 |
|
|
|
| Parents of Teens |
| Public online group |
|
|
| |
|
|
We've had a quite a week with our teens and trying to figure out how to do what's best for them.
This week I'd like for each of us to share something postive about each teen (or step-teen) we parent. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the negative that we totally disregard the postive.
I'll start. Daniel, my 15yo, is very cooperative and helpful. He rarely complains about chores (except dishes) and even offers to help when he sees his dad or I doing something.
Rachel, my 11yo, is curious and learns things on her own. When she got interested in horses, she checked out library books and surfed the internet. When she was writing a play, she asked a ton of questions about spelling, grammer, and format. She'll never be bored as long as she has something to learn about. |
| Posted by Kelly on 05/26/2007 09:06 PM
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Hi Everyone, Happy Memorial Day Weekend and a Safe One to everybody. I had a pool party today, that included 3 other couples, though I had 7 couples confirmed. The best thing, is that we all had a good time including my oldest son Joseph and to the small child Natalia. Joseph, even though he is 14 1/2, he behaves like a 4 year old in the pool. Joseph, is great though. He taught Natalia how to swim in 2 days. Today, she swam for all of us, with no wings. It was great. Then I had her put her water wings on. It is when we are alone as a family swimming, she can have them off. Joseph, kept playing with Natalia, and taking her as a "hostage" in the pool, jokingly. I could not get him to stop, so I called for his father, and that ended it. He then tried to get me, and throw me in the pool. It was'nt working. He then got the water hose and sprayed me. I remembered that there was this clump of ice next to the cooler, I put the ice clump in my bathing suit, put my arms over my chest as I went in the pool, swam right next to him, and where he thought he was going to grab me and dunk me, I dropped this massive ice clump in his trunks, and that made him squirm. He never expected it. As a matter of fact, All the moms that were there got in on the fun, and totally took him down. He had a blast, as much as we did seeing it. That is my Joseph. He was never injured or harmed. Just good ole horseplay.
Natalia, is a wonderful butterfly. She is growing so much. She was my father's favorite, for she was the "baby" in the family. I can't believe how much she has grown. She is always so loving, and caring, wanting to share, and goes thru a separation/anxiety when her friends leave. She is very bright, and she is not afraid of water. She just jumps in, and swims. She is fearless. She is not allowed anywhere near the pool or spa when we are not in the water with her. She starts school in August.
My teenager has changed since we went to counseling. His father also talks to him when he gets out of line. I apologize to him when I say something that upsets him. He does the same to me. It may not be the same day, but he comes around. He is more loving toward his sister, and he is so proud he taught her how to swim, even his other friends are real supportive. I see the bond these two have, it is wonderful to see, and I am so happy that these kids are mine.
I will be gone tomorrow, I will be in Santa Monica, CA enjoying the beach. My hubbie has an appointment, and we are going along for the ride, and new shells for my hermie(s). I'll catch up on Monday, have a great holiday, and a wonderful evening. |
| posted by esther on 05/26/2007 11:28 PM
|
|
|
|
|
I am sooo glad you made this the topic of the week, Kelly. I was just about to sugguest something like this for the very same reason. I guess great minds think alike. (LOL)
My teen, Michael, is 15 years old. He has matured so much in the last couple of months. He takes care of his brothers, helps care for my neice, & helps my grandfather. He doesn't complain about many things, and is a very good child most of the time. He's love is role playing games on the computer. Some of them are internet based, but my husband is into the same thing so hubby can check it out before Michael is allow to play. He helps with some of the elderly at the church, & is very good with building things. For example, he built his brother, Isaac, is toy box & he built a diaper changing table for his cousin, Bethany. |
| posted by Cassandra on 05/27/2007 04:17 AM
|
|
|
|
|
| My Emmah, almost 15, so hard to say that! UGH! Where has the time gone? Anyway, I dont know what I would do with out her, she helps us out so much with the baby, who is now 7 months old. When Emmah comes home from school, she will play with the baby and hold her and just take care of her to give me a break...I can run to the store, or finally take my shower if I didnt get a chance, or I can just sit in front of the computer for a bit. I love her so much and appreciate her! |
| posted by Shawna on 05/27/2007 07:16 AM
|
|
|
|
|
All three of you above mentioned how good your teens are with your younger kids, and I'm so pleased to hear that! I grew up as an only child, and my best friend had an older brother than she hated - and he felt the same about her! So I always thought siblings had to despise each other!
Thank goodness like isn't really like that! |
| posted by Kelly on 05/27/2007 10:03 AM
|
|
|
|
|
| My 7 yo and quite the character. He loves to cook, I think he will be a famous chef someday! He'll help around the house and often brings me flowers he picks from the lawn. He is wicked good on the computer, sometimes he shows us stuff we don't even know. He is also good at math for his age. He's been adding and subtracting since before he started kindergarten. My step-daughter is almost 15 yo and even though she tries our patience she is a good kid. She fights a lot with our son but she is very protective of him as well. Sometimes the two of them will play together so nicely. She doesn't help out around the house as much as her brother but occasionally she suprises me and does things w/o being asked. Recently she cleaned and re-arranged her whole bedroom, something I'd been trying to get her to do for weeks! I was so proud of her for doing it on her own. She has been a part of my life since she was 3 yo and I have always loved her as much as my birth children. She thinks of me as her 2nd Mommy. It makes me feel real good when she introduces me as such and not "my step-mother". She loves to help out with babies and young children. She has her teenage moments with us (more often then I like!) but I wouldn't trade her in for anything in the world! |
| posted by Cheryl on 05/28/2007 09:18 AM
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
| |  |
| |
|
|
|
