how many kids we got?

[dzbuster]

i got one. not to brag on my daughter but she's the reason i started to pretend to be a grownup and she's worth it.
ANYWAY i figure that kids are the result of sex and am curious as to how many kids we got.

[Vintage Vixen]

Two for me as you well know lol...11yr old son 19 yr old daughter.

[Lilith]

My spawn of the devil's loins are 11 and 6.:p

[dicksbro]

We've got seven ... four boys and three girls. Three of the boys are still living at home with us ... one in college and one in high school. Oldest, 36 ... youngest, 16.

Whew.

Oh well, think of the fun we had! :D

[Grumble]

wow now i know why you are called Dicksbro LOL

I have 2, a 14 yo old daughter and a 12 YO son

[kleclere]

I have 3 14yr son, 11yr daughter, 6yr daughter.

[scotzoidman]

2 boys, one nearly 20 & one 11...

[skipthisone]

Two, a boy 5 and a girl 2-1/2

[PantyFanatic]

A pair-
Son will be 36 on New Years eve, daughter was 34 on April Fools day.

[Scarlett]

I have an 8 year old daughter and a 4 year old son.

[BamaKyttn]

I have 29 dependants, the youngest is a 10 week old wolf hybrid that I'm taking back to the breeder(shhhh no one told me they are illegal)the oldest is a 11 year old austrlian shepherd that will (I hope) to be 16 or 17..... hehehe

[Lorelei]

Zero

Question:

How come EVERY PARENT thinks their infant is going to be a genius??

Then later, once they start school, they stop mentioning how super intelligent their kid is because most likely their child is not (judging by the school tests). I just don't know why parents always say their child will have an IQ of 500 or something. From my studies, life isn't really that great for a genius anyway....especially as a child.

[Irish]

2 Daughters,both in their 30s.4 grandchildren.3 boys,1 girl.My
daughters each have two children.Youngest daughter-1son &
1 autistic brother.Oldest daughter-One son & one daughter.
I have a picture of my oldest grandson,sitting on my motorcycle,
when he was 1yr old.Both daughters used to ride with me,so
motorcycling is in the family blood. Irish

[Lilith]

Lorelei~ small children/babies often represent the hopes and dreams of their parents...........as time goes on the kids teach the parents that the parent's dreams are not the ones that matter:p

[Summer]

I have 5, no wait make that 6! lol
A son (8 years old), a daughter (4 years old), a husband (32 years old~ lol), a boxer dog (8 years old), a tabby cat (2 years old), and a siamese kitten (3 months old)!!!!
ugh



<<<How come EVERY PARENT thinks their infant is going to be a genius?? >>>
Shouldn't parents always believe in their children's capabilities!! In my opinion if the parent doesn't believe in the child how will the child learn to believe in him/herself. Sorry I didn't mean to stand on this soap box.

[Lilith]

*Lilith snatches the soap box knocking Summer to the ground*


Oops did I do that???????????????:o

[Lorelei]

Originally posted by Lilith
Lorelei~ small children/babies often represent the hopes and dreams of their parents...........as time goes on the kids teach the parents that the parent's dreams are not the ones that matter:p

That's true. Thanks for answering my question. :)

[Lorelei]

Originally posted by Summer
In my opinion if the parent doesn't believe in the child how will the child learn to believe in him/herself.

I'd rather believe my child will have good common sense--which is more important. :)

[Irish]

Lorelei---If you bring your kids up right,they will have common
sense.I always imparted to my children,that being smart is
important but in my opinion "Common Sense"is what gets you
by! Irish

[Aqua]

I see Lorelei's point. I've been around so many parents who go on about how the young 'un started walking at only 6-7 months and said their first word at 6 months or any other of several different observances which surely must mean the child is easily as brilliant as Wile E. Coyote, who we all know is a Suuuper Geeenius. :p I would say (and it's quite possible I'm wrong, I'm just generalizing based on personal experience) that the majority of parents verbally extol the extraordinance of their youngster to brag more than anything. "That's my child, the genius. Yup, MY child. Came from me, that kid. Uh-huh, genius." I totally agree we should believe in our children, but I think some parents expect or demand more of their kids than is reasonable.
*Jumps up just as Lilith kicks the soap box*
Ok, ok, I'm done... :rolleyes: :p

[BlondeCurlGirl]

None of my own yet... hopefully I'll have them by the time I'm 30 though. Gotta focus on starting my career right now. :) But I really can't wait...I love spending time with my friend's 2 year old daughter, who calls me her "aunt."

[DallasLiving]

I have one little angel.....she is the light of my life and for a while when things were the roughest, the only reason I even got out of bed. She will always be my life. :)

[arch]

I have two, my son is 2 and my daughter is 6 weeks.

[Lilith]

Oh wait I havealways wanted to say this..................



2............that I know of;):p


*pinches Aqua's ass as I run off*:p:D:p

[Irish]

Lilith---I don't want to sound sexist,but only a MALE can say"
"That I know of!"A female usually knows how many she has
had.Unless things have changed since I took Biology,the female
of the species,gives birth! Irish

[Lilith]

Irish~ I know.............. I have having penis envy today :o:o:p

[skipthisone]

My grandpa used to say that when I would drive him somewhere..."Watch out, don't hit that kid, never know when one of the bastards might be one of mine I don't know about"

[me_carl]

LOL @ Lilith, I was going to use that line, having been a sailor. Oh, heck I still will...

1 that I know of.
He is already 15 yrs old, 6', and 230lbs. You might say that I look up to him. Great kid though!

[PantyFanatic]

Originally posted by Lorelei
.....How come EVERY PARENT thinks their infant is going to be a genius?? .....
It’s an instinctual thing Lorelei.
You’ll have to excuse us.:o
It’s what keeps us from eating our young and allows us to teach them to write:cool:. Not always the best decision, but it keeps things going.:rolleyes:

[dzbuster]

lorelei my usual brag isn't about my daughter's intelligence......hell the smarter one is the dumber one feels.
my brag is on her guts,coordination,size and toughness (both mental and physical). from riding all rollercoasters up front with her hands up to whipping ever kid in her daycare to telling me to buy a big harley (at 3) so she could ride to the way she handles her mom and mine's imature divorce and treatment of each other.
my daughter not only is a survivor but kicks ass on obstacles. if you got a problem with that
i'll sic her on you. at 8 yo she's 4 ft + and 110 lbs solid lol

[Santiago]

as far as the intelligence and common sense thing goes...

Ive noticed that the smarter kids are the LESS common sense they have. Dont ask me why. Ive also noticed that the dumber kids are the LESS common sense they have.

This observation, while intuitive, is no help at all. Anyway, I have 3 kids (and Im only 19 yrs old). They are named Jane, Mick, and Guido. Jane is 6 months old and loves to sniff things. Mick is 2 years old and loves to lay on things, and Guido is 5 yrs old and needs to be put on ritalin.


ps: Jane is a bloodhound, Mick is a great dane, and Guido is a german short-haired pointer.

[Vintage Vixen]

Originally posted by Lorelei


I'd rather believe my child will have good common sense--which is more important. :)

Common sense only go's so far.No offense lorelei but my daughter
is your age and for all she's been through in rather short life ,she has survival instinct beyond her year years,she has the gift of forgivness for what this for junkie mom put her through...i.e. being
taken away kickin and screaming along with her lil bro cuz her mom didn't wanna stop doin dope.Being up for adoption for 2 yrs cuz i wasnt ready to do what i needed to do.So if you think common sense has anything to do with that.Ya live and learn.
Book smarts and common sense well there's a thin line.See in my oopinion it basically comes from the heart...the heart is the greatest teacher. :):)

[jennaflower]

I have one... a son who is about to be 8.. and wise beyond his years.


Just a note.... now adays.. a woman CAN claim "# that I know of... ". There are women out there that for whatever reason, choose to donate their eggs to other women (couples)... that being the case... the children born are still biologically theirs..

[Irish]

dzbuster---It sounds as if you need the bumper sticker,that I
saw in the Drugstore parking lot.Every time that I go there,I see
numerous cars with a sticker on them that says:My son/daughter
is an honor student.I saw one that I really liked the other day.It
said:My son/daughter ISN"T on the honer roll;but they can kick
your honor students ass!My daughters grew up around assorted
motorcycle gang members.My oldest daughters son has had his own "Bike"for over a year.He Is 9.His sister has her own 4wheeler
She is 7. Irish

[BIBI]

Let's see I have two kids that I birthed!

Mike is 29 and married with no kids as of yet and my daughter Sandra is 27, and mother to my 6 year old grandson. I have three other kids that I helped raise for 7 years who are still an integral part of my life, 2 boys aged 14 and 12 and a girl aged 11.....then there is Harley and Rufus, my dogs (biggest kids around) AND I always have two or three teen girls with me for I run a treatment home catering to independant living. You might say that I can call my life "KIDS ARE US"........most days they keep me young and on others I feel they are aging me! ;)

[incitatus]

Wow, this has turned into an interesting thread...

I've got 3. My oldest boy is turning 18 next Monday (Dec 23rd) -ugh
My daughter will be 16 in a couple of months -the most mature one out of the bunch...
My youngest boy is 3. I don't think he's a genius... just the cutest little booger that ever lived!
...takes after his dad... *snicker*
(I guess it's grandstanding all the same)
Ive noticed that the smarter kids are the LESS common sense they have.
I'm thinking this is something like pure-bred dogs not having the common sense that mutts do.

*eyes the soapbox sheepishly, but instead sits down and shuts up*

[Vintage Vixen]

Well one more thing when one dosen't have children lorelei its easy to say whats important....excuse the bitchin but i'm pms'n
Its all good ...in a mom's eye :)

[Grumble]

Lorelei is young and has yet to experience parenthood. She has valid comments for one who has not been there. I am sure i had similar views in the same position.

I think that she is a thoughtful person with interesting insights into things and it is great she puts them in here. ponder on what her views will be in 15 years and is probably a mother.

Be kind to our young ones people remember that experience is what you have and to get it you have to go through life.

mmm thats enough pontificating for the moment hugs to everyone :)

[LixyChick]

I have one son. He is 29 yrs. old. He has never lived with me though. There is a LONGGGGGGGGGGGG story here. I will tell you all sometime.........when the time is right! It's not right at the moment..........Nope......not yet!

Have never been able to have any other children..........so I guess you could say I am childless. But then this is another LONGGGGGGGGGG story..............and I repeat.........the timing isn't right yet!

[Lilith]

(((((((Lixy)))))))

all kidding aside I need to ammend my #s.........

I have two in my arms and one in my heart.

[LixyChick]

((((((((((Lilith)))))))))))

TY hun! I needed that hug!

[Slow Ride]

I have two (Twins) 14 yrs. old a Boy and a Girl.

I'm very lucky my Daughter is still here .She was in a terrable car wreck on June 29TH (I guess I'll never forget that date)

She was in the Car with her two best friends,the driver was going to fast and lost control.......he hit two trees and wrapped his car around a thrid tree.......My beautiful Daughter was the only survivor.........she excaped with both arms broken and a nice bump on the head............she's doing great now....The Lord was with her.

I didn't mean to cry on any sholders......... but, it really hits home sometimes

[Irish]

Slow Ride---Good News about your daughter.I know that it
sounds"Macho"but I have always believed that when it's your
turn to buy it you will.It wasn't your daughters turn yet.(Thank
God)Example:When racing,I have seen guys crash at over
100mph & walk away.I have done so myself!I have also seen people get killed at 25mph. Irish

[Slow Ride]

Thank You Irish..................I think the Good Lord has plans for her

[69 HER]

I have 4 3 in high school and a 2 year old son
a boy 17 to be 18 in january a boy 16 a girl 14

they r all genuises just on diffrent subjects

18 year old on putting cars in the ditch on icy roads

16 year old on dreading his hair and sleeping in class

14 year old has a masters in shoe shopping

2 year old on getting whatever he wants without talking

:D

[Christine]

I have a 4 year old girl...and she is brilliant of course and too smart for her own good. She has changed me and my perspective on life in so many ways...best thing that ever happened to me.:)

[Vigil]

There's only one thing worse than having kids.

Not having kids.

2 - einstein byron, and conan.

[Brian_Watt]

I don't have any kids that I know of.....

[dm383]

I've had two, "that I know of" (different mothers)....... my first would be 22 now, but she died at age 17..... my youngest was 9 on Halloween; she's the apple of my eye, and even though I tend to be a bit over-protective, she's doing OK!.... I love her to little bits!!!

:D

DM

[Teddy Bear]

This is a fantastic thread!!!! My turn on the soap box????

When your kids are born it is the most unbelievably wonderful miracle in the world !!! And you of course want them to be the smartest, prettiest, most talented, etc. so you start telling everyone they are. Perhaps they'll be all you say they are but if not they are still the most wonderful part of your life --- ever!!!

btw -- I have 2 fantastic daughters: ages 21 and 16 1/2 years old (for a tiny bit of bragging...... both beautiful girls and multi-talented - the oldest is on Dean's list in college with A's & high B's -- youngest is in National Honor Society in High School with straight A's)

[hagel9]

I have two girls one 7, the other six,I also have twin boys they are 3,I also have a three month old boy .And that was all I wanted or needed.

[Sassy Rose]

Couldn't sleep tonight with so much happening lately, so decided I would pop in for a peak at some threads. This one happens to be a great one.

My precious angel will be 3 on March 1st. He is my miracle baby, I say this because he was born almost 8 weeks premature with 3 holes in his heart. Not to mention that they found out I had an infection that could have killed him if he had contracted it.

My son has a guardian angel....my grandmother. He was born on her birthday just 3 short weeks after we lost her. His birthmark was an angel's kiss (a small red mark between the eyes). On my way to the hospital, she spoke to me and told me that all was going to be ok...I know some will think this crazy, and that's fine, but I believe.

We did not find out about the holes in his heart until after he was released from the hospital and they had us see a pediatric cardiologist because he had a murmur. We have been blessed in that the holes are shrinking and he has not had to have surgery. The doctors are optimistic that he will outgrow them, if not in entirety at least to the point that they aren't a problem.

I'm sorry to go on like this but I guess what I'm trying to say is even the smallest, weakest can turn out to be amazing beyond belief. He has amazed the doctors and changed my life!

[Cobalt]

We have 4 kids. (20, 16, 15, and 8). All with different personalities and actions. Lots of variences and with the 2 in the middle end up taking a lot of Tylenol and Tums.

Love the kids, but can't wait til they grow up and get married so we can spoil grandkids and give them back to their parents. Intend to buy really annoying toys the need lots of batteries (we will supply) in order to make sure that they work ALL THE TIME.

Truthfully, wouldn't know what to do without them. They each bring something into our lives that let us learn more and experience more than we thought we ever would. Definition of Unconditional Love? Look into the youngest eyes .............. she isn't a teenager yet and hasnt' been spoiled by her peers.......
LOL!

[Devillishgirl]

I have two...wait make that four...

My son will be 3 in February
My daughter will be 2 in July
My husband will be 27 in February
My cat will be 3 in June

By far...the most upkeep would be child number 3...hubby

[pierced8]

1 on the way its a boy

[Lilith]

ohhhhh! keep us posted pierced8!!!!!

[celticangel]

I have 2---a 14yr old daughter and a 9+5/6ths son. Both have gave me more smiles than tears and more love than I could have imagined over the years-------just feeling a wee bit scared at the thought of the teenage years !!!!! But my mum says kids are more work when they hit their 30's!!

[IAKaraokeGirl]

*bump, just 'cause it's a feel-good thread* :)

Like our illustrious moderator, I have two in my arms, a boy who's six and a girl who's four, and one in my heart.