| 4/30/2008 4:26:05 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
corbinsgaga
Wooster, OH
age: 47
| I have 3 sons 27, 25 and 23. They make me proud every single day. They have all grown into outstanding men. My two youngest work in the family business and the oldest is a dairy farmer. Through all the tragic events that have taken place in our lives over the past year with the death of their stepfather, these fine young men stepped up and took over for me and did it all when I couldn't. They put everything in their personal lives on hold to make sure I could spend all the time I could at the hospital and not have to worry about business or anything else. They are awesome young men and I see it being continued on by my grandson who made his stage debut last night as the squirrel in his preschool spring pageant. I'm very proud of him for the fact he wasn't standing on stage scratching his butt. I had awful visions of that happening because he kept saying the squirrel suit itched him. But, we made it through o.k. thank goodness.
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| 4/30/2008 5:46:52 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
magtag
East York, ON
age: 41
| What a great idea for a thread!  Sounds like some terrific children everyone has!
I have one 12 year old son. Would have loved more, but I guess it wasn't in the cards for me. I can't complain though because the one I have has done many wonderful things and keeps me hopping!
He's played hockey since he was 3 1/2 and learned to skate in 20 minutes flat! I was so amazed to see him just go after 20 minutes with his coach. What a shocker! Since then he has continued to get better and better. Every time he makes a great pass, lays down to block a shot, gives a good clean hit (with no intent to harm...one of my big rules!) or scores a goal, or pats his goalie on the head when he misses a shot, I'm so proud of him. He's always looked up to all other players and shown great respect, so I just love when he gets it back from them.
He is also an avid skateboarder, which has caused a few trips to the ER (ouch!), but we can live with those...lol! Last weekend he entered his first competition and actually came home with some prizes! He was beaming and that made me feel great, because he had worried he couldn't compete with the others, but gave it a try and came out successful!
This year, his first in middle school, he has made the basketball team, swim team and soccer team and is trying out for the track team as well. He's definitely a jock..lol!
And on the artistic side, he draws amazing cartoons, plays sax at school and plays drums and guitar at home as well as filming most of his life, then editing to music and making great little short films. He's really impressed me with the natural ability to edit these films.
But what makes me most proud of my son is that he is compassionate, empathetic and respectful of all people, which is a rare commodity these days. Every time I see him go out of his way to help someone, whether it's as simple as rushing forward to open and hold a door, running over to pick up a senior person's cane they've dropped, or riding over to his Grandpa's to do yardwork or help with the dishes he is always there and never has to be asked. I think he's going to grow up to be a fine young man, which is what we are all hoping for in our children!!
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| 4/30/2008 6:12:28 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
blueyedbobbie
Poultney, VT
age: 37
| i am very proud of both my 13 year old son and my 5 year old son. they are both a blessing. they are both little devils at times; but i love and adore them. my 13 year old is good in school and currently i am enjoying watching him play baseball. my 5 year old is finishing his preschool year and i am always excited to see what he has done after school.
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| 4/30/2008 6:18:55 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
stormygrl
Casa Grande, AZ
age: 42
| My daughter turns 13 today.....wow it seems like yesterday when I had her. She is such a smart young lady...I'm very proud of her. She's very beautiful and growing up really fast. At times she doesn't need me because she's so grown-up...so I love it when she calls out to me "Mom I need your help" Kids are great! Now if I can just keep all the boys away until she's 18...
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| 4/30/2008 6:48:11 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
defiantlyltr
Stroudsburg, PA
age: 56
| Good luck with that Stormy!! hahahahaha
Thanks for sharing more of your wonderful stories! Sounds like we have a great bunch of moms on this site too.
BUT........
Come on DADS I know we have some great ones out there, too! What makes you proud to call your son or daughter your wonderful unconditional LOVE!!
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| 4/30/2008 6:53:17 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
silkpanties53
Baytown, TX
age: 53
| hey all you moms out there
it's been a while since i raised my children 34-27-19 ages
but i have a question ? ? ?
why is it this time and days the kids end up sick all the time ?
when my kids were young they didn't have ear infections, stomach problems,
and all the illnesses that the kids have these days
what is it the additives in the food, the air they breath ?
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| 4/30/2008 7:47:35 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
forestrose
Calgary, AB
age: 55
| Silk: I think it is chemicals in our food and our environment. We are poisoning our world and ourselves.
Corbin: Like you, I am most proud of my adult son for his integrity, helps his friends and family, is intelligent,
takes care of himself i.e. no alcohol, drugs/, always learning and improving himself to be the best he can be,
stays by my side whenever I am in the hospital and won't leave till I'm able to, is a wonderful partner to his gf.
My daughter for making the best of any situation, optomistic, witty, smart.
The youngest (adopted) had zero social skills and some drive-you-crazy behaviors, and although it has taken
about 5 years, is now actually well liked, is compassionate, and can be taken out in public LOL !
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| 4/30/2008 9:48:00 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
yedjh
Syracuse, NY
age: 38
| Wow where to start
I have a 13 year old who is so intelligent. He takes advanced classes and knows every little trivial fact on just about every thing. He is very caring and protective of his mother and siblings. Just a really awesome kid.
I have a 10 year old who is in chorus, the school musical, takes dance, color guard, starting cross country and on her 6th year of ball. Last year she made the minors all star team and they went all the way to states. She learned how to ride her bike at the age of 4 with no training wheels along with swims like a fish since she was three.
And one more. I have a two year old who is so innocent and beautiful yes he's a boy. He loves to snuggle and say "NO my mommy" he is very tall and talks in complete sentences already.
So much can be said. Being a parent is the best job in the world and the hardest. Wouldn't change a thing.
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| 4/30/2008 9:56:52 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
camogirl_61
Saint Helens, OR
age: 47
| I have a 9 year old daughter that is the most awesome person that has come into my life. She is miss hip hop, the girls in our neighborhood get in arguments over who is going to hang with her, but she knows how to fish, she knows how to be kind and she makes me cry every now and then (ok, every day) about how great she is. Everyone should be so lucky. 
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| 4/30/2008 10:11:54 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
richardr1963
Independence, OR
age: 45
| Well Camogirl is right . I have got to spend time with both of them My Daughter is grown and on her own and just got married , but Camogirls daughter is one of the best things that has happened to me in a long time I call her Hurricane ... I just adore her for being her
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| 4/30/2008 2:43:49 PM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
defiantlyltr
Stroudsburg, PA
age: 56
| Well it's nice to see more than one guy on this thread BUT
come on there has to be more than one doting FATHER in this bunch.
What do your kids do or say or participate in that makes you proud of them?
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| 4/30/2008 3:31:06 PM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
__dechat__
Phoenix, AZ
age: 60
| My son will be 40... was a model in Milan most of his working life.... now runs a Visiting Angels franchise in Mass...
they provide assistance to the elderly and infirmed in their homes
My daughter #1 is 32 and also provides assistance to the elderly and infirmed in their homes
My daughter #2 is 30, shares my birthday and aspires to everything artistic.
My daughter #3 is just 23 and is an incredible talent in all things artistic and attends college in LaFayette, LA.
The only thing that keeps me from popping my buttons with pride... is that I wear T shirts.....
[Edited 4/30/2008 3:53:24 PM]
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| 5/1/2008 12:18:13 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
ubu4me
Hallandale, FL
age: 59
|  Not having been gifted with one of the most rewarding tasks given by God, the raising of a child, I can merely say as an observer of other children (including myself)
how `our'children make me proud.
As an avid voulenteer for the city in which I reside, I have been blessed to observe a transformation of children who had 2 choices in life to travel their journey.
I beam with pride at the number of students from kindergarden through 12th grade who set goals for themselves and do not stop until they are fulfilled.
They create music, art, poetry, student businesses, Junior Police Aides( whom I might add most go on to become officers), and so many outstanding athletes.
I feel the same pride a parent should, because these same children could be on third street dealing crack, shooting heroin, or attacking someone.They chose to turn right.
Since gambling came to our city, crime has gone down 38%. And our kids are getting two new parks to play soccer and football.
We continually see more politeness, helpfulness and real honourable children growinp up the old fashioned way, some with caring parents, some with someone they may never know cared and loved them so much.
Either way I am personally proud and often brought to tears that these kids are on the road to a magical journey free of drugs and abuse.
A great reason to live in the City of Choice, and we choose our children, first.
[Edited 5/1/2008 12:20:42 AM]
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| 5/2/2008 3:46:47 AM | Our Children ..... How do they make you proud? | |
defiantlyltr
Stroudsburg, PA
age: 56
| Thank you Dechat and Ubu4me for sharing your gifts of children with us.
In todays world it has become a choice instead of an expectation to be a good citizen or even productive in society. The choices presented to the of kids today are far more difficult and expansive than when we were young. With family units dissolved and distance of extended families being more the norm, being able to participate in that setting has become mute for many children today. They do not have the chance to learn from different generations like years ago.
With reliance on only peers or one parent for guidance the right choices are not always made. As you Ubu I too beam with pride when I see my child and other children who make the right choice to be kind, considerate and thoughtful of and to others. Just wish more would follow suit.
My girl right now is going through her 'tweens and shows much compassion for her peers and animals as well. To see her conduct herself in more mature and social ways is again very heartwarming, I know that I have done a good job in helping to build a strong foundation for HER to continue building and growing upon. She makes me proud every single day!!
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