Stolen from IN: Greatest parenting achievement so far

stever · August 2011

My answer: That DS says "Bless you, Mama" when I sneeze.

KKMMex · August 2011

My 5yo and 3.5yo simultaneously learned to swim this summer. They really taught themselves to do it but I'm willing to bask in the glory of their achievement!

It's such a weight off that they're both water safe. It will make every summer in the future so much easier and more enjoyable.

Puckchick07 · August 2011

Fiona has advanced verbal skills. People will comment on how well she speaks. I'm proud of this and like to take some credit as I talk and read to her a lot.

richelle021 · August 2011

That Caleb can "read" Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? page by page.

Peppernut · August 2011

Margaux says "Peez" and "ank you" appropriately and without prompting, and even says "see-t-pay" and "merci" if she's talking to her papa.

stever · August 2011

KKMMex:
My 5yo and 3.5yo simultaneously learned to swim this summer. They really taught themselves to do it but I'm willing to bask in the glory of their achievement!
It's such a weight off that they're both water safe. It will make every summer in the future so much easier and more enjoyable.

Awesome! I really need to get M some swim lessons.

stever · August 2011

Puckchick07:
Fiona has advanced verbal skills. People will comment on how well she speaks. I'm proud of this and like to take some credit as I talk and read to her a lot.

WTG, smartie pants!

stever · August 2011

Richelle021:
That Caleb can "read" Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? page by page.

Sweet! M loves that book too.

stever · August 2011

Peppernut:
Margaux says "Peez" and "ank you" appropriately and without prompting, and even says "see-t-pay" and "merci" if she's talking to her papa.

Awwwwww...

Margaux!

Maggee206 · September 2011

In the process of getting upset that his friend Elizabeth was dropping marbles behind the couch while he was trying to pick them up he controlled his temper and simply said "Thank you Elizabeth we don;t need any more marbles back here. No really Elizabeth that is enough."

I have so many moments I second guess my parenting it is nice when thye do something right!

gimmietimmies · September 2011

stever:
Peppernut:
Margaux says "Peez" and "ank you" appropriately and without prompting, and even says "see-t-pay" and "merci" if she's talking to her papa.
Awwwwww... Margaux!

So cute Margaux!!

I don't know if I've kept track of things specifically, or I'd be going on for a while. First acheivement is that I've only accidentally locked one kid in the car as an infant and had to call the auto club bawling to unlock my car doors (sleep deprivation sucks). I have never locked my keys, or kids in the car again. Or left the lights on either.

I would say that I am relieved and happy that I've gotten through to my kids about how to behave in public and treat other people. They may act up at home, but they generally are well behaved, polite, and (usually) quiet. They also help out without being asked. We flew recently and the flight attendants came back to thank them for behaving on the flight and for being so quiet (which is so hard for E!), especially given that a 4 yo on the flight was making so much noise and being loud and obnoxious.

I guess they understand now that they will be told no more times than they'll hear yes, and if you expect a lot from them, they won't let themselves down.

bridgeybride · September 2011

Yes.. I'm so proud to say that B does the same with "bwess you.".. and "peez" and "ank you" all without prompting and approriately.. (As an ESL teacher.. I think it is so cool that Margaux is bilingual!).. another one that I'm so proud of.. "cuu me mommy..." when she's trying to get past someone or if someone is in her way. Nothing stops her... hee hee...the coolest thing is that it is all from just modeling it for her.. not really "teaching" it... per say. Makes me realize how I need to watch my mouth around her.

Another achievment that I'm so proud.. she sleeps in her own bed (crib).. and through the night... The first time we had her sleep in our bed was during the hurricane the other night.. and NONE of us slept a wink.. she thinks our king bed is a trampoline. She snuggles, but is a total wiggleworm... I'm GLAD she doesn't sleep with us... as much as I love to snuggle.. I need my sleep.

stever · September 2011

Maggee206:
In the process of getting upset that his friend Elizabeth was dropping marbles behind the couch while he was trying to pick them up he controlled his temper and simply said "Thank you Elizabeth we don;t need any more marbles back here. No really Elizabeth that is enough."
I have so many moments I second guess my parenting it is nice when thye do something right!

hahahahaha...

stever · September 2011

bridgeybride:
Yes.. I'm so proud to say that B does the same with "bwess you.".. and "peez" and "ank you" all without prompting and approriately.. (As an ESL teacher.. I think it is so cool that Margaux is bilingual!).. another one that I'm so proud of.. "cuu me mommy..." when she's trying to get past someone or if someone is in her way. Nothing stops her... hee hee...the coolest thing is that it is all from just modeling it for her.. not really "teaching" it... per say. Makes me realize how I need to watch my mouth around her.

Totally. There was a post on 24+ where a girl was upset because her kid's go-to frustration phrase was FFS.
Glad my efforts to watch my sailor's mouth have been paying off a bit and DS doesn't swear.

ateytelb · September 2011

Should the question read: 'what are your kids' achievements" rather than "parenting achievments"? Over the years, I have learned not to take credit for anything the child does (or not to blame myself if she doesn't perform according to my expectations) . E.g. the kid may be a straight A student, great athlete, volunteer at the hospital etc. But this is not because you 'did something right'. This is because you've got an easy child.

I think my younger kids' achievement at this point is that they are already learning to play together.

leffe1 · September 2011

I think it's because Gracie is such a happy child and plays well with other kids. She goes right up to them and gives hugs and kisses. This is often not retaliated but she keeps trying!

stever · September 2011

ateytelb:
Should the question read: 'what are your kids' achievements" rather than "parenting achievments"?

Nope. I stole the question verbatim from another board and, as far as my own achievement, I don't see how M would have ever learned to say "Bless you, Mama," if I didn't always say bless you to him.

bridgeybride · September 2011

ateytelb:

Should the question read: 'what are your kids' achievements" rather than "parenting achievments"? Over the years, I have learned not to take credit for anything the child does (or not to blame myself if she doesn't perform according to my expectations) . E.g. the kid may be a straight A student, great athlete, volunteer at the hospital etc. But this is not because you 'did something right'. This is because you've got an easy child.

I think my younger kids' achievement at this point is that they are already learning to play together.

You don't take ANY of the credit? I think you did do something "right"....I think that parents should be very proud and take part of the credit for the achievements their child does.. What your child chooses to do is based on what values he/she has learned from you.. ie. the compassion to want to volunteer at a hospital.. the desire to be a straight A student..etc... I would be so proud and only hope that my children decide to do those things..

KKMMex · September 2011

stever:
ateytelb:
Should the question read: 'what are your kids' achievements" rather than "parenting achievments"?
Nope. I stole the question verbatim from another board and, as far as my own achievement, I don't see how M would have ever learned to say "Bless you, Mama," if I didn't always say bless you to him.

I agree with Stever.

My girls eventually learned to swim because I took them to the pool over and over again. While I truly feel they taught themselves, they wouldn't have done it had I not provided them with frequent opportunities to learn.

I'm proud of their accomplishment and I'm also proud of myself for going to the pool, even when I didn't want to. I remember the two summers in a row I needed a mother's helper for every public pool visit because neither of them could swim and I needed an extra set of hands to ensure their safety. I get the sweetest feeling watching them swim now. I can't forget what it was like to go to the pool when neither of them knew how to swim.

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