Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 09, 2015, 10:50:35 AM
I'll start a sort of build thread on this. From the top. Me and the wife wanted twins. Figured it would be good to kill two birds with one stone, sure enough we were blessed with twin boys that came eight weeks early. Three weeks in the nicu and they have been home for two weeks now.
I am going to be the stay at home dad for the next few years as can be a full time student also. While the wife is fortunate enough to be doing really well at work.
Yesterday was my first adventure solo with the kids. I would say it was successful and left me feeling accomplished. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/09/80a05b0f857321066e316aca8fef0fda.jpg)
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Post by: Dawg25385 on September 09, 2015, 11:00:17 AM
You should head over to the Intros section and introduce yourself as well.
Great to have you here (Dave?)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 09, 2015, 11:12:15 AM
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Post by: EL TATE on September 09, 2015, 11:41:01 AM
Post by: Wilbur on September 09, 2015, 01:01:22 PM
My oldest is a girl and she would sit down and read books quietly....it was awesome....but we didn't know any different....and then her brother came along....my wife walked into the kitchen one day to see he had climbed to the top of the bakers rack. :o "Oh....this one's going to be different...".haha!
Enjoy!!
Post by: cudakidd53 on September 09, 2015, 01:37:37 PM
Post by: Sammconn on September 09, 2015, 09:35:58 PM
Welcome and congratulations Dave- in a couple of years when they won't sleep- benadryl and a ride in the car with the heat on will do the trick!For your sake they take it lol.
I almost forgot about vitamin "B"..
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 09, 2015, 10:38:50 PM
Congrats. There is no greater blessing from the Lord and no greater responsibility to Him, that to bring children into the world. Raising children according to His word in today's world is really difficult and will challenge both you and your wife.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 10, 2015, 01:03:05 AM
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Post by: JR on September 10, 2015, 01:26:14 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on September 10, 2015, 08:30:00 AM
I like that.
Dedication, Love, being a father, caring
What's not to like here
You have obviously learned another lesson, that being partner up with lots of good men. Men and some women who place Christ first. Do that and those boys will be covered in prayer and protection against the designs of that prowling wolf, just out there in the shadows who is watching even now for a way in...
Post by: Wilbur on September 10, 2015, 11:04:16 AM
in a couple of years when they won't sleep- benadryl and a ride in the car with the heat on will do the trick!
HAHA! I remember shortly after my son was born....wife was home with him and totally exhausted. My oldest daughter was just having one of those frantic meltdowns....exhausted, cranky etc etc. so I decided to take her for a ride to help her sleep. I was riding around....it was a really nice day outside but I had the heat on trying desperately to get her to nap. At one point she looked at me and said in this totally sad voice "Daddy....its so hot! Get me out of this place!"
I thought..."uh oh....I am going straight to hell." LOL
but it usually worked for sure!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 10, 2015, 12:59:52 PM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 10, 2015, 09:51:46 PM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 10, 2015, 09:55:40 PM
The second photo is of our family trip to the Unitas we rented a six seater sxs and that darn thing would climb any thing and the sights were amazing!!
The second is the motorized shaking device that holds the boys while I get my SSS on in the AM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 11, 2015, 06:05:18 PM
I had some clear plexiglass from another project. I traced the shape and the weapon of choice was the air saw, the downside is the speed of the saw. It melted the plastic more then a cutting action but a the disk sander cleaned it up ok. Add a little double sided sticky tape and whalla!
I previously converted the truck to a six passenger to save me from another vehicle in the drive and a possible car payment. I found that the jump seats from 2000-2013 are a direct fit. No mods required and the dash parts are pretty easy to find on line or junk yards. I have yet to figure out my power issue from my 12V power that is under the jump seat and the two factory power sources in the dash. Another day I assume
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 22, 2015, 10:35:16 AM
The other excitement this week was my eight year old lied for a older boy in the neighbor hood and blamed one of his other friends for stealing candy from a little girls house.
Yes they went into the house, took the little girls candy, ate it then blamed it on the other little kid. I think there was five of them total involved. When the Dax asked where the candy went my boy lied about it. The dad discovered the truth and talked to me.
In repentance the boy got to work the spray booth with me for the weekend and earn $ to pay for new treats for the little girls. And then of course the formal apology to the offending parties
How do you explain honor to a youth? I know you show them with time but that's not helping me at the very moment?
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Post by: Dawg25385 on September 22, 2015, 10:40:58 AM
But i learned from my dad, with good stern talkin to, consistent messaging, and stories of him as a kid I could relate to.
Post by: KensAuto on September 22, 2015, 11:18:24 AM
Dave, you couldn't have handled it any better. good job.
Post by: EL TATE on September 22, 2015, 11:23:58 AM
Post by: cudakidd53 on September 22, 2015, 11:44:30 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on September 22, 2015, 06:22:05 PM
You showed them what they did that was wrong, and you gave them a way to make things right. That is crucial to "Healing" after a mistake.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 23, 2015, 12:41:33 AM
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Post by: Nate on September 24, 2015, 10:58:54 PM
http://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/off-topic-forum/130611-putting-face-name-12.html
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 27, 2015, 03:30:16 PM
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 28, 2015, 07:07:04 AM
Post by: BobbyB on September 28, 2015, 09:23:18 AM
If I let mine grow I'd look like colonel Sanders...grey
But do you have a secret recipe of herbs and spices to make a tasty fried chicken?
Post by: EL TATE on September 28, 2015, 11:29:20 AM
Don't worry about Nate's chin hair issues; it appears that he can't grow any and is extremely jealous. I'm betting 2 weeks after he's into civilian life he's got a full beard.
Post by: Flyin6 on September 28, 2015, 11:36:26 AM
Dave,Yep, probably right
Don't worry about Nate's chin hair issues; it appears that he can't grow any and is extremely jealous. I'm betting 2 weeks after he's into civilian life he's got a full beard.
Sudden freedom, no overwatch...no sense of loyalty, Loss of personal control, no longer caring...
;-)
Kiddin' Nate...
Post by: Flyin6 on September 28, 2015, 11:57:00 AM
Years after Velcro, as a "Civilian, well sorta a civilian"
No beard, shaven, haircut...
It's up to you. Your heritage or the ways of the world...
Post by: EL TATE on September 28, 2015, 11:57:17 AM
Post by: Nate on September 28, 2015, 01:45:08 PM
now as far as the face armor, that most likely wont happen because the facial hair after a few days starts interfering with my cpap machine.
Post by: Dawg25385 on September 28, 2015, 04:11:12 PM
Post by: EL TATE on September 28, 2015, 05:09:56 PM
Post by: cudakidd53 on September 28, 2015, 05:18:48 PM
Hint: 10-15 lbs. is a FIT thing, not a load capacity rating!
(all this DOTing up a new guys Family Build Thread with whisker talk!) :)
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 28, 2015, 08:33:39 PM
As a matter of fact....yes. I watched my granny in Louisiana snap the neck on 2 chickens at once, clean and cut up and soaked in buttermilk on the counter. Then some good old down home flour and spices and voila! Best fried chicken ever. I preferred cutting their heads off. I never could get their necks to snap like she did.If I let mine grow I'd look like colonel Sanders...grey
But do you have a secret recipe of herbs and spices to make a tasty fried chicken?
Nate, here's the standard...
Years after Velcro, as a "Civilian, well sorta a civilian"
No beard, shaven, haircut...
It's up to you. Your heritage or the ways of the world...
SEE!! THERE HE IS! ITS HANNIBAL FROM THE A-TEAM!
Post by: KensAuto on September 29, 2015, 10:29:44 AM
Post by: JR on September 29, 2015, 10:42:43 AM
Hair? I couldn't grow a beard if I tried. After a week I just get stubble, but I like a little stach. Gotta have a little on top.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 29, 2015, 12:00:25 PM
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I like my beard. The 15 Daughter said I should grow the no shave November thing. I laughed and said real men grow beards when they want not waiting for some hipster to tell me to. So now it's been a few months. Every time the wife asks me when I am going to clean it up I add a few weeks of growth
The boys, I still have control of my army, Yes indeed.
I started to adjust my sleep to being up till 2ish so my wife can sleep a bit more consistently and I'll sleep in the morning. It's working well so far.
I picked up a new hobby last week or so. Rc cars been building this in my spare time in the wee hours of the night (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/29/0a60c6627a523925332db4647495ead4.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/29/ad7e93703a7cd6abe63b4b95668ca40b.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/29/0e61611ff15c1b912b2d246d6beecd29.jpg)
Keeps me less stressed
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 29, 2015, 12:01:33 PM
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Post by: EL TATE on September 30, 2015, 10:44:30 AM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 30, 2015, 12:43:50 PM
My boys have grown to love the sound of a vacuum. I put them down and needed to clean the carpet. They slept right through it. In the same room!
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Post by: Sammconn on September 30, 2015, 01:18:13 PM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 30, 2015, 09:47:53 PM
Done. Wife is home :)
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 30, 2015, 09:49:16 PM
They have good days and bad. Some days they are just happy to be held. You put them down and it's a screaming cat in a disposal. The others are give me a blanket and leave me be. I prefer the leave me be. But why two I can only jiggle one. It's another dayYou're a brave man!
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 30, 2015, 10:08:53 PM
Good ol masking tape. The lines are kinda sketchy but if you step back six feet it looks really good.
Kinda like professional cheerleaders. "20footers"
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 30, 2015, 10:31:25 PM
Just a little poser pic for my free time
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 30, 2015, 10:32:46 PM
Kinda like professional cheerleaders. "20footers"
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Good from far. Far from good!
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Post by: cudakidd53 on October 01, 2015, 06:55:05 AM
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 01, 2015, 07:11:50 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/30/564ae9383e2e073e6135cff84de11184.jpg)Kinda looks like you have the Stig behind the wheel ROFL
Just a little poser pic for my free time
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 01, 2015, 08:27:24 AM
Post by: Sammconn on October 01, 2015, 09:16:24 AM
I need to catch up on Top Gear again.
Post by: Flyin6 on October 01, 2015, 09:27:12 AM
Like you are "Mr. Sammcon" and Lieutenant Dan is Lieutenant Dan, the white helmeted guy who is faster than any man alive is "The Stig"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 04, 2015, 12:26:18 AM
You got yours?
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 04, 2015, 08:19:59 AM
No bottles, but I have the coffee lined up!
Oh, and the American top gear was a bust. Nothing compares to the original.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 04, 2015, 10:47:36 PM
My daughter teens 16 tomorrow am. It's exciting!
My wife had some good neighbors that put on a baby shower for us. Boy the generosity is so great. Between cloths and diapers and food we are in a good place for a few more months.
My eight year old and I had a serous talk about honor again. ( caught him telling me a lie or two this weekend) it's odd how fast the mental state changes when you wake them up in the middle of sleep to discuss things of importance. Less of a busy mind and more room for calm thoughts. Anyway I think he understands a little better then our previous talks
Being Sunday it was shower time for the twins. It's less pain for me to shower them instead of lean over a tub on my knees. Today I noticed they are growing!! Little pot bellies and arms that are now larger then my feet. They can grip my finger and hold on for dear life when that water first hits. Other then that it was nice to see progress. Size does matter!!
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Post by: cudakidd53 on October 08, 2015, 07:57:04 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on October 08, 2015, 08:02:47 PM
How goes the "Twins Build" thread there Dave?Don't bother him, he's changing some diapers!
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Post by: JR on October 09, 2015, 01:47:27 AM
Best times is when they fill the new diaper before you get it on.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2015, 11:34:38 AM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2015, 11:35:10 AM
I hung some shelves yesterday
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Post by: cudakidd53 on October 09, 2015, 12:29:33 PM
A suggestion for your scream fest- CEREAL........ya, doctors might pooh, pooh it, but when my 3 would start waking up every night at the same time, hungry, I started giving them a small amount of really heavy on the formula, cereal mix- gotta watch it so you don't bind them up, but a little of that and they'll usually start sleeping through the night......well at least the middle part of it!
Obviously, check with your health care professional first, but it worked for all 3 of mine
Post by: Nate on October 09, 2015, 01:55:50 PM
also, you may want to check your level for warpage.....those shelves look a little off?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2015, 01:56:03 PM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2015, 01:57:18 PM
dave, I agree with mike here. give them a little something heavy in the tumm tumm when you put them to sleepy and they should be good thru the night.
also, you may want to check your level for warpage.....those shelves look a little off?
I hung them off the square on purpose. That way they can swing to the next higher level, they are about four inches different
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Post by: Nate on October 09, 2015, 04:05:48 PM
getting em an early start
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Post by: Nate on October 13, 2015, 12:13:58 PM
http://www.howtobeadad.com/2011/4034/types-diaper-loads
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 13, 2015, 12:41:22 PM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 13, 2015, 08:45:39 PM
So yesterday I tried to drop max. I managed to drop him and in the same moment of thinking catch him by the seat of his pants so he didn't land on his head. It worked out good for both of us
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 17, 2015, 12:50:22 PM
How old are your kid Don?I have 6!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2015, 10:47:24 AM
On the other hand. We got to stop and see great grandpa. He flew the b52 I believe, grandma was a bank manager. Anyway.... Grandpa is the only son of an only son, my father was his only son I am my dads only son. I killed the tradition by doubling down allowing our family lineage to continue. He was so excited to see he posterity. It was a really neat experience plus his Parkinson's helps rock the boys to sleep.
Grandpa is the guy who taught me how to farm, taught me how to build and machine and tried to teach me how to be patient (didn't work)
He started out as a bottom level machinist at Thiakol, know known as ATK the supplier of NASA all the rocket boosters. Retired there and was referenced in so many patents and tools designed as the lead. the book is four inches thick. This led the way for my father lead down the same path and I am following him. Family lineage is important. Know where you came from where you need to go and who is watching you from above
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Post by: Nate on October 18, 2015, 05:12:21 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 22, 2015, 04:12:57 PM
I got that glueing and drying this morning. Oops
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 23, 2015, 08:46:17 AM
1. Weak door
or
2. Strong shorts
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 23, 2015, 11:47:13 AM
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 23, 2015, 11:56:10 AM
I practically fell on to the darn thing, I almost died, How is your leg healing from the blow out you had last year don?Leg's fine
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 05, 2015, 10:59:50 AM
I put them on the home scale yesterday, both of them hit the ten pound point. :)
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Post by: Flyin6 on November 11, 2015, 07:34:52 PM
So I found a solution to the child that can't hold the pacifier in his mouth. What do you all think? (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/11/61a536e9243c905634eac8fc8ae86b50.jpg)Might want to pad it some...I think their heads are still pretty soft...Otherwise you might end up with an unusual shape on that one's knoggin!
OK, just to be sure..I'M KIDDING
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I assumed, we all know what that does, we were all kidding. I know I was about most of it. My wife does hit pretty hard, but I deserve most of that.
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Grandma has been hard at work with her busy hands (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/05/b6eaa48261f7ab4a926f6cad44e8511d.jpg)
And the head and neck strength is getting oh so much better. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/05/babd22c4e112409b75e476b4696bdfe3.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/05/8eb92cdc238f825c0154d065e1645591.jpg)
Being away at work has caused me to miss my boys so much. I hate people at work I can't stand the drive, I find any reason to leave work to go get my kids.
Raising boys into RealMen!!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 23, 2015, 06:47:09 PM
So I have to now learn how to use my left hand
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Post by: JR on December 23, 2015, 11:56:09 PM
Al mine did it almost to the day at 1 year old.
They are cute.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 24, 2015, 10:50:47 AM
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Post by: Dawg25385 on December 25, 2015, 04:40:04 PM
Kyle where is the like button! Rofl. Time for weak side burping Dave
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 21, 2016, 12:02:50 PM
M rolls all over the floor faster then I can get ahold of him
The emotion and attitude these kids are showing is so fun and so frustrating at the same time.
Gods love is amazing (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160221/d0a737f2b2085740b17f447d61d5cad1.jpg)
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 03, 2016, 07:46:18 PM
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Post by: Dawg25385 on March 03, 2016, 08:47:28 PM
When you go for a sports physical, and they grab your marbles and ask you to cough... and you have no idea what they're doing but just go along with it... then they ask you to do it again, and then again, and then say 'hmm... we might have an issue'... after he's just been seemingly, at least to me, inspecting said marbles... yeah, that's how they find inguinal hernias apparently!
I've got a mesh patch in my gut now... the one that got recalled by the FDA! :D
Post by: Flyin6 on March 03, 2016, 09:01:50 PM
High school, senior year...I have some mesh as well. Looks good on me. I had them install a six pack, then I covered it up with some fat just to protect it...kinda like a good coat of wax on lacquer paint!
When you go for a sports physical, and they grab your marbles and ask you to cough... and you have no idea what they're doing but just go along with it... then they ask you to do it again, and then again, and then say 'hmm... we might have an issue'... after he's just been seemingly, at least to me, inspecting said marbles... yeah, that's how they find inguinal hernias apparently!
I've got a mesh patch in my gut now... the one that got recalled by the FDA! :D
I suppose God will recall mine in time!
Post by: Dawg25385 on March 03, 2016, 09:04:37 PM
High school, senior year...I have some mesh as well. Looks good on me. I had them install a six pack, then I covered it up with some fat just to protect it...kinda like a good coat of wax on lacquer paint!
When you go for a sports physical, and they grab your marbles and ask you to cough... and you have no idea what they're doing but just go along with it... then they ask you to do it again, and then again, and then say 'hmm... we might have an issue'... after he's just been seemingly, at least to me, inspecting said marbles... yeah, that's how they find inguinal hernias apparently!
I've got a mesh patch in my gut now... the one that got recalled by the FDA! :D
I suppose God will recall mine in time!
I have the Kugel patch... decided not to get in on the class action lawsuit, as Dr. Kugel was our neighbor!!
Post by: halsey on March 03, 2016, 09:09:18 PM
I had a double inguinal done 14 years ago with gore-tex mesh. Still holding fine.. better than new!
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Post by: JR on March 03, 2016, 10:38:42 PM
Well, I will add some stainless hardware tomorrow. In at 0600, home later like they do to everyone now unless you are an inmate.
Post by: Flyin6 on March 04, 2016, 08:56:47 AM
Yea, I know I'm too early, but wanted him to wake up to the RFI...
Prayer list...
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 04, 2016, 09:19:49 AM
Thanks for the prayers fellas. GOD is good!
It was rough going to the hospital and leaving my wife home,you can't just run in and take the twins places, I found out how good a good friend can be when you call and say hay man come meet me here and hangout till who knows when in the ER. It was a good moment.
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Post by: BobbyB on March 04, 2016, 09:29:12 AM
Ok. ER visit yesterday got me scheduled Tuesday for surgery. Out patient and should be simple. They kept me there till 2am ( sorry I don't count military don) the ER guy kept trying to push on it and it hurt like hell.
Thanks for the prayers fellas. GOD is good!
It was rough going to the hospital and leaving my wife home,you can't just run in and take the twins places, I found out how good a good friend can be when you call and say hay man come meet me here and hangout till who knows when in the ER. It was a good moment.
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Good luck on the surgery.
0000 - Midnight
0100 - 1 am
0200 - 2 am
So on until 1000 - 10 am
PMs
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1300 - 1 pm
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So on until 0000. Repeat as needed...
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 04, 2016, 01:54:30 PM
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Post by: BobbyB on March 04, 2016, 05:45:30 PM
Gee thanks. Lol
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Anytime... lol
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Post by: Flyin6 on March 08, 2016, 10:13:56 PM
Well surgery is over and recovery is well on the way. A stack of movies and plenty sleep For a few daysGet well soon Dave!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 09, 2016, 03:46:24 PM
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Post by: JR on March 11, 2016, 08:45:38 PM
Well surgery is over and recovery is well on the way. A stack of movies and plenty sleep For a few days
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Recovery is the hardest, sounds like it went well.
Started a new thread here; http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=1999.new#new
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 16, 2016, 06:45:28 PM
A little moment for and update on my boys
They are growing number fast as everyone tells me. After my surgery the dr weighed my boys to tell me I can't lift them for a little while ( yeah right not going with out picking up my boys) but Max has topped 20lbs this last weigh in and Emmett is close behind at 16. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160316/5566fed749edcadcad38e7d9612c47d6.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160316/f8184018ff20b51071634f0d23e80731.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160316/0ef5b11ecece49a2a9ca74171cf45d15.jpg)
The personalities are so great to watch. E has my temper and M took right after his wonderful mother sweet as can be.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 22, 2016, 04:26:17 PM
I have made two trips to the ER now (25 min drive to a good ER) in the middle of the night because of breathing issues this weekend. He stresses himself further into danger when he cries and gets worked up. The hospital has little they can do but provide aid with oxygen if needed. It is officially been five days with a little less then 3 hours of sleep each night and its kicking me and the wife's BUTT in a bad way.
The 16 year old asked me Sunday why I was so grumpy and I responded with counting up the hours i have slept and compared to the hours she got that night. she became a little more understanding. Oh to be a teen again and be allowed to sleep from 8:00 pm till 9:00 am oh it would be great.
Post by: EL TATE on March 24, 2016, 02:21:22 PM
Post by: JR on March 24, 2016, 04:12:27 PM
I know the feeling of no sleep and being grumpy. My 13 year old understands better than my wife.
It will all pass.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 24, 2016, 05:56:16 PM
How's little E? Sophie had the croup cough for a bit, no fun. try a little lavender oil in the humidifier to calm him down.
The wife tried that oily magic and I ended up in the ER that night. I would say I told you so but momma is always right
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Post by: Wilbur on March 25, 2016, 06:30:08 PM
For croup a lot of times we would take him outside in the cool/cold air. That seemed to help. Good luck.....this will pass.
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Me and the wife have given a good amount of thought to getting my step son a motor cycle so we can go and be out doors, nature, build balance skills and hand eye coordination and keep me from raging at ball games.
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Yep, our oldest would all of a sudden be there. He mastered climbing over fast.
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Places we have taken these boys
The grand Tetons
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Jackson hole to see the old school (overpriced town)
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Upper Mesa falls out of Ashton Idaho
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Yellowstone falls
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We took the whole fam even grandma came on the journey
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 02, 2016, 10:31:45 PM
Today marks the one year mark of my twin boys
Lessons learned
1. Don't hold kids over your head for any reason you will get spit up on
2. Never change a diaper with out putting on your 3m respirator
3. You can never have enough rags
4. You can ever turn your back or they will do exactly what you don't want them to do.
5. If the baby isn't happy, the wife won't be happy then dad won't be happy.
6. Dads nonfunctioning hours are between 11:30pm 3:30am
7. Between those hours I am not responsible for what I might do or say.
We have had colds, pink eye, flu, strep, crop, allergies. And all other manner of ailments but we have survived to this point.
The eight year old has learned to be more self sufficient and solve some of his own problems, he has also learned what he needs to do for attention.
The sixteen has become a much larger participant in our household from cooking, cleaning and tending to things that need done around the home. She is growing up fast
Mom and me have learned a lot about each other and our abilities to handle hard things in our path.
There is more to come on this journey.
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Post by: JR on August 03, 2016, 01:35:11 AM
Just came back from a day at Ice House (entrance to the rubicon) Had fun but no fish, but kids are happy.
Time, retired and I have none. All days spoken for with wife unit working.
Post by: Flyin6 on August 03, 2016, 09:01:11 AM
We are watching boys grow up here
And starting shortly after birth!
I hope we get to read about them as they go off to college or wherever!
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My 10 year old helping with the truck wash
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Post by: JR on August 04, 2016, 12:46:01 AM
Nice how she matches the truck.
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Brings back great memories,,,,,,
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How to pester the dog
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How to climb on the kitchen chairs
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How to master climbing up and down the stairs
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Post by: JR on December 06, 2016, 09:43:03 PM
My oldest boy looked like a cop flipping out of his crib.
No gate on the stairs yet??
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 06, 2016, 09:56:04 PM
We have a gate but he was intrigued so I figured why fight it when he wants to learn. Up head first down feet first. It works pretty good. His big brother is scared of them still and will walk four feet around the stairs so he doesn't get close.
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My youngest was upstairs with me in the garage. Steep pull down stairs with no gate (always with me up there then). We are heading down and he gets about a step ahead of me and trips going through the opening (cement floor 9ft down). I am in "O S&&T" mode reaching for him but he is just that far away and I miss. Next thing I see is him hanging by his wrist (long sleeve jacket) that got caught by the spring for the door. Needless to say I thanked the man above many times that day and still do.
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Post by: Flyin6 on December 27, 2016, 09:28:42 AM
E's second Christmas. He has a love for all things with wheels it makes a guy happy to watchGreat pic!
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He has a little OCD and has to line things in a row, if you notice the other two cars are alreadyE's second Christmas. He has a love for all things with wheels it makes a guy happy to watchGreat pic!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 07, 2017, 07:41:09 PM
That kids tongue
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 23, 2017, 10:29:37 PM
The boy got bit at daycare. Time to have a reminder convo of why the kids get brought there
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 28, 2017, 10:10:56 AM
Ended up jumping off the roof with the boy https://vimeo.com/201430788 (https://vimeo.com/201430788)
Took the time to make a snow cave/tunnel large enough I could go through
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And of course the dog
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 12, 2017, 12:47:08 AM
Grunts and crys are turning into words like No! Dad! Duke, Puppie, Milk, I get high fives and down low too slows from them. Food isn't mush anymore, we are onto all of the exciting things like salsa pickles and anything else we cook the ingest. Personalities are changing. I know which one is my over dramatic flop to the floor kid and which one is the current bully of the house. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/dc38cae30df204c521a79193244d8435.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/8758ff86632716ae98b231c30dba3cfc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/0b5ab9ba77e3d6870558068b76e3e72c.jpg)
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 22, 2017, 05:15:28 PM
Currently he takes a half breath of air before he puts food in his mouth that he swallows the food than gasps for air. Between the eating and the constant sinus issues the Dr said to remove them. They are constant swollen and aggravated.
I'll post an update. Hopefully if the dr is correct he should see a rather large growth spert and catch his larger brother all because of the body fighting constant infection and the better ingestion of food. Time will tell all
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 24, 2017, 11:26:18 AM
All went as planned now for the expected four day recovery
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Post by: JR on March 24, 2017, 12:47:53 PM
Dropped off mom this morning, she should be done about now.
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Post by: Flyin6 on March 24, 2017, 02:16:54 PM
You have your work cut out building God into him so that he will be ready for this world he'll have to live in...
Happy that he is doing fine...Thank you father God!
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 29, 2017, 11:47:51 PM
Me and my boys were in Lowes, looking for Mole killer. I was on the phone to a pilot buddy
I become aware of a scuffle behind me, then the youngest drops.
I turn around to discover the oldest has decked him! Opened up his nose! The little guy is bleeding all over the floor and merchandise, the scene is quickly starting to look like an axe murder took place there. He is shaking his head and spraying out of his nostrils to clear the blood out...
All this while I was talking on the phone! Little guy's eye is swollen and for a while I thought his nose was broken. Older one connected a good one there.
Yea, you're in for some challenges in the future!
Post by: JR on April 29, 2017, 11:58:58 PM
So what happened with the boys Don? Mine have come to blows a little, but not that good.
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Post by: Sammconn on May 10, 2017, 03:29:04 PM
I see green grass...
It's snowing here today...was skidooing last night.
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Post by: JR on May 13, 2017, 10:08:27 PM
To bad it goes from 80 to 100 just in a matter of days. Than back to 45 the next week. Oh that's today
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Well, we don't get the 45, but the 80-100 is common.
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The boys run to the dog before they stop to say hi to anyone else. Not sure how this is going to work out (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170622/6f0519d54705a30be653ebc1a4926626.jpg)
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Post by: Sammconn on June 29, 2017, 04:08:03 PM
Sorry to hear Wilbur.
Thoughts are with you guys.
Post by: Flyin6 on July 01, 2017, 11:10:12 AM
Get right with our Lord and take dominion over these infirmities. I don't want to come on too strong here and suggest all you have to do is ask and something will be healed, but in essence, it could just work!
The lesson is simple and grounded in scripture. When Jesus died on the cross and three days later ascended to the right side of God (The favored side, the strong side) according to scripture, so were we!
Take a look at this excerpt from an article on the subject:
Our Authority Releases God’s Power
There are a number of keys to seeing the miraculous power of God manifest on a consistent basis. One of the least understood, and therefore seldom practiced, is the fact that healing is under the authority of the believer. God has already provided His healing power and placed it on the inside of every born-again believer. It is up to us to release it. Understanding and using our authority is the key to seeing miracles happen.
Look at how Peter and John ministered healing to the lame man in Acts 3:1-8:
“Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.”
Notice that Peter didn’t pray for this man. He also didn’t ask God to heal him. He said, “Such as I have give I thee.” This didn’t mean that Peter was the source of this healing. Notice what Peter said in Acts 3:12,
“And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?”
It was God’s power that healed this man, but that power was under Peter’s authority. Peter went on to say in verse 16 that it was faith in the name of Jesus that had wrought this miracle. But Peter didn’t ask God to heal this man. He believed the Lord had already done His part and had placed that power within him. Now it was Peter’s responsibility to release that power, and that’s just what he did.
The Lord never told us to pray for the sick in the sense that we ask Him to heal them. He told us to heal the sick. There is a BIG difference between the two. It has to do with operating in the authority He has already given us. Look at these commands the Lord gave His disciples.
“Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.”(Luke 9:1-2)
“And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.” (Matt. 10:1)
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” (Matt. 10:7-8)
Jesus told us to heal the sick not pray for the sick. What a radical statement! This will get you kicked out of most churches today, but these are the exact words of our Lord Jesus Christ. And this is precisely why more people don’t see the miraculous results they’re praying for. They aren’t taking their authority and commanding God’s power; they’re passively asking God to do what He told them to do.
I know this goes contrary to popular Christian doctrine. We’re constantly told that it’s not us but God who is the Healer, and I agree with that totally. But, I also believe that God has placed His healing power under our authority, and it is up to us to release it. If we don’t take our authority and become commanders instead of beggars, God’s power will not be released. There needs to be a radical renewing of our thinking on this issue.
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Kids who are picky eaters? Specifically at two years old? Suggestions on how you have done it? At the current moment I feel that any food they eat if healthy is a good thing. If they like it that's what they get.
How much pushing and shoving and hitting between twins is ok? At what point does that become not so funny and a parent need to step in. I get a pretty good laugh when his little brother puts his big brother on his but.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 06, 2017, 08:34:40 AM
As for eating, my wife required the girls to try everything we put in front of them. If they didn't like it that was fine but they had to try it. She never fed them junk (they were 5 years old before they ever had a donut...and someone at school gave it to them without our permission) fortunately mine were never really picky eaters. My wife has given them fresh fruit with every meal since they were born and she feeds them healthy food. Even now as teen and tween they don't eat much junk food.
Bottom line is as long as they eat something healthy, they can be picky.
Post by: cruizng on August 06, 2017, 05:44:15 PM
We never were clean your plate club and they have always maintained good body weight. Always had good snacks on hand so chips weren't the easiest to grab. Our biggest problem is fast food due to time crunch and it's easy. Daughter doesn't eat it but son like Taco Bell and McDonalds. That's a problem.
Having a girl and boy 4 years apart we never let them hit or even wrestle much. Looking back it would have been better to have supervised aggression.
Good luck.
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Took the family to the local theme park for what they call Frightmares. Scared the crap out of the ten year old in the haunted house, enough he won't go back in one.
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Plus me being back ate Weberstate campus I get to see the interactions of youth exercising their brains for good or bad. This was a protest started with anti abortion, ended with pro abortion protesting the anti protest
Nasty pictures up close
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Many of my favorites.
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Next you can try "the peoples chair" That one is fun...Learned/practiced it in SERE school
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We made the best of the wonderful sunshine. We took the kids to four or five museums at BalBoa Park in hipster central. One air meseum, art, off-road, model trains. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180102/2983e5af7286a90690cabfcc18b461f8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180102/daeed3e07125d17511cf72a8471a4adf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180102/349b5c9cfa236787e8d4ee24d8e44f05.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180102/fb0a4cb66f2c33a35719848d240d7e02.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180102/6c4611eae09a3576f3c7daa9c2f68534.jpg)e
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 01, 2018, 11:57:40 PM
We walked around the navy ship aircraft carrier. Forgot the name at the moment
But I found a good cause to donate to. A foundation for youth for vocational training. I chatted with the folks for a good bit as they made the bracelet survival para cord thing that I paid a fair price for. All funds raised go to a scholarship for youth to help them in learning a useful skill. It was good to see community people trying to better the area in which they live.
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It was also neat to learn from the tour about how the steam driven catapult system works Pretty bad ass if you ask me
The best part and worst part were the drive.
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Post by: JR on January 02, 2018, 12:18:13 AM
At the Navel museum? Looks like a Corsair Cockpit!
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As for the cockpit I hav no idea. I was chatting with the donation people while the kids played
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Post by: BobbyB on January 03, 2018, 05:42:25 AM
USS Midway. And I want to say that was an F105 Phantom
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Phantom was the F4 dual seat. F105 was the Thunderchief and single seat, but the did make some dual seaters.
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Concrete block with two big motors
Proof that anything can fly with enough power!
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Last all steel one I saw was used as an M80 test,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Hope you got some sleep
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Watching E grab a hand full of throttle and bounce this fresh big bore kit done out to the max Harley motor off of the Rev Limiter was priceless. Both E and my buddy were equally as shocked by the faces they made as what he thought would be a little twist from my kid turned into ALL of it
Then of course play with the buggy’s lights was just as much fun
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 10, 2018, 08:03:14 PM
Plus they have transitioned to poopin on the toilet in the matter of a week. $$$$$
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I joked with my wife that every time my girls used the toilet we should drop a quarter in a jar....the price of a diaperThat’s not a bad idea than we get dinner out of it in a month lol
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 11, 2018, 10:12:00 PM
So no new age parenting? Let them scream it out and disturb everyone while you ignore them??If this site let me use the f word. No would follow.
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We watched a lady and her _____ looking husband sit and let the child cry for a roll, scream for soda and flop on the seat when he didn’t get what he wanted. Roughly the same age as mine. She did try to smother him with her hands
I told mine no lemonade until he ate his dinner he sneaked a drink and of course poured it down his shirt (straws and lids kinda thing) I took the drink he started to cry I told him to stop or he was going outside. Started counting and at two I grabbed one arm and drug him out the door to sit on the tail gate until he stopped and acknowledged why he was sitting on the tailgate “crying” and said sorry for crying.
Momma has the right idea I think
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Post by: JR on August 12, 2018, 01:42:39 AM
Now if I could do that to some parents,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (well I could, but you know)
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It’s been a busy year but a good year for these kids
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Not sure if shipping the shelves would be worth it Tex. I can get Ends at HD for $39 I think.
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Mr Mom/dad for the next five days while the wife is across the country in Florida for work.
Wish me luck fellas
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Post by: stlaser on February 04, 2019, 10:47:06 PM
Tonight is the first night my wife has not be home to tell these turkeys goodnight.
Mr Mom/dad for the next five days while the wife is across the country in Florida for work.
Wish me luck fellas
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Slip a little bourbon in their sippy cup! Oh and make yourself one too.... :likebutton:
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Any of you folks have a solution or suggestion?
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Post by: stlaser on April 01, 2019, 11:32:58 PM
My first job post high school was heavy construction. Run by a Mom & Dad and a son then a grandson. The son (who was in his 50’s at this time) told me once how he had mouthed off to mom sitting around the dinner table. Dad back handed him and he ended up on the floor. Dad was a WWII vet and as I recall working with him when he was in his mid 70’s didn’t put up with any BS on the job site or at the kitchen table apparently....
My good friends boy could tell you which brand of soap was better than others so there’s that option too I suppose.
Post by: wyorunner on April 01, 2019, 11:52:04 PM
I only have one but he is a perfect storm of her and I. The one thing I cannot stand and have never tolerated is him disrespecting her. I have always confronted it head on and at the instant it happens. Depends on the severity to what is done. Often times he gets sent to his thinking chair, basic plastic chair facing a blank wall.
The biggest thing I think is making them understand it will not be tolerated. Disrespecting my wife is infuriating, and he knows that and so doesn’t do it much any more.
Not sure how your wife handles it, but I never gave him an option even if she said it wasn’t that bad. Good luck to ya, especially if they both get after being a turd towards mom.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 01, 2019, 11:56:09 PM
I have one afraid of tall things so he get stood on a tall barstool a foot off of a wall. The one that mouthed off tonight uses his words to get lippy where the other chooses physical. At three I am not sure
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Post by: JR on April 02, 2019, 12:00:44 AM
Over the last few months. I have found that there is nothing that sets me off faster than my boys yelling, screaming at my wife.
Any of you folks have a solution or suggestion?
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I am dealing with that and my youngest now. I have done a small slap or 2 when its me, but think more are coming. Wife calls me a bully, but it works.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 02, 2019, 12:18:15 AM
How old is yours Jr?
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He tells a great story about my grandfather. My dad was 13ish and sassing my grandmother and from no where he was snatched up, thrown through the screen door on to the porch where a beat down commences with the words spoken “you may not respect your mother , but you will respect my wife”
My advice is to tan their ass now. The longer you wait the worse it will get. If your wife objects remind her of her godly place in your marriage. You’re obligated to follow the word.
I lit my girls up with a belt maybe 2-3 times in their life. All it took. At 13 and 15 they know better now but when they slip they pay the price in other ways. Loss of privileges, phone or grounded.
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 02, 2019, 09:36:12 AM
Dave, you're going to have to come down hard on them one or two times until they recognize disrespect is not tolerated, and also that men are to respect women.
Get them over that hump, and it will be easy correction city from then on
Being a dad isn't always fun...
Post by: cruizng on April 03, 2019, 08:15:33 AM
The key I believe is consistency and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, do what you say you will do every time it happens. It is kind of funny looking back but I was always afraid of hitting my kids when I was mad at them. So instead of belt or hand or anything like that we would flick the back of their hand with our fingers. Enough pain to get their attention but not enough to really damage anything. We only had to do it a few times and then after that the evil eye was enough to get them to stop what they were doing. Because Mom was with them 24X7 she tended to get worn out or let some things slide. If I got involved it was serious and was addressed.
As they got older it was more taking privileges away that had an impact. I am blessed with great kids that are respectful and hard working but I feel it started at a very early age.
Good luck with what you do but the sheer fact that you want to do the right thing means that in the end it will all turn out just fine. :beercheers:
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 03, 2019, 08:38:43 AM
I am glad you guys posted. Thank you for the confidence
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 03, 2019, 09:11:47 AM
I am a fan of flicks for sure. I have a pretty good knack for that in public. A low growl voice and a Flick. I usually get foreheads. The 11 yr gets flicked still.
I am glad you guys posted. Thank you for the confidence
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And this is why you should associate with like minded men. Grounded centered men will mostly be alike at the core, because at the core is God
When you get saved, one of the consequences is the opening of one's eyes. You see for the first time the negative effect some relationships have had on your life. Once you no longer own your spirit, but have given it to Jesus, you are free to move about the battlespace as you see fit. The Love that the spirit of God brings to you changes your perspective and how you see things. That opening of your spiritual eyes is often followed by the casting off of bad relationships, or reshapes the context of those relationships.
So you end up finding similar thinking men, men of God, and they will not steer you wrong if they are grounded.
This place in the umi-verse we have created here in Real-Man land is a place to come to ask questions like this one. A sounding board if you will of strong ground, God fearing men is close to as good a counsel as you can get on tere-earth.
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So they all play
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They reach for the sucker long before they get the hair cut:likebutton:
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She flew to Florida a month ago, we made do at home pretty well
She left again this AM to Florida and five min into getting home with the boys from daycare lol.
Emmett: dad can we go ride our bikes around the track while it’s still sunny out?
Dad: yep sure can
Walked in to get dogs fed and look out the back window to see both boys walking across the field next door pants to the ground, peckers getting tickled by the grass!
Dad: Runs our front what the hell are your pants off for?
Max: why?
Dad: yes!!! Why!?!?
No answer just silence so off to there beds.
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Post by: wyorunner on May 20, 2019, 08:01:40 PM
So... the mom of the house took a new job title a few months back, management and has the requirement of travel.
She flew to Florida a month ago, we made do at home pretty well
She left again this AM to Florida and five min into getting home with the boys from daycare lol.
Emmett: dad can we go ride our bikes around the track while it’s still sunny out?
Dad: yep sure can
Walked in to get dogs fed and look out the back window to see both boys walking across the field next door pants to the ground, peckers getting tickled by the grass!
Dad: Runs our front what the hell are your pants off for?
Max: why?
Dad: yes!!! Why!?!?
No answer just silence so off to there beds.
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Lol.... normal behavior here. Still trying to teach him it’s only ok at our house no where else. We don’t have neighbors!
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This morning I get thigh second to use the restroom only to be interrupted by a “hey dad.... is your pee still coming out?”
I had to laugh and tell the boy yes. That’s the idea when ya need to pee.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 23, 2019, 08:24:29 PM
This is Emmett and the only ride that he enjoys. It’s not fast it’s not up and down and he feel like he is driving.
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Max loves most of them and is the child that gets mad when he isn’t tall enough
This was from the train ride that take you past lions,tigers, Buffalo, rain deer and other assorted zoo animals
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Post by: JR on June 24, 2019, 10:10:36 AM
Did you drive,,,,,,
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These kids are 4 years old. They spend a large portion of time learning how to “get right” in time out. They love to be in trouble! I hope they get it out of their system while mistakes are mistakes and not more serious
Every morning they come crawl in bed next to me. Give me a big hug and a kiss good by as momma takes them to day car/preschool. I can’t think of a better alarm clock.
I’ll post photos of the new bikes I got them today.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 01, 2020, 01:41:47 AM
Made them these boxes for old dad to put keep safe things in. My pops passed and I found a whole bunch of joy in his little box in his closet. Everything from a rock mom explained to me of a trip me and him had, a hat pin from NASA ( look up what a snoopy pin is). To pocket knife he always had in his pocket
I plan on doing similar for my three kids.
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I put a key lock on it to keep them out if need be, Honestly think Theresa would like one also for her
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Post by: Flyin6 on August 01, 2020, 09:20:39 AM
When the girls were 7-9-11, I made them all jewelry boxes. They are probably the only things they still have today from that time.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 01, 2020, 07:41:07 PM
It always amazes me how fast kids go from strangers, best friends, to get out of my house! To I want them to all go home dad
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 26, 2020, 09:59:26 PM
I can’t seem to find a way to reward the pour boy when every time I turn around he does something mean, hurtful or rude to everyone. Today was a long day for him at daycare.
Tonight he is in his room, pjs and all
I have maintained civil words.
Were you a good boy today at daycare?
: no I wasn’t
Were you nice to mom before I got home from work?
: no
You will not be playing outside.
We can try again tomorrow and if you can give me different answers to these two questions we will see if you can go out and play
Is five to young to learn this?
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He wants a monster truck toy I took away months ago
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Post by: JR on August 27, 2020, 02:05:24 AM
Doors are off rooms. Per the 4 others here, I'm the bad guy. I can live with that now, they will know later.
Post by: Sammconn on August 27, 2020, 07:31:09 AM
I too took doors away.
Tvs away.
Toys away.
All that was in his room was a bed.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 27, 2020, 09:16:42 AM
The trials going on here now is worse.Lol. I told my wife and kids that God did not call me to be their friend. I have a responsibility to raise them with love and discipline. If they are my friend later in life that’s just a bonus blessing.
Doors are off rooms. Per the 4 others here, I'm the bad guy. I can live with that now, they will know later.
They are seeing it now with the SIL who is 45 living at home and a raging alcoholic who won’t help her mom and dad even though her mom in an invalid and her dad is having a hard time s a caring for her.
We’re headed up there next week to sort things out and put her mom in a nursing home. Her sister got picked up at a gas station and put in the county psych ward which just added more stress to the situation. Fun times.
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Post by: stlaser on August 27, 2020, 09:28:12 AM
Post by: KensAuto on August 27, 2020, 09:44:35 AM
Dave, my reward for not being bad was being able to sit down at dinner. Sit being the key word, corporal punishment was always an option with my kids. Rarely used but always on the table.I can relate. Tbh, I think I received something that should've been called 4 star General punishment.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 27, 2020, 09:53:50 AM
I try to keep dinner as peaceful as possible these days very few family time is dedicated. But standing is an option. He might like it on the other hand lol
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Post by: Flyin6 on August 27, 2020, 11:46:37 AM
Today is the trial of what to do with a boy who like attention, prefers bad attentionNot too early at all, actually a good age
I can’t seem to find a way to reward the pour boy when every time I turn around he does something mean, hurtful or rude to everyone. Today was a long day for him at daycare.
Tonight he is in his room, pjs and all
I have maintained civil words.
Were you a good boy today at daycare?
: no I wasn’t
Were you nice to mom before I got home from work?
: no
You will not be playing outside.
We can try again tomorrow and if you can give me different answers to these two questions we will see if you can go out and play
Is five to young to learn this?
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But
You must carry through
Do not give in at all and you will establish yourself in their eyes as an absolute authority
And
A warning
Being a father is not all that much fun a lot of the time.
The reward we get is later on from them. I believe we get a reward in heaven.
Sometimes you never get a thank you, but none of that matters. It only matters that you do the right thing
Did I mention that being a father may not be fun?
Post by: dave945 on August 27, 2020, 12:15:25 PM
Dave - not too early, they understand consequences, just make sure they understand that all choices have consequences. there are positive and negative ones depending on their choices. They can decide what they choose but they can’t decide which consequence after their choice is made.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 27, 2020, 01:50:48 PM
Clam being the very hard part for me, I fear this boy has my temper and now as God punishment I have to figure out how to tame his and mine
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Post by: Flyin6 on August 27, 2020, 01:52:54 PM
That’s the calm manner I am trying to teach it.Not God's punishment
Clam being the very hard part for me, I fear this boy has my temper and now as God punishment I have to figure out how to tame his and mine
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But
Perhaps God provided an effective situation to train you.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 27, 2020, 01:56:19 PM
How is the trailer search going
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Post by: Flyin6 on August 27, 2020, 08:05:27 PM
Spin the circle how ya want pal lolHaven't been!
How is the trailer search going
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This summer:
Vacation
Gardening/getting beds in shape
Trimming shrubs/trees
repair a frig
Repair a dishwasher
remove and replace sink/faucets
three birthday parties
Tear out powder room
Reinstall new vanity/toilet/light fixture/faucet
move all furniture from bedroom
tear out old carpet
Lay down laminate flooring over entire room
Paint bedroom
Restain/poly baseboard and doors in bedroom/bathroom
Heart surgery
Short recovery
Assist painter in Great room/hallway/dining room/kitchen/mudroom/laundry room/upstairs hallway/computer room/entry
Restain front entrance door
Repaint entry doors
Pressure wash deck
Run new water supply lines outside
Pressure wash part of driveway, porch, doors, around wood burner
move dining room furniture
Hang curtain rods
and a couple dozen other things
Only a couple s x s rides, no trailer shoppin and some burb and d-max work
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 02, 2020, 10:47:04 AM
He is not sure about any of this
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Post by: stlaser on September 02, 2020, 11:14:37 AM
Prayers for the lil guy! :likebutton:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 02, 2020, 04:49:29 PM
The boys did really well I guess, from what the wife said there was smiles when she picked them up, they rode bikes to and from school and loved it
I have to say I didn’t make it into the class. I wouldn’t wear a mask that long.
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 02, 2020, 05:11:24 PM
Cool that you were there
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 03, 2020, 11:18:42 AM
E has had a walking problem in the middle of the night, then wakes up mid room scared to death. Somehow he ended up face first into the corner of his night stand at 3 ish
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Post by: JR on September 03, 2020, 02:36:30 PM
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The 12 yr old was playing baseball with a basketball yesterday too
He looks like this
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Good starting collection right there
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Baseketball :laugh:Lol spaceballs
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 08, 2020, 11:23:58 AM
So I picked up the 13 a new wheel, I dropped off my old BMX bike for a freshener. Minus Covid keeping all the cool parts I always wanted when I was a boy, they fixed it up and I’m rolling.
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When I was a kid the hot thing was a "stingray", but yep, I have built ramps to now. I won't go there,,,,,,,,Hey what is a stingray (https://media4.giphy.com/media/2WdHaCzmqSkrwmIGWP/giphy.gif)
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When I was a kid the hot thing was a "stingray", but yep, I have built ramps to now. I won't go there,,,,,,,,Hey what is a stingray (https://media4.giphy.com/media/2WdHaCzmqSkrwmIGWP/giphy.gif)
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Think this should clear things up .
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 16, 2020, 01:49:49 PM
Have any of you hear of ODD
Oppositional defiance disorder?
It’s an expanded version of ADD.
Max my youngest of the two Has been giving me and momma a run for our money and the school teacher and the day care lady
The logic is they push back for no other reason then to simply push back
More to follow and hope some of you might have some input. I love this kid and we have involved a councler to see if we can give some other tools to work with besides his temper ( the one just like dads)
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Post by: Nate on October 16, 2020, 03:23:25 PM
The change has got to start with you! If you know you have a bad temper, work on that first.
I say that because i have seen it too much in this day and age that parents want to blame everything on something or someone else instead of fixing them first.......that spills over into our kids because they look to us for everything and it also spills over at work and causes a majority of the issues there as well.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 17, 2020, 10:42:31 AM
Also, always be consistent and never lie to them. Actions have consequences. It’s always an if-then statement and the consequences are immediate and exactly as I told them. Resist the “because I said so” and be willing to explain your decision making. It’s normal for kids to challenge authority but teach them how to do it. Respectfully through questioning and not through emotional outbursts. Find out what matters most to them as they get older and take that away from them as a punishment. For mine it’s been the phone or keeping them out of dance events.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 08, 2020, 10:49:59 AM
The boy decided to punt the daycare guy in the nutz. He spent the evening in a bar still as dad tried not to laugh at his little tantrum
I’m on my last week of work and will be home for this little boy to see if we can become best friends before he kills me. I’m getting nervous and excited about the choice but I feel it will be right in the end
Get both boys on a home schedule. Transition to momma taking over as she is working from home for ever more due to covid and I’ll end up back in a job likely in Saltlake city commuting again.
For the time being that is our household plan
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Post by: stlaser on November 08, 2020, 12:49:31 PM
Don’t let him know you think that is funny first of all. Second if my kids were bad for mom and I that was one thing. If they were bad for someone else it was a whole other level of chit they had gotten themselves into. With that said I can only think of one time I had an issue and it was a couple years ago with my oldest and a bank teller just trying to do her job / follow dumb banking rules. Baylee, at the threat of losing her vehicle drove back and made an in person apology. She was 16 I think at the time. Dad don’t f around with respect to others. They understand to question things but be respectful.
The punishment was sitting on a bar stool? Ask anyone of my kids what would have happened had they done something like that and they would laugh at the suggestion of that as a punishment.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 08, 2020, 02:00:38 PM
He doesn’t really responded to a whoopin, past point of daycare seeing bruises and asking legal question.
Restricting him from his favorite activities is about as far as it goes anymore once someone suggest the “ child abuse “ has taken place,
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Post by: stlaser on November 08, 2020, 03:21:07 PM
Post by: JR on November 08, 2020, 03:54:13 PM
Last week the youngest pushed my wife, I about lost it. Told him he was lucky I didn't "Push him" He has a temper we are working on, and working.
Now, we know it is note funny what your son did, but that smirk says diff.
Got luck on the job stuff.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 16, 2020, 10:31:11 AM
Kids were up early, fed a good breakfast, teeth brushed and at school early.
Now what to do!!!
I checked tire pressure on the Jetta, one tire always goes a little low.
Next up? Clean out my phone of old work junk and continue to simplify my life
Figured I could read a book or two. I have also wanted to polish up some management certifications. So I’ll look at what online classes I can do
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 03, 2021, 09:21:13 PM
I have two boys who love to ride!!!
We had such a great time out at the badlands. Mud, water, hills, wrecks, sunburns!!
Oh I think this smile will be burned into my cheeks from watching them ride today!!
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I’ll spend that $100 on fuel every chance I get to keep them riding.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 07, 2022, 06:44:52 PM
But today is the last day on the boys calendar of his grounding/punishment.
We had a talk in the garage to clarify the need to respect other peoples things and to keep our own things nice.
He still remembers why he lost all of his privileges, he understands they can be taken away again.
Do I feel he has learned what a six year old can learn from this year. Do I think it will last long? I have high hopes but only time will tell.
Off to the races after expressing love and appreciation. Followed with a big hug.
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Post by: Flyin6 on February 07, 2022, 06:58:45 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 07, 2022, 10:28:47 PM
Neighbor has two boys. One is the same age as the twins, the other is 12 yrs old, the two boys don’t seem to go anywhere separate.
When all four of the boys get together the 12 yr old become the “parent” or “boss” of the three younger boys.
I find it odd on many levels, nothing inappropriate I or the wife have seen.
I think the boy will be affected mentally by only spending time with kids half his age, I think the three younger boys are being affected by not being able to play as they wish or doing what they should do.
Tonight they played dodgeball all the trampolines, I had to tell the older boy time to get off the tramp. The other boys wanted a chance. All the dumb rules he made up for such a simple game, you can block the ball now, you can not duck from the ball, you have to jump over the ball. All rules helped the much larger kid but hindered the younger boys.
Thoughts? Ideas on how to not alienate the neighbor when I call and say “hey your kids to flipping old to be playing with six yr kids. He needs real friends”?
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Post by: JR on July 07, 2022, 10:39:51 PM
Go with the older rules that make it a level playing field.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 08, 2022, 01:12:58 PM
Sounds to me as though the 12 year old needs to feel he is in control. That is somewhat natural, but can be unhealthy. I'd watch it to ensure he doesn't stifle the younger boys or get too out of control. Best to keep kids playing with others closer in ageThat’s how I feel. I can’t come up with a way to not alienate the neighbor or the kid but encourage them to do just as you said.
When Me an y buddies we’re teenage we had a kids maybe 8 yrs younger then us, liked to skateboard and bike with us. He was a good kid and we helped him stay out of trouble (mostly)
We all still associate in various things in adult life but I feel that’s different to and extent he didn’t have anyone his age in the area, took him in like a little brother so to speak.
This kid as you said like to be the boss
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Post by: Flyin6 on July 08, 2022, 01:17:33 PM
A kid who is over-exerting his authority could be telegraphing some problem he is having at home. Control freak father or less likely, mother. That child could be on the path to becoming a bully.
Good thing you noticed it
Suggestion, Broach the subject with the boy's dad. Watch his reaction, i.e., read his body language. Easy going and probably nothing there. Defensive or a bad feeling, and likely you discovered something. In any event you just made everyone aware that you are watching. Do that and you'll likely see a change of some kind
My thoughts
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(Just kidding …kind of)
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 08, 2022, 03:49:42 PM
I was going to say sounds like a lot of the products of helicopter moms I saw in WA, usually little girls though. made up rules of the made up games constantly change to suit the situation. Sophie would just tell them to bugger off and ask us not to invite them over again, but she's a lot like her mom, low patience for BSThe father is a step dad like me, he has no authority over the other boy. The youngest (my kids age) is his. Mom
is that type of mom. Iv kinda hinted at it to the dad he doesn’t really do anything
I also know that my kids would be the outcasts if I said something to the mom. She sends her kids to my house almost as a last resort it seems.
I’ll see if I can bring it up again.
As Charles suggested I do encourage all three of the littles to not let him make up stupid rules. But I have yet to see anything
Keep watching close and see what happens
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 16, 2022, 07:31:40 PM
He out weighs him by almost twenty pounds tooDr give you any insight as to why the profound difference?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 17, 2022, 12:57:15 AM
When they were in mom one of them got the majority of the nutrients, they had almost a two pound difference at birthHe out weighs him by almost twenty pounds tooDr give you any insight as to why the profound difference?
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 17, 2022, 12:04:52 PM
HmmmWhen they were in mom one of them got the majority of the nutrients, they had almost a two pound difference at birthHe out weighs him by almost twenty pounds tooDr give you any insight as to why the profound difference?
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Too late to talk to her about the pre-natal handling of those boys. Guess you're stuck with what ya got ;-)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 28, 2023, 01:37:32 PM
Life lesson would have been great had a neighbor whooped his butt for doing it.
I guess he will be doing the other boys chores all morning, he will repeat said chores every day for a week.
Hopefully at the end of the week he will know what chores to do.
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Post by: Bob Smith on January 28, 2023, 03:38:45 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 28, 2023, 03:54:15 PM
Hey Dave, along with the added chores I would explain why throwing anything at a moving car isn’t good. Then reaffirm that people shouldn’t be damaging anything that isn’t theirsThat came before punishment was affixed to the crime.
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Post by: JR on January 30, 2023, 12:36:13 PM
In ca, throwing at object at a moving vehicle is a felony, scar him a little.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 09, 2024, 09:18:42 AM
A good time at the range with a child. What fun.Going to try and make it a monthly thing as long as the boys continue to behave
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