Father's Thread - Page 2

stinkie · 04-26-2009, 03:29 PM

i'm sorry thats what my daughter calls bagles. they are soft enough for them to chew on but hard enough to help them with cutting teeth. most dogs that grow up with the kids will let them do most anything to them and not get to upset.

stinkie

HawkEye19 · 04-26-2009, 04:49 PM

I've two boys here, one 3.5 yrs and the other a whole 4 months. I'm beyond happy the Elder is very, very helpful with his younger brother. I'm sure this will change all too soon!

RevSmoke · 04-26-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stinkie

also try a plain beagle.

Beagles with spots work too, if you don't have a plain one. (sorry, couldn't resist.)

However, as for teething, dog biscuits are better than the teething biscuits. We learned this after our son stole one from the dog and was chewing on it. We called the pediatritian immediately. He informed us, after he was done laughing, that it was no big deal - they are really just a hard bread.

What is nice, is that they hold up better than the teething biscuits or other things. And if you have some for the dog, they are no added expense.

ade06 · 05-05-2009, 09:12 PM

This is my son Ethan and me. We were "watching" the Masters together.

http://tradingcigars.shutterfly.com/

68TriShield · 05-06-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ade06

This is my son Ethan and me. We were "watching" the Masters together.

http://tradingcigars.shutterfly.com/

you look like you were watching

massphatness · 05-06-2009, 04:38 PM

I have to take this opportunity to brag on my oldest son for a bit. I'm not one of these "my kid's better than your kid" dads, so I hope this comes out as I intend it, but I was so swelled up with pride last night that I thought I would burst.

My son Tony is a sophomore in high school, and last year he enrolled in the Naval Jr. ROTC program at his school. He enjoyed the experience thoroughly and continued on it this year where he's truly blossomed. I went to his awards ceremony last night and was floored by his accomplishments. Among his awards:

* Meritorious Service Award - for his work with the school's color and honor guard

* Leadership Award - for completing a series of weekend leadership academies; included in this award is a commission to attend a two-week summer leadership program in July at the Naval War College in Rhode Island that's put on for high school students by the Marine Corps.

* Distinguished Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for the Naval Sciences program

* Honors Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for all academic subjects

* Embry-Riddle Award - Selected to attend a one-week aeronautics & technology seminar at Embry-Riddle University in Florida. All expenses including travel are paid for by the Navy. If I understood the award presenter, Tony was the only student from the state of Maine to be selected.

My son has always been an excellent student, and his mom & I expect him to do well academically. What really impressed me has been his maturation into a budding leader.

Now if he would understand the value of cleaning his room ...

SeanGAR · 05-06-2009, 05:13 PM

They will be 12 next month. Wow. Time does fly. Seems like last week I was in the ICU wondering when they would come home. Moira (r) was 3.25 pounds but packed it on and in a week was 4 pounds, the minimum they would let us take her home. Kiera (l) was a hefty 5.25 lol.

Thaplumbr · 05-06-2009, 07:11 PM

Short story, my wife and I tried for several years with no success, only to find out ultimately for us that the odds where against us on both of us, we never thought twice about not adopting. Our son is half hispanic/half white, and one of the proudest moments in my life was when i cut the cord at his birth and held him for the first time!!!
Although we dont have the experience of going thru my wife being pregnant, neither of us have ever looked back. It was an open adoption, so occassionally we do send pics through another party to the birth mom, just so that she will know what an awesome gift of life/and lives she has given.
The first pic is my son and I backfilling the ditch in our front yard day after christmas 2008(water leak in the yard).yes even plumbers have have plumbing problems, and the second of him pooped out with one of the dogs!

Count your blessings fellas!!

Leroy

Rockestone · 05-06-2009, 07:24 PM

Me and my boy at Stone Mountain!

The most wonderful thing that has ever happened in my life is when my wife and I had Tyler.

Col. Kurtz · 05-13-2009, 10:45 PM

Patrick, Cute kid!

I think we are on about the same time line. My daughter Sarah was born on July 2, 08. She was not a whopper, only 7lb 6 oz. She has since made up for it. She is a little over 10 mos and is 25lbs and 31 inches!!

She too cut two bottom teeth and then struggled for a while and cut two top ones. We found crushed ice in one of her socks helped some. Orajel is the go to at night though.

You are lucky she sleeps that well. Sarah sleeps soundly, but wakes up in the middle of the night starving to death. She eats and goes right back out. I guess it takes a lot to keep that much mass percolating.

She started moving around a little late I thought. She has just gotten the hang of crawling in the last month, but now she's pulling up on everything in sight and walks four or five steps at a time between me and DW.

The most amazing part is when they start developing their own personality and habits. I wanted a little boy, but there's something about a little girl that just melts daddy's heart.

Here's our little one at Easter. She has a great time every day. She rarely fusses and we are very lucky!

Mr.Maduro · 05-14-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

You gaot a real doll there! Thanks for sharing!

TonySmith · 05-14-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nozero

You can never take back the words that just came out of your mouth.

You can never get back the time you chose to not spend with them.

May you all be the best fathers you know how to be.

Young fathers take heed. Truer words were never spoken. Mine are almost grown, 21,20 and 16. You can never go back and make it up.

Mark C · 05-14-2009, 09:38 PM

Me and AJ (Anthony John). He's about 5 months now. Doesn't really roll much, mostly cause he hasn't figured out how to use his arms. But he can stand up like a champ, almost balances on his own. Happiest little kid I've ever seen, sure hope that never changes. I told my wife it's time for another one when he stops smiling like he's won the lottery when we get him out of the crib first thing in the morning. He eats everything, pears, prunes, apples, peas, carrots, bibs, shirts, fingers, arms, etc. If he can get his hands on it, he can get his mouth on it. Can't wait to see what comes next.

massphatness · 05-19-2009, 07:14 PM

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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Rockestone · 05-19-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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Awesome!!

WildBlueSooner · 05-19-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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Very cool

05-19-2009, 08:00 PM

Just saw this thread and thought I'd post, hope its ok. This is my nephew Bradley, we have been his foster parents since he was 2 months old. We are closing in on the home stretch of adopting him. Its pretty daunting as we don't have any kids of our own, but its worth it when he runs up hugs you and yells "love you".

massphatness · 05-19-2009, 08:02 PM

You're as much a dad as any of us here, Tim.

Really happy for you & Kristen.
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WildBlueSooner · 05-19-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

You're as much a dad as any of us here, Tim.

Really happy for you & Kristen.
Posted via Mobile Device

That is awesome!

rack04 · 05-19-2009, 08:37 PM

How am I just now seeing this thread? Everyone meet Addison. Addison was born on July 5, 2008. Here are some recent pictures of my baby girl.

7 months:

8 months:

10 months:

04-26-2009, 03:29 PM	#21
stinkie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: dan Location: In the sticks/Tarlton ohio Posts: 140 Trading: (2)	Re: Father's Forum i'm sorry thats what my daughter calls bagles. they are soft enough for them to chew on but hard enough to help them with cutting teeth. most dogs that grow up with the kids will let them do most anything to them and not get to upset. stinkie

04-26-2009, 04:49 PM	#22
HawkEye19 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 81 Trading: (6)	Re: Father's Forum I've two boys here, one 3.5 yrs and the other a whole 4 months. I'm beyond happy the Elder is very, very helpful with his younger brother. I'm sure this will change all too soon!

05-05-2009, 09:12 PM	#24
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Father's Forum This is my son Ethan and me. We were "watching" the Masters together. http://tradingcigars.shutterfly.com/

05-06-2009, 04:38 PM	#26
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Father's Forum I have to take this opportunity to brag on my oldest son for a bit. I'm not one of these "my kid's better than your kid" dads, so I hope this comes out as I intend it, but I was so swelled up with pride last night that I thought I would burst. My son Tony is a sophomore in high school, and last year he enrolled in the Naval Jr. ROTC program at his school. He enjoyed the experience thoroughly and continued on it this year where he's truly blossomed. I went to his awards ceremony last night and was floored by his accomplishments. Among his awards: * Meritorious Service Award - for his work with the school's color and honor guard * Leadership Award - for completing a series of weekend leadership academies; included in this award is a commission to attend a two-week summer leadership program in July at the Naval War College in Rhode Island that's put on for high school students by the Marine Corps. * Distinguished Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for the Naval Sciences program * Honors Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for all academic subjects * Embry-Riddle Award - Selected to attend a one-week aeronautics & technology seminar at Embry-Riddle University in Florida. All expenses including travel are paid for by the Navy. If I understood the award presenter, Tony was the only student from the state of Maine to be selected. My son has always been an excellent student, and his mom & I expect him to do well academically. What really impressed me has been his maturation into a budding leader. Now if he would understand the value of cleaning his room ... __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

05-06-2009, 05:13 PM	#27
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Father's Forum They will be 12 next month. Wow. Time does fly. Seems like last week I was in the ICU wondering when they would come home. Moira (r) was 3.25 pounds but packed it on and in a week was 4 pounds, the minimum they would let us take her home. Kiera (l) was a hefty 5.25 lol. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

05-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#29
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: Father's Forum Me and my boy at Stone Mountain! The most wonderful thing that has ever happened in my life is when my wife and I had Tyler. __________________

05-13-2009, 10:45 PM	#30
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Father's Forum Patrick, Cute kid! I think we are on about the same time line. My daughter Sarah was born on July 2, 08. She was not a whopper, only 7lb 6 oz. She has since made up for it. She is a little over 10 mos and is 25lbs and 31 inches!! She too cut two bottom teeth and then struggled for a while and cut two top ones. We found crushed ice in one of her socks helped some. Orajel is the go to at night though. You are lucky she sleeps that well. Sarah sleeps soundly, but wakes up in the middle of the night starving to death. She eats and goes right back out. I guess it takes a lot to keep that much mass percolating. She started moving around a little late I thought. She has just gotten the hang of crawling in the last month, but now she's pulling up on everything in sight and walks four or five steps at a time between me and DW. The most amazing part is when they start developing their own personality and habits. I wanted a little boy, but there's something about a little girl that just melts daddy's heart. Here's our little one at Easter. She has a great time every day. She rarely fusses and we are very lucky! __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

05-14-2009, 09:38 PM	#33
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Father's Thread Me and AJ (Anthony John). He's about 5 months now. Doesn't really roll much, mostly cause he hasn't figured out how to use his arms. But he can stand up like a champ, almost balances on his own. Happiest little kid I've ever seen, sure hope that never changes. I told my wife it's time for another one when he stops smiling like he's won the lottery when we get him out of the crib first thing in the morning. He eats everything, pears, prunes, apples, peas, carrots, bibs, shirts, fingers, arms, etc. If he can get his hands on it, he can get his mouth on it. Can't wait to see what comes next.

05-19-2009, 07:14 PM	#34
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Father's Thread My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game! Posted via Mobile Device

05-19-2009, 08:00 PM	#37
TRicker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Father's Thread Just saw this thread and thought I'd post, hope its ok. This is my nephew Bradley, we have been his foster parents since he was 2 months old. We are closing in on the home stretch of adopting him. Its pretty daunting as we don't have any kids of our own, but its worth it when he runs up hugs you and yells "love you".

05-19-2009, 08:02 PM	#38
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Father's Thread You're as much a dad as any of us here, Tim. Really happy for you & Kristen. Posted via Mobile Device

05-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#40
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Father's Thread How am I just now seeing this thread? Everyone meet Addison. Addison was born on July 5, 2008. Here are some recent pictures of my baby girl. 7 months: 8 months: 10 months: __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)