SurlyOldManMN Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 If there's one topic of knowledge that I hope to impart onto my daughter (and future children), I hope it's science. The wife is an English major, so things could go either way. I'm not even shooting that high. I intend to measure my success as a parent by how well I manage to preserve my kid's basic curiosity. Introducing him to as much mind-blowing, wonder-inducing stuff as I can is pretty much the game plan. Science provides a convenient repository of both mind-blowing ideas and an endless treasure trove of possibilities to pursue curiosity. win/win. Plus I just like screwing with him and watching him get knocked on his ass by massive perspective shifts in real time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL21376 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 We took our 22 month old on our first family vacation last week. 7 days, 1200 miles from Charlotte to Destin, FL on the gulf coast. Her reaction to the beach varied based on the day but all in all, she had a great time. One day she loved it, the next, she wouldn't touch the sand or go in the water. And one day, all she wanted to do was walk around the beach. Of course she was too independent to want to hold hands, so she would try and walk up to people, say "hai" and grab their stuff Taking her hand resulted in a meltdown, so we ended up at the pool. One of her big highlights seemed to be drinking a virgin pina colada. At the least, it occupied her for almost an hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Not sure if this promo still works... Free mug for Fathers Day http://www.yorkphoto.com/Content.aspx?Page=MYMUG&PK=e0e04a5e-5062-405d-aeb0-aa379be6bd58#.UadUuNLU_zx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie_dude05 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I swatted mine once when he was still in diapers. Indescribably acute feelings of horror, shame and failure immediately followed. Did the same thing and felt horrible. It was the scared response that killed me. It actually prompted me to really develop a strategy and method for discipline and not just in heat of the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Can't believe she actually graduates tomorrow. I am going to be a HOT MESS. To make it more interesting, my father gets in at 12:40 tonight. It's going to be a long, interesting, tear-filled, hopefully cheery weekend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Unless she wants her Mac back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm a flat out sucker. She got her Mac back after sending me a lovely apology via text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm a flat out sucker. She got her Mac back after sending me a lovely apology via text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm a flat out sucker. She got her Mac back after sending me a lovely apology via text. She got it back with a TEXT? You are a sucker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I am a huge sucker, however, it was a lovely text. I sure as hell, 18 years in, don't know how to do this right. I'm hanging on for the ride tomorrow and bringing a shit-ton of tissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I am a huge sucker, however, it was a lovely text. I sure as hell, 18 years in, don't know how to do this right. I'm hanging on for the ride tomorrow and bringing a shit-ton of tissue. Wear a lot of mascara tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Wear a lot of mascara tomorrow Waterproof mascara m-fer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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subie_dude05 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 O geez I was a little choked up at my daughters pre-k graduation... I can't imagine high school about ready to leave home one. Good luck and blame it on the allergies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) She got it back with a TEXT? You are a sucker... Considering what she did and today's dependence on technology, a text message apology is somehow unsurprising. Edited May 31, 2013 by Ellesedil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I remember when kids (like me) mouthed off about their parents using speech and sometimes to the parents face. Ahhhh, those were the good old days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Considering what she did and today's dependence on technology, a text message apology is somehow unsurprising. A girl at work told a some guy she was banging that she is prego via text today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL21376 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I remember when kids (like me) mouthed off about their parents using speech and sometimes to the parents face. Ahhhh, those were the good old days. Damn dude, how long ago was that????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I cant wait to see how my little guy communicates with me in 10 years... Some crazy Inception shit will likely be standard by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Not sure if this promo still works... Free mug for Fathers Day http://www.yorkphoto.com/Content.aspx?Page=MYMUG&PK=e0e04a5e-5062-405d-aeb0-aa379be6bd58#.UadUuNLU_zx Sent it to my wife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 We took our 22 month old on our first family vacation last week. 7 days, 1200 miles from Charlotte to Destin, FL on the gulf coast. Her reaction to the beach varied based on the day but all in all, she had a great time. One day she loved it, the next, she wouldn't touch the sand or go in the water. And one day, all she wanted to do was walk around the beach. Of course she was too independent to want to hold hands, so she would try and walk up to people, say "hai" and grab their stuff Taking her hand resulted in a meltdown, so we ended up at the pool. One of her big highlights seemed to be drinking a virgin pina colada. At the least, it occupied her for almost an hour Where were you in Destin? My in-laws own a condo in the Tops'l resort, and we go there every year for 10 days or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Survived. Exhausted. Shocked its over!! 45 people at the house tomorrow... Another long day. My girl made me proud today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL21376 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Where were you in Destin? My in-laws own a condo in the Tops'l resort, and we go there every year for 10 days or so. We were in a rental house on old highway 98, right across from Pompano Joe's. We got married about 2 miles down the road at the Henderson Park Inn 3 years ago. It was nice to be back, I can definitely see making it a yearly vacation. The white sand and gulf water is gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Survived. Exhausted. Shocked its over!! 45 people at the house tomorrow... Another long day. My girl made me proud today. You should send her a text so she knows how strongly you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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