  • bullshotbullshot Member Posts: 14,720 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Raising kids is like being pecked to death by a duck.
    "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
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  • Queen of SwordsQueen of Swords Member Posts: 14,355
    edited November -1
    I disagree. My children were the making of me as a human being. I never knew how little meaning there was to my life until the moment my oldest was born. My life finally had a purpose, to raise decent human beings.

    She is now 22, is on her own, works 2 jobs, and goes to college.

    My baby is 18, still lives with me, is starting his last year of HS in September, and is contemplating joining the military upon graduation.
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